Camden: Junkyard Golf Club Tickets for 9 or 18 Holes

Camden’s Junkyard Golf Club turns mini-golf into a loud, strange trip through scrapyards, horror scenes, and cartoon-like chaos. You choose between 9 holes on one course or 18 holes split across two of the four themed courses, so you can match the game to your group’s mood.

I like the choice of settings, especially the smashed-up cars on Gary and the creepy fairground on Bozo. I also like the friendly welcome, which matters if you arrive with children or feel awkward in a new place. The main catch is that this is more about wild sets and laughs than quiet, serious putting.

Key points before you book

• Four courses, four different moods: Pick from Bozo, Dirk, Gary, and Pablo, with themes ranging from creepy clowns to auto-junk and crashed narco planes.
• Choose 9 or 18 holes: A 9-hole ticket covers one course, while an 18-hole ticket lets you play two courses of your choice.
• Easy Camden location: Find the entrance next to Camden Lock bridge, right by Camden Market.
• Flexible timing on your date: You can go during opening hours on the selected day, but check the available start times before booking.
• Useful family rule: Under-18s can enter before 7 PM, and the last golf slot is at 6 PM.
• Friendly, themed venue: The staff welcome children warmly, and drinks and cocktails are available to buy in the cashless venue.

What Junkyard Golf Club in Camden is really like

This is not traditional putting in a neat garden with polite little windmills. Junkyard Golf Club uses mini-golf as a frame for odd props, strong visual themes, loud fun, and a little theatrical menace.

The course areas are built around four separate ideas. Each one gives you a different reason to choose it. Bozo leans into a twisted fairground, Dirk takes you into a horror-rave basement, Gary turns a scrapyard into a course, and Pablo mixes polluted jungle imagery with bears and aircraft.

You do not need to play all four. A 9-hole ticket gives you one course, which is enough if you want a quick Camden activity between market browsing and other plans. The 18-hole option gives you two courses and makes more sense if your group wants the full mini-golf outing rather than a short amusement.

Your ticket includes the putter and ball. Food and drinks cost extra, but you can buy them at the venue. The listed price is $16.16 per person, though you should check the live price and availability when booking. For a central London activity, the value depends on how much you enjoy the setting: you are paying for a themed social experience as much as for the golf itself.

Finding the entrance beside Camden Lock bridge

The venue is in the heart of Camden Market. Head toward Camden Lock bridge and look for the first entrance next to it. This is a useful meeting point because Camden Market has many lanes, signs, and entrances, so using the bridge as your landmark is easier than relying on a general Camden Market address.

At the entrance, redeem your voucher for your ticket. You then choose your course, depending on the option you booked. The activity starts and finishes at the same venue, so you can return to the market straight away for food, shopping, or a walk along the canal.

I would allow a few extra minutes to find the entrance, particularly if you are meeting friends. Camden can feel confusing when crowded, and the first entrance beside the bridge is the key detail to remember.

The venue is cashless. Major debit and credit cards are accepted, so do not plan to pay with cash for drinks or any extras.

Choosing between 9 and 18 holes

The 9-hole ticket is the simple choice. You play one course and finish after a single round. It suits you if you have a packed Camden itinerary, want a fun break rather than a main event, or are unsure how much your group will enjoy the format.

The 18-hole ticket covers two courses. This gives you a better chance to compare the themes and makes the admission feel more worthwhile for a dedicated outing. You choose the two courses rather than being assigned a fixed pair, which lets you avoid a theme that does not appeal to your group.

There is a practical point here: the courses are not interchangeable in tone. A group with young children may prefer the more playful visual ideas, while older groups might enjoy the horror and darker jokes. Check the course descriptions before you decide which two to play.

The venue allows under-18s before 7 PM, seven days a week. The last golf slot is at 6 PM, so families need to plan for an earlier visit. The Challenge 25 policy means you must bring a physical ID to enter. The supplied information lists a passport or ID card as what to bring, so a photo on your phone may not be enough.

