A POPULAR venue in Colchester has undergone a huge new refurbishment.

Tenpin, in Cowdray Avenue, is unveiling a new look and feel at the site following a “complete refurbishment”.

One of 49 locations, Tenpin Colchester boasts a range of competitive socialising activities, with bosses saying it is “the perfect place for groups of friends and families”.

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Customers can bowl up to try the new activities on offer at the revamped entertainment hub, which now features 20 LED-lit bowling lanes, two karaoke rooms, laser tag and upgraded arcade games.

After scoring strikes on the bowling lanes, guests can channel their inner pop stars and sing their hearts out to the latest tunes in two brand-new, high-tech karaoke rooms before pausing to refuel with the wide range of food and drinks on offer.

Gazette: Singing - Tenpin has unveiled two brand-new, high-tech karaoke roomsSinging - Tenpin has unveiled two brand-new, high-tech karaoke rooms (Image: Tenpin)

Those looking for an adrenaline rush can ‘split’ into teams and battle it out in Tenpin’s futuristic Sector 7 laser tag arena, with fog and strobe lighting creating the ultimate interactive experience.

Arcade-lovers are also in for a treat following the update of Tenpin’s games area, which now boasts the latest video games in a family-friendly setting.

The venue will also be serving delicious cocktails in its modern bar area, and for those sports lovers, you’ll never miss a match with large TVs showing all live games on Sky Sports and BT Sport.

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General manager at Tenpin Heather Allwin said: “Following significant refurbishment, we are delighted to showcase our new and improved Tenpin venue and we can’t wait to welcome those in the local area to experience all the exciting activities on offer.

“We’re proud to provide a wide range of competitive socialising activities that cater to guests of all ages, from bowling and arcades to karaoke and laser tag, Tenpin Colchester is the perfect place for friends and families to spend time together, no matter the occasion.”

For more information or to make a booking, please visit tenpin.co.uk/our-locations/colchester/.