Puttshack Lakeside, mini-golf in Lakeside

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Puttshack Lakeside: Mini Golf in London

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Puttshack Lakeside, The Quay, West Thurrock Way, Grays, Essex · RM20 2AD · Mo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr 12:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-21:00

Puttshack Lakeside is a tech-infused indoor mini golf spot inside Lakeside Shopping Centre at West Thurrock, paired with a full bar and food. It suits groups, families and a casual night out, since you can keep playing and eating in one place rather than rushing off after a round. The single most useful thing to know: the balls are chipped, so scoring is automatic and the holes throw in bonus points and games as you go, which keeps mixed-ability groups level.

Courses run 9 holes and a round for two takes roughly 30 minutes. Adults play from £12 and under-12s from £9 per course, with cheaper unlimited play on quieter days. Book online and you save £1 per game.

The mini golf setup

Each course is 9 holes and built around Puttshack's chipped Trackaball, so your score tallies itself and the holes layer in mini-games and bonus points. That takes the pressure off keeping count and gives newer players a fair shot against the show-offs. A round for two runs about 30 minutes, so a group can knock out a couple of courses across an evening. There are multiple themed courses on site, including the Emerald course, so you can switch things up rather than replay the same holes.

Good to know

Adults (13 and over) pay from £12 per course and juniors 12 and under from £9, charged per player per course. If you want to keep going, Unlimited Golf runs Sunday to Thursday at £18 for adults and £15 for juniors. Booking online knocks £1 off each game and is the safer bet at weekends. Hours stretch later on Friday and Saturday, with Saturday open from 10am to 11pm. There's a proper bar and food menu on site, so you can make a full evening of it.

Getting there

It sits inside Lakeside Shopping Centre at The Quay, West Thurrock Way, Grays, Essex, RM20 2AD. That means the centre's large car parks are on your doorstep, which makes it an easy drive-and-park trip rather than a station hike. The mall location also pairs well with food, shops and a cinema if you want to build a longer outing around the golf.

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Common questions

What is Puttshack Lakeside?
It's a tech-infused indoor mini golf venue inside Lakeside Shopping Centre in West Thurrock, with a bar and food alongside the courses. The balls are chipped so scoring is automatic and the holes add bonus games as you play.
Is Puttshack Lakeside free?
No, it's a paid, bookable venue. Adults play from £12 per 9-hole course and juniors 12 and under from £9, charged per player per course.
How much does it cost?
From £12 per adult and £9 per junior per course. Unlimited Golf is £18 for adults and £15 for juniors on Sunday to Thursday, and booking online saves you £1 per game.
Do you need to book or can you walk in?
You can walk in, but booking online is recommended, especially at weekends, and it also takes £1 off each game.
How long is a round and how many holes?
Each course is 9 holes, and a round for two players takes roughly 30 minutes.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Thursday 12pm to 9pm, Friday 12pm to 10pm, Saturday 10am to 11pm, and Sunday 10am to 9pm.

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