Airport Bowl
ENTRY
from £3
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Hayes
What it’s like
Thirty-six lanes of ten-pin bowling plus an arcade, AR darts and clay target shooting under one roof.
Bowling is the obvious draw here, and with 36 lanes there's usually room even when it's busy. Each game is ten frames, two balls a frame unless you strike, and shoe hire is included in the price so you're not scrambling to find a spare pair in a size 6. When the bowling's done there's an arcade with video games and pool tables to soak up the loose change, plus AR darts and clay target shooting if you fancy something a bit different from the usual lane and pins routine.
Pricing is straightforward rather than cheap: £4 for an adult most of the time, £3 for students with ID, jumping later on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. There's no booking required for a casual game, which is handy if you just fancy turning up, though weekends are when it gets busy so don't expect to walk straight onto a lane at peak times.
Food comes from the on-site Barcelos flame-grilled chicken restaurant, with a proper kids' menu alongside burgers, pizza and wings, and a licensed bar next door for the grown-ups. If you've got dietary requirements, they say you're welcome to bring your own home-prepared food rather than gamble on the allergen list.
Birthday parties are clearly a big part of what they do. £16.50 a child gets a game of bowling, a meal including pizza, unlimited squash, balloons, free shoe hire and a party host, with a minimum of six children. It's not the cheapest party option going, but having the game, food and host all sorted for you does take the faff out of organising one yourself.
Facilities
Need to know
- Booking
- Party packages require minimum 6 people
- Parking
- Free parking for party package guests
- Food
- Barcelos flame-grilled chicken restaurant with various meals including kids' meals, burgers, pizza, and wings
- Parties
- Children's birthday parties with 1 game of bowling, meal (including pizza), unlimited squash, balloons, free shoe hire, party host
- Anyone 15 and under counts as a junior here
- Parking is free if you're on a party package, otherwise it may be paid
- There's a Youth Bowling Club for ages 3 to 21 if bowling turns into more than a one-off
- Restaurant and bar stay open until 2am on Friday and Saturday nights
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£4 for an adult most of the week, £3 for students with valid ID. Prices go up on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights after 8pm.
Do we need to book?
Not for a casual game, you can just turn up. Parties and large groups do need a call ahead, especially for weekends.
What else is there besides bowling?
An amusement arcade with video games and pool tables, plus AR darts and clay target shooting.
What's included in a birthday party?
One game of bowling, a meal including pizza, unlimited squash, balloons, free shoe hire and a party host for £16.50 a child, minimum six children.
How do I book a party?
Give them a call rather than emailing, since the bookings inbox isn't checked constantly.
What food is available?
The Barcelos flame-grilled chicken restaurant does kids' meals, burgers, pizza and wings, with a licensed bar next door.
Can we bring our own food for allergies?
Yes, if you've got dietary requirements you're welcome to bring home-prepared food instead.
What shoe sizes do you provide?
Everything from a child's size 6 up to an adult size 15, and shoe hire is included in the game price.
How many people can share a lane?
Six per lane is recommended for a proper game, but they can fit up to eight if you're in a bigger group.
What are the opening hours?
10am to 1am Monday to Thursday, 10am to 3am on Friday, 8am to 3am on Saturday and 8am to 1am on Sunday.
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