Strike it lucky with your family trip by trying out ten-pin bowling. SOPHIE BROWNSON investigates.

AS THE weather gets colder it’s tempting to just wrap up warm and stay indoors.

But why not be active in the warmth and give bowling a go?

Indoor bowling, one of the most popular sports in the world gives people of all ages the chance to be active in the great indoors.

The beauty of the sport is that children and adults of nearly every ability level can participate, and it can be enjoyed as leisure, recreational and social activity or as a competitive opportunity.

As well as being good fun, other appealing factors include its easily accessible facilities, equipment and instruction, or for those with competitive streak it offers the chance to improve your skills to go on to league and competitive play.

Although it is a simple game it is also good for balance, coordination and motor skills.

Bowling fun for all the family can be had at Cwmbran’s Bowl Plex.

Open every day of the week, it has a variety of offers to suit every budget and mood-whether its family games during the weekend or student nights mid week.

Having just celebrated its fifth anniversary, Bowl Plex offers three games of ten pin bowling for just £6.99 every Monday to Friday until 6pm.

Shoe and ball hire is included so you can get some practice in before the weekend kicks off.

Or why not treat the little ones after their day at school from 3.30pm to 6pm with a game of bowling and a kids meal from the on-site restaurant the Grill for only £5.95 each?

If your children are really little but still keen to play Bowl Plex’s free toddler sessions are a big incentive to get them in to the sport.

All children under the age of four bowl for free during the week until 6pm when accompanied by a full paying adult.

With bumpers and ball ramps it is fair game for everyone in the family to be in for the chance to win.

Family bowling packages include a game of bowling for a family of four from just £19.

For those who like to push the limits, give unlimited bowling on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays a go.

Keen bowlers can play unlimited games of bowling after 6pm for just £9 for adults and £7 for juniors.

While students on a budget can play a game of bowls for just £2 a game and if you want to make a weekend of it Sunday night value is the perfect opportunity to play for just £3 a game after 6pm.

With such great offers the bowling lanes fill up quickly so make sure you book yours online.

For more information and to book visit www.bowlplex.co.uk