Booking online was easy, staff were welcoming and efficient when we arrived. Me and my son had 2 games of bowling and we had burger and chips as well. Couldn’t fault the food and was a surprise how... See more
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More like a teenagers night club with half price booze than a family entertainment facility. Woman walking around with hardly any clothes on, swearing around children. No care from staff when approac... See more
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thank you for the warm welcome we received. The birthday gift from the Tenpin event was a lovely surprise, and everything from the food to the drinks and ice cream was arranged perfectly. A special... See more
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We are regular weekly players and the staff are always so welcoming,friendly and efficient when booking in our lanes. They accommodate any changes we might request and provide lovely selection of d... See more
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Tenpin Colchester is easy reach from Colchester town centre, Chelmsford, Ipswich and across Essex and Suffolk. With modern bowling lanes and lane lighting, we’re a top destination for families and groups looking for something fun to do in North Essex. And it’s not just bowling. We’ve got karaoke rooms, laser tag in our 4D arena, 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, cheap weekday bowling deals — fun for kids big and small. Bowling in Colchester, sorted.
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Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YH, Colchester, United Kingdom
- 0333 034 6100
4.3
Excellent
90 reviews
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Booking online was easy
Booking online was easy, staff were welcoming and efficient when we arrived.
Me and my son had 2 games of bowling and we had burger and chips as well.
Couldn’t fault the food and was a surprise how nice it did taste.
Really good venue for families during the summer.
29 July 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hi Mark, thank you for the lovely 5* rating of Tenpin Colchester. We are delighted to hear that you found the booking process easy and that staff were welcoming. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food too! We hope to see you again soon for another 5* experience. Best wishes, Jade
The staff were friendly and helpful. It was a clean environment, feeling safe. The arcade area is good, especially the new zebra ride and the machines that give out lots of tickets!
The staff were friendly and helpful.
29 July 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hi Jenny, thank you for the 5* review for Tenpin Colchester! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the venue and arcades, and that our team provided a helpful service. We can't wait to see you again soon! Best wishes - Adelaide
More like a teenagers night club with…
More like a teenagers night club with half price booze than a family entertainment facility. Woman walking around with hardly any clothes on, swearing around children. No care from staff when approached with problems. Bar staff really rude. We're sacking tenpin off and moving over to Hollywood bowl.
It's an understaffed establishment that needs major work and a better cleaner (the toilets reek) floors are sticky along with the bowling balls. This isn't a SEND friendly place at all.
28 July 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hello Sammy, thank you for taking the time to leave a review of Tenpin Colchester! We are very sorry to hear your recent experience was not as enjoyable as we would have hoped! We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and so we are very disappointed to hear this! Please be assured all of your feedback will be shared with the appropriate team so that improvements can be put in place and in the meantime, if you would like to discuss your visit further please email us at customer.feedback@tenpin.co.uk with the subject as 'Review - Colchester' Best wishes - Mel
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hi Seb
Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit and found our team helpful and efficient, and our venue clean and well-maintained. We appreciate your kind words! Best wishes - Clare
We love going here the staff are always…
We love going here the staff are always very friendly and helpful
22 July 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hi Katie, thank you for the excellent 5* review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoy your visits to Tenpin Colchester and that our team provide a helpful service. We can't wait to see you again soon! Best wishes - Adelaide
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hi Cyril, thank you for the 5* rating of Tenpin Colchester. We're pleased to hear that you had a fun time during your recent visit and that the team provided great customer service. We hope to see you again soon!
Take care,
Kirsty
Had a blast fun
22 July 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hi Kunchala, thank you so much for the amazing 5* rating of Tenpin Colchester. We're thrilled to hear you had a blast! Hope to see you again for another fun time!
Take care,
Kirsty
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hello Mike,
Thank you for taking the time to rate Tenpin Colchester 5 stars. We're so glad you enjoyed the value and our lane technology! We appreciate your positive feedback.
All the best ~ Laura
A few things coukd be improved...
Their Tuesday night deal was brilliant value for money, however;
Signage from Leisure World Car Park could be much improved as I ended up paying for parking, as wasn't clear where to go/park.
Food could also be improved, & Covid style screens should be removed!
