Mighty Claws Adventure Golf

This pirate-themed mini golf course features 18 holes built around elaborate sets including a full-size pirate ship, caves, and waterfalls. The course incorporates interactive elements like cannons that fire and treasure chests that open, making it more engaging than typical mini golf. Each hole presents a different challenge with varying difficulty levels, and the theming is detailed enough to feel like a small theme park attraction rather than simple putting green. It sits in Bournemouth's Town Centre & The Square, close to the other main sights. At 45-60 minutes and £8 adult, £6 child, £7 senior/student entry, it works well slotted between larger visits rather than as a standalone destination.

Priority: Medium - include with 2+ days Time needed: 45-60 minutes Best for: goes beyond standard mini golf with elaborate Skip if: You're looking for a quick activity or prefer traditional outdoor mini golf courses Cost: £8 adult, £6 child, £7 senior/student

You navigate through elaborate pirate-themed obstacles including putting through ship cannons, around treasure chests, and over wooden bridges while pirate sound effects play in the background. The interactive elements respond to your ball movement, with cannons firing and treasure chests opening as you play through each creatively designed hole.

Accessibility: Fully wheelchair accessible with wide pathways and no steps, putters available for different mobility needs

Goes beyond standard mini golf with elaborate theming and interactive features that entertain adults as much as children. It is not the first thing you should see in Bournemouth, but with two or more days it fills a gap the major sights leave. It pairs naturally with Upside Down House and Bournemouth Pier - add it before or after without rearranging your day. Afternoon tends to work best here.

Skip if: You're looking for a quick activity or prefer traditional outdoor mini golf courses

• Book online for group discounts.
• The pirate ship hole is the most challenging.
• Evening games under the lights create a different atmosphere.

Insider tip: Hole 14 (the pirate ship) has a secret shortcut if you can bank the ball off the ship's hull at the right angle

Great photo opportunities with the pirate ship and cave features, evening lighting adds dramatic effects