Ashford FAQs

Updated 12 January 2025

• How Many People Can I go bowling with?

  In all our centres there is no limit on the number of people who can bowl together in a group.

  We have installed full height dividers between the lane seating areas. The maximum capacity we allow on each lane is 8 players.
  

• Can I Get Food and Drink Whilst Bowling?

  Yes, of course, you can get food and drink whilst at Hollywood Bowl. Food and drinks can be ordered using the QR code on tables and menus, at selected centres, or from the bar and Diner.

  We recommend that you pre-order food and drink when booking your game. If you do wish to order and pay in centre, contactless payments are preferred.
  

• Do you have disabled access?

  Yes, our centre has been fitted with slopes to ensure disabled access.

• Is there free parking available?

  There is a charge for parking in our customer car park. There is also public parking available opposite the centre, which is also chargeable.
  Please note, our customer car park has a max headroom of 2.1m (6'10") so is unsuitable for large vehicles.
  The nearest car park for larger vehicles is the Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car park, which is within a 10 minute walking distance.
  

• Do you have concession rates?

  Yes, we offer a concession rate of around 50% for disabled guests and their carers, as well as seniors.
  This rate is available every weekday before 6pm, for 48 weeks out of 52, including the summer and Easter holidays.
  Find out more about our concession rates here.
  

• How long does a game of bowling take?

  We allow 10 minutes per person, per game. Therefore, 1 game for 2 guests is allocated a 20 minute time slot.
  2 games for 2 guests would be allocated a 40 minute time slot, etc.

• Do I have to pay to watch someone else bowl?

  No. If you want to watch someone bowl without playing then there is no charge for this.

• Do you have free wifi?

  Yes, you can access free wifi in our centre using the cloud.

• Is there a cashpoint nearby?

  Yes, we have a cash machine within our centre for guests to use.

• Do you have a change machine for the amusements?

  Yes.

• Do you have play for prizes?

  Yes. Find out more about play for prizes here.

• Do you have VIP lanes?

  Yes. Find out more about VIP lanes here.

• Does your bar show sports?

  No.

• Is there disabled parking available?

  Yes, there is disabled parking available opposite our centre.

• Do you have air conditioning?

  Yes.