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How to book

To book your bowling game couldn't be easier. You can reserve lanes online, on the phone or with a personal visit. All we need to know is: when do you want to bowl, your party size and any special requirements you may have.

By phone
To find the contact details for your nearest hollywood bowl go to our find a bowl page.

Booking Online - the quickest method
Please note that the booking online service only reserves your lane, payment is still made on arrival.

A credit/debit card is required to confirm your online booking.

We offer online booking at all bowls:

Basildon
Birmingham
Bolton
Bracknell
Bradford
Bristol: Avonmeads
Bristol: Cribbs Causeway
Cardiff
Crawley
Finchley
Glasgow
Hull
Leeds
Leicester
Liverpool
Manchester
Sheffield
Stevenage
Stockton
Surrey Quays
Taunton
Tolworth (Charrington Bowl)
Watford

Online bookings can only be made for a maximum of 12 people. For groups and larger parties please contact the bowl direct.

Cancellation Online
The majority of bookings made online, by phone or in person may be cancelled online. A valid booking reference number is required to proceed. Online cancellations may be made for the following types of booking:

  • Bookings for up to a maximum of 12 bowlers
  • Bookings for 3 games or less
  • Bookings that are not due to start within 30 minutes

For party bookings, leagues games, bookings that are due to start within 30 minutes or those that do not match the above criteria, please contact the hollywood bowl direct.

Any cancellations must be made by the booking start time, failure to do so will incur a £10 no-show fee per booked lane. A cancellation reference will be given and should be kept as proof of cancellation.

Find out more about pricing and standard rates

Booking terms and conditions