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Showing posts with label bowling. Show all posts

Saturday, August 08, 2020

National Bowling Day 2020

It's National Bowling Day!


Today is National Bowling Day.


The annual day to celebrate the game of tenpin bowling takes place on the second Saturday in August.

A bowling-themed hole at Puttshack super tech mini golf at White City, London. October 2019
A tenpin bowling-themed hole at Puttshack super tech mini golf at White City, London

Tenpin bowling is an area of the indoor entertainment industry that has been hit by lockdown rules during the coronavirus pandemic with re-openings being pushed back in England.

We enjoy playing tenpin bowling, bowlingo and skittles and it'll be nice when we're able to safely play again in the future.

Glow-in-the-dark Bowlingo at Mr B's amusement arcade in Rhyl last year
Glow-in-the-dark Bowlingo at Mr B's amusement arcade in Rhyl last year

Tenpin bowling and minigolf

With the boom in the popularity of minigolf and the growth in new courses, a number of tenpin bowling centres have added minigolf, crazy golf and adventure golf courses.

Traditionally the two leisure activities have been quite separate and distinct, with people choosing to do either one or other and most operators running either a minigolf course or tenpin bowling alley.

We're fans of both games and we've been to quite a few places on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour that have both entertainment options.

Our 900th minigolf course visit in the British Isles was the Pirate Cove Adventure Golf course at the New York Thunderbowl tenpin bowling centre in Kettering, Northamptonshire.

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf at New York Thunderbowl in Kettering, December 2019
Pirate Cove Adventure Golf at New York Thunderbowl in Kettering, December 2019

Playing Mini Golf next to the tenpin bowling alleys at Lane7 in Newcastle upon Tyne
Playing Mini Golf next to the tenpin bowling alleys at Lane7 in Newcastle upon Tyne

You can see more in my blog post about Minigolf and tenpin bowling.


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Sunday, March 01, 2020

New minigolf and tenpin bowling centre in Bristol

There are plans for a new minigolf and tenpin bowling centre in Bristol's harbourside.


Bristol could soon be home to a new indoor minigolf venue

Bristol could soon be home to a new indoor minigolf and tenpin bowling centre with a venue proposed for the harbourside area.


If plans are submitted and approved the venue will become home to ten tenpin bowling lanes and three minigolf courses.


It'll be the latest in a number of venues combining bowling and minigolf and tapping into the rise in competitive socialising.

Related blog posts:
- Bristol
- New minigolf courses

Monday, December 02, 2019

Playing Putters Adventure Golf at Superbowl Warrington

A visit to the Putters Adventure Golf course at the Superbowl in Warrington.


Putters Adventure Golf at Superbowl Warrington

We had a very nice day out in Warrington, Cheshire on Saturday and visited Superbowl Warrington in the Golden Square shopping centre.


Putters Adventure Golf at Superbowl Warrington

The 12-hole indoor Adventure Golf course has a funfair and circus theme and looks amazing. We've played miniature golf courses at funfairs, theme parks and at Circus Circus in Las Vegas but the Putters Adventure Golf layout in Warrington was the first we've played that has gone full on with the theme.


When we arrived we had to go to the tenpin bowling reception desk to ask to play. The member of staff who came over to the minigolf reception was really good and explained the layout. It was also a nice touch to be able to store our big coats and bags for free in the lockers next to the course.


The first hole eases you in by playing the Tea Cups. You then move on to the Dodgems, before riding the Carousel.

Putters Adventure Golf at Superbowl Warrington
Hole 1

Putters Adventure Golf at Superbowl Warrington
Hole 2

Putters Adventure Golf at Superbowl Warrington
Dodging the bumper cars

Putters Adventure Golf at Superbowl Warrington
Riding one of the big horses

Next up are the Waltzers and The Wall of Death before you enter a Haunted House - including a graveyard!

Putters Adventure Golf at Superbowl Warrington
Hole 4

Putters Adventure Golf at Superbowl Warrington
Scream if you want to go faster!

Putters Adventure Golf at Superbowl Warrington
Hole 5

Putters Adventure Golf at Superbowl Warrington
Inside The Wall of Death

Putters Adventure Golf at Superbowl Warrington
The green on hole 5

Putters Adventure Golf at Superbowl Warrington
Outside the Haunted House

Putters Adventure Golf at Superbowl Warrington
The green of hole 6 and the tee of hole 7

Putters Adventure Golf at Superbowl Warrington
A creeping terror

Putters Adventure Golf at Superbowl Warrington
The artwork in the graveyard is amazing

Putters Adventure Golf at Superbowl Warrington
A skellington making a grab for my equipment!

