Adventure mini golf set to open at Hawley Garden Centre in Sutton at Hone, near Dartford

An adventure mini golf is set to open at a garden centre next month.

Hawley Garden Centre in Sutton at Hone, near Dartford, says it is “working hard behind the scenes” to get the attraction ready to open in the first week of December.

A sneak peek posted by the centre shows the jungle-themed course with artificial grass pathways and stone-like borders.

Decorative palm trees are scattered across the course, as well as a large totem pole statue and a forest mural across the wall.

Opening hours and pricing have not yet been confirmed for the attraction.

Several people living nearby have expressed their excitement at the new adventure mini golf, with one stating: “Will definitely have to pay a visit”.

Another added: “Wondered what was going on, should be very popular.”

The formerly family-run garden centre was put on the market for £5 million in 2023, and was acquired by Kent-based paving and walling manufacturer Castacrete the following year.

The site was sold as a going concern in order to remain a garden centre.

At the time, the new owners unveiled plans to open the mini golf course, as well as a nursery, alongside the existing complex.

The 7.6-acre site has several independent concessions, including a dog grooming business, a car wash, and Maidenhead Aquatics.

There is also a range of products sold, including giftware, Christmas ranges, furniture, barbecues, compost, chemicals, and bird feed.

The previous owners took over the Hawley Road garden centre in 1981 and developed the site from a basic plant nursery into what it is today.

Earlier this year, Pulse Padel submitted plans to build four double and one single padel tennis court on grey belt land at the garden centre.

It wants to transform the existing polytunnel, paddock, and storage space into a fully covered canopy structure with toilet and shower facilities, changing rooms, reception area, and shop.

A new parking area with 35 spaces, including electric vehicle charging points and accessible bays, has been incorporated into the scheme.