EXHIBIT 23.1

                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

         As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the
         incorporation by reference in this registration statement of
         our reports dated February 28, 1997, included in AMF Bowling,
         Inc.'s Form S-1 Registration Statement No. 333-34099, and to
         all references to our Firm included in this Form S-8
         Registration Statement.



                                            ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

         Richmond, Virginia
         December 4, 1997