After surviving the terror inside you putt through a nicely done Hall of Mirrors before shooting your ball through a cannon.

Putters Adventure Golf at Superbowl Warrington
Outside the Haunted House

Putters Adventure Golf at Superbowl Warrington
Emily on hole 11

Putters Adventure Golf at Superbowl Warrington
Hole 11

The final hole is located inside the Big Top.

Putters Adventure Golf at Superbowl Warrington
The final hole

Putters Adventure Golf at Superbowl Warrington
Hole 12

In our match-up I scored 27 to take the win against Emily who shot a 31.

Visit the Superbowl Warrington website for more information, opening times and prices.

Tenpin Bowling fun centres and shopping malls are both fast becoming popular locations for new indoor miniature golf courses.

We've previously been to Walton Hall & Gardens in Warrington, but Saturday was the first time we've visited the town centre. We were impressed and look forward to returning. The Geeky Christmas Market at Warrington Indoor Market was really good, with a nice Return of the Jedi photo opportunity. We also had a superb time at Retro Arcade.

Videos from our visit to Putters Adventure Golf at Superbowl Warrington.







Putters Adventure Golf was the 938th course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour since September 2006. It was the 899th minigolf course we've been to in the British Isles.

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Adventure Golf at the New York Thunderbowl in Kettering

There's a new indoor Adventure Golf course at the New York Thunderbowl in Kettering, Northamptonshire.


There's a new indoor Adventure Golf course at the New York Thunderbowl in Kettering, Northamptonshire

While planning a route to Ipswich we checked out some potential stop-off points and saw there was a tenpin bowling centre in Kettering that is also home to a recently opened indoor Adventure Golf course.


The Pirates Cove themed Crazy Golf course is a 9-hole layout.


We're looking forward to checking it out on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Visit the New York Thunderbowl website for more information, opening times and prices.

Putters Adventure Golf now open at Superbowl Merthyr

The new Galactic Putting Adventure Golf course is now open at the Superbowl UK fun centre in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales.


Putters Adventure Golf now open at Superbowl Merthyr

There's a new adventure golf course now open at Superbowl in Merthyr Tydfil.


The 12-hole indoor adventure golf course has a space-theme.


We're looking forward to playing the course on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Visit the Superbowl UK website for more information, opening times and prices.

The layout at Superbowl Merthyr is the second from Superbowl following the circus-themed course at Superbowl Warrington.

Saturday, November 02, 2019

Bowling minigolf hole at Puttshack

A tenpin bowling-themed hole at Puttshack super tech mini golf at White City.


Puttshack super tech mini golf at White City
A tenpin bowling hole at Puttshack

While playing at Puttshack mini golf in London we spotted tenpin bowling-themed holes on two of the four courses.


Puttshack super tech mini golf at White City
Down the lane and onto the green

We've seen quite a few tenpin bowling crossover holes on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Tuesday, August 06, 2019

Minigolf and tenpin bowling

Where to find minigolf and tenpin bowling entertainment centres.


Traditionally the two leisure activities have been quite separate and distinct, with people choosing to do either one or other and most operators running either a minigolf course or tenpin bowling alley.


Minigolf at Lane7 in Newcastle
The Mini Golf course and tenpin bowling alleys sit side-by-side at Lane7 in Newcastle


With the boom in the popularity of minigolf and the growth in new courses, a number of tenpin bowling centres have added minigolf, crazy golf and adventure golf courses.


Crazy Golf at Level Preston
A cricket-themed hole on a crazy golf course on the floor below a bowling alley at the Level Preston entertainment centre

We're fans of both games and we've been to quite a few places on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour that have both entertainment options.

Minigolf and tenpin bowling centres:


Lane7 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne - Mini Golf and tenpin bowling.

Mini Golf at Lane7 in Newcastle
Mini Golf at Lane7 in Newcastle

Level Preston - Trailer Trash Jim's Crazy Golf and tenpin bowling.

Trailer Trash Jim's Crazy Golf at Level Preston
Jabba the Putt at Level Preston

MFA Bowl
in Hereford - Crazy Golf and tenpin bowling.

Crazy Golf at MFA Bowl in Hereford
Putting from an indoorr bit of the outdoor Crazy Golf course at the MFA Bowl in Hereford

Namco Funscape in Tamworth - Medieval-themed Castle Adventure Golf and and tenpin bowling.

Castle Adventure Golf at Namco Funscape in Tamworth
The outdoor section of the medieval-themed Adventure Golf course in Tamworth

Riverside Bowl in Andover - Glo-Golf indoor Crazy Golf and tenpin bowling.

Indoor Crazy Golf at the Riverside Bowl in Andover
Crazy Golfing at the Riverside Bowl in Andover. Andover of course is known as 'the Paris of Hampshire'

Caddyshackers in Leicester - Crazy Golf and a new tenpin bowling centre called East Street Lanes opening in 2019.

Crazy Golf at Caddyshackers in Leicester
Caddyshackers Crazy Golf in Leicester has a tenpin bowling-themed hole

Superbowl UK in Warrington - Putters Adventure Golf and tenpin bowling.

The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre in Preston - Crazy Golf and and tenpin bowling.

New bowling and minigolf centres in development / opening soon:


- York Stadium Leisure Complex
- Market Walk Shopping Centre, Chorley
Rochdale Riverside

A bowling hole at Ghetto Golf in Liverpool
A bowling hole at Ghetto Golf in Liverpool

Do get in touch if you know of any other tenpin bowling alleys with minigolf courses, or crazy golf courses with bowling elements.

Roxy Ball Room on Boar Lane in Leeds has a tenpin bowling-themed hole. But you'll need to visit Roxy Lanes for a bowl
Roxy Ball Room on Boar Lane in Leeds has a tenpin bowling-themed hole. But you'll need to visit Roxy Lanes for a bowl

Related blog posts:
- Minigolf
- Crazy Golf
- Tenpin bowling

If you are interested in installing or building a minigolf course and would like to receive specialist help, Richard Gottfried is able to provide experience, knowledge and support for all aspects of minigolf business, at any stage of the process. Get in touch to find out more.

Thursday, May 16, 2019

The World's Oldest Bowling Green

A visit to Southampton Old Bowling Green - the World's Oldest Bowling Green.



Southampton Old Bowling Green - the World's Oldest Bowling Green

As a fan of sporting history it was very interesting to stumble upon the World's Oldest Bowling Green during our minigolfing road-trip to Hampshire.


Southampton Old Bowling Green - the World's Oldest Bowling Green

Southampton Old Bowling Green - the World's Oldest Bowling Green

Southampton Old Bowling Green - the World's Oldest Bowling Green

Southampton Old Bowling Green - the World's Oldest Bowling Green

Southampton Old Bowling Green - the World's Oldest Bowling Green

Southampton Old Bowling Green - the World's Oldest Bowling Green

We've not played a game of bowls before. But we do play Petanque. We've also played minigolf on a number of bowling greens that have been used as Putting courses, including Edinburgh, Glasgow and at the Wales National Crown Green Bowling Centre in Rhyl. We also found an excellent pair of Putting courses in Looe, Cornwall. Our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour has also seen us play miniature golf at the bowling club in Aberdovey, Wales.

Putting course at Looe Bowling Club in Looe, Cornwall
The Putting Green above the Bowling Green in Looe, Cornwall

Related blog posts:
- Bowls
- Bowling Green
- Southampton

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Glow-in-the-dark Bowlingo at Mr B's amusement arcade in Rhyl

Playing Glow-in-the-dark Bowlingo at Mr B's amusement arcade in Rhyl.


Glow-in-the-dark Bowlingo at Mr B's amusement arcade in Rhyl

Last month I had a fun day out in Rhyl and Prestatyn with my friend and minigolf rival Peter Jones. As it was out of season we didn't get to have a go on the miniature railway or play any of the Crazy Golf courses there. Luckily the amusement arcades were open so we were able to have a game of UV glow-in-the-dark black light Bowlingo at Mr B's amusement arcade!

Glow-in-the-dark Bowlingo at Mr B's amusement arcade in Rhyl
The glow-in-the-dark artwork looked cool 

Glow-in-the-dark Bowlingo at Mr B's amusement arcade in Rhyl