Plonk Crazy Golf at Horniman Museum Forest Hill, mini-golf in Forest Hill

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Plonk Crazy Golf at Horniman Museum Forest Hill: Mini Golf in London

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100 London Road, Forest Hill, London · SE23 3PQ · Mo-Su 10:30-17:00

Plonk Crazy Golf is a nine-hole mini golf course tucked into the gardens at the Horniman Museum in Forest Hill, and it suits families and casual groups more than a big night out. The holes are themed around the museum's own attractions, with ball runs, loop-the-loops, hilly bits and balancing beams to keep younger players entertained. It is recommended for ages 3 and up, and every child needs an adult with them.

The single most useful thing to know: it is open weekends and bank holidays during term time, then daily in the school holidays, roughly 10:30 to 17:00 with last admission around 16:30. You can book a slot online up to the night before, or just turn up and pay on the day when there is space.

The mini golf setup

Nine outdoor holes sit in the Horniman's gardens, so you get the views down over South London while you play. The course is built for fun rather than serious putting, with bonkers ball runs, loop-the-loops, heroic hills and balancing beams, plus a few Horniman-themed specials and a mascot, Gerald the crazy golf walrus. It is wheelchair accessible, with adapted putters for wheelchair users and shorter putters for kids, so mixed-ability groups can all play together. A round takes most families around 30 to 45 minutes.

Good to know

Expect to pay roughly £7 per adult and £4.50 per child, or about £17.50 for a family of two adults and two children, per round. You can book in advance up until midnight the evening before your chosen date, or pay on the day in person if slots are free. Time slots are capped at around six people each, so larger groups should book ahead. It is recommended for ages 3 and up, and all children must be supervised by an adult. The museum itself, gardens and cafe are right there if you want to make a day of it.

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Common questions

What is Plonk Crazy Golf at Horniman Museum?
It is a nine-hole outdoor mini golf course in the gardens of the Horniman Museum in Forest Hill, themed around the museum's attractions and aimed at families.
Is it free?
No. It is paid, at roughly £7 per adult and £4.50 per child, or about £17.50 for a family of two adults and two children, per round.
How many holes is it?
Nine holes, with ball runs, loops, hills and balancing beams, plus a few Horniman-themed touches.
Do I need to book or can I walk in?
Both. You can book online up until midnight the night before, or pay on the day in person when slots are available. Each time slot holds about six people.
Is it suitable for young children?
Yes. It is recommended for ages 3 and up, with shorter putters for kids, and every child needs to be accompanied by an adult.
When is it open?
Weekends and bank holidays during term time, then daily in the school holidays, roughly 10:30 to 17:00 with last admission around 16:30.

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