We bought a package which included 2 bowling games & lunch. The booking process was easy. When we arrived the staff were very helpful. We had a great time bowling & were happy that we could set up th... See more
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Switch locationShaw Ridge Leisure Park, Whitehill Way, Swindon, SN5 7DN Swindon, GB
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Me and my son came here in the summer holidays, arrived a little early but was given a lane straight away. We booked the 2 games and meal deal package, food was lovely and hot, we came on the hottest... See more
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Friendly check in, accommodating with when we wanted food prepared. Asked for a paper cloth to wipe seating down where previous bowlers had spilt something and the man at bar offered to come and clean... See more
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Our time was pure carnage. I understand you have a noisy building. Bowling and games being played with loud music. You had a family come in and were playing on the King Kong game screaming at the to... See more
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Tenpin is one of the UK's biggest bowling and indoor entertainment providers, with over 1000 bowling lanes across 58 venues. Alongside bowling Tenpin offers an unrivalled range of indoor activities including karaoke, escape rooms, laser tag, arcades, interactive darts, pool, table tennis, as well as a fantastic food and drinks menu. From date nights, days or nights out with family, friends or work colleagues, or kids' birthday parties, there's fun for kids big and small in Tenpin. There's incredible value to be found with bowling, karaoke, escape room and laser tag deals available every day of the week. Check out our offers on our website today.
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Shaw Ridge Leisure Park, Whitehill Way, Swindon, SN5 7DN, Swindon, United Kingdom
- 0333 034 6100
4.3
Excellent
160 reviews
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Burger and chips were freezing when…
Burger and chips were freezing when they came out, no one ate it.
We asked for warm food but they just gave us a silly laugh. They didn't care. A refund would have been nice if they can't keep the food warm.
January 22, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Swindon
Hello there. We are sorry to hear that your meal was cold when brought out to you. We'll investigate this issue to ensure that this does not happen again. We appreciate your feedback. And we do hope to see you again soon for a much better experience. Many Thanks - Kimberley
Although the overall experience was…
Although the overall experience was good, the food was awful, bland and cold, they even miscounted, we had a group of 12 but only brought out 11 meals.
I wont let the food take away from the fun and memories that were made on the day.
January 22, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Swindon
Hello there, We appreciate you sharing your experience from your recent visit to our Tenpin in Swindon. We're sorry the food was disappointing and for the miscount. We'll address this with our team to ensure improvements are made. We're glad you still made good memories! We do hope to see you again soon for a much better experience. Many Thanks - Kimberley
All staff very helpful & polite
All staff very helpful & polite
My only down fall was the booking system, it allowed me to book for party of 7 for 1 lane then when arrived was told you were only allowed 6 on a lane which ment we was split up, this was the first time I’ve seen my family in 2yrs & thought it would be a nice bonding session with the kids but didn’t feel like that sadly.
January 17, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Swindon
Hi there,
We appreciate your kind words about our staff. We're sorry the booking system caused your family to be split up, especially after such a long time apart. Thank you for your feedback. Best wishes - Clare
Reply from Tenpin - Swindon
Hi Liz,
Thank you for your fantastic 5* review at Tenpin Swindon! We are delighted you've had such a great time whilst on your recent visit to us and we look forward to welcoming you back again very soon! Best wishes- Steph
We enjoyed bowling but there seemed to…
We enjoyed bowling but there seemed to be a lack of bowling balls between all the lanes, especially ones for adults
January 10, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Swindon
Hi Abi
Thanks for taking the time to leave a 3* rating and review for Tenpin Swindon. We appreciate you letting us know about the bowling ball availability. We'll look into this to ensure there are enough options for all our bowlers in the future. Best wishes - Clare
Bowling great but got sick from pizza
My son and two friends met up at the alley and enjoyed the bowling. However, two of them shared a pizza and they both suffered sickness and diarrhoea that kept them off school the following day.
January 11, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Swindon
Hi Ian, thanks for leaving Tenpin Swindon a rating and review. We appreciate you letting us know about your son's experience. We're sorry to hear that you son was unwell. Food safety is a top priority for us, please send us an email to customer.feedback@tenpin.co.uk with the subject 'Review - Swindon' and include the details so that we can look into this further. We hope to have an opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Best wishes - Rosie
Reply from Tenpin - Swindon
Hello there, thank you for taking your time to leave us a excellent 5* review for our Tenpin in Swindon. We are really pleased to hear that you had an excellent time with us and found our staff helpful. We do hope to see you again soon. Many Thanks - Kimberley
The facilities are up to standard
The facilities are up to standard, very organised staff, always there to help.
