Discobowl Nottingham

Discobowl Nottingham, Belward Street, Nottingham, UK
1-90 Years
Paid

Description

Discobowl Nottingham is a vibrant indoor entertainment hub that brings high-energy fun to the heart of the city. As one of the best things to do with kids in Nottingham, this versatile indoor play centre and bowling alley combines classic family activities with a modern, musical twist. The venue is completely modernised to ensure families, children, and teenagers have a comfortable and lively space to play.

Standard individual games begin at £5.00 for students, £8.00 for juniors, and £9.75 for adults. Families can take advantage of bundled group tickets and multiactivity packages to keep costs down.

If you are looking for the best place for a day out with family and kids, this venue offers an affordable, weatherproof option packed with activities. It serves as a perfect destination for weekend treats, school holiday outings, or unforgettable birthday celebrations.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Core Activities and Features

  • Sensory Play and Ambiance: The lanes feature glowing neon lighting, interactive scoring screens, and upbeat music tracks that turn a traditional game into a sensory celebration.
  • Interactive Exhibits and Gaming: A fully loaded arcade zone provides classic and modern ticket-redemption games that test skills and reward children with prizes.
  • Educational Day Out: Children can practice basic maths, physics, and coordination skills by tracking scores, calculating spares, and judging ball speeds on the lanes.
  • Multi-Activity Bundles: Families can easily combine a traditional game of bowling with an indoor round of golf or a singing session without leaving the building.

Top 5 Highlights

  • The Main Bowling Lanes: The central attraction features fully automated lanes equipped with optional ramps and automated bumpers. This setup ensures that even the youngest toddlers can participate and successfully knock down pins without frustration.
  • Scrapyard Golf: This indoor adventure golf course features creatively upcycled obstacles and quirky themed holes. Kids will love navigating their golf balls through twists, turns, and industrial-themed hazards that provide a fun physical challenge.
  • All-New Interactive Darts: An exciting addition to the venue that elevates traditional darts into a digital game. This attraction features automated tracking and child-friendly game variants, making it a great option for older children and teenagers to test their aim.
  • Private Karaoke Rooms: Launching on 22nd May, these brand-new, private singing spaces allow groups of 12 to 18 people to pick their favourite pop tracks and sing loudly. It is completely private, making it ideal for kids who love to perform without a massive audience.
  • The Arcade Zone: A flashing, buzzing redemption arcade filled with claw machines, racing simulators, and coin-pushers. Children can collect physical tickets from the machines and trade them in for souvenirs at the prize counter.

Beyond the Main Attraction: The venue is situated inside the vibrant Lace Market zone of Nottingham city centre. Right outside the doors, families can explore historic city landmarks, independent sweet shops, and family-friendly dining spots. The National Ice Centre is just a short walk away if you want to pair your bowling trip with an afternoon of ice skating. The famous City of Caves attraction is also less than half a mile away, allowing you to descend into historic underground tunnels.

Facilities

  • Toilets & Baby Changing: Readily accessible toilets are located on-site, equipped with dedicated spaces for nappy changing.
  • Food & Drink: A fully licensed bar serves adult refreshments, soft drinks, slushies, and shareable food options like freshly baked pizzas and classic hot dogs.
  • Buggy Parking & Lockers: Open areas are available near the seating bays to park pushchairs, though valuables should be kept with you on your designated lane.

What to see

What Visitors Love

  • The upstairs bowling lanes offer a fantastic, quiet sanctuary for families with young children who get overwhelmed by loud music.
  • The combined bowling and golf packages offer exceptional value for money compared to booking separate city attractions.
  • The modernised seating bays and clean, updated lane mechanisms make the environment feel premium and comfortable.

What Visitors Don't Like

  • The downstairs area can get incredibly loud during peak weekend evening hours due to the high-volume music system.
  • Strict time allocations per lane mean that if a family group bowls slowly or experiences a minor delay, games may be cut short.

FAQ

  • Can toddlers safely play bowling here?: Yes, toddlers can safely play because the venue provides lightweight bowling balls, adjustable lane bumpers, and fun rolling ramps. These aids ensure small children can easily direct the ball down the lane and score points without struggling.
  • Do we have to rent bowling shoes?: No, you do not need to rent traditional bowling shoes at this location. Visitors are welcome to wear their own flat, closed-toe shoes on the lanes, provided they are clean and do not leave marks on the wood floor.
  • Are there cheap indoor activities in Nottingham during school holidays?: Yes, Discobowl offers some of the best value school holiday deals in the city centre. Their morning early-bird session drops game prices to just £5.00, making it one of the top cheap indoor activities in Nottingham for families looking to beat rainy-day boredom.
  • Can we bring our own birthday cake and snacks?: No, outside food and beverages cannot be brought inside the venue. The alley houses an on-site kitchen serving pizzas, hot dogs, and slushies, though exceptions are typically made for birthday cakes when booking an official party package.

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Bowling 

  • Students: 1 Game  £5.00 / 2 Games £10.00
  • Adult: 1 Game  £9.75 / 2 Games £17.00
  • Junior: 1 Game  £8.00 / 2 Games £14.00
  • Students 1 Game  £7.00 / 2 Games £11.50
  • Family Game (4): 1 Game  £33.00 / 2 Games £55.00

Scrapyard Golf

  • Adult: £7.00
  • Junior: £5.00
  • Students: £5.00
  • Family Of Four: £20.00
  • Combo Adult: £14.00
  • Combo Junior: £11.00
  • Student Combo: £11.00
  • Ultimate Family Combo: £50.00

Pricing URL: https://discobowl.co.uk/nottingham/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Kids Party: £13.50

  • Includes 2 hours of bowling, pizza, slush for all, plus a goodie bag (Saturday or Sunday, 10 AM–12 PM). Minimum booking of 6.
  • Kids Party - Add On Golf: £3.50

Adult Party 1: £21.00

  • Includes 2 games of bowling + 1 drink.

Adult Party 2: £25.00

  • Includes 2 games of bowling + 1 drink + team pizza.

Adult Party 3: £27.00

  • Includes 2 games of bowling + 1 drink + team pizza + sides to share.
  • Adult Party - Add On Golf: £5.00

Popstar Karaoke Party: £15.00

  • Includes 90 minutes of karaoke, pizza to share, slush for all + goodie bags (Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM & 12 PM).
  • Minimum booking of 4 juniors.
  • Monday to Thursday: 11:00 am – 23:00
  • Friday: 11:00 am – 00:00 (Midnight)
  • Saturday: 10:00 am – 00:00 (Midnight)
  • Sunday: 10:00 am – 23:00 (Note: Weekday opening moves forward to 10:00 am during school holiday periods).

Address: Discobowl Nottingham, Belward Street, Nottingham, UK

Post Code: NG1 1JZ

Council: Nottingham

County: Nottinghamshire

  • By Tram/Tube: Take the Nottingham Express Transit (NET) system to the Lace Market Tram Stop. The venue is a brief 3-minute stroll down towards Belward Street.
  • By Bus: Numerous city-centre bus lines stop directly along nearby Barker Gate and Belward Street lanes.
  • By Car & Parking: Navigate using the postcode NG1 1JZ. Paid secure parking is available directly adjacent to the building at the Stoney Street NCP Car Park or the nearby Brook Street open-air car parks.

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