Thunderbowl
Lanes and pirate golf off the A14
Just off Junction 7 of the A14, Thunderbowl, once known as New York Thunderbowl, gathers several activities under one roof on Rockingham Road. Its 16 tenpin lanes are joined by four VIP animated lanes, and the rest of the building holds an indoor pirate adventure golf course, an American-style pool lounge, escape rooms, a restaurant and a takeaway counter.
A standard game costs £8.50 a person and a VIP game £10, shoes included, but most of the week has a deal attached: £4 games on Thursdays, Beer & Bowl at £8.99 on Tuesdays, a two-game Saturday morning double for £10, and unlimited late sessions priced per lane on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Young bowlers can join the Wednesday evening Youth Bowling Club, which comes with free coaching, and the centre also takes children's, teen and work parties.
Finding Rockingham Road
Thunderbowl is on Rockingham Road, Kettering NN16 9AW, just off Junction 7 of the A14.
Rockingham Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 9AW
Thunderbowl at a glance
Late finishes on Kettering weekends
Monday to Thursday opening starts at 12:00 in term time and 10:00 in school holidays; Friday and Saturday run to 23:30 and Sunday to 22:30.
Source: the centre's opening hours on the venue's website (thunderbowl.co.uk), read 11 Nov 2026.
A deal for most days of the week
Two games cost £15 on a standard lane or £18 on a VIP lane, and three games £17 or £21.50. Early Bird games at £3.50 a person start at 10:00 on weekdays outside term time.
Source: the venue's website (thunderbowl.co.uk), read 11 Nov 2026. Further rates are on the source page. Rates change; confirm before you go.
Booking a slot at Thunderbowl
Booking ahead is recommended to secure a slot. Flat shoes or trainers are required on the lanes.
More bowling in Northamptonshire
Golf, pool lounge and escape rooms
- 16 lanes plus 4 VIP
- Pirate adventure golf
- Restaurant and takeaway
- Kids, teen and work parties
- Youth club on Wednesdays
Sources
- thunderbowl.co.uk · lane count
- thunderbowl.co.uk · venue details (archived)
- thunderbowl.co.uk · venue details (archived)
- thunderbowl.co.uk · venue details (archived)
- thunderbowl.co.uk · venue details (archived)
- thunderbowl.co.uk · venue details (archived)
Facts checked 11 Nov 2026 against the sources above. Not a live availability check.