The 12-hole golf course with a woodland theme will be constructed on the former pitch and putt site at Shibden Park, Halifax, under plans by Brighouse-based firm Ling Leisure.

Work on creating the course is due to begin on October 6, with the construction phase taking up to four months.

George and Kimberley Ling, of Ling Leisure, said in the company’s planning application to Calderdale Council that the former pitch and putt site was in need of a “much-needed refurbishment”.

It said its proposals, which include a cabin for refreshments, promise to “breathe new life into this part of the park”.

The company added: “Adventure golf is a fantastic outdoor miniature golf course, where visitors can take part in a fun activity and complete the course with family and friends of all ages.

“The design we are looking at has a woodland theme, comprises of 12 holes and is between 700 and 900 square metres in size.

Another artist’s impression of the course(Image: Ling Leisure)

“We feel the modernisation of the old pitch and putt golf site, which was once a popular attraction in itself, will bring a new much-needed family experience to Shibden Park, where customers young and old can enjoy the fun experience, which can be played from as young as five upwards.”

The course, which is described to be “challenging but fun”, will consist of 12 holes and take around 30 to 40 minutes to complete.

The woodland adventure theme will include model animals, toadstools and water features.

There will also be picnic tables and overall the construction will use locally-sourced materials such as natural stone and timber.

Shibden Hall is a listed building in Halifax which is surrounded by the Shibden Park estate.

The hall itself dates back to 1420 and is now run as a museum by Calderdale Council.

It was once home to the Lister family who lived there for more than 300 years.

Anne Lister, whose story is told in popular TV series Gentleman Jack, inherited the hall after the death of her aunt in 1836.

The park itself features a café, boating lake, miniature railway and children’s play area.

The park and gardens were restored between 2007 and 2008 with around £3.9 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund and £1.2m from Calderdale Council.