Dundonald International Icebowl (Bowling)

A large centre, set up for families and little ones

This is one of the largest bowling venues in Northern Ireland. Young children get bumpers and ball ramps so every roll reaches the pins, and balls start as light as 6lb. Shoe hire is included in the mix, from children's size 6 right up to adult size 15, and non-marking trainers are fine to wear too. Up to six people share a lane, and groups of 15 or more get a discounted rate at selected times. Booking is by the half hour or hour rather than by the game, so you know how long you have got.

Large bowling centre Bumpers and ramps for kids Ice rink on site Indiana Land play area Cafes on site Prebooking essential

Good to know before you go:

Bowling venues like this run birthday parties, school-holiday deals and seasonal offers, and the Ice Bowl also hosts Xtreme glow bowling evenings with DJ and karaoke. Check their own pages for current dates and prices.

What to bring

🎳A bit of friendly rivalryBumpers up, it’s anyone’s game — perfect for a family leaderboard.

🧦Comfy socksYou swap into bowling shoes, so no bare feet or open sandals.

💷Pocket moneyFor the game, and nearly always an arcade, diner or treats too.

📱A quick bookingLanes fill fast on wet days, weekends and school holidays.

Everything before you go

Lanes

A large multi-lane bowling centre - one of the biggest in NI (exact lane count not confirmed - check with the venue, especially during redevelopment)

Booking

Prebooking essential - call the bowling centre on 028 9080 9102 / 028 9080 9104

Cost

Booked per half hour or hour, not per game; group rates for 15+. Prices vary - check current prices when booking

For little ones

Bumpers, ball ramps and lightweight balls from 6lb

Also on site

Olympic ice rink, Indiana Land play area, cafes (Yeti Café and Starbucks); Xtreme glow bowling in the evenings

Food

Yeti Café and Starbucks on site

Parking

On-site parking available

How long to allow

An hour or so for bowling; longer if combining with skating or Indiana Land

Address

111 Old Dundonald Road, Belfast BT16 1XT

Questions

Before you go

How much is a game?

Booked per half hour or hour, not per game; group rates for 15+. Prices vary - check current prices when booking

Is it good for young children?

Bumpers, ball ramps and lightweight balls from 6lb

Do I need to book a lane?

Prebooking essential - call the bowling centre on 028 9080 9102 / 028 9080 9104

Is there food?

Yeti Café and Starbucks on site

What else is there to do?

Olympic ice rink, Indiana Land play area, cafes (Yeti Café and Starbucks); Xtreme glow bowling in the evenings

Getting there

Dundonald International Icebowl (Bowling) is at 111 Old Dundonald Road, Belfast BT16 1XT. On-site parking available. Tap below for directions.

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The story

About the venue

Dundonald International Ice Bowl opened in 1986 and is operated by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council. It pairs Northern Ireland's only public Olympic-size ice rink with a large bowling centre, the Indiana Land play area and cafes, making it one of the region's best-known family leisure complexes.

A major redevelopment of the site began in 2024 and is expected to complete in 2027, bringing a new Olympic-size ice rink, a rebuilt bowling alley and a gym, so check ahead for any changes to facilities and lane numbers while works are under way.