Six of the island's crazy golf courses sit on one stretch of coast between Shanklin and Sandown, close enough to play them all in a day on foot. We did it: start at Rylstone Gardens in Shanklin, work along Shanklin Esplanade, then follow the seafront round Sandown Bay to the pier and Dino Islands. There's about an hour of walking in total.
If you run out of steam, stop after the four Shanklin courses. For every other course on the island, see our complete guide to crazy golf on the Isle of Wight.
The route at a glanceSection titled The route at a glance
| Stop | Course | Where | Adult price (2026) | Indoor? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rylstone Crazy Golf | Rylstone Gardens, Shanklin | £5.50 | No |
| 2 | Caddyshack | Shanklin Esplanade | £8.50 | Yes |
| 3 | Pirates Cove | Shanklin Esplanade | £8.50 | No |
| 4 | Jurassic Bay | Shanklin Esplanade | £8.50 | No |
| 5 | Lost World | Sandown Pier | Check on the day | Yes |
| 6 | Dino Islands | Sandham Gardens, Sandown | £8.00 | No |
Pirates Cove and Jurassic Bay share a ticket desk, and a saver ticket (£14 adult, £12 child) works out cheaper than two single rounds.
When to goSection titled When to go
The outdoor courses run roughly from Easter to October. Rylstone closes from early October until spring, and Dino Islands' 2026 season ends on 1 November. Go between Easter and the end of September and all six should be open. If rain is forecast, play the two indoor courses, Caddyshack and Lost World, in the wettest part of the day.
Stop 1: Rylstone Gardens, ShanklinSection titled Stop 1: Rylstone Gardens, Shanklin
Start up in Shanklin's Rylstone Gardens (Popham Road, PO37 6RG), the cheapest course of the day at £5.50 for an adult, £4.50 for a child or £18 for a family of four. It's a vintage course in the gardens, with a tea room next to it, so it's also a good place for breakfast or a coffee before you set off. Dogs are welcome on a lead.
From the gardens, head downhill to the Esplanade.
Stop 2: Caddyshack, Shanklin EsplanadeSection titled Stop 2: Caddyshack, Shanklin Esplanade
Caddyshack is an 18-hole indoor course in the Summer Arcade on the Esplanade. Look out for the miniature bowling alley and the moving big wheel. Putt your ball to the top of the final hole for a chance of a free game next time. It's open all year, which makes it the safe bet on a grey day.
Stop 3: Pirates Cove, Shanklin EsplanadeSection titled Stop 3: Pirates Cove, Shanklin Esplanade
A few steps along the seafront are the two big outdoor courses. Pirates Cove is 18 holes of shipwrecks and hidden coves.
Stop 4: Jurassic Bay, Shanklin EsplanadeSection titled Stop 4: Jurassic Bay, Shanklin Esplanade
Jurassic Bay shares the site with Pirates Cove and swaps pirates for dinosaurs, with another 18 holes. This is the natural lunch stop. Shanklin Esplanade has cafés and chip shops, and the beach is right there.
The walk: Shanklin to SandownSection titled The walk: Shanklin to Sandown
Follow the seafront north round Sandown Bay. It's about a mile and a half from the Shanklin courses to Sandown Pier: flat, with the sea on your right the whole way. This is the longest walk of the day, so it's the point to send anyone flagging back to the car or on to the train.
Stop 5: Lost World, Sandown PierSection titled Stop 5: Lost World, Sandown Pier
Lost World is an 11-hole indoor course on Sandown Pier, set among Aztec-style temple ruins, with a rainforest thunderstorm of lights, sound and smoke. A round takes about half an hour. Entry to the pier itself is free.
Stop 6: Dino Islands, SandownSection titled Stop 6: Dino Islands, Sandown
Finish at the far end of Sandown seafront, about half a mile past the pier, at Dino Islands in Sandham Gardens (Culver Parade, PO36 8AT). It's the biggest course on the route: 18 holes over several levels, with life-size dinosaurs, volcanoes and waterfalls. Adults pay £8, children £7, and islanders get 20% off with ID.
If you still have energy, the putting greens at Browns Golf are next door, and the Dinosaur Isle museum is close by on Culver Parade.
Getting backSection titled Getting back
Island Line trains run from Sandown back to Shanklin, with one stop in between at Lake. Sandown station is inland from the seafront, about a 15 to 20-minute walk from Sandham Gardens. Buses also run between the two towns, or you can walk back along the seafront the way you came.
Make a weekend of itSection titled Make a weekend of it
There are more courses than one day can cover. The crazy golf guide also covers pirate golf in Ryde, the dinosaur course at the Needles and the woodland course at Robin Hill. For the rest of a seaside day, see our beaches guide and things to do on the beach.
