Two New Pins on the Map: Say Hello to Redditch & Harpurhey!
Roll out the red carpet because Tenpin just landed in Redditch and Harpurhey, and trust us, your weekends will never be the same again. These aren’t just bowling alleys, they’re mega-entertainment hubs loaded with heart-pounding action, laughter, and good vibes galore. Whether you're hunting for the best family day out or plotting a legendary birthday bash, grab your crew and prepare for bigger, better fun. It’s official: the party has a new postcode.
What to Expect at Each New Venue
First off, lanes, lanes, lanes! Redditch is rocking 22 LED-lit lanes ready for strikes (or gutter ball spectacles). Over in Harpurhey, you’ll find 20 high-energy lanes, perfect for glow-up rounds or friendly rivalries.
But that’s just the start. Both venues are also packed with:
- 4D Laser Tag arenas: Navigate dark mazes, dodge neon blasts, and channel your inner action hero.
- Interactive Darts: Experienced, beginner, or somewhere in between, these smartboards bring darts into the digital age with mini-games and insta-scores (only at Redditch).
- Karaoke Rooms: From Bond-style ballads to cheesy 80s hits, you’re always in tune… or creatively off-tune.
- Escape Rooms: Fancy a brain workout? Houdini’s challenges will test your wit, timing, and ability to not blame your friends when you get stuck.
- Arcade games and pool: Because mid-game chill zones are essential.
- Bars & lounges: serving cocktails, draft beers, soft drinks, you name it, plus tasty bar-style food to keep energy levels sky-high.
In short, both locations are entertainment universes. Roll up solo, with the family, or in a wild group, there’s fun for every kind of crowd.
Redditch Rundown: Let the Good Times Roll
Welcome to the brand-new Tenpin Redditch, nestled in the heart of the Kingfisher Shopping Centre. This space has been reborn, featuring:
- 22 gleaming lanes with neon lights and updated tech that responds instantly when you bag that perfect strike.
- 4D Laser Tag arena, complete with fog machines, sound effects, and immersive designs for ultimate battle vibes.
- Three Houdini’s Escape Rooms shared thrills, brainy pathways, and maybe a few dramatic moments.
- Private karaoke rooms, cosy but exciting, you’ll forget you’re off-key in the best possible way.
- Interactive Darts for turning social darts into digital games that actually make sense.
- Arcade zone, filled with both classics and modern racers, coin-up paradise right in the complex.
- Sports & cocktail bar, perfect for chilled sit-downs, post-competition celebration, or Sunday football unwind.
- Plus freebies: free parking and 30 local jobs created (high-five, Redditch!).
- Opening day headline: “With great bowling comes great community spirit,” and they’re serving it hot.
So, whether you're all about boosting those strike counts or dodging lasers with geeky precision, Redditch has you covered.
Harpurhey Hype: North Manchester’s Newest Hangout
North Manchester, your Saturday plans just found a new HQ. Opening 9 July at Harpurhey Shopping Centre, here's what's shaking:
- 20 sleek bowling lanes, perfect for competitive leagues or goofy group nights.
- 4D Laser Tag, run, blast, survive. Invite your mates or see who ducks fastest.
- Space Break Escape Room themed as a prison in space, ideal for sci-fi buffs or anyone who likes conspiracies along with 3 other adrenaline packed escape rooms.
- Karaoke rooms, waiting for your belter moments or accidental pop princess impersonations.
- Interactive Darts, where scores are tallied instantly, and every bullseye feels like a mini victory.
- Pool zones to keep the competitive energy flowing between games.
- Arcade machines spilling out reminders from your childhood.
- Bars stocked with cocktails, mocktails, beers, even post-work chill sessions get style points here.
Best part? Clear signage, doorstep parking, and getting there is easier than getting out of bed on a Sunday morning. Perfect for families, groups of mates, or romantic date nights alike.
Food, Drink & Birthday Shenanigans
What’s fun without food? At both locations, Tenpin’s kitchen is firing on all cylinders:
- Classic sharers: loaded nachos, massive burgers, and tempting fries that bring everyone together.
- Kids’ birthday packages: food, ballon modelling, bowling time, singing and dancing, easy to set up, a party win every time.
- Cocktail bar vibes: quirky mocktails for kids, proper drinks for grown-ups, plus screens showing live sports.
The result? Minimal planning stress, maximum fun points. You pick the vibe, and Tenpin handles the rest.
Fun for All Ages: From Toddlers to Grandads
Redditch and Harpurhey are built for every generation:
- Pre-teens can crash around laser tag, darts (only in Redditch), or as the soundtrack heroes of a karaoke room.
- Teenagers and twenty-somethings? They’ll hit up the escape rooms, dominate pool, and possibly claim darts bragging rights.
- Adults can choose to join the fun, or take a seat at the bar with a pint and burger in hand.
- Grandparents? None too young to laugh at bowling fails, shine at the arcade games, or enjoy some karaoke indulgence.
Yes, it truly is a venue for the whole family. No one gets left out, even if they just come to watch and happen to enjoy themselves.
How to Find Us (And Why You’ll Want To)
- Redditch: Kingfisher Shopping Centre, Redditch, B97 4EQ.
Parking, cinema neighbours, and pubs galore, located easily from the main entrance. - Harpurhey: Harpurhey Shopping Centre, Rochdale Road, Manchester, M9 4DH.
Parking and bus routes on-site, just a ten-minute drive from Manchester city centre, easy peasy for a day trip or post-work blowout.
Both locations are centrally placed, easy to reach, and come with big smiles and larger-than-life vibes.
Ready, Set, Let the Good Times Roll!
Seriously… new venues, incredible games, and unmatched energy. Whether you’re landing with toddlers, teens, or great-gran, Redditch and Harpurhey bring together the best of bowling, entertainment, and bar-style dining, all under one roof.
So rally the crew, grab those opening offers while they’re fresh, and get ready for a day they’ll be bragging about till next Christmas. It’s not just a visit, it’s a Tenpin debut.