The staff, were so rude dealt with two and it was like they were forced to be there. Customer service requires a smile and good attitude, good none of it. The bowling itself was fun, but our isle tabl... See more
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Absolutely brilliant, Soon as we arrived staff were super friendly and helpful. Made my Daughter feel extra special on her birthday with the t-shirt & goody bag and with the addition of the dance sect... See more
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We hadn’t visited for a while but decided to book 2 games for 3 people. I initially tried to book online but when my order could not be processed I telephoned and easily made the booking. I receiv... See more
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Bowling itself was ok but camera didnt work for bowlers so the children were disappointed they couldn't have their picture up. Plenty of lanes free yet had a party of 11 adults next to our family who... See more
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Tenpin Derby is easy reach from Derby city centre, Long Eaton, Burton upon Trent and across Derbyshire. With modern bowling lanes and lane lighting, we’re a favourite for families, groups and anyone looking for a fun night out in the East Midlands. And it’s not just bowling. We’ve got laser tag in our 4D arena, karaoke rooms, escape rooms for the problem-solvers and a full arcade. Hungry? Our kitchen serves burgers, loaded fries and pizzas, 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, low value weekday bowling deals — fun for kids big and small. Bowling in Derby, sorted.
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Foresters Leisure Park, Derby, DE23 8AG, Derby, United Kingdom
- 0333 034 6100
4.5
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Great service on arrival and a good…
Great service on arrival and a good atmosphere in the centre.
And well done to a colleague on challenge 25, the person involved was over 25 but no idea so colleague did really well refusing to serveshowing he was doing his job at required
June 3, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Derby
Hi Chris
We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your experience with us and appreciate your kind words about our team's excellent service and adherence to Challenge 25. Thank you for your positive feedback! Best wishes - Clare
13th birthday activities
I took my son and his 3 friends to Ten Pin at Derby to celebrate his 13th birthday. It was the first time we had been there. I had booked a Lazer quest party followed by an escape room experience. As we were quicker than anticipated, the boys also took advantage of a complementary game of bowling and a discounted karaoke experience.
I cannot thank the staff there enough for their friendliness, professionalism and positive attitude in ensuring my son and his friends had a great time.
It’s actually been a long time since I’ve received this level of service and Support from anywhere.
What an absolutely fantastic Team you have at Derby, nothing was too much trouble and my son and his friends had a fabulous time celebrating his birthday.
We’ll definitely be back soon, and I will be recommending Ten Pin Derby to all of my friends!
May 31, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Derby
Hello Debbie, Thank you for taking your time to leave us such a lovely 5* review for our Tenpin in Derby! We are so pleased to hear that you had a fantastic time with us celebrating a birthday. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed our activities! We are thrilled to hear that you found our staff amazing throughout, we will pass your comments on! We do hope to see you again very soon. Best Wishes - Kimberley
No air-con in escape rooms
We visited the creepy carnival escape room on 26th May 2026 for my daughters birthday. The tenpin bowling room was lovely air conditioned however disappointed to find no air con in the escape rooms. It was an incredibly hot day & spoilt the experience. This issue really needs addressing.
May 26, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Derby
Hello Lindsey, first off thanks for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear that you had a great experience bowling, however it is disappointing to hear that you experienced issues when doing the Escape room. We will be sure to pass these comments on for review. If you would like to discuss your visit with us further, please contact our team at feedback@houdinisescape.co.uk Best wishes, Jade
Our experience was fantastic it always…
Our experience was fantastic it always is. From the moment we got there was greeting and made feel welcomed. The staff where amazing with my son also. We love coming here.
May 27, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Derby
Hi there, thank you for leaving Tenpin Derby an amazing 5* rating. We are thrilled that you always have a great time with us and that our staff have a positive impact on your son. We can't wait to welcome you back soon! Best wishes - Kaylee
The location and booking process
The location and booking process.
Good fun activity with our friends.
May 27, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Derby
Hi there
We're so glad you enjoyed the fun activity and found our booking process and location convenient. Thank you for your kind words! Best wishes - Clare
Reply from Tenpin - Derby
Hi there, thank you so much for rating Tenpin Derby 5*! We really appreciate this kind feedback! We will be sure to pass your comments on. Best wishes, Jade
The staff were very friendly
The staff were very friendly. The lads absolutely loved it. Was a bit worried when we turned up and they said the 22 packs may not be working but the member dealing with me said they were all working. It says it should be 4d but inside was dated and no fog like advertised. Booking process was a bit bad as couldn't book online had to call and book it.
