Mini Golf in Greater London

London's mini golf splits into three broad camps. Lamplit London frames the city's scene as having stopped pretending it was for children, and the two Puttshack sites and Swingers fit that description: indoor, tech-heavy or heavily styled, and pitched at families with older children and teens. Puttshack Bank and Puttshack, White City use ball-tracking to score automatically, with prize holes that reviewers say add real incentive; games run around 15 to 20 minutes, so book more than one round. Swingers West End pairs two nine-hole courses in a 1920s setting with carnival games and street food, though reviewers note the golf itself is less challenging than expected.

The themed outdoor courses suit younger children better. The Lost Jungle London in Edgware has 36 holes across two jungle courses, which MummyTravels describes as London's biggest, with a six-shot limit per hole so nobody gets stuck. Jurassic Encounter Adventure Golf in New Malden adds animatronics and a cave section, while Dinosaur Escape Adventure Golf in Northolt lands best with ages 3 to 8 thanks to running water and soft play built into the course. Dinosaur Safari Adventure Golf in Barnet is the one reviewers say entertains adults as much as children, with hole 17 the standout test. Mr Mulligan's Dino Golf - Sidcup has tree cover across both courses, useful on hot days.

For a relaxed park round, Lamplit London picks Putt in the Park in Battersea as the calmer, daytime alternative to the bar venues and rates it best value, though it is not floodlit, so go in daylight and dry weather. Putt In The Park Acton is a 15-hole course steps from Acton Central Overground where the pizza earns consistent praise and dogs are welcome at the cafe.

Two to approach carefully: Broomfield Adventure Golf has reported unexpected closures across seasons, so call ahead, and Pop Playrooms in Kingston works best as a booked party rather than a drop-in visit.