LEICESTER - 9 HOLES - FREE

LEICESTER
CITY MAP MINIGOLF

Leicester - 9 stops - par 27

Banking a ball off the brick and stone of the Clock Tower requires a steady wing and a soft touch. This round takes place in Leicester, using the real city map and its actual streets as the course. The holes are built directly from the city's attractions. Skip knows these pavements well and will guide the way through a quick 9-hole round covering 3.5 mi, with 4 portals to keep the ball moving.

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HOW IT WORKS

01

Pick a city

The course is drawn on the real street grid, so the map you play is the map you walk.

02

Putt to the pin

Drag to aim, release to swing. Buildings bounce and water costs you a stroke.

03

Sightsee between strokes

Every hole ends at an attraction. Sink the putt, read the story, walk to the next tee.

THE LEICESTER ROUND - STOP BY STOP

HOLE 1 - PAR 2

King Power Stadium

King Power Stadium is an association football venue located in the city of Leicester, East Midlands, England. As the home of Leicester City, it stands as a central point for the local sporting community. The inception of the stadium was in 2001, and it officially opened in 2002 as the Walkers Stadium. If you visit, you can pick out the site where Leicester City lifted the Premier League title in 2016. I have spent many hours watching the crowds from the rafters, which is a much better vantage point than the sidewalk. It is a place defined by its history and its fans, providing a glimpse into the passion of the game in this part of England. Whether you are a football fan or just passing through, the scale of the venue is something you can't miss.

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HOLE 2 - PAR 4

Raw Dykes

Let me show you Raw Dykes, an archaeological site here in Leicester. This Roman earthwork is defined by its physical structure, consisting of two parallel banks that reach up to 20 metres apart. Between these banks, you can find an excavated channel. While it is a scheduled monument today, only a small portion of the original layout remains visible to visitors. A stretch 110 metres long survives, though the earthwork was originally at least 550 metres in length. It is a strange, linear piece of history to encounter in the city. I usually find the best views of these banks when the light hits the grass just right, making the shapes of the earth more obvious to the eye. It is a quiet spot to stop and think about the people who first moved this soil.

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HOLE 3 - PAR 3

Mattioli Woods Welford Road

Let me show you Mattioli Woods Welford Road. This rugby union venue opened on 10 September 1892 and has seen plenty of change since those early days. Between 1995 and 2016, the north side was redeveloped and both ends of the ground were developed to modernize the space. It is also a rugby league venue and has a capacity of 25,849. You can pick out its history as a major sporting hub; the stadium staged a single match at the 1991 Rugby World Cup and another single match at the 1999 Rugby World Cup. I've seen plenty of excited crowds heading this way on match days, and the energy in the air is always something to notice when the teams are taking the field.

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HOLE 4 - PAR 3

Leicester Museum and Art Gallery

You will find the Leicester Museum & Art Gallery located on New Walk in Leicester, England. This museum opened in 1849 and was one of the first public museums in the United Kingdom. Inside, the galleries contain displays of science, history and art. While the original building was designed by Joseph Hansom, the site has continued to grow and was most recently expanded in 2011. I always find the walk over here quite pleasant, especially since the area is so distinct from the busier parts of town. It is a great spot to see how the city has collected its treasures over the years, and it offers a peaceful transition for anyone moving through the city center. Whether you are interested in the natural world or the local heritage, there is plenty here to catch your eye.

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HOLE 5 - PAR 3

Magazine Gateway

I'll show you the Magazine Gateway, a gatehouse in Leicester built around 1400. It originally functioned as the main gateway for a walled enclosure, giving people access to the religious precinct of The Newarke. Over the years, the rooms within the gatehouse have seen a lot of different uses, serving as a prison, a militia building, a regimental museum, a porter's lodge, and guest accommodation. The vaulted archway is a great feature to look at; it actually stayed open to traffic until 1905. Today, the Leicester Museum Service manages the building, which is recognized as a Grade I listed building. It is a sturdy piece of history that has survived many different roles in the city.

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HOLE 6 - PAR 3

Clock Tower

The Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower is located in Leicester, England. It sits at a central point where five major streets meet: Gallowtree Gate, Humberstone Gate, Haymarket, Church Gate and Eastgates. This site is a key landmark for anyone navigating the city center. The structure is a clock tower and a memorial, and it is a Grade II listed building. You can pick out the specific routes as they converge on this single point, making it one of the most recognizable meeting spots in the area. Because it stands exactly where these five roads intersect, it serves as a primary orientation point for visitors and locals alike who are moving through the different districts of the city.

