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Candlepin bowling in Abington, MA

No experience necessary!

Candlepin is New England's own bowling: a small ball, skinny pins and 3 balls a frame. See how it works

Lanes, leagues and parties for up to 200 at Webster's Timber Lanes on Route 18, with Luci's Pizza Bar inside. Shoes come with every lane.

  • 7 daysOpen every day of the week
  • 200Guests for a party or event
Friends cheering with their arms up on the lanes at Timber Lanes

Lane packages, priced per lane

Up to 5 bowlers share a lane, and everyone gets rental shoes. Tell us your group size and see what each package comes to.

4 bowlers need 1 lane

  • Just Bowling

    By the hour Priced by how long you bowl

    1, 1.5 or 2 hours of bowling

    • Rental shoes
    • Up to 5 bowlers per lane

  • Game On

    $90 a lane Save as much as $5 per lane

    1.5 hours of bowling

    • Rental shoes for everyone
    • One $25 game card
    • Up to 5 bowlers per lane

    Your group: $90 for 1 lane

    Plus $2.50 card processing fee

  • Munch On

    $99 a lane Save $11 per lane

    1.5 hours of bowling

    • Rental shoes for everyone
    • 2 pizzas, cheese or pepperoni
    • 1 basket of tater tots
    • Up to 5 bowlers per lane

    Your group: $99 for 1 lane

    Plus $10 service fee: $2.50 card processing and $7.50 minimum food gratuity

  • Party On

    $119 a lane Save $16 per lane

    1.5 hours of bowling

    • Rental shoes for everyone
    • 2 pizzas, cheese or pepperoni
    • 1 basket of tater tots
    • One $25 game card
    • Up to 5 bowlers per lane

    Your group: $119 for 1 lane

    Plus $10 service fee: $2.50 card processing and $7.50 minimum food gratuity

A circle of bowlers' feet in red and white rental shoes

Lanes go first come, first served. Walking in? Ask at the desk about the walk-in specials posted that day.

The New England way to bowl

Candlepin is played in parts of New England and Eastern Canada. Flip the switch to see how it stacks up against the bowling most people know.

  1. The ball

    Candlepin: Small enough to fit in your hand, with no finger holes. Kids as young as 5 bowl in the youth league.

    Tenpin: Big and heavy, with three finger holes to grip.

  2. The pins

    Candlepin: Tall and skinny, so they're hard to topple. Knocking all ten down is a real feat.

    Tenpin: Short and wide, so they fall more easily.

  3. Balls per frame

    Candlepin: Three balls every frame, so a slow start can still turn into a big frame.

    Tenpin: Two balls a frame, then the rack resets.

  4. Fallen pins

    Candlepin: Fallen pins stay on the lane. Bounce the ball off them to knock down the rest.

    Tenpin: Fallen pins get swept away after every ball.

No experience necessary!

7,000 years of small ball bowling

Tap a pin to roll from ancient Egypt to the pinsetters still running in Abington. Every photo comes from the Timber Lanes archive.

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5200 BC

Small ball bowling is almost 7,000 years old

An illustration from The Making of Egypt by Sir Flinders Petrie shows small ball bowling in 5200 B.C.

A sketch of small pins and balls laid out beside two pyramids
5200 BC
A party under cosmic lights with food set out beside the lanes
Glowing LOVE letters at the end of a lane under blue light
Kids around a birthday cake with candles at a Timber Lanes birthday party

Birthday parties in Abington for up to 200 guests

Bowling, the arcade and pizza from Luci's, all under one roof. Pick your size.

  • Small party

    Party On

    $119 a lane

    1.5 hours 5 per lane

    • Shoes for everyone
    • 2 pizzas
    • Tater tots
    • $25 game card

    Plus a $10 service fee (card processing and food gratuity).

  • Big party or event

    Built around you

    200 guests max

    They call you back with options

    • Bowling
    • Arcade
    • Catered food from Luci's
    • An event manager plans it

    Or call (781) 878-0219.

  • Birthdays
  • Holidays
  • Fundraisers
  • Family gatherings
  • Corporate events
  • Reunions
  • Receptions
  • Anniversaries
  • Camp outings
  • Field trips
  • Team meetings

"Timber lanes saved my son's birthday."

Lynn Bennett, on Google ·

Raise money for your cause

Timber Lanes helps local non-profits raise money three ways, from one big bowling night to every walk-in lane.

Call (781) 878-0219

Host a fundraiser night

A party package built for your group, with ways to raise money baked in.

  1. Tell them about your cause

    Send a request or call. The team gets back to you with dates and options.

  2. Pick your package

    Fundraiser nights are discounted, so more of every ticket goes to your cause.

  3. Sell tickets

    You get online ticketing and a flyer made for you to share.

  4. Bowl and raise money

    About 2 hours of bowling for your supporters, with pizza and drinks.

Every fundraiser night can include

  • About 2 hours of bowling
  • Shoe rentals
  • A sheet pan pizza per lane
  • Soft drinks and water
  • Paper goods and decor
  • P.A. system
  • Online ticketing
  • Flyer creation

Flyer program: raise money every day

  1. Enroll your non-profit with John or Lou Pumphrey.
  2. You get a QR code and link to share with your supporters.
  3. Each supporter who signs up gets $10 off a walk-in lane, and Timber Lanes donates $10 to your cause.
Call to enroll your non-profit

Pink Pins: every rental counts twice

Rent a Pink Pin during open bowling, events or leagues. 100% of the rental fee goes to charity, and Timber Lanes matches it.

