Tenpin Milton Keynes
Grafton Gate in figures
Late nights on Fridays and Saturdays
Source: the venue's website (tenpin.co.uk), read 11 Nov 2026.
From Staples unit to bowling venue
On 29 July 2023 Tenpin opened its 50th venue in what had been a Staples store at 1 Grafton Gate East. The location is central Milton Keynes: Milton Keynes Central station is a few minutes away on foot, and Xscape, centre:mk and the MK Theatre are close by. The 16 lanes have immersive lighting, and children get bumpers and ramps.
Karaoke is offered in two rooms, each holding ten, and the other options are Sector 7 laser tag, Houdini's escape rooms, table tennis and pool, with arcade games too. Food is served at the lanes. Opening is 10:00 every day, with a 01:00 finish on Fridays and Saturdays and midnight otherwise. When checked on 11 Nov 2026, the lowest online price for a game was £9.95, and Tuesdays brought half-price bowling.
Near Milton Keynes Central
Grafton Gate East (number 1), Milton Keynes MK9 1AH, a few minutes on foot from Milton Keynes Central.
1 Grafton Gate, East, Milton Keynes MK9 1AH
Games from £9.95 in Milton Keynes
A children's bowling party costs £13.99 per guest, and karaoke parties are priced from £12 each.
Source: the venue's website (tenpin.co.uk), read 11 Nov 2026. Rates change; confirm before you go.
Karaoke, laser tag and escape rooms
- 16 lanes
- Near MK Central station
- Laser tag and escape rooms
- Two karaoke rooms
- Open to 01:00 Fri-Sat
Arriving by train or on foot
Arriving by train is simple, as the station is a short walk away.
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Sources
- tenpin.co.uk · lane count
- tenpin.co.uk · venue details
- mkfm.com · venue details
- tenpin.co.uk · venue details (archived)
Facts checked 11 Nov 2026 against the sources above. Not a live availability check.