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Bowling in Derby

Two proper bowling alleys for Derby, both indoors so rain never gets a vote. Hollywood Bowl is right in the centre at Derbion, 18 lanes plus an American diner and arcade prizes, with VIP lanes if you want to push the boat out. Tenpin is a short way out, 26 lanes and free parking, with karaoke, laser tag and escape rooms if bowling alone will not fill the afternoon. Price is the easy way in: Tenpin starts from £6.84, Hollywood Bowl from £8.50, so it is the cheaper option on paper. Both take birthday parties and group bookings and both need booking ahead, so do not turn up hoping for a free lane. For a longer visit with older children, Tenpin's extra games give you more to do between frames. For a straightforward trip with food sorted, Hollywood Bowl's diner and central spot at Derbion make it the simpler choice.

✓ 2 places✦ From £6.84