Bozo, a creepy fairground with a dystopian edge

Bozo is the course for you if creepy clowns and twisted fairground props sound more amusing than alarming. The holes lead past Ferris wheels and through carousels of fear, with the whole course described as a dystopian fear-ground.

The appeal is visual. Even a basic putt gets a backdrop of strange fairground machinery and unsettling characters. That gives your group plenty to look at while waiting for the next turn, which is useful because mini-golf often involves a little standing around.

Bozo may be less comfortable for very young children or anyone who dislikes clown imagery. The exact level of fear is not specified, so I would treat the theme as deliberately spooky rather than assume it is gentle family entertainment.

Dirk, the horror-rave basement course

Dirk takes the darker route. Its setting is a basement horror rave, with an electric chair and a mind-bending ultraviolet toilet among the unusual features.

This is likely the pick for groups that want the strangest atmosphere. The course is not simply decorated with a few props. Its description points to a full room built around unsettling nightclub and horror imagery, giving the holes a different feel from the fairground setting of Bozo.

The subject matter may not suit every family group. Under-18s are allowed before 7 PM, but that entry rule does not mean every course theme will appeal to every child. If you are booking for mixed ages, compare Dirk with Gary or Pablo before making your two-course choice.

Gary, a scrapyard built around smashed cars

Gary is the most obvious choice for anyone who likes mechanical junk, old vehicles, and rough-edged visual comedy. You putt through a scrapyard garage remix, including piles of auto-junk and a route that lets you slide off the roof of a smashed-up Mini.

That smashed car is the detail that makes Gary easy to remember. It turns the course into something more physical and scenic than a standard miniature-golf layout. You are still playing short holes, but the objects around you make the route feel like a set rather than a plain game area.

Gary may be the easiest theme for a broad group to enjoy because its central idea is clear and playful. It still has the noisy, messy Junkyard style, but it does not rely as heavily on horror or fear. If your party cannot agree on a darker theme, Gary is a sensible first choice.

Pablo, polluted paradise with bears and aircraft

Pablo offers another strong change of scene. The course includes cage-fighting grizzly bears and crashed narco planes, all within a polluted-paradise theme.

The description is intentionally over-the-top. This is not a calm nature course. It uses dangerous animals, aircraft wreckage, and environmental grime to create a comic fantasy setting. It should appeal to you if you want the course with the most outrageous visual story.

Pablo is also a reminder to check the themes before booking for children. The venue permits under-18s during set hours, but the imagery may feel more suited to older children and adults. Since the 18-hole ticket lets you pick two courses, you can pair Pablo with Gary for a less horror-focused outing.

The welcome, drinks, and overall atmosphere

The staff are an important part of this experience. The welcome is described as comfortable and warm, including a team member who chatted with three children about their favorite superheroes during sign-in. That is a small detail, but it tells you something useful: the arrival does not have to feel cold or confusing, especially if your family is nervous in unfamiliar places.

You are also shown where to go after heading downstairs. That matters in a themed venue, where dark rooms and unusual layouts can make the first few minutes less clear than in a standard attraction.

The atmosphere is a major part of the appeal. Cocktails fit the themes, and drinks are available to buy, giving adults a way to extend the outing after the holes. You should remember that food and drinks are not included in the ticket, and the venue accepts card payments rather than cash.

I would see the drinks as an optional extra, not a reason to book the golf. The main value comes from playing the courses. Still, the themed bar element may suit a birthday, date, or group evening better than a basic family mini-golf venue.

How much time should you allow?

The activity is listed with a duration of one day because you can attend during opening hours on your selected date. That does not mean you spend a full day playing golf. Your actual time depends on the ticket option, your pace, and how quickly your group moves through each hole.

A 9-hole round is the shorter choice. It works well as one stop during a Camden visit. An 18-hole ticket gives you two courses and is the better fit if you want the venue to be one of the main activities of your day.

Check availability for the starting times before you book. You can go at any time during opening hours on your selected date, but the practical options still depend on what is available. Families should aim well before 7 PM because under-18s must leave the venue by then, and the final golf slot is at 6 PM.

Camden Market gives you plenty to do before or after. Since the activity ends at the meeting point, you do not need to arrange transport back from a separate location.

