Airport Bowl Heathrow, bowling in Heathrow

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Airport Bowl Heathrow: Bowling in London

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Bath Road, Harlington · UB3 5AL · Mo-Th 10:00-01:00; Fr 10:00-03:00; Sa 08:00-03:00; Su 08:00-01:00

Airport Bowl is a big, late-opening ten-pin bowling centre right by Heathrow, with 36 lanes across one floor. It suits groups, families and anyone after a late night out, since the lanes run well past midnight every day and into the early hours on weekends. The single most useful thing to know is the scale and the hours: 36 lanes and bowling until 1am on weekdays, 3am on Friday and Saturday, so you rarely struggle to get on a lane.

Beyond bowling there is a fully licensed late bar, an amusement arcade with pool tables and machines, and a Barcelos flame-grilled chicken restaurant on site. You can book a lane ahead (max six per lane) or just walk in, since lanes are kept free for walk-ins at all times. Prices include shoe hire.

The bowling setup

There are 36 ten-pin lanes here, which is a lot by London standards, so even on a busy Friday night you can usually get on without a long wait. You can book a lane in advance with a maximum of six people per lane, and the centre keeps lanes open for walk-in customers at all times. Every price includes shoe hire, so there is no separate charge to sort out at the desk. If you want to check how busy it is before heading over, the centre takes calls for current wait times rather than showing live availability online.

More than bowling

The site runs as a wider entertainment complex, not just lanes. There is an amusement arcade with seven pool tables, video games and machines, plus a separate adult gaming centre for over-18s. A fully licensed bar stays open late, and the on-site Barcelos serves flame-grilled chicken, combo meals, kids meals and breakfast, so you can make a full evening of it. There are also AR darts and clay target shooting if you fancy something beyond the lanes. It works well for groups who want options in one place near the airport.

Good to know

Hours are the strong point: lanes run until 1am Monday to Thursday and Sunday, and until 3am on Friday and Saturday, with early 8am opens at weekends. That makes it a genuine late-night option when most London bowling has shut. Pricing is per game and varies by time and day, with concessions for OAPs, BTBA members, schools and special needs groups, and a 10 percent discount for servicemen with valid ID. Expect a small entry charge late on weekend evenings. The exact standard rates are shown on the tariff at the venue.

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Common questions

What is Airport Bowl Heathrow?
It is a large ten-pin bowling centre on Bath Road in Harlington, right by Heathrow, with 36 lanes plus an arcade, bar and a Barcelos restaurant on site.
Is Airport Bowl free?
No. Bowling is paid per game. Prices vary by time and day, and shoe hire is included in the price. There is also a small entry charge late on weekend evenings.
How much does bowling cost at Airport Bowl?
It is priced per game with the standard tariff shown at the venue. Concessions include £3 off-peak for schools and special needs groups, £4 for BTBA members, and £5 for OAPs, all including shoe hire.
Do you need to book or can you walk in?
Both. You can book a lane in advance with up to six people per lane, and the centre also keeps lanes open for walk-in customers at all times. Call ahead to check wait times on busy nights.
How many lanes does Airport Bowl have?
There are 36 ten-pin bowling lanes, plus seven pool tables, an arcade and an over-18s gaming area.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Thursday 10am to 1am, Friday 10am to 3am, Saturday 8am to 3am, and Sunday 8am to 1am, making it a strong late-night option.

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