Hollywood Bowl will be opening in Preston as part of the city owned multi-million pound cinema and leisure complex Animate.
