We host the Minigolf English Open in the Norfolk Broads
Wroxham Barns’ 18-hole adventure minigolf course, which opened last August, has been selected to host the British Minigolf Association’s (BMGA) English Open on Sunday, May 10. Play starts at 11am with the tournament comprising three rounds of minigolf. This is the first BMGA English Open to be staged in Norfolk.
The top British minigolfers will be visiting Wroxham Barns to compete in the Open. But local golfers are also very welcome to take part. A special Wroxham Barns trophy, being created by resident sculptor Sue Windley, will be presented to the top local golfer. There will also be prizes for first, second and third.
Th entry fee is £15, minimum age 14. Entry forms can be downloaded from the BMGA’s website, www.minigolf.org.uk, or picked up at Wroxham Barns.
Ian Russell, Director Wroxham Barns said: “We are very pleased to be hosting the BMGA English Open. Our golf course is proving to be a real hit with visitors. It is great fun, but is also very challenging. Even the top minigolfers will have to be at their best to register a low score during the Open.”
John McIver, BMGA said: “Several members of the British Minigolf Team played Wroxham Barns at the official opening last August. It is a top quality course. We are delighted to be staging our English Open in Norfolk for the first time.”
Wroxham Barns, tel. 01603 783762 is open daily 10am to 5pm, 10 miles from Norwich, take A1151 to Wroxham then follow brown and white tourist signs for 1.5miles on the Tunstead road. Free parking.
The British Minigolf Association is the UK’s governing body for minigolf sport, including crazy golf and adventure golf. The British Minigolf Association is the United Kingdom member of the European Minigolf Federation and the World Minigolf Federation, www.minigolf.org.uk.
Wroxham Barns
Wroxham Barns is one of Norfolk’s most popular visitor attractions offering a range of shopping and crafts, together with activities for younger family members including the award winning Junior Farm. The restaurant-café serves breakfast, morning coffee, lunches and afternoon tea, all freshly made, using local, seasonal produce where possible.
Established by Director Ian Russell MBE in the early 1980s, Wroxham Barns opened on May 24, 1983. Winner of East of England Tourism’s, Enjoy England Awards for Excellence, Outstanding Customer Service Award 2007 and 2008 and Taste of England Award 2008. Runner up National Farm Attractions Network Awards 2008 and one of The Independent Newspaper’s Top 50 Farm Shops (2008).
