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BEST FOR
Ages 0-12
ENTRY
from £15
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Kingston upon Thames
What it’s like
Nine holes of mini golf, shuffleboard and an American pool table under one roof, with unlimited play from £15 a head.
There's more to do here than the name suggests. Behind the board games there's a nine-hole mini golf course, electronic darts that scores itself, an American pool table, a Smart Shuffle shuffleboard table and even a beer pong table. Kids under 13 are classed as children, so it's the mini golf and the shuffleboard that'll keep a nine-year-old happy, while the pool table suits an older one who's got a bit of aim. A round of golf takes about 35 minutes for four people.
Unlimited Play is the value pick and the one to book if you want a full afternoon. It's £20 for an adult, £15 for a child or student, and £50 for a family of four, which works out at £12.50 a head if you've got exactly that shape of family. Darts and pool are booked in 30-minute intervals, so if you want a specific slot for either, sort that when you book. Walk-ins are possible but not guaranteed at peak times, and it's booking only up to 12 people online.
The food side is straightforward: a licensed bar with soft drinks, beer, wine and cocktails, and food from partners including Wing Wing and Mr Hotdog. Drinks start at £3.95. They're allergy aware and there are halal options.
Two things to know before you set the alarm. It's card only, no cash. And nobody under 18 is allowed in after 8pm, so a late one isn't on the cards with the kids. There's no car park on site either, though Canbury Place, Cattle Market and NCP Fairfield are all a few minutes away in the Rotunda complex, and there's lift access to every floor. Arrive 15 minutes before your booking, because latecomers lose that time off their play.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 6 to 12 on the mini golf and shuffleboard; teens get their own Monday to Wednesday session
- Last entry
- No under 18s permitted after 8pm
- Booking
- Walk-ins possible but not guaranteed at peak times
- Parking
- No on-site car park. Use Canbury Place, Cattle Market or NCP Fairfield a few minutes away
- Food
- Licensed bar with soft drinks, beer, wine and cocktails
- Wheelchairs
- Lift access to all floors within the Rotunda complex
- Getting there by bus or train
- Kingston overground station is closest
- Parties
- Birthday parties and private hire with bespoke packages and bookable space, groups up to 20 off-the-shelf
- Worth knowing
- Unlimited Play all day: £20pp, £15 students/kids, £50 for family of 4
- Card only, no cash anywhere in the venue
- Arrive 15 minutes early or that time comes off your play
- Darts and pool are booked in 30-minute intervals, so pick your slot when you book
- Under 18s have to leave by 8pm
- Mini golf averages about 35 minutes for four players
Plan your visit
How much is it?
Unlimited Play is £20 an adult, £15 a child or student, and £50 for a family of four. Drinks start at £3.95. It's card only, so leave the cash at home.
Do we need to book?
Booking ahead is strongly recommended, especially at peak times. Walk-ins are taken where there's availability, but you're not guaranteed a slot.
What ages is it good for?
Up to 12 counts as a child and 13 to 17 as a teen or student. The mini golf and shuffleboard work for younger kids, and there's a Teenage Kicks session on Mondays to Wednesdays, 12pm to 5pm, for 13 to 19 year olds.
Can we bring a toddler?
Little ones are welcome during the day, but the main draw is mini golf, darts, pool and shuffleboard, which need a bit of height and coordination. It's worth thinking about whether there's enough there for a two-year-old.
Is there parking?
Not on site. Canbury Place, Cattle Market and NCP Fairfield car parks are all a few minutes away in the Rotunda complex.
What's the food like?
A licensed bar with soft drinks, beer, wine and cocktails, plus food from partners including Wing Wing and Mr Hotdog. They're allergy aware and there are halal options.
How long does a visit take?
A round of mini golf runs 20 minutes to an hour, averaging about 35 minutes for four players. With Unlimited Play you can stay and move between the games.
Do we need to arrive early?
Yes, 15 minutes before your booking. Late arrivals lose that time off their play.
Can we stay into the evening?
Not with kids. No under 18s are allowed in after 8pm. Adults can stay later, and Sip & Play runs every weekend at 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm and 9pm.
How big a group can we bring?
You can book up to 12 people online. For anything bigger, contact their events team. Groups up to 20 are available off the shelf for parties and private hire.
Do they do birthday parties?
Birthday parties and private hire with bespoke packages and a bookable space. Groups up to 20 can be booked straight away.
Are you open on bank holidays?
Every day except 25 December and 1 January.
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