Who will enjoy it most?

I would recommend this for friends, couples, families with older children, and groups looking for something more memorable than a standard round of mini-golf. The four themes make it easy to choose a style that fits your party.

The 9-hole ticket is best for:

• A short break while exploring Camden Market
• A first try at the Junkyard Golf format
• Groups with limited time
• Families visiting before the evening age cutoff

The 18-hole ticket is better for:

• Groups who want two different themes
• Birthday outings and casual celebrations
• Adults who plan to enjoy the bar after playing
• Anyone who sees the sets and atmosphere as the main attraction

I would be cautious if you want a quiet, skill-focused game. The surroundings are designed to be unusual and noisy in spirit, and the course themes can be spooky or visually intense. This is social entertainment first, serious golf second.

Is the Camden location worth the price?

At the listed $16.16 per person, the 9-hole option is a reasonable way to add a compact activity to a Camden day. You get the course, putter, and ball, with no need to travel across London once you reach the market.

The 18-hole option should offer better value if you know your group will enjoy the format. Two courses mean more themed sets and a longer outing, not simply a repeat of the same nine holes. The choice between four courses also gives the ticket more flexibility than a fixed attraction with one route.

The price does not include food or drinks. That is normal for this type of venue, but your total spending can rise if you add cocktails or refreshments. I would book the 9-hole ticket for convenience and the 18-hole ticket when the golf itself is the point of the outing.

The 4.5 rating from 57 reviews supports the idea that the strongest parts are the unusual atmosphere and the staff welcome. I would give particular weight to those points if you are choosing between ordinary mini-golf venues. The experience wins through personality, not through a low price alone.

Booking details that can save you trouble

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The reserve-now, pay-later option also keeps your plans flexible, which is useful when your Camden schedule is not fixed.

Bring a physical passport or ID card. The Challenge 25 rule applies, so do not assume that only the person ordering a drink will be asked for identification. The venue operates in English, including the host or greeter.

Remember these practical points:

• Go to the first entrance beside Camden Lock bridge.
• Redeem your voucher at the venue.
• Check the available start times for your selected date.
• Under-18s are admitted before 7 PM.
• The last golf slot is at 6 PM.
• Bring physical ID.
• Use a debit or credit card because the venue is cashless.

Should you book Junkyard Golf Club?

Book it if you want a Camden activity with strong visual themes, a friendly arrival, and a choice between four unusual courses. Gary is the safest broad-appeal pick, while Bozo, Dirk, and Pablo offer more specific horror or surreal settings.

Choose 9 holes if you are fitting golf between other plans. Choose 18 holes if you want the venue to be the main shared activity and plan to compare two themes. I would skip it only if you want calm surroundings or a traditional putting challenge.

For most groups, the best plan is to visit before the evening cutoff, choose the two courses that match your group, and leave time afterward for Camden Market. It is a playful, slightly odd outing that earns its price through setting, choice, and atmosphere.

FAQ

Where is Junkyard Golf Club in Camden?

It is in the heart of Camden Market. Look for the first entrance next to Camden Lock bridge.

How many holes are included?

A 9-hole ticket includes one course. An 18-hole ticket includes two courses of your choice.

How many courses are available?

You can choose from four courses: Bozo, Dirk, Gary, and Pablo.

What are the course themes?

Bozo uses creepy clowns and fairground imagery. Dirk is a basement horror-rave course. Gary is based around auto-junk and smashed cars. Pablo features cage-fighting grizzly bears and crashed narco planes in a polluted-paradise setting.

Is the putter included?

Yes. The ticket includes a putter and ball.

Are food and drinks included?

No. Food and drinks are available to buy separately at the venue.

Can children enter Junkyard Golf Club?

Under-18s are allowed before 7 PM, seven days a week. The last golf slot is at 6 PM.

What identification should I bring?

Bring a physical passport or ID card. The venue operates a Challenge 25 policy.

Can I use cash at the venue?

No. The venue is cashless, but all major debit and credit cards are accepted.

Can I cancel my booking?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. A reserve-now, pay-later option is also available.