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HOLE 7 - PAR 3

St Nicholas

The Anglo-Saxons constructed St Nicholas over 1150 years ago. This Church of England parish church is one of the five surviving medieval churches located in Leicester Old Town. It remains the oldest and longest continually used building in Leicester and is among the city's oldest sites of Christian worship. Today, the structure is recognized as a Grade I listed building. Visitors can observe the architectural remnants of an era that predates the Norman Conquest, making it a rare example of early English ecclesiastical design. Because it has been in constant use since its construction, the building provides a direct link to the early religious history of the region. It stands as a testament to the enduring nature of the parish's spiritual life within the evolving urban environment of the city center.

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HOLE 8 - PAR 3

St. Margaret

St. Margaret is a church building in Leicester. It is a late medieval Anglican parish church constructed on Anglo Saxon foundations and is a Grade I listed building. This site is perhaps the oldest place of Christian worship in the borough, dating back to 679. While most of the town's churches are located within the old walls, St. Margaret is the only one located extramurally. Its history is tied to the wider region, as the church was a prebendal peculiar of Lincoln between 1199 and 1879. Visitors can appreciate the layers of history here, from its early foundations to its status as a late medieval parish church. This combination of early origins and its unique location outside the borough walls makes it a significant site for anyone exploring the city's religious heritage.

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HOLE 9 - PAR 3

Cathedral Church of St Martin

The Gothic architecture style defines the structure of the Cathedral Church of St Martin. This Anglican cathedral had its inception in 1086 and is a Grade II* listed building. It is the seat of the Bishop of Leicester. The site has a history of changing status over the last century. St Martin's was elevated to a collegiate church in 1922. Following this transition, the Diocese of Leicester was established in 1926. St Martin's was then made a cathedral in 1927. Visitors can observe the lasting influence of the Gothic style across the building, which remains a central part of the city's religious life and history.

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STOP 10

The Little Theatre

You will find The Little Theatre based in Leicester, England. This theatre building first had its inception in 1932 and remains a busy hub for the arts today. It is operated by the Leicester Drama Society, bringing a high volume of activity to the local scene. You can pick out the scale of its operation by the numbers: the venue receives 50,000 visitors a year and maintains an annual turnover of £580,000. Whether you are into the drama or just admiring the building, it is a spot where the community comes together. I've noticed the energy here is always high, likely because there are so many different shows passing through the doors.

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OTHER COURSES

9 HOLES - PAR 30

Wrekin

9 stops

Wrekin is the setting for this round, where the map is the real city and the ball rolls across its actual streets. The holes are built from real attractions like the Coalport China Museum. I know every nook of this place from a bird's eye view. It is a quick nine-hole round with a par of 30, covering a walk of 4.1 mi.

9 HOLES - PAR 26

Luton

9 stops

This is Luton. The map follows the real city and the round is played on its actual streets, using attractions like Wardown Park Museum as the basis for the holes. Skip knows these pavements well. It is a quick round of 9 holes with a par of 26, covering a 3.4 mi walk with 4 portals to bridge the gaps.

9 HOLES - PAR 29

Stoke-on-Trent

9 stops

Stoke-on-Trent is the setting for this round, with the ball rolling across the real city streets. The course is built from actual attractions, starting with a shot at Vale Park. This quick 9-hole round covers 3.7 mi and uses 2 portals to bridge the gaps. Skip is the local guide for these roads, provided a few crumbs are involved.

9 HOLES - PAR 28

Wolverhampton

9 stops

Banking a ball off the brickwork of the Black Country Living Museum feels different than anywhere else. This round takes place on the real streets of Wolverhampton, where the map is the city itself and the local attractions form the holes. Skip knows every crack in the pavement here. It is a quick round of 9 holes with a par of 28, covering 3.7 mi and using 6 portals to bridge the gaps.

9 HOLES - PAR 25

Kingston upon Hull

9 stops

This is Kingston upon Hull, where the map is the real city and the round is played on its actual streets. The holes are built from real attractions, including the Hull Minster. I know these roads well and am the local guide. It is a quick round of 9 holes with a par of 25, covering a 3 mi walk and using 2 portals.

FAQ

Is it free to play?

Yes. Every course runs in the browser with no account and no install.

Do I need to be in the city?

No. The full round plays from anywhere. Walking the real route is a nice way to see the city, but it is not required.

Are the maps real?

Yes. The geometry comes from OpenStreetMap data, rendered chunky on purpose. Streets, water and parks sit where they really are.