About the Event
The Art of Mini Golf is an exhibition of rebellion and play for the curious, the competitive and anyone bold enough to swing outside the lines. At the Battersea Arts Centre, visitors can play their way through nine adventurous mini golf holes, each designed by a leading woman artist, exploring the game’s subversive history.
The game itself was born of rebellion: mini golf was originally invented by 19th-century Scottish women who were banned from ‘real’ golf courses but refused to sit on the sidelines. This exhibition celebrates that spirit with a stellar lineup of artists — including filmmaker Miranda July, who goes ‘All Fores’ for the project.
What to Expect
Each of the nine holes is a work of art in its own right. Kaylene Whiskey sets course with pop icons woven through Anangu culture, Tokyo’s Saeborg unleashes latex creatures of cartoonish menace, and Delaine Le Bas squares the circle. Natasha Tontey entwines speculative storytelling with mythology and technology, Atlanta rapper BKTHERULA joins sound artist Kate Miller to make swamp flowers bloom, Australian duo Soda Jerk open an algorithmic K-hole, and photographer Pat Brassington dives headfirst.
The exhibition runs until Sunday 9 August 2026. Opening hours are 13:00 to 21:30 on weekdays, 11:00 to 21:30 on Saturdays, and 11:00 to 19:30 on Sundays. Clubs and putters are provided, so all you need to bring is your sense of fun.
Getting There
The Battersea Arts Centre is located at Lavender Hill, London SW11 5TN. The nearest mainline station is Clapham Junction, around a ten-minute walk away. Alternatively, Battersea Park station (Southern) is close, and buses 77, 156, 344 and 345 stop nearby.
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Tickets & Pricing
Standard tickets are £20, with off-peak and Pay What You Can options at £15. Child tickets are £15 standard or £10 off-peak. Booking is required and can be made online, by phone on 020 7223 2223, or at the venue: bac.org.uk.
Good to Know
The course is suitable for players of all ages and abilities, and clubs are provided free of charge. Groups and birthday parties can be booked in advance, and the Pay What You Can tickets make it easy for families to join in. Do check the daily sessions when booking, as evening slots are the most popular.
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