Puttshack Lakeside
BEST FOR
Ages 7+
ENTRY
from £8.50
WHERE
Grays
What it’s like
Tech-glowing crazy golf with a beer pong hole and a ghost-themed course, best saved for kids seven and up.
Nine holes of glow-in-the-dark mini golf with a twist, the site lists a Beer Pong hole, a ghost-themed Puttman course and something called Ring of Fire, plus a points and prizes system so your round turns into a leaderboard battle. It's built for a bit of showing off between siblings or mates rather than a quiet potter round a garden course.
A round takes about half an hour, which is handy if you've got a seven-year-old with a limited attention span, though the venue is upfront that younger kids can find it tricky and recommends waiting until they're seven. A 9-hole junior ticket is £8.50, adults £11.50, and if you fancy going round more than once there's unlimited golf for £18 (adults) or £15 (juniors) Sunday to Thursday. That's a proper afternoon's entertainment if the kids get the bug, though it does add up fast for a family of four playing more than once.
There's a full bar and restaurant on site doing flatbreads, salads and a kids menu, with vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free options covered. Worth knowing it's a nut-free venue, so any birthday cake brought from outside has to be completely nut-free with the ingredient list to hand, or you can just order one from them. Parking is free throughout the Lakeside centre, which takes the sting out of the golf prices a bit.
Under-18s aren't allowed in after 7pm and anyone 12 or under needs an adult with them the whole time, so this isn't a drop-and-shop sort of visit. Cards only, no cash, and payment happens when you book rather than on the day, with cancellations inside 24 hours non-refundable, which is a bit of a faff if plans change last minute.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Age 7 and up; younger kids may find the holes tricky
- Booking
- Online booking recommended for peak hours
- Parking
- Free parking throughout Lakeside centre
- Food
- Bar and restaurant with flatbreads, salads, handhelds, sides, shareables, and kids menu
- Wheelchairs
- Wheelchair access at all venues
- Dogs
- Assistance and guide dogs only
- Parties
- Birthday parties available. Private event spaces, customisable food and drink packages
- Cards only, no cash accepted anywhere on site
- Payment is taken when you book, and cancellations inside 24 hours aren't refunded
- It's a nut-free venue, so outside cakes need a full ingredient list
- Carers accompanying a guest who needs assistance get a free round if you email documentation ahead
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£8.50 for a junior 9-hole round, £11.50 for an adult. Unlimited golf Sunday to Thursday is £15 for juniors and £18 for adults.
Do we need to book?
Walk-ins are welcome but booking online secures your slot, especially at peak times, and bookings open 14 days ahead.
Is it OK for younger kids?
They recommend age seven and up, since younger players tend to find the course tricky. Anyone 12 or under must have an adult with them at all times.
Is there parking?
Free parking throughout the Lakeside centre.
What's there to eat?
A bar and restaurant with flatbreads, salads and a kids menu, covering vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free diets.
How long does a round take?
About 30 minutes for 9 holes, a bit longer if the course is busy.
Can you do birthday parties there?
Yes, with private event spaces and food and drink packages you can customise. Outside cakes must be completely nut-free with the ingredient list, or you can order one through the venue for a £15 fee.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
There's wheelchair access at the venue, though some holes and courses aren't accessible. It's worth getting in touch before you book so they can help you get the most from the visit.
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