Looking for a fun indoor activity and wondering where to go ten pin bowling in Dorset? When the weather isn’t great, or perhaps a birthday party suggestion, these are the options for ten pin bowling alleys in Dorset.
A game of bowling takes around half an hour when two people are playing. Obviously the bigger the team the longer the game will take.
Remember when thinking about playing a game of bowling to wear sensible footwear. The balls can be heavy if you pick up the wrong one!
For younger players, there are bowling aids that can help them roll the ball down the lane. Also remember you can turn the bumpers on and off on the lanes depending on who is playing and how competitive you are!

Bowling In Bournemouth
Hollywood Bowl Bournemouth
382 Poole Rd, Branksome, Poole BH12 1DA
Located between Bournemouth and Poole, you’ll find state of the art bowling lanes and great deals on food and drink. There are 24 lanes and an American style diner inside Hollywood Bowl. The perfect wet weather activity, team building event or children’s birthday parties..
Open 7 days a week until late, you’ll also find free parking outside the venue.
Bowl Central
45-47 Westover Rd, Bournemouth BH1 2BZ
If you like bowling for prizes, then you’ll find regular sessions at Bowl Central in Bournemouth. As well as plenty of bowling lanes, you can also refuel on the pizzas on the menu.
There are six bowling lanes, so booking is advised especially with the varied offers from Bowl Central. Whilst there is no parking on site, there is plenty of parking in Bournemouth to be found.

Oasis Fun Bournemouth
Glen Fern Rd, Bournemouth BH1 2LZ
The Oasis Fun centre in Bournemouth has plenty of activities for the whole family. There are six bowling lanes to enjoy as part of your visit. Once you have finished your game of bowling, why not discover the adventure golf course, soft play and the American diner to refuel.
Bowling In Poole
Hollywood Bowl Poole Tower Park
Tower Park Leisure Complex, Yarrow Rd, Poole BH12 4NY
In the main leisure complex in Poole, you’ll find an additional Hollywood Bowl location. Close to the popular Splashdown water park, and plenty of restaurants. This is an ideal location for a day out with the family in Dorset.
There are 24 lanes and an American style diner. You’ll also find a designated VIP area which includes luxury seating, funky coloured pins and pool style bowling balls. Open 7 days a week until late, you’ll also find free parking outside the venue.

Bowling In Bridport
Jurassic Fun Centre
Freshwater Beach Holiday Park, Burton Bradstock, Bridport DT6 4PT
You’ll find six full-sized American 10-pin bowling lanes to enjoy at Jurassic Fun Centre in Bridport. You can even ask to play in the dark under UV lights for a different bowling experience.
You don’t have to be staying at the caravan park to be able to enjoy the bowling facilities, the lanes are available to be booked by the public as well.