Ask about Pink Pins: (781) 878-0219

Bowling leagues seven days a week

Adult and senior leagues bowl weekly from September to May. Mornings, afternoons and nights, for men, women and mixed teams.

Monday

  • 9:30 amLeisurewoodsLeisurewoods residents
  • 9:30 amHigh PondMixed
  • 1:00 pmMonday Afternoon SeniorsMixed seniors
  • 5:30 pmCribbageMixed cribbage, in Luci's
  • 6:00 pmPinsanityMixed adults
  • 6:30 pmGemsWomen
  • 7:30 pmRaidersMen
  • 8:00 pmMagic MondaysMixed adults
The winners of the Timbers Top 40 Roll Off holding their prizes in front of the lanes
The Timbers Top 40 Roll Off winners. Tournaments like the South Shore Classic draw some of the top bowlers in the area.
Pizza, salads and cocktails shared across a table

Pizza and craft beer between frames at Luci's

Luci's Pizza Bar is right inside Timber Lanes. Local artisan bar pizzas made fresh in the kitchen, sweet treats for the kids, and a bar with craft beer and cocktails on 16 taps.

  • 16Taps of craft beer and cocktails
  • FlightsBeer and martini flights, plus seasonal specials
  • TakeoutOrder pizza to go

"Uncle Lou's famous Wings are a must have! Soooo Good!"

Sandra Cun, on Google
See Luci's menu (opens lucispizzabar.com)

What South Shore bowlers say

Checked October 27, 2026.

A bowler laughing mid-throw on a Timber Lanes lane

  1. Last-minute birthday

    Timber lanes saved my son's birthday. I called yesterday and explained how the video game truck cancelled and I needed a place to host my son's 10th birthday party today. John was amazing. He looked at the schedule and was able to add in another party to his already filled day. The staff was amazing. The party ran smoothly. The food was great. The price was appropriate for all that was provided. The place was clean. I highly recommended supporting this establishment for a party or just a fun place to bowl eat and let the kids play in their arcade. Thank you again for saving the day!

    Lynn Bennett, 5 stars

  2. Class reunion

    I've been bowling here since I was a kid - it's a great place! Recently, we had our class reunion here - the newly remodeled bar, now called Luci's, is beautiful and the setup for a function was perfect. We had the 8 lanes in front of Luci's and our own side of the bar. They played 70s music for us. We had pizza (including a gluten-free one) and salads - all delicious! Lou & John were fantastic to work with. I highly recommend checking Webster Timber Lanes out for your next function!

    Ellen Delany, 5 stars

  3. Party food

    A fantastic place to have a party 🥳 The staff was amazing very nice and professional. The chef 👍👍our Pizza was hot and cheesey the chocolate chip cookie pie was delicious and Uncle Lou's famous Wings are a must have! Soooo Good! The kids had a blast! Thank you for making our day so special. 🎳💯

    Sandra Cun, 5 stars

  4. Date night

    Perfect place for a day date!! Went with my husband and played 2 games where I showed him who was the boss. Price was extremely reasonable and we truly enjoyed ourselves. As you can see by the pictures, my husband met his match 🤣

    Kelley Hayes, 5 stars

  5. 4th birthday

    We hosted our son's fourth birthday party at Webster Timber Lanes and had a blast! There is an arcade, bowling, and a great bar pizza place. Additionally, a bar for adult beverages.

    Ray Sicard, 5 stars

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Questions before your first visit

Still wondering? Call the desk at (781) 878-0219.

Do I need bowling experience to bowl candlepin?

No. Candlepin is the small-ball game New England grew up on, and no experience is needed. The ball fits in your hand, and you get three balls a frame to knock the pins down.

How much does a lane cost in Abington?

Lanes are priced per lane, not per person. Game On is $90 a lane, Munch On is $99 and Party On is $119, each for 1.5 hours with shoes for everyone. Just Bowling is priced by 1, 1.5 or 2 hours.

How many people fit on one lane?

Lane packages fit up to 5 bowlers per lane. Bigger groups book more lanes, and lanes are given out by availability.

Are rental shoes included?

Yes. Every lane package includes rental shoes for everyone on the lane.

Can you host a birthday party or a work event?

Yes. Timber Lanes hosts birthdays, corporate events, reunions, fundraisers and more, for up to 200 people, with bowling, the arcade and catered food from Luci's Pizza Bar.

Is there food and a bar?

Yes. Luci's Pizza Bar is inside, with local artisan bar pizzas and craft beer and cocktails on 16 taps. You can also order takeout.

Do you have leagues for kids?

Yes. Youth leagues are for ages 5 to 17 and run 10 weeks with coaching from a pro bowler, four sessions a year. Kids 5 to 10 and teens 11 to 17 bowl Saturdays at 9:30 am.

Find Timber Lanes on Route 18 in Abington

460 Bedford St (Rt 18)
Abington, MA 02351
Get directions (opens Google Maps)Call (781) 878-0219info@candlepin.com

Hours

Monday
9:30 am to 11:00 pm
Tuesday
9:30 am to 11:00 pm
Wednesday
9:30 am to 11:00 pm
Thursday
5:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Friday
9:30 am to 11:00 pm
Saturday
11:00 am to 11:00 pm
Sunday
11:00 am to 11:00 pm