Lost Island Adventure Golf
Margate, Kent · Indoor Activity
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Our verdict
Kids
8.1/10
Fun Factor 9 · Age Fit 8
Parents
5.9/10
Value 7 · Seating 5
Good indoor golf, but busy sessions and awkward family access rules dent the experience.
The long read worth saving for nap time
What’s it actually like?
Lost Island Adventure Golf is an indoor mini-golf spot in Kent with at least two courses, including an upstairs course and an 18-hole layout. It’s the sort of place families head to when the weather is doing its usual British thing and everyone needs something more interesting than another soft play session. The reviews are strongest on the fun side: children and adults seem to enjoy the courses, and one family said they did 18 holes in around 45 minutes, which feels about right for a quick, energetic outing. There’s also VR darts on site, which gives older kids and grown-ups something extra to do if they’re not ready to head home straight after golf. The downsides are very parent-specific and worth knowing. It can get busy enough to back up on holes, so queues may be part of the deal at peak times. One reviewer also had a poor experience with buggy access and toilet policy, so while it may be family-oriented in theory, it does not sound especially smooth for parents with babies, buggies, or urgent toilet needs.
Two-minute orientation
Quick read
Indoor adventure golf with two courses, plus VR darts if you want to pad out the visit. Best for school-age kids and confident preschoolers; most reviewers had a genuinely fun time. Go off-peak if you can, and don’t assume buggy or toilet access will be straightforward.
Best for ages
Strong score for mixed-age siblings
The boring brilliant stuff
Need to know
Indoor vs outdoor split
Mostly indoor
Parking detail
Full parking wording is landing soon — meanwhile check Maps plus the venue’s own FAQs.
Dog-friendly?
Probably not
Most indoor venues don't allow dogs. Worth confirming if you'd need to bring one.
Pram-friendly?
Limited
Tricky terrain or steps — best to leave the pram.
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
Margate, Kent
THINGS PARENTS ASK
Common questions
Is it fun for children?
Yes — reviewers consistently said the golf was great and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Does it get busy?
Yes, especially at busy times; one review said it can back up waiting for holes.
Is it suitable for buggies?
Possibly, but one parent was told it was buggy friendly and then faced stairs, so don’t assume it will be easy.
Is there anything to do besides golf?
Yes — one review mentioned VR darts for an hour, which was also described as super fun.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Real review quotes
"Good fun though"
"the course was buggy friendly"
"Excellent 18 hole indoor course for all the family"