January 1, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Swindon
Hi there,
Thank you for your fantastic 5* review at Tenpin Swindon! We are delighted you've had such great time whilst on your recent visit to us. It's great to hear you found the staff well organised and happy to help. We look forward to welcoming you back again very soon! Best wishes- Steph
Reply from Tenpin - Swindon
Hey Barbara, thank you so much for the lovely 5* rating and review of Tenpin Swindon. We are delighted to hear you had a great time and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Take care,
Kirsty
Offer good value for money
Bowling was good with the offer of pizza and 1 hour bowling for £36, but 2 of us are gluten free so paid extra for chips - knocked off 1 star for no gluten free option available in the offer. Kids had a great time.
January 1, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Swindon
Hi Emily, thank you for leaving Tenpin Swindon a wonderful 4* rating. We are so pleased you enjoyed most of your visit to us, but we appreciate the feedback regarding the lack of gluten free options. We hope you'll visit us again soon for another great time! Best wishes - Kaylee
Friendly and lively environment
Friendly and lively environment, easy check in experience
December 31, 2025
Reply from Tenpin - Swindon
Hi Stuart,
Thank you for your fantastic 5* review at Tenpin Swindon! We are delighted you've had such a great time whilst on your recent visit to us! It's great to see you've had such a delightful experience and we look forward to welcoming you back again very soon! Best wishes- Steph
Reply from Tenpin - Swindon
Hi peter,
Thank you for your amazing 5* review at Tenpin Swindon! We are delighted you've had such a great time whilst on your recent visit to us, we love to hear all about it and look forward to welcoming you back to the venue again very soon! Best wishes- Steph
Reply from Tenpin - Swindon
Hello Lisa, Thank you for taking your time to leave us an excellent 5* review for our Tenpin in Swindon! We are so pleased to hear that you had a great time with us. We do hope to see you again very soon. Best Wishes - Kimberley
Reply from Tenpin - Swindon
Hi Bala
Thanks for the amazing 5* rating for Tenpin Swindon. We would love to hear more about your visit and hope to see you again in the future. Best wishes - Clare
Prompt and knowledgable staff
December 22, 2025
Reply from Tenpin - Swindon
Hi Oliver
Thanks for taking the time to leave a wonderful 5* rating and review for Tenpin Swindon. We are happy to hear that the team looked after you well during your visit and hope to see you soon. Best wishes - Clare
Reply from Tenpin - Swindon
Hi Philippa,
Thank you for your amazing 5* review at Swindon Tenpin! We are delighted you've had such a great time whilst on your recent visit to us, it's great to see you found the staff friendly and helpful, We will pass this across to the correct team and look forward to welcoming you back again very soon! Best wishes- Steph
Swindon COVID area... avoid
I honestly don’t know how they managed to make tenpin bowling feel this miserable, but they pulled it off. The place has been “refurbished,” which apparently means cramming in massive seating structures that completely block your view of the lanes and everyone playing around you. Bowling is meant to be social. You watch, you cheer, you interact, not sit boxed in like you’re waiting at an airport gate.To make it worse, the seating areas are divided by huge plastic screens, even between people sitting at the same table. It looks and feels like leftover COVID-era social distancing that no one bothered to remove. Instead of feeling lively or fun, the whole place is claustrophobic, sterile, and awkward. You’re isolated from your own group and totally cut off from the atmosphere of the lanes. The layout kills the vibe completely. You can’t see what’s happening around you, you can’t easily interact with other players, and the plastic barriers just scream “temporary fix” rather than thoughtful design. For a venue that’s supposed to be about fun, noise, and energy, this feels cold, cramped, and uncomfortable. If you’re refurbishing a bowling alley, maybe don’t turn it into a maze of plastic walls and oversized seating that makes everyone feel separated and boxed in. Huge downgrade. Pass for me until... maybe forever.
P.s. After reply from Tenpin you made it even worse. I’d appreciate it if my name were spelled correctly (Tomasz). Now its "-1"star...
December 22, 2025
Reply from Tenpin - Swindon
Hi Thomas,
Thank you for your 1* review at Tenpin Swindon! We are very sorry to hear you've not had a great experience whilst on your recent visit to us. Your feedback is important to us and we will ensure this is passed across to the correct team to make any future improvements needed. If you would like this to be looked into further, please email customer.feeback@tenpin.co.uk- Best wishes- Steph
Reply from Tenpin - Swindon
Hi there,
Thank you for your fantastic 5* review at Tenpin Swindon! We are delighted you've had such an amazing time whilst on your recent visit to us and found the venue to be of great value. We hope to welcome you back again very soon and hope you have a lovely Christmas! Best wishes- Steph
Reply from Tenpin - Swindon
Hello there, thank you for taking your time to leave us a wonderful 5* review! We are so pleased to see that you had a great time with us. We do hope to see you again very soon. Many Thanks - Kimberley
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