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Bowling in London

Bowling in London: every place written up honestly, with the details parents actually need.

7 places From £1

Multiple empty bowling lanes with white pins set up, viewed along the polished wooden floor under warm lighting.

Bloomsbury Lanes

London

Eight lanes, a diner menu and karaoke rooms, but the clock's against kids after early evening.

Birthday partiesBooking requiredCard onlyGroup bookings+2 more

BrewDog Waterloofrom £9.95

BrewDog Waterloo

London

Duckpin bowling, darts and ping pong at a dog-friendly BrewDog, with a kids' menu and free kids' bowling in half-term.

Baby changeBirthday partiesDog friendlyIndoor play+3 more

Black pavilion buildings with pitched roofs beside a bowling green, with person in blue jacket nearby on a sunny day.

Parliament Hill Bowling Club

London

A proper grass green to try lawn bowls on, with guest rinks you can book for an after school session.

Accessible toiletLockersPublic transport nearbyWheelchair accessible

Rowans Tenpin Bowlfrom £1

Rowans Tenpin Bowl

London · ages 0-21

Ten-pin bowling with bumpers and ramps for the little ones, plus DJ disco parties with synced lighting.

Birthday partiesBooking requiredCard onlyFood on site+1 more

Coloured bowling balls lined up in a ball return at a bowling alley under purple lighting.from £9.95

Tenpin Acton

London · ages 4+

32 lanes of bumper-friendly bowling in Acton, plus laser tag, karaoke and escape rooms if one game isn't enough.

Birthday partiesFree parkingHalal optionsFood on site+2 more

Crowds of visitors outside the distinctive white fabric roof and golden support towers of The O2 arena on a sunny day.

The O2

London

A whole complex of things to do under one roof, from climbing the roof itself to bowling, battle games and indoor skydiving.

Bike parkingFree parkingFood on siteParking+1 more

Ornate brass hanging pub signs for The Punch Bowl and Butcombe Brewing Co on a red brick building exterior, with decorative street lamps.

The Punch Bowl

London

A British restaurant with proper booked-table dining and party rooms, useful if you want a sit-down meal out rather than a soft-play scramble.

Booking requiredGroup bookingsIndoor seatingParty rooms+1 more

Good to know: bowling in London

What does a paid visit cost?

Paid entry starts from £1 at Rowans Tenpin Bowl. Prices, ages and facilities are listed on every place page, taken from each venue's own published price list.

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