Tenpin Walsall
BEST FOR
Ages 4-13
ENTRY
from £8.30
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Walsall
What it’s like
Twenty lanes with bumpers for the little ones, plus laser tag and escape rooms if bowling alone won't fill the visit.
Bowling's the main event here, twenty lanes with lighter balls and bumpers laid on for younger players, so a four-year-old can have a go without every frame turning into a gutter ball sulk. Up to six can play a lane at once, and the site reckons on about ten minutes a player, so a family game rarely eats the whole afternoon unless you let it.
If bowling alone feels thin for the money, there's plenty to bolt on. Laser tag runs in 4D arenas, there are escape rooms from £13.50, and two karaoke rooms hold up to ten if you fancy embarrassing the kids in public. Pool tables and arcade games fill the gaps while you wait for a lane. A single game is £8.30 online, which is fair enough for an hour or so, but the extras add up fast if everyone wants a turn on the laser tag as well.
Parties are well catered for: £13.99 a child buys two hours of bowling, pizza, squash, dancing, balloon modelling and a goody bag, aimed at ages four to thirteen. There's a licensed bar and proper food on site, including a bowl and pizza deal at £39.40, so you're not relying on vending machine crisps. Walk-ins are fine most of the week, but weekends, evenings and school holidays get busy enough that booking online first is the sensible move rather than a nice-to-have.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 4 to 13, bumpers help the younger ones keep up
- Booking
- Walk-ups welcome, but booking online recommended during weekends, evenings and school holidays to guarantee a lane and avoid waiting times
- Parking
- On-site parking available
- Food
- , drinks and fully licensed bar with various food options including pizza and meals
- Getting there by bus or train
- Easily accessible by car and public transport
- Parties
- Bowling party packages for ages 4-13: £13.99 per child, 2 hours includes bowling, pizza, squash, dancing, balloon modelling
- Book online for weekends, evenings and school holidays, walk-ins can mean waiting for a lane
- Extras like laser tag and karaoke are priced separately from bowling and mount up quickly
- Bumpers and lighter balls are available for younger bowlers
- Party packages run for two hours and cover food and entertainment in one price
Plan your visit
How much does bowling cost?
From £8.30 a game if you book online. Deals like the bowl and pizza combo come in at £39.40.
Do we need to book in advance?
Walk-ups are welcome any time, but book online for weekends, evenings and school holidays or you might be waiting for a lane.
What age is it suitable for?
Bowling and parties are geared towards ages 4 to 13, with bumpers and lighter balls for younger kids.
How long does a game take?
Around 10 minutes per player, so a family game usually wraps up inside an hour.
How many people can bowl on one lane?
Up to six players share a lane, and larger groups can book more than one.
What else is there to do besides bowling?
Laser tag, escape rooms, two karaoke rooms, pool tables and arcade games are all on site.
Can we get food there?
Yes, there's a licensed bar and food including pizza, and a bowl and pizza deal at £39.40.
What's included in a birthday party?
£13.99 a child gets two hours of bowling, pizza, squash, dancing, balloon modelling and a goody bag.
Is there parking?
There's on-site parking.
What are the opening hours?
10am to midnight most days, and 10am to 1am on Fridays and Saturdays, the same in school holidays.
How much is laser tag or karaoke?
Laser tag is £36 for 30 minutes and karaoke is £25 for 30 minutes, both booked online.
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