Hollywood Bowl Swindon
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Quick info
About Hollywood Bowl Swindon
Hollywood Bowl Swindon is a bowling alley set inside Unit 15, with a row of lanes running through the main hall and table areas tucked behind them. Under each bowling seat, cubby holes provide a spot to stow bags while a group plays. The site doubles as an arcade, with machines that dispense tickets and 2-player games set along the side, and a pool hall extends the evening activities. Drinks and chips are available on the premises, and a diner covers food for longer visits. Discount nights and offer codes run through the week, and the staff work the counter and lanes on a walk-in basis. The format suits mixed groups, from families with children to adults holding birthday nights, all sharing the same open-plan hall.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot
- Good for kidsGood for kids birthday · Kid-friendly activities
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention arcade games, bowling lanes, cheap bowling offers and kids parties.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention arcade games, bowling lanes, cheap bowling offers and kids parties.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly staff, with one describing a front desk worker letting their children play on the arcade machines while waiting. The arcade, with its ticket machines and two-player games, comes close behind, along with the many lanes and cheap bowling offers. One reviewer notes clean lanes but limited drink choice and one cold bowl of chips. Another mentions table areas suited to kids' parties.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly staff, with one describing a front desk worker letting their children play on the arcade machines while waiting. The arcade, with its ticket machines and two-player games, comes close behind, along with the many lanes and cheap bowling offers. One reviewer notes clean lanes but limited drink choice and one cold bowl of chips. Another mentions table areas suited to kids' parties.
Featured reviews
- Tom Edwards
“Excellent bowling place! Very friendly staff plenty of fun and games aswell as bowling! Loads of lanes and cheap bowling offers and nights”
- layla
“so much fun, the bowling area is really chill and it has a nice vibe. the staff are friendly and the arcade is very fun with lots of ticket machine and fun 2 player games to do. would defenitly recommend for a normal hangout or a party x”
- Natalie Corkish
“Our first time attending Hollywood Bowl (swindon) and it was brilliant. The customer service was fantastic! A shout out to the young lad on the front desk on 15.08 at 10.00, he was so good with my children. He let them play on the arcade machines as they needed to be checked and they were delighted and he was so pleasant. The centre was well laid out with table areas behind the bowling lanes, perfect for kids parties and cubby holes under the bowling seat area to put bags. With the summer discount code we had 2 games for £44 for 5 of us before 11.00 am. We will be returning.”
- Catherine Henbury
“First time here , lanes and areas clean and tidy. Lovely staff, had drinks not much choice and 2x bowls of chips, one bowl was cold. Lots of arcade games, didnt explore further amenities. Will definately visit again.”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Good for kids birthday
- Food
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- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Family-friendly· 1
- Kid-friendly activities
Location
Bars near Hollywood Bowl Swindon
- The Dockle Farmhouse4.02,8630.4 miWheelchair accessible
free 3-hour parking, large beer garden, breakfast
- Swiss Chalet4.33040.9 miWheelchair accessible
live music weekends, pint of Stella, Arkells beers
- The Wheatsheaf4.01120.9 miWheelchair accessible
old school local pub, regulars and locals, beer selection
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Bowl SwindonWheelchair accessible | 4.0179 | — | arcade games, bowling lanes, cheap bowling offers |
| The Dockle FarmhouseWheelchair accessible | 4.02,863 | 0.4 mi | free 3-hour parking, large beer garden, breakfast |
| Swiss ChaletWheelchair accessible | 4.3304 | 0.9 mi | live music weekends, pint of Stella, Arkells beers |
| The WheatsheafWheelchair accessible | 4.0112 | 0.9 mi | old school local pub, regulars and locals, beer selection |
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