Thunderbowl
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About Thunderbowl
Thunderbowl on Rockingham Rd in Kettering is a bowling alley that bundles ten pin bowling, a digital scoreboard, mini golf on the upper floor, a bar, an escape room, a video arcade, a pool hall and a family restaurant into a single walk-in venue. The format suits groups and families, with bowling and arcade games downstairs and mini golf located upstairs. A VIP area is available for private hire, and the whole site is air conditioned. Food is served on site through the family restaurant, with a takeout option alongside the other activities. Visitors arrive on a walk-in basis across the bowling lanes, the bar, the arcade and the escape room, making it a flexible stop for a mixed evening or a casual family outing.
Good to know
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · On-site parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids birthday · Kid-friendly activities
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention ten pin bowling, mini golf and vip area.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention ten pin bowling, mini golf and vip area.
Customer Review Summary
Families make this their go-to spot, with most visits centered on the bowling lanes, where digital scoreboards and VIP lane options come up repeatedly. Several reviewers also mention the upstairs miniature golf as part of a full night out, and the food and drinks get a casual nod. One reviewer especially appreciated the air-conditioned comfort. A few suggest it works well for grandchildren and multi-generational groups.
Customer Review Summary
Families make this their go-to spot, with most visits centered on the bowling lanes, where digital scoreboards and VIP lane options come up repeatedly. Several reviewers also mention the upstairs miniature golf as part of a full night out, and the food and drinks get a casual nod. One reviewer especially appreciated the air-conditioned comfort. A few suggest it works well for grandchildren and multi-generational groups.
Featured reviews
- J Sharma
“Great few hours with the family in VIP, and then we did mini golf upstairs. Food was great, and a cheeky drink.”
- John Smith
“A great night with my wife, daughter, son in law, and grandchildren. I lost, still worth a visit”
- Linda Blythe
“Great place for bowling ,grandson had a great time.”
- Ashley Russell
“Ten Pin Bowling 🎳 With Digital Scoreboard 130 Point me 1st 🥇 Place Winner 🏆”
- Sharon Watson
“Very well organized and relaxing ,lovely air-conditioning giving the present weather would recommend”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Good for kids birthday
- Onsite services
- Food
- Free parking lot
- Accepts walk-ins
Show more amenities
- Getting tickets in advance recommended
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 3
- Free street parking
- On-site parking
- Paid parking lot
- Family-friendly· 1
- Kid-friendly activities
Location
Bars near Thunderbowl
- The Cordwainer4.31590.5 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
karaoke in front room, cheap drinks, friendly staff
- Warren3.91,3000.9 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
chicken new yorker, toy machine, drinks
- 0.9 mi£10–20Good for kids
full english breakfast, bottomless coffee refills, cheap pints and meals
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ThunderbowlWheelchair accessible · Takeout | 4.31,361 | — | — | ten pin bowling, mini golf, vip area |
| The CordwainerReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.3159 | 0.5 mi | £10–20 | karaoke in front room, cheap drinks, friendly staff |
| WarrenReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 3.91,300 | 0.9 mi | £10–20 | chicken new yorker, toy machine, drinks |
| The Earl of Dalkeith - JD WetherspoonGood for kids | 4.01,695 | 0.9 mi | £10–20 | full english breakfast, bottomless coffee refills, cheap pints and meals |
The 3 nearest bars by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.
