FAQs

What are your opening and closing times?
The opening and closing times of each centre are listed on each bowl’s information page. Please click here to find a bowl.

What is your dress code?
Please view our admission policy for further information and detail.

What are the age restrictions for bowling?
Please view the AMF Bowling admission policy for more information.

What are your peak times for pricing?
General details of peak and off-peak times for pricing are listed on each centre's page. Please click here to find a bowl.

Can I make an advanced booking for bowling?
Yes. For parties of 12 and under please book with the centre direct. For larger parties, there are special packages available. Please view our party packages page for more information.

What kind of credit cards and debit cards do you accept when booking online?
We accept the following credit and debit cards: Visa, Mastercard and Maestro.

What up and coming promotions and deals do you have to offer?
Please view our offers and news pages for the latest information. 

Do you offer discounts for large parties, group bookings and students?
AMF Bowling has a range of offers and party deals available. Please check our concessions page for more details.

What information do you have for kid's party bookings?
Please view our kid's party page for further information and rates.

What food and drinks are available?
Each AMF Bowling centre provides a bar and café area from which to purchase food and drink. Food and drink service is also available from the bowling lanes. Please click here for our current menu.

What is the minimum Age for Bowling
The minimum age for a child to bowl we suggest is 4, but it is solely dependant on the child and their ability. Our smallest ball is X-small which is  6lb in weight. We do have ramps which will enable the child to push the ball at  speed opposed to bowling by hand and also the bumpers which stop the balls  going into the gutter.

How long does a game last and how many people can bowl per lane?
Bowling is sold on our website per game as each game is not restricted by time. The length of time for each game is dependent on the number of people and the ability of each individual. For example for six adults, one game each would normally take around 60 minutes.Generally we advise 6 people to a lane with the maximum being 8 in some centres.

What is the age limit on junior packages?
Our junior packages apply to under 16s only. Members aged 16 or over are considered as adults for packages and standard bowling rates.

Are gift vouchers available?
Our centres have gift vouchers available in either £5 or £10. These can be purchased from your local centre directly. Alternatively, if you are interested in gift vouchers as part of employee rewards, please email information@amfbowling.co.uk for more details or submit your enquiry to us via our contact form.

Why isn't my local centre showing on this website anymore?
During October 2010, 11 of AMF Bowling's previous sites were sold to Garland Leisure including, Burnley, Chatham, Ilkeston, Leeds, Newcastle, Nottingham, Scunthorpe, Sheffield, Weston, Whitstable and Wolverhampton Express.

You can contact Garland Leisure at

Garland Leisure Group
AMF Bowling (Traditional)
The Old Post Office
14 Railway Street
Chatham
Kent
ME4 4JL

Telephone: 01634-404136

If we haven’t answered your question and you are unable to find the information you require, please let us know by filling in our contact us form we will get back to you as soon as possible.