Mini golf is back at Russell Park, Bedford with a newly refurbished course that has taken on a historical twist celebrating the Borough’s iconic landmarks.
The new 12-hole accessible mini golf course replaces the existing grass course, transforming it into a year-round, all-weather facility that caters to families and visitors of all ages.
Making this more than just a simple grass course, each hole has been uniquely designed to represent iconic Bedford Borough landmarks, offering a playful introduction to the area’s rich history.
To achieve this, Bedford Borough Council has partnered with the renowned mini-golf course design team at Urban Crazy, to make sure the course is a fun and engaging experience for all skill levels.
The day-to-day operations of the course will be looked after the team at the Kiosk in Russell Park, where people can pay to play and collect their putter and ball.
“The existing course gets good use in the summer, but struggles with upkeep,” said Thomas Healey, co-owner of The Kiosk Russell Park.
“This new design is more compact, accessible year-round, and requires less maintenance. We’re excited to offer discounted family packages combining mini golf with a ride on the Longholme dragon boats – another unique local activity we manage.”
Cllr Sarah Gallagher, (Conservative) Portfolio Holder for Customer Experience, Leisure and Culture, added, “We’re excited to introduce this venture that combines leisure with local history.
“Alongside the course, we have also been able to create an area perfect for a picnic after a round of golf!”
For a round of play through all twelve holes, it is £7.60 for those aged 13 and above, £6 for those aged 3 to 12 and just £3 for anyone younger.
Prices include a team scorecard, a putter and a ball for each person playing.
There are also group discounts available, offering a round for two people at £12 and a round for four people at £24. Anyone under 13 must be supervised by a paying adult.
Visit kioskinthepark.com for more information.
