Now and then I find myself thinking 'I wish there was something different to do on a Friday night', and if, like me, you've find yourself thinking the same then this post is for you...
To be totally honest, before
Lane 7 was born if anyone mentioned going bowling I was less than
enthusiastic. Rolling my eyes at the thought of spending my night jabbing at
the machine when it inevitably froze just as I scored my fluke
strike of the night, eating bad burgers and cold chips at sticky formica tables and choosing between a defrosted slushy or flat lemonade to wash it down with, bowling left little to be desired in the North East in my eyes. Thankfully Lane 7 has quite literally bowled us over (couldn't resist), with its effortlessly cool industrial interior, Lane 7 is a
boutique bowling alley with a well-stocked bar, uber-cool bowling
alleys, ping-pong, karaoke and
MINI GOLF.
Okay, okay, stay with me.
When I was invited to preview Lane 7's limited-edition mini golf I wasn't entirely sure what to expect, but keen to try something different I decided to go with an open mind. My partner in crime (who also goes by the name of Mam) and I were greeted with a free drink and a super cool custom built crazy golf course.
If we were worried about being rubbish we needn't have. It doesn't matter whether your golfing prowess is limited to the highest score on wii sports or you're top of league at your local club, the course is so crazy that it's impossible to feel silly. We both felt like big kids as we picked our clubs, hit a few test shots
and giggled our way around the course. The imagination and creativity is what makes it so fun, watching the person in front get a
hole in one on a seemingly-impossible shot and clambering across the course.
Banish all memories of crazy golf at amusements or day trips to dodgy seaside towns; Lane 7's golf course is
handmade, hectic and here for a limited time only. The music was loud,
the drinks flowing and the level of golf played... erm, passable. Most importantly we had a good laugh; my favourite hole is definitely the loop the loop, and if
anyone managed to complete the last hole I want video evidence, it is
impossible!
Keep your eyes peeled for bigger and bolder things in Lane 7's Ball Room in the future, but for now get everyone together for a few drinks, bowling and mini golf from the 10th April - 11th June (click
here to book your slot online or give them a ring on 0191 261 6161)