21 July 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hello Karen,
Thank you for taking the time to rate Tenpin Colchester 3 stars. We're glad to hear you found our Tuesday night deal to be good value. We sincerely apologise for the issues you experienced with parking signage and the quality of the food. We also understand your feedback regarding the screens. We will ensure your comments are passed on for improvements to be made. All the best ~ Laura
Great night!
Great night out for a group of 8. Good facilities, fast service for food and drinks and great value. Thanks!
22 July 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hello Mark B,
Thank you for taking the time to rate Tenpin Colchester 5 stars.We're so pleased to hear that your group had such a great night out and enjoyed our facilities, fast service, and excellent value. We hope to see you again very soon! All the best ~ Laura
thank you for the warm welcome we…
thank you for the warm welcome we received. The birthday gift from the Tenpin event was a lovely surprise, and everything from the food to the drinks and ice cream was arranged perfectly.
A special thanks to John for all his efforts in making the day special!
14 July 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hi Vimal, what a lovely 5* review of Tenpin Colchester! It is so wonderful to see you recent visit to celebrate a birthday was so enjoyable! We will be sure to pass all of your brilliant feedback to the team and we very much look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Best wishes - Mel
The visit was great fun
The visit was great fun. Staff pleasant and welcoming. Bowling balls were superb giving me two strikes!
14 July 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hi Paul, thank you for your 5* review of Tenpin Colchester! It's wonderful to hear about how fun your visit was and how friendly you found our staff. See you again soon! Best wishes-Leila
It was great
14 July 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hi Gavin, thank you for your 5* review of Tenpin Colchester! We can't wait to welcome you back again shortly! Best wishes-Leila
All the staff are wonderful
14 July 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hi Chelsea, thank you for the amazing 5* review for Tenpin Colchester! We're so glad to hear that our team provide a wonderful experience and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Best wishes - Adelaide
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hi there, thank you for the fab 4* rating and review for Tenpin Colchester! We're glad that you had a good experience but are sorry that there had been a delay for your food order to arrive. We will pass on your feedback to the correct team for future improvements to be made. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Best wishes - Adelaide
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hi Daniel, thank you for the wonderful 5* review for Tenpin Colchester! we are so pleased to hear that you had a very nice experience and that you enjoyed the service from our team. We hope to see you again soon! Best wishes - Adelaide
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I waited nearly an hour for my chips cause they sent the cook home with no one else In the kichen with i understand he may been ill or shift finished but u need someone in kitchen to replace them
24 June 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hello Lou,
Thank you for taking the time to rate Tenpin Colchester 2 stars. We appreciate you sharing your experience regarding the wait time for your order. We are reviewing our staffing to prevent similar situations. We hope that your next visit is the 5 star experience we wish to give all our customers. All the best ~ Laura
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hi Amanda, thank you for the lovely 5* rating of Tenpin Colchester. We are delighted to hear that you had a relaxed time and found the team provided great service. We hope to see you again soon for another 5* experience. Best wishes, Jade
I was given a review card but lost it so hope these staff members get the recognition they deserve from this. There was a young man on duty when we…
There was a young man on duty when we visited, his name was Mo! He is an absolute credit to Tenpin Colchester. He went above and beyond for us. We attended for our daughter’s 12th birthday, not as a party but as a family. He was more than happy to take the cake I had made, brought it down to us with the candles lit and even took the time to cut this for us and bring it to our lane. Thank you so much Mo!
The manager on duty that evening was called Victoria, she was also amazing, she clocked it was my daughter’s birthday wished her happy birthday and even gave her one of the old pins from the lanes. This has been put pride of place in her room. Thank you so much for making her evening so special! Mo did give me a feedback card but I lost it between leaving and getting home
17 June 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hello Hannah, Thank you for taking your time to leave us a wonderful 5* review. We are so pleased to hear that you found one of our team members at Colchester amazing during your stay with us. We are so pleased to hear that the support given was outstanding during your recent visit. And that your daughter was given a bowling pin, to help her remember her visit with us! We do hope to see you all again very soon. Best Wishes - Kimberley
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hello Geoff, 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 Colchester. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed our Tenpin Tuesday offer! We do hope to see you again very soon. Best Wishes - Kimberley
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