Boules · Elephant & Castle
Crazy Boules, Elephant & Castle
- £12.30pp off-peak, £14.30pp Thursday to Sunday.
- £8.30 for children, students and Blue Light card holders.
- A game takes about 30 to 45 minutes.
- Inside Mercato Metropolitano, with 40-plus street food traders.
What is Crazy Boules, Elephant & Castle?
Crazy Boules takes pétanque and runs it down custom-built, crazy-golf-style tracks, full of ramps and obstacles. The Elephant & Castle venue is inside Mercato Metropolitano, the street food market on Newington Causeway.
It's not crazy golf: you roll boules, not golf balls, but it's played in the same obstacle-course spirit.
How does it work?
You book tickets for your group and play through the tracks, which typically takes 30 to 45 minutes depending on how many of you there are. Larger parties of 12 to 70 can book as a group.
Child tickets are available, so it works for families as well as adult groups.
How much does it cost?
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult, off-peak | £12.30per person |
| Adult, peak (Thursday to Sunday) | £14.30per person |
| Child, student or Blue Light | £8.30per person |
Per person. Verified September 2026.
How much is Crazy Boules?
£12.30 per adult off-peak or £14.30 from Thursday to Sunday, and £8.30 for children, students and Blue Light card holders.
What is the food and drink like?
Mercato Metropolitano has street food from more than 40 traders, from ramen and tacos to fresh pasta and wood-fired pizza, plus cocktails and craft beer.
How do you get there?
Get directions on Google Maps ↗
Mercato Metropolitano, 42 Newington Causeway, SE1 6DR. Elephant & Castle station, on the Northern and Bakerloo lines, is about five minutes' walk.
How do you book?
Book tickets online through Crazy Boules' own site. For group bookings, email [email protected].
Common questions
- Who is Crazy Boules, Elephant & Castle good for?
- Our ratings: groups of friends 5/5, dates 4/5, work socials with colleagues 4/5, families with kids 4/5. Best for groups of friends: Obstacle-course boules, no skill needed. Least suited to families with kids: Child tickets £8.30.
- When is the best time to go to Crazy Boules, Elephant & Castle?
- Best weekend afternoons (Saturday or Sunday) (5/5): Opens noon at weekends, inside Mercato Metropolitano. Then after work 4/5, weekday daytime 2/5, late night 2/5.
- How much is Crazy Boules?
- £12.30 per adult off-peak, £14.30 from Thursday to Sunday, and £8.30 for children, students and Blue Light card holders.
- How long does a game take?
- About 30 to 45 minutes, depending on group size.
- When is Crazy Boules open?
- Tuesday and Wednesday 5pm to 9pm, Thursday and Friday 2pm to 11pm, Saturday noon to 11pm and Sunday noon to 8pm. It's closed on Mondays.
- Is it crazy golf?
- No. It uses boules on crazy-golf-style obstacle tracks.
- Can I eat there?
- Yes, it's inside Mercato Metropolitano, with more than 40 street food traders.
Who's it for?
Crazy Boules, Elephant & Castle is best for friends, and best weekend afternoons.
Group
- Date★★★★★A quick game, then 40-plus street food traders
- With friends★★★★★Obstacle-course boules, no skill needed
- Work social★★★★★Group bookings for 12 to 70
- Family★★★★★Child tickets £8.30
Best time
- Weekday daytime★★★★★Closed Mondays; opens 5pm Tuesday and Wednesday
- Weekend afternoon★★★★★Opens noon at weekends, inside Mercato Metropolitano
- After work★★★★★Off-peak £12.30 Tuesday and Wednesday
- Late night★★★★★Closes 9pm midweek, 11pm Thursday to Saturday
Our rating, based on price, age rules, group sizes and opening hours.
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