Mini golfers… do you meticulously plan your shots, or do you just whack it and hope for the best?

As with the game of golf itself, there’s an art to mini golf.

Whether you’re aiming to take part in our annual Open championship or just looking to impress your friends on your next visit, here’s your step by step guide to perfecting your putt:

Step one

Position your ball by placing it on the tee.

Step two

Squat down to ground level and examine the terrain from behind the tee, from the side, and again from behind the hole. Consider the terrain and how that may affect the path of your ball.

Step three

Once you’ve decided how you’ll be hitting your shot, assume your stance – you want your legs to be about shoulder-width apart.

Step four

Take a few practice swings to get a feel for the speed and line of the putt. Remember – no full swings!

Step five

Now is the moment – it’s time to hit your shot. Remember, 100% of short putts (putts that don’t reach the hole) never go in – so just go for it!

There you have it – if this doesn’t inspire you to get ahead of your friends on your next visit, we don’t know what will.

Head to our TikTok for a video tutorial if you want to see the steps in action. Got your own hole-in-one to share? Don’t forget to tag us!

Back at work? Dark at 4pm? New year’s resolutions fallen through?

Even if you don’t buy into all the ‘new year, new me’ stuff, a new year is as good a time as any for a reset. Whether you’re banishing bad habits or setting new goals, it’s the perfect time to step back and reevaluate things.

New year is also the perfect time to take up a new hobby, and we’re here to introduce you to your new favourite: mini golf.

3 reasons to take up mini golfing in 2026:

It’s the perfect winter activity

If you’re looking for something fun, budget-friendly – and most importantly, indoors – mini golf is your answer.

It’s the perfect activity post festive-season, especially if you’re doing Dry January or just looking to chill after a busy festive period.

We’ll warn you, though – the competition can get heated!

It’s a gateway to the game of golf

The first time many kids hold a golf club will be at a mini golf facility. For anyone new to the game, mini golf provides an ideal introduction to the basics of golf. For the grown-ups – or anyone who is already a seasoned golfer – it’s great putting practice!

It’s for everyone

You don’t have to be a golfer to enjoy mini golf, though. Whether you’re entertaining the kids, on a date or just catching up with friends, mini golf is an activity for all occasions and ages.

If the above has got you in the mood to grab your friends and hit the greens this winter, we’re currently giving you 20% off when you book online with code JAN26. To browse our ongoing deals and offers, make sure to visit your nearest venue’s page and head to the ‘offers’ tab.

Happy adventure golfing!

‘Tis the season to be golfing! From gift vouchers to food offers, here’s how you can make the most of this festive season at Paradise Island Adventure Golf.

1. You can make a day of it with our food deals

Whether it’s pre-game fuel or a post-round celebration, dining out is the perfect companion to a mini golf trip – and a number of our venues offer various food deals which are sure to elevate your adventure golf experience.

Check out our Eat Drink Putt deals (Glasgow, Plymouth, Sheffield) and Swing by Bella’s at Cheshire Oaks if you’re looking for a meal. If you’re looking for more of a party vibe, our Pitcher & Putt deal at Plymouth entitles guests to some light bites and a round of golf, plus an hour and a half of unlimited cocktails upstairs in the Bunker bar.

Visit our website and select your nearest location to see which offers are available at your local Paradise Island!

2. You can give the gift of adventure golf

The ideal gift for the avid adventure golfer in your life!

Whether you’re shopping for a keen golfer or looking to treat the whole family to a day out, our gift vouchers come in a range of monetary values. Purchase instore at your nearest Paradise Island, or order online to get yours delivered to your inbox straight away.

3. You can visit Santa’s grotto before or after

From the grotto to the greens! Manchester adventure golfers paying a visit to Santa’s grotto at the Trafford Centre can visit us before or after to enjoy 20% off their game of adventure golf – just show your grotto email ticket at the paybooth.

4. You can receive exclusive deals and discounts when you sign up to our mailing list!

Is the above sounding good? Are you already excited for your festive mini golf trip? We’d recommend signing up to our mailing list! You’ll be the first to receive our exclusive offers – including our upcoming Black Friday deal.

Visit our website to explore our current offerings, get signed up to our mailing list, or book your festive golfing trip!

Didn’t the summer holidays just end yesterday? Half term has crept up on us all!

As the nights draw in and the weather gets gloomier, our indoor courses offer the perfect spot for an autumn activity for the whole family.

2025 sees our famous annual Pumpkin Hunt return – with a makeover. Not only will you have to locate the pumpkins hidden around the course as in previous years, but this year each pumpkin will come with a letter. The objective of the game is to note down the letters as you find them and unscramble to reveal a Halloween-themed word at the end of your round.

Upon completion, scorecards must be handed back to the paybooth. All correct entries will be entered into a draw to win a family pass, which entitles you to a month of unlimited golf for up to four people! It’s the perfect activity for families this half term.

