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The Fenland Express locomotive at Play2Day Railway Golf in Wisbech

Case study · Wisbech

Play2Day
Railway Golf.

An 18-hole journey that turned an unused field at The Old Station Yard into a destination with real pulling power.

ClientPlay2Day
Course18 holes · Outdoor
LocationGuyhirn · Wisbech
ScopeDesign + new build

The brief

Put an overlooked piece of land firmly on the map.

Play2Day already offered bowling, laser quest and soft play indoors. Beyond the building sat an underused field with the potential to add a substantial outdoor attraction and broaden the reasons for families, groups and businesses to visit.

The address supplied the creative starting point. At The Old Station Yard, a railway theme felt authentic rather than applied. The brief was to turn that idea into a fully developed 18-hole course that would entertain children and adults, provide satisfying playing challenges and remain accessible to wheelchair users and buggies.

01 / The layout

A complete visitor journey.

The design had to make the best use of the outdoor site while fitting naturally alongside Play2Day’s existing activities. Each hole was shaped as part of a continuous route, balancing player flow, visibility and variety rather than treating the course as a collection of isolated obstacles.

Open-ended tees and lowered exit points improve movement around the course. Clear starting areas help groups understand where to play from, keeping the experience intuitive even when the venue is busy.

02 / The theme

All aboard, from first putt to last.

Tunnels, a station, a Pullman-style carriage, an interactive signal box and steam locomotives build a recognisable railway world. These are not simply props around the perimeter: they create sightlines, frame shots and give different stages of the round their own identity.

The large locomotive acts as the course landmark, while smaller details reward closer inspection. Together they give Railway Golf a coherent character that belongs at this particular site.

03 / The construction

Made for weather, wear and good play.

The course was built through a spring that moved between heavy rain and intense sunshine. A robust foundation and drainage strategy were essential, followed by durable curved borders combined with timber and railway sleepers.

Consistent putting surfaces support reliable ball roll, while flexible all-weather paths connect the holes and make the route comfortable to use. Every practical layer was considered alongside the theming so the finished attraction would work operationally as well as visually.

From field to first round

The complete journey.

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The visitor experience

Built for another trip around the track.

Every tee marker adds a little more personality, mixing railway information with light-hearted comments. QR codes connect players to further facts, creating an optional learning layer without slowing down the round.

Interactive features and designated photo moments encourage groups to engage with the setting rather than simply move through it. Challenge spinners vary the rules from hole to hole—asking players to change hands, reverse a putter or adopt an awkward stance—so repeat rounds do not have to feel identical.

The finished course combines an attractive setting with credible playing challenges and accessible circulation. It gives Play2Day a distinctive outdoor offer that complements the indoor venue and appeals across families, social groups and organised visits.

01

A theme rooted in place

The Old Station Yard inspired an identity that feels specific to the venue rather than borrowed from a generic catalogue.

02

Access throughout

Open tees, lowered exit points and connected all-weather paths help wheelchair users, buggies and mixed-age groups share the course.

03

Reasons to return

Variable challenges, interactive features and layered details make the experience engaging beyond a single visit.

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