The Dunes Adventure Island
Family entertainment centre on the seafront with a pirate-themed indoor adventure soft play area, ten-pin bowling, and amusement arcades. Open daily from 10am. Birthday party packages available.
About The Dunes Adventure Island
The Dunes Adventure Island is a family entertainment centre on Sea Road at the South Shields seafront. Attractions include an indoor soft play area, ten-pin bowling at Dunes Bowl, an amusement arcade, and Dunes Darts with a sports bar. The centre opens daily from 10am, and pre-booking is recommended. It caters for birthday parties with bowling and soft play packages, and sells gift cards. Bowling parties include a game, a children's meal, ice cream, and party bags, while soft play parties run for ninety minutes. Various bowling deals are offered, including Early Bird, Night Owl, and Unlimited options.
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