The Pumpkin Hunt is free to take part in when a round of golf is purchased. Come join us from October 13th – 19th in Glasgow, and October 27th – November 2nd at our six English sites.

Psst… we’re also running a kids go half price offer for the duration of October. When booking online, enter code ‘OCTKIDS’ at the checkout to claim the offer. Valid on 5-16yrs and under 5s prices for both 1 and 2 courses. PIAG terms & conditions apply.

Visit our website to book your tee time and put your pumpkin hunting skills to the test!

Family Golf Month is celebrated each July. Founded by the PGA, this month-long celebration aims to make golf more accessible to families, with a particular emphasis on getting kids involved in the sport.

Since mini golf is a great way of introducing little ones to golf, we’ve been joining the celebrations this month with a series of content, exclusive offers, and other exciting updates.

Keep reading to find out more about what’s on in Paradise this Family Golf Month…

Scottish Golf and England Golf discounts

We’re proud to be partners of Scottish Golf and England Golf, meaning members of both associations receive 20% off when visiting their local Paradise Island Adventure Golf.

This Family Golf Month, however, we’ve got an additional treat – Scottish Golf and England Golf members are entitled to 50% OFF kids prices when booking online! What better time to swing by and get putting?

Tiki Tips: Putting in Paradise

We’re teaming up with England Golf to host an educational putting session at our Manchester venue on Wednesday 30th July.

Whether you’re introducing your kids to the game of golf, looking to pick up new skills, or just aiming to become a mini golf master so you can beat your friends on your next visit, our coaches will be on hand with all the putting knowledge you need.

Tickets are £10 per child and include a round of mini golf, coaching from the England Golf team, and a bag of Paradise Island and England Golf goodies.

Book your space here.

PIAG Open

The annual Paradise Island Adventure Golf Open championship returns for 2025, taking place alongside the professional Open at Portrush between July 17th and 20th.

The Open is free to take part in when a round of golf is purchased. There are three age categories, with the winner of each receiving a six-month unlimited golf pass and the coveted PIAG trophy.

We hope you’ll join us for an adventure this Family Golf Month! Who knows, you may even discover a new hobby…

Last year, we brought you the rundown on five of Paradise Island Adventure Golf’s most challenging holes from across our eight venues.

This year, we’re back with five more, picked for you by our very own site managers.

Keep reading to discover some of our toughest holes, and what makes them difficult – you may even pick up a couple of tips for tackling them on your next visit!

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Livingston

Barnacle Bay | Hole 15

This hole is not one for the easily distracted, as you’ll be greeted by our animatronic monkeys! There’s also a slight twist to it, which makes getting a hole-in-one difficult. Decrease your chances of racking up points by clipping the side of the ball to get it up the hill.

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Cheshire Oaks

Lazy Lagoon | Hole 6

The UV lighting on this section of the course can throw you off! Not only that – there’s a slightly elevated hill and two glowing obstacles which block direct access to the hole. To tackle this one, you’re going to need controlled speed and a precise aim.

Sheffield

Shell Bay | Hole 18

While this hole appears to be a straightforward putt, you must navigate over two humps before reaching a raised putting area. A miscalculated stroke will send the ball rolling away, making a hole-in-one virtually impossible. Consider your speed and don’t let the frustration get to you!

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Derby

Shark Bay | Hole 5

If your ball makes it up the ramp into the lighthouse, it should shoot out the other site and nicely into the hole. If you don’t make it into the lighthouse, however, it’s easy to rack up points! If you’re not entirely confident in your ability to get a hole-in-one, it may be better to aim for around the lighthouse.

Plymouth

Temple Ruins | Hole 13

Putt too softly, and the ball will roll back down the entry ramp. Putt too hard, and it can bounce unpredictably off the exit slope or overshoot the hole. The slopes on both sides are smooth, but steep enough to launch the ball slightly if hit too hard!

Now it’s your turn. To have a go at tackling these holes, head to our website to find your nearest location and book your golfing trip now.

Got a hole at your local Paradise Island you find particularly challenging? Let us know and we may include it in a future blog post!

Good news, adventure golfers – spring is here, and as we enter the new season, we’ve got even more ways for you to save in paradise. From booking online to picking up one of our shiny new reimagined loyalty cards, here’s how you can save on your mini golf trips this spring:

Book online

We usually have space for walk-ins, but we always recommend booking in advance if you’re planning to visit – and now you can save 5% when you book online! Visit our website, select your nearest venue from the drop-down menu, and follow the link to book your tee time.

Sign up to the GolfClub

Want to be the first to know about new offers? Sign up to our email newsletter, the GolfClub, to get exclusive GolfClub-only deals delivered straight to your inbox. It’s the VIP treatment!

Pick up a loyalty card

Our loyalty cards have had an upgrade! Get 25% off entry on your second visit, 50% off on your fourth, and your sixth visit totally free. Pick up your free loyalty card on your next visit to start collecting stamps.

