Jurassic Encounter Adventure Golf
UK, South London · Theme Park
The bit you came for
Our verdict
Kids
7.4/10
Novelty 8 · Fun Factor 8
Parents
6.2/10
Value 7 · Coffee Quality 6
Good fun if you want dinosaur mini golf, but the access, staffing and rules sound a bit of a faff.
The long read worth saving for nap time
What’s it actually like?
Jurassic Encounter Adventure Golf is a dinosaur-themed mini golf course in South London, with enough set dressing to keep children entertained and enough holes to stop it feeling too samey. Reviewers mention a mix of easy and hard holes, and that it works well for birthdays and bigger groups. The appeal is straightforward: it’s fun, a bit different, and people seem to leave having genuinely enjoyed themselves. There’s also a Costa on site, so you can get warm drinks and food, which helps if you’re wrangling children for longer than planned. Several reviews say it feels clean and tidy, and the dinosaur theming gets a proper thumbs-up. That said, it’s not without irritations. One review says it’s awkward to get to from the station, another complains about it being closed without warning, and there are grumbles about too many rules. Dogs are also not allowed, including therapy dogs, so don’t assume it’s a flexible, all-comers sort of place. It sounds good value, but not especially slick.
Two-minute orientation
Quick read
Dinosaur-themed adventure golf in South London with a mix of easy and harder holes. Best for primary-aged kids and mixed-age family groups who like a bit of novelty. Reviews suggest decent value, but there are complaints about staffing, access and strict rules.
Best for ages
Strong score for mixed-age siblings
The boring brilliant stuff
Need to know
Indoor vs outdoor split
Indoor / outdoor mix
Parking detail
Full parking wording is landing soon — meanwhile check Maps plus the venue’s own FAQs.
Dog-friendly?
No
Leave the dog at home for this one.
Pram-friendly?
Mixed
Should be OK around main areas, but rougher terrain may be tricky.
Baby change?
Likely yes
Venues this size usually have baby change facilities.
Food on-site & BYO
Yes: Food available on-site — cafe or kiosk.
Locate it
UK, South London
THINGS PARENTS ASK
Common questions
Is it good for birthdays?
Yes — one reviewer said the kids' party room looked 'sick', and another visited for a birthday and had a great time.
Is there food and drink on site?
Yes, reviewers mention a Costa on site with warm drinks and food available.
Can you take dogs?
No — a reviewer says dogs are not allowed, including recognised therapy dogs.
Is it worth the trip?
Mostly yes, but it’s a bit out of the way and one reviewer said the walk from the station took 20 minutes.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Real review quotes
"totally worth it!!"
"Prices are good"
"too many rules"