May 20, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Derby
Hi Jane, thank you for leaving a lovely 4* review of Tenpin Derby! We are so pleased the children enjoyed and there were enough packs for your group playing laser. However, we are sorry to hear that some of your visit was not as enjoyable as we would have liked and we appreciate the time you have taken to make us aware so that we can ensure improvements are made! In the meantime, we hope you will still visit us in the future and we really look forward to welcoming you all back! Best wishes - Mel
My son had his 9th birthday party and…
My son had his 9th birthday party and loved it, it’s well worth value for money and would highly recommend. Everyone was very helpful and pleasant
May 16, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Derby
Hello Dawn, Thank you for taking your time to leave us a great 5* review. We are really pleased to hear that your Son had a great time celebrating his birthday with us! We are thrilled to hear that you found us good value for money. We do hope to see you again very soon. Many Thanks - Kimberley
Easy to book online
Easy to book online.
Easy to check in on arrival.
Good value on a Tuesday night
May 20, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Derby
Hi Diane, thank you for leaving Tenpin Derby a great 5* rating! We're so glad you found booking and check-in easy, and that you enjoyed your Tuesday night experience with us. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back soon! Best wishes - Rosie
Reply from Tenpin - Derby
Hello Jade, Thank you for taking your time to leave us a wonderful 5* review for our Tenpin in Derby. We are so pleased to hear that you always enjoy your visits to us. We can't wait to see you again soon. Many Thanks - Kimberley
The staff were amazing and very…
The staff were amazing and very helpful. Would recommend to anyone.
May 13, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Derby
Hi Grace, thank you for rating Tenpin Derby 5*! It's really fantastic to hear the staff were amazing and helpful. We will be sure to pass these comments on. We hope to see you again soon! Best wishes, Jade
Karaoke room
We'd booked the karaoke room. First for everyone. Lady showed us what to do.
It was np booking another half hour as we'd all enjoyed it very much.
May 8, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Derby
Hi Shobha, thank you for the excellent 5* review for Tenpin Derby! We're delighted to hear that you all enjoyed your visit for karaoke, and we look forward to seeing you again soon! Best wishes - Adelaide
Bowling with family!
Bowling with family!
Great place, very clean
The little ones enjoyed the arcade too
May 13, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Derby
Hello Julie,
Thank you for taking the time to rate Tenpin Derby 5 stars. We appreciate your fantastic review! We are so glad you had a great time bowling with your family, and that the little ones enjoyed the arcade in our clean venue. All the best ~ Laura
The attentive and friendly staff…
The attentive and friendly staff ensured our beverages were created tastefully and delivered to our lane with care. They answered all of my questions (as I am not from the UK) and did so with a smile!
May 12, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Derby
Hello Brionna,
Thank you for taking the time to rate Tenpin Derby 5 stars. We're so happy to hear that our staff were attentive and friendly, creating your beverages tastefully and delivering them with care. We are glad they answered your questions with a smile! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. All the best ~ Laura
A polite greeting on arrival
A polite greeting on arrival, attentive staff throughout. Good value for money.
May 6, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Derby
Hi there,
Thank you for your fantastic 5* review at Tenpin! We are delighted you've had such a great time whilst on your recent visit to us and we hope to welcome you back again very soon! Best wishes- Steph
Reply from Tenpin - Derby
Hi Rashid, thank you for leaving an amazing 5* review of Tenpin Derby! We are so pleased your children had such a great time and we really hope to see you again soon for some more bowling fun! Best wishes - Mel
Food wasn’t very good and didn’t taste…
Food wasn’t very good and didn’t taste right so left but staff just said ok and went wouldn’t eat there again and probably try Hollywood bowl next time
May 1, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Derby
Hi Anthony, thank you for taking the time to review Tenpin Derby! We are sorry to hear that there had been issues with the food and the service. We will ensure your feedback is passed on to be looked into. If you would like to discuss this further, please send an email to customer.feedback@tenpin.co.uk with the subject as 'Review - Derby'. We hope to see you again soon for a better experience! Best wishes - Adelaide
Great experience
Second time here and great experience again.
Friendly staff.
Only thing missing is some 2p machines in the arcade for the little ones.
May 2, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Derby
Hi SJ, thanks for leaving Tenpin Derby a lovely 5* rating and review! We're happy you enjoyed your second visit! Our team appreciates your kind words. We value your suggestion regarding the 2p machines for younger children in the arcade. Thanks for the feedback! We hope to see you again soon! Best wishes - Rosie
Staff were really friendly and helpful
Staff were really friendly and helpful. Made party go like a dream. Kids loved it
April 25, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Derby
Hello Coral,
Thank you for taking the time to rate Tenpin Derby 5 stars. We appreciate your fantastic review! We're so glad our friendly staff helped make the party a dream for the kids. We look forward to seeing you again! All the best ~ Laura
Reply from Tenpin - Derby
Hello George,
Thank you for taking the time to rate Tenpin Derby 5 stars. We're glad you enjoyed your experience! It's wonderful to hear our Tuesday night activities are a hit with families. Thanks for the feedback and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. All the best ~ Laura
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