Enjoyed a lovely 1 game session (2 adults 3 grandkids 5,7 and 7). Staff were great and helpful, place was clean and plenty of other activities if wanted although we didn't use. A great experience enjo... See more
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Switch locationPeel Leisure and Retail Park, Mayson Street, Blackburn, BB1 1AQ Blackburn, GB
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Great fun bowling but the selection of bowling balls needs reviewing as I struggled to find ones with sufficiently large holes for my fingers and I don’t have overly large hands. I would like to... See more
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Me and my family were enjoying our first game but then half way through the bowling alley went faulty and the staff tried to fix it a few times but it didn't work. The staff then realised there was is... See more
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Had to wait for ages to check in as the young lady at the till completely ignored us and the man was serving other customers. Finally a young man came and checked us in - had booked a lane online. The... See more
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Tenpin Blackburn is at Peel Leisure and Retail Park, easy reach from Blackburn town centre, Accrington, Darwen and Burnley — handy whether you’re local or travelling in from across Lancashire. With 24 bowling lanes and lane lighting effects, there’s room for everyone from birthday groups to weekday walk-ins. All abilities welcome. All ages catered for. And it’s not just bowling. Settle a score on the pool tables, get competitive at table tennis and lose a few quid in the arcade. Hungry? Our kitchen serves burgers, loaded fries and pizzas and a halal menu, with a fully licensed bar pouring cocktails and pints while Sky Sports and TNT play live. Family days out, birthday parties, student nights, work socials, cheap weekday bowling deals — fun for kids big and small. Bowling in Blackburn, sorted.
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Peel Leisure and Retail Park, Mayson Street, Blackburn, BB1 1AQ, Blackburn, United Kingdom
- 0333 034 6100
4.5
Excellent
67 reviews
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Easy to book on app
Easy to book on app and staff were able to put my party on a lane straight away.
Had some issues with bowling balls not returning from behind the balls, but this was quickly resolved, when brought to staff's attention.
Great for parking and for train station.
May 27, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Blackburn
Thank you for your 4-star rating! We are pleased to hear the booking process was easy and our team was quick to assist with the bowling ball issue. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon! Best wishes - Clare
Great!!
Great!!! really enjoyed. All the staff are very friendly and helpful. Many thanks
May 20, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Blackburn
Hi Riyard, thank you so much for the excellent 5* review of Tenpin Blackburn! We are really happy to see you had a great time and found our team super helpful and we can't wait to see you again soon! Best wishes - Mel
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May 13, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Blackburn
Hi Deborah, thank you for your 3* rating of Tenpin Blackburn. We are sorry for any disappointment caused at your recent visit and thank you for your feedback. Best wishes, Jade
Lovely venue for tenpin bowling
Lovely venue for tenpin bowling. Great food and drinks also. We had a fantatic time
May 13, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Blackburn
Hello Sue,
Thank you for taking the time to rate Tenpin Blackburn 5 stars. We appreciate your 5-star rating! We're so glad you had a fantastic time bowling and enjoyed the food and drinks. We hope to see you again soon! All the best ~ Laura
We had a wonderful morning bowling and…
We had a wonderful morning bowling and playing on the machines. Booking on line was easy, the staff welcoming and helpful.
May 2, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Blackburn
Hi Debra, thank you for rating Tenpin Blackburn 5*! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience and that you enjoyed the service from our team. We can't wait to see you back again soon! Best wishes, Jade
Reply from Tenpin - Blackburn
Hi Amelia, thanks for leaving a rating and review for Tenpin Blackburn!
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed your visit and found our staff brilliant. We hope to see you again soon! Best wishes - Rosie
All good nice cheep night out with kids…
All good nice cheep night out with kids , forgot one drink at first thats why no 5 star but other than that all good
April 29, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Blackburn
Hi Patricia
We're glad you had a nice, affordable night out with your children. We regret the missed drink, and we appreciate your feedback, which helps us improve our service. Best wishes - Clare
It was a great day xxxx
April 29, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Blackburn
Hello, Thank you for taking your time to leave us a wonderful 5* review. We are so pleased to hear that you had a great day at our Tenpin in Blackburn! We do hope to see you again very soon. Many Thanks - Kimberley
Reply from Tenpin - Blackburn
Hi Christopher, what a brilliant 5* review of Tenpin Blackburn! We are so happy you had a great time and found our booking process straightforward and we can't wait to see you again soon! Best wishes - Mel
Tenpin Experience
Tenpin is my regular place of comfort and almost all the staff members me know of and became my friends immediately. Supervisor is one of a kind and one of my best friends forever.
April 21, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Blackburn
Hello, Thank you for taking your time to leave us a wonderful 5* review! We are so pleased to hear that you had a great time at our Tenpin in Blackburn. We will pass your comments onto our team! We do hope to see you again very soon. Many Thanks - Kimberley
Reply from Tenpin - Blackburn
Hi Donna
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a fantastic review! We're so glad you found our staff helpful and enjoyed our service. Best wishes - Clare
Reply from Tenpin - Blackburn
Hi Diane
We're happy you had great family time with your teenagers! Thank you for the 5-star rating; we hope to welcome you all back soon for more fun. Best wishes - Clare
Reply from Tenpin - Blackburn
Hi Alina,
Thank you for your fantastic 5* review at Tenpin Blackburn! We are delighted you've had such a great time on your recent visit to us! We love to hear all about it and look forward to welcoming you back again very soon! Best wishes- Steph
Reply from Tenpin - Blackburn
Hi Barry, thank you for the 5* rating of Tenpin Blackburn. It's great to hear you had a brilliant time and that the the team provided excellent service. We hope to see you again soon!
Take care,
Kirsty
1st time been loved every moment of my…
1st time been loved every moment of my day and experience something different will go back soon.
April 15, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Blackburn
Hi Mohammed, thanks for leaving a rating and review for Tenpin Blackburn! We're happy to hear that you loved your first visit and experienced something different! We appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you again on your next visit! Best wishes - Rosie
Reply from Tenpin - Blackburn
Hi Susan, thank you for the 5* review for Tenpin Blackburn! It's lovely to hear that you found your experience to be good value for money, and we look forward to seeing you again soon! Best wishes - Adelaide
Awesome offer of pizza and bowling for…
Awesome offer of pizza and bowling for an hour for £40 for upto 6 people. Managed to get 2x games in for 5 people in our group. The 12 inch cheese pizza was nice too. Quick and easy booking and entry. Clean and family friendly.
April 15, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Blackburn
Hi there, thank you for the 5* review for Tenpin Blackburn! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed our Bowl and Pizza deal, that you found it easy to book and that you enjoyed the venue. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Best wishes - Adelaide
Reply from Tenpin - Blackburn
Hi Liam, thank you for the 5* rating for Tenpin Blackburn! We really appreciate your feedback regarding the pricing of the drinks and will pass this onto the correct team. We hope to see you again soon! Best wishes - Adelaide
Very clean and tidy
Very clean and tidy
Staff go above and beyond i couldnt find any orange size 8 balls so the lovely lady kindly sourced one for me
April 8, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Blackburn
Hi Leah. Thank you for rating Tenpin Blackburn 5*! Thank you so much for these lovely comments regarding cleanliness of the venue and our staff. We will be sure to pass your comments on. Thanks again. Best wishes, Jade
Reply from Tenpin - Blackburn
Hello, Thank you for taking your time to leave us a wonderful 5* review. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed our atmosphere and found our team wonderful throughout. We do hope to see you again in the near future. Many Thanks - Kimberley
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