FAMILIES enjoyed a day of bowling, painting and arcades in Basildon.

Children took a break from the scorching heat on Saturday to attend the family fun day event at Hollywood Bowl, in Festival Leisure Park.

The children and parents were greeted on the day by the bowling mascot Bumper the Mouse, who got them checked in and given bowling shoes.

The children were then treated to an afternoon of delights including treasure hunts around the venue, bowling with glowing pins and balls, face painting, food and drinks from the canteen.

Hollywood Bowl Basildon is part of The Hollywood Bowl Group, which is the UK’s largest ten-pin bowling operator.

The firm has 59 centres across the country with bowling lanes, arcades and activities.

The Basildon bowling centre has 26 lanes to bowl along, with a luxury VIP area, an American themed diner and arcades.

They will host events throughout the year for families, as well as birthday parties, stag and hen dos, and other special occasions.

The venue is open seven days a week from 10am to 11pm on weekdays and Sundays, and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.

Prices range from £21 to £26 for family bowling tickets.

For more information visit www.hollywoodbowl.co.uk/basildon.