Under 5s go free

Under 5s go free with a paying adult at our Derby, Glasgow, Livingston and Manchester sites. Mini golf is ideal for introducing your little ones to the world of golf, so this could be the start of a brand new hobby!

Visit our website for full terms & conditions for each offer.

Each of our sites have varying offers – including some golf and food deals(!) – so make sure you visit our website to see what’s on at your nearest venue.

Happy adventure golfing!

You’re back at work. It’s cold, dark before 5pm, and budgets are tight. The start of the year can be a bit of a gloomy time.

On a positive note, however, it’s also the perfect time to try something new – or organise something to look forward to.

Whether you’re looking for a catchup with friends or a casual date, here’s why mini golf could be your ideal winter social activity.

It keeps you active

It might not be the same as making your way round a full-size golf course, but mini golf will keep you moving. Did you know that our Glasgow site – the first Paradise Island to be constructed – is also our largest at 20,000 square feet?

Fun tip: get your smartwatch on and see how many steps it takes you to complete both courses!

It’s indoors

Long gone are the days of golfing in the pouring rain with old tyres and scrap metal obstacles – when we opened our doors in Glasgow back in 2006, we brought adventure golf indoors. There’s no need to be out in the rain to get your mini golf fix in 2025 – get in from the January cold and play a round or two under cover!

It’s the perfect alternative to dining out

Following weeks of festive indulgence, going for a three-course meal may not be at the top of your list of January activities.

Mini golf offers the perfect opportunity to get out of the house and spend time with friends and family, and is also inclusive of those who may be partaking in Dry January.

You can get 10% off until January 31st 2025

Still not convinced? Take advantage of our January deal and get 10% off one course when you book online with code BLUEJAN25.

If you’re looking for a different way to spend quality time with friends and family this winter, mini golf could be your best bet.

Visit our website to find your nearest site and arrange your winter golf trip.

‘Tis the season for festive catchups. You need an activity suitable for the whole family. Something that will be enjoyed by ‘kids from one to ninety-two’. Or maybe you just fancy doing something a little different?

Whether you’re stopping by for a round after a day of Christmas shopping or looking to make a night of it, here’s how mini golf can be your perfect festive get-together.

Golf and food deals

Whether it’s pre-game fuel or a post-round celebratory meal, dining out is the perfect beginning or finale to your golf trip. A number of our sites offer various golf and food deals which are sure to enhance your golfing experience.

Our Eat Drink Putt deal consists of one round of golf, plus a meal courtesy of our food partners – available at Cheshire Oaks, Glasgow, and Plymouth. Food partners vary from site to site, so visit our website to find out more about your nearest site’s offering.

Our Plymouth site has its own onsite cafe bar – The Bunker – which offers various food and drink deals on a stylish mezzanine above the courses. One of our most popular offerings is the Pitcher & Putt, which entitles guests to a round of mini golf plus an hour and a half of unlimited cocktails in the Bunker. Yes, unlimited!

Cocktails taking your fancy? Try our Tee Off & Tapas deal at Cheshire Oaks. Enjoy a round of golf plus two tapas dishes and two cocktails per person, courtesy of our food partner Las Iguanas.

If that wasn’t enough for you, we’ve recently launched a new deal in partnership with Pizza Hut at our Livingston site – present your used Paradise Island Adventure Golf receipt at Pizza Hut, OR your used Pizza Hut receipt at Paradise Island Adventure Golf to receive 20% off your total transaction.

Corporate and group offers

Our two eighteen-hole courses make the perfect setting for events, whether it’s a work night out, team building exercise, or just a day out with a group of friends.

The Bunker within our Plymouth site also doubles up as an event space, making it a unique location for whatever you may have planned. Alongside our existing food and drink deals, we can also create bespoke packages including golf, food, drink, and DJ hire, all tailored to your needs and budget.

Christmas is the perfect time to catch up over a round of adventure golf – visit our website to explore our offers and make your booking!

If you’re particularly organised, you may have already gotten your Christmas shopping out of the way (and good for you if that’s the case, because the shops are about to get busy).

Whether you’re shopping for a die-hard mini golf enthusiast or just looking to treat the family to an activity everyone can enjoy, we’ve put together the definitive Paradise Island Adventure Golf-themed gift guide.

Maggie plushies

Meet our mascot, Maggie McCaw. You may have seen her on social media, or even met her at one of our Meet Maggie sessions – and now you can give your own little Maggie a home in time for Christmas! Our plushies are the perfect souvenir from your visit – they also make great desk buddies.

The Maggie plush is only available instore, so be sure to grab one from your nearest site while stocks last.

Gift vouchers

Give the gift of adventure golf with one of our vouchers, available to be purchased and redeemed at all eight of our sites.

Vouchers can also be purchased online and delivered to your inbox immediately after purchase – good news for all you last-minute shoppers(!).

Don’t just give the gift of mini golf this Christmas – give the gift of lasting family memories. How about adding an annual mini golf trip to your Christmas traditions?