Puttshack Watford

What it’s like

Tech-tracked mini golf with glowing balls, a giant beer pong hole and a leaderboard the kids will want to top.

This isn't the crazy golf with a windmill and a bit of astroturf. Puttshack's courses are tech-infused, so your ball's tracked automatically and the scores go straight up on a leaderboard, which turns a round into a proper competition rather than a wander round nine holes. There's a giant Beer Pong hole, a Puttman ghost-chasing game and a Ring of Fire challenge, all under one roof, so a wet Tuesday is no bother.

A round is 9 holes and takes about half an hour, though it can stretch if the course is busy. Each hole takes up to six players, so if your group's bigger than that you'll be leapfrogging the group ahead rather than all playing together. It's aimed at seven and up, which tracks, this is more a game for kids who can actually hold a putter with intent than one for toddlers wanting to bash a ball around.

Booking online is recommended rather than compulsory, and worth doing if you're going at a weekend or evening. Turn up ten minutes before your slot if you're playing straight off, or an hour before if you fancy eating first, the restaurant does shareables, flatbreads and salads with vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free options covered. One faff to flag: if your group isn't ready within ten minutes of the tee time, the booking can get cancelled or bumped, so don't dawdle in the car park.

Parking is the other bit that stings slightly, it's chargeable at the nearby Palace or Charter car parks, or the Sutton car park a five-minute walk off. If you're coming by train, Watford High Street Overground is about ten minutes on foot. Under-18s can't stay past 7pm, and under-12s can't be left without an adult, worth knowing if you're dropping off a group of older kids for the evening.

Facilities

Need to know

Best for

Ages 7 and up, kids who fancy a proper competitive round

Booking

Online recommended, especially peak hours

Parking

Palace and Charter car parks (chargeable)

Food

Full-service restaurant and bar with shareables, flatbreads, salads, handhelds and sides

Wheelchairs

Wheelchair access to venue. Some holes not wheelchair accessible

Dogs

Assistance and guide dogs only

Getting there by bus or train

Watford High Street Overground station within 10-minute walk

Parties

Birthday party packages available

• Book online rather than just turning up, especially evenings and weekends
• Arrive 10 minutes early to play or an hour early if you want to eat first
• Carers accompanying a guest who needs assistance play for free
• Under-18s can't stay past 7pm and under-12s need an adult with them
• It's a nut-free venue, which matters if you're bringing a party cake

Plan your visit

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