batting cage

From £16 per half hour

AVAILABLE AT Manchester Arndale!

Experience the thrill of an All-American ballpark with our virtual batting cages – or put on a jolly good show with a spin at cricket. It’s not just about hitting the ball, it’s all about fun, challenges, and hitting it out of the park with the whole family!

HOW TO PLAY IN THE BATTING CAGES

There’s no hard and fast gaming rules for enjoying our batting cages, but our following top tips will ensure you’re the best baller in your group!

Pick Your Game

Our batting cages games include baseball, cricket, tennis or rounders (the games offer will be venue-dependent and vary from venue to venue). There’s a game to suit everyone’s batting abilities!
Here’s a top tip from us – if you’re an experienced baller opt for giving baseball a go. If you’re just getting started opt for tennis or rounders. If you’re comfortable with a bat, try cricket!

Where do I stand?

Make sure you stand in the STAND HERE sign on the floor. Simple as that!

Anticipating the bat…

Once you’re in a comfortable stance hold your chosen bat firmly in your hands whilst waiting for the ball to be served.
Watch the screen carefully for the countdown and know when the ball will be released.
Once the ball is served, hit it as hard as you can, aiming for the scoreboards placed around the batting screen.

Where To Play in our Batting Cages

Have a smashing time in our batting cages. You’ll find our batting cages at our Manchester, Arndale venue.

Manchester

Arndale

Batting Cage FAQs

Have questions about your batting cage experience? From setting up to improving your skills, we’ve got everything covered to help you make the most of your time at King Pins. Explore the FAQs below for tips, and safety guidelines to ensure a fun and seamless night for all!

Can I bring my own bat?

No. We provide the exact bats you need to enjoy our cages so please don’t bring your own.

Is there an age restriction for using the batting cages?

We don’t currently impose an age restriction for our batting cages, but we wouldn’t recommend they are the most child-friendly for younger children. Our other games such as ten pin bowling, duck pin bowling, shuffleboard and ice-free curling are more child friendly!

Are there different pitch speeds available?

The majority of our batting cages have been specially custom-built, so the ball speeds are set to ensure the best play experience possible!

Is there a dress code for using the batting cages?

We do not impose a specific dress code for our batting cages, however we recommend wearing something that you can comfortably swing a bat and hit a ball with!

What is the difference between the cricket batting cages, and the baseball/tennis batting cages?

The games on offer in the batting cages are dependant on the venue, and the game/s ball speed and angle will change depending on which game is being played.

Are there any safety rules or guidelines I should be aware of?

For your own safety, please follow all our House Rules when enjoying the batting cages: Only one person allowed in the batting cage at one time. Do not remove any equipment from the batting cage. Always stand within the highlighted box when batting. No food or drinks allowed inside from the batting cage.