Camden: Junkyard Golf Club Tickets for 9 or 18 Holes

Camden’s Junkyard Golf Club turns mini golf into a theatrical oddball show, with four courses built around creepy clowns, smashed cars, horror-rave props, and grizzly bears. You can play 9 holes on one course or 18 holes across two, choosing the themes that suit your group.

I like the choice of courses and the central spot beside Camden Lock, especially if you want an activity that fits neatly around market browsing. I also like the flexible arrival time on your chosen date. The main drawback is that the venue is only open to under-18s before 7 PM, and every visitor should carry physical ID because of the Challenge 25 policy.

Key points to know before you book

• Four very different courses: Pick from Bozo, Dirk, Gary, and Pablo, each with its own strange setting and obstacles.
• 9 or 18 holes: A 9-hole ticket covers one course, while an 18-hole ticket lets you play two.
• Right by Camden Market: Find the entrance near Camden Lock bridge, making this easy to combine with food and shopping.
• Flexible timing: You can arrive at any time during opening hours on your selected date, subject to availability.
• Family timing matters: Under-18s may enter before 7 PM, with the last golf slot at 6 PM.
• Cashless venue: Bring a debit or credit card, not cash, for drinks, food, or extras.

Why Camden’s crazy golf is more than putting

Traditional mini golf usually gives you bright carpets, plastic windmills, and a gentle family setting. Junkyard Golf Club takes a rougher route. Its four courses use junk, horror props, cartoonish characters, and surreal scenes to make each hole part of a larger theme.

That matters because the golf itself is only half the point. You are not simply trying to finish under par. You are moving through a series of strange set pieces, each designed to give your group something to look at, laugh about, and photograph while you wait for the next shot.

I would treat this as a social night out rather than a serious golf session. The courses are made for groups who enjoy playful competition, unusual surroundings, and a little theatrical weirdness. You will still keep score, but the winning moment may be a spectacular shot through a bizarre obstacle rather than a low total.

The price begins at $16.16 per person, based on the supplied booking information. That is fair if you want a full activity rather than a quick amusement ride, especially with the 18-hole option. The value is strongest for people who will enjoy the setting and stay for two courses. A 9-hole ticket makes more sense if you have a packed Camden day or want a shorter stop.

Food and drinks are not included, but they are available to buy at the venue. The atmosphere includes themed cocktails, so you can turn the game into part of a longer evening. If you are bringing children, plan around the early evening cut-off rather than assuming you can play late.

Finding the club beside Camden Lock bridge

The meeting point is the Junkyard Golf Club in the heart of Camden Market. Head toward Camden Market and look for the first entrance next to Camden Lock bridge.

This location is one of the activity’s strongest practical features. Camden already gives you plenty to do before and after the game, so you do not need to build a separate journey around a distant attraction. You can browse the market, eat nearby, and then make your way to the club.

On arrival, redeem your voucher at the venue for your entry ticket. The host or greeter speaks English. The staff then direct you toward the golf area and help you get settled.

The welcome is worth noting if you are visiting with children or if new venues make your group uneasy. The staff approach has been warm and reassuring, including friendly conversation with children about their favorite superheroes. That kind of small interaction can make the first few minutes easier, especially in a loud or unfamiliar setting.

You will need a physical passport or ID card. The venue follows a Challenge 25 policy, so do not rely on a photo of your ID on your phone. The policy may apply even if you are clearly over 18, so carrying the required document is the simplest way to avoid a problem at the door.

Choosing between Bozo, Dirk, Gary, and Pablo

You get four course themes to choose from. The exact course order depends on availability at the venue, but each has a clear personality.

Bozo: creepy clowns and a fairground gone wrong

Bozo takes the familiar funfair and gives it a darker twist. You putt past creepy clowns, Ferris wheels, and carousels of fear in what is described as a dystopian fear-ground.

This is the pick for anyone who likes circus horror, unsettling props, and a course that feels theatrical from one hole to the next. The fairground setting gives the game a strong visual identity, so it may suit a group looking for the most immediately recognizable crazy golf theme.

The clown and carnival style may not appeal to younger children who dislike scary characters. If your group prefers cars, jungle-style chaos, or nightclub decor, another course may be a better match.

Dirk: a basement horror rave

Dirk takes place in a basement horror-rave setting. Its obstacles include an electric chair and a mind-bending ultraviolet toilet, giving the course a more underground, surreal mood.

This is likely the boldest choice for adults and older teens who enjoy strange nightclub imagery. The ultraviolet element adds a visual change from the fairground and scrapyard settings. It is less about a single story and more about a sequence of odd, darkly comic scenes.

The name and theme suggest a louder, more intense feel than a standard family mini golf course. If your group wants a calm, traditional game, this may be too much. If you want something your friends will talk about afterward, Dirk is a strong choice.

Gary: smashed cars and scrapyard obstacles

Gary is the automotive course. You slide off the roof of a smashed-up Mini and putt through piles of auto-junk in a scrapyard garage remix.

This course should appeal to anyone who prefers machinery, wrecked vehicles, and industrial-looking props to horror figures. The smashed car theme also gives the holes a more physical, junkyard feel, matching the club’s name better than any of the other choices.

Gary may be the easiest course to choose for a mixed group. It has a clear visual idea without relying as heavily on clowns, horror, or cartoon danger. That said, the rough scrapyard style is still deliberately messy and theatrical, not polished or elegant.

Pablo: grizzly bears and crashed narco planes

Pablo sends you through a polluted paradise, with cage-fighting grizzly bears and crashed narco planes forming part of the course.

This is the most surreal of the four descriptions. It combines wildlife, aviation, and a deliberately exaggerated polluted setting. Choose it if your group wants the strangest theme and enjoys obstacles that do not fit neatly into one familiar category.

Because the setting uses crashed planes and cage-fighting bears, it has a darker comic edge. It is not presented as a calm nature course. The appeal is the collision of odd ideas and the chance to play through a scene that feels far removed from ordinary mini golf.

How the 9-hole and 18-hole tickets differ

The 9-hole ticket gives you one course. It is the sensible choice if you are fitting the club into a day at Camden Market, meeting friends for a short activity, or unsure how much time your group will want to spend indoors.

A 9-hole game also lets you choose your favorite theme without committing to a second one. If you mainly want Bozo’s fairground horror or Gary’s scrapyard cars, this option keeps the visit focused.

The 18-hole ticket includes two courses. This gives you more variety and makes better use of the venue if the club is the main reason for your visit. You can choose two different themes, such as Gary followed by Pablo, or Bozo followed by Dirk.

The second course also changes the mood. One round might be mostly about the visuals and the next about the more unusual obstacles. If your group enjoys friendly competition, two courses give you more chances to settle the score after a poor first round.

The booking information describes the activity as lasting one day, with starting times shown when you check availability. That does not mean you are playing all day. It means you have flexibility to visit during opening hours on your selected date. Check the available times before booking, then plan your Camden Market visit around the slot that works best.

What you receive and what you pay for

Your ticket includes either 9 or 18 holes, depending on the option you choose. It also includes your choice of course and the basic equipment: a putter and ball.

Food and drinks are separate. This is useful to know when comparing the price with other activities. The admission covers the game, not a meal or cocktail. You can buy refreshments on site, including themed cocktails, but budget for those separately.

At $16.16 per person, the 9-hole option offers a reasonably priced short activity in central London. Its value depends on whether you enjoy the setting as much as the putting. You are paying for decorated themed courses and a social experience, not a technically demanding round of golf.

The 18-hole ticket is the better value if you want the full range of the venue and have time for two course themes. It also gives your group more room to settle into the game. If you are already spending the day around Camden and only want a quick break, the shorter ticket may be enough.

The club is cashless. Major debit and credit cards are accepted, so use a card for any food, drinks, or additional purchases.

Who will enjoy this most

I would recommend Junkyard Golf Club for friends, couples, families with older children, and anyone who wants a playful indoor activity with a strong visual theme. It works particularly well for groups with mixed interests because the course choice gives you some control over the mood.

It is also a good fit for a rainy London day. The venue gives you a planned activity close to one of the city’s best-known market areas, without requiring a long journey between stops.

Families need to watch the timing. Under-18s are allowed in the venue before 7 PM, and the last golf slot is at 6 PM. A late dinner followed by golf will not work for a group that includes anyone under 18.

You should also think about your tolerance for spooky or strange decoration. Bozo and Dirk use horror-style themes, while Pablo has darker comic imagery. Gary may be the safer choice for a group that wants the junkyard look without as much clown or horror material.

This is not the right pick if you want quiet surroundings, formal instruction, or serious golf practice. There is no named golf guide providing a lesson. The English-speaking host or greeter handles arrival and directions, while the course itself supplies the entertainment.

A practical plan for your Camden visit

Start by checking the available times for your selected date. Since you can arrive at any time during opening hours on that date, you have room to fit the game around other Camden plans, but you still need to respect the available golf slots.

Arrive with your physical ID, especially if anyone in your group may be asked to prove their age. Go to the first entrance near Camden Lock bridge, redeem your voucher, and choose your course.

For a shorter visit, select one 9-hole course and then continue through Camden Market. Gary is a straightforward choice for car and junkyard fans, while Bozo suits a group that wants creepy fairground decoration.

For the fuller visit, select two courses with different moods. Pairing a horror-themed course with Gary or Pablo gives the 18 holes more variety than choosing two themes that feel alike.

Allow time for food or drinks only if you want them. They are available, but they are not part of the ticket. The themed cocktails fit the venue’s unusual style and can extend the outing into an evening for adults, though groups with under-18s need to finish before the evening restriction.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later, which helps if your London plans are still shifting.

Should you book Junkyard Golf Club?

Book it if you want a central Camden activity that mixes simple mini golf with strange sets, silly obstacles, and a choice of four very different themes. The 18-hole ticket is the stronger pick for a dedicated visit, while the 9-hole option works well as a shorter addition to a market day.

I would choose Gary or Pablo for a group that wants unusual scenery without a full horror focus. Choose Bozo or Dirk if creepy clowns, horror-rave decor, and surreal props are exactly the point.

Skip it if you want a peaceful family attraction, serious golf, or an experience with a quiet pace. For everyone else, the location, flexible arrival, friendly welcome, and strong course themes make this a fun-value choice in Camden, as long as you bring physical ID and plan around the under-18 evening rule.

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 can I play?

You can choose a 9-hole ticket for one course or an 18-hole ticket for two courses.

How many courses are available?

There are four courses: Bozo, Dirk, Gary, and Pablo.

Can I choose my course?

Yes. The ticket includes a choice of course, with the 18-hole option allowing you to play two courses.

What are the four course themes?

Bozo features creepy clowns and a frightening fairground. Dirk has a basement horror-rave theme. Gary uses smashed cars and scrapyard props. Pablo includes grizzly bears, crashed narco planes, and a polluted paradise setting.

Is equipment included?

Yes. Your 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 and teenagers enter?

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

Do I need to bring identification?

Yes. Bring a physical passport or ID card. The venue operates a Challenge 25 policy, so a physical ID may be requested for entry.

Can I pay with cash?

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