Mini Golf in Manchester

All three options sit in central Manchester and all are indoors, so weather is not the deciding factor here. Age and temperament are. Treetop Golf Manchester is the one that works for the widest spread of ages: two courses, rated for all ages, with a cafe, parking and birthday party bookings. The guide 8 places to play crazy golf in Manchester describes it as an indoor course at The Printworks that takes you through a rainforest environment. Reviewers repeatedly say it suits all abilities and that the varied hole difficulty keeps small children and competitive adults both engaged. Allow around an hour per course, or close to two for both. There is a lucky bonus hole where young children can win a free return game, and the photobooth at the end of each course is free.

Urban Playground is a different beast. The same guide places its Putters course inside the Urban Playground space in the Manchester Arndale, with groups of up to six choosing from three themed nine-hole challenges. Your putter signs you in at each hole and live scoreboards track points, which is why it suits children aged ten and up who like competitive scoring. The guide's writer felt it was aimed more at older customers even though the kids enjoyed it, and found the dark, neon-lit space a sensory overload at first. Reviews praise the interactive format and the burgers, but mention technical faults on the final hole and queues when busy. Pairs get matched with another couple for The Cube, and the venue is cashless.

Pitch Manchester is not a putting course but simulator bays in Spinningfields with a bar-style atmosphere. Reviews single out attentive staff and high-end facilities. It suits teenagers and adults, particularly older kids who already play golf, and clubs for men and women are provided. The bays run hot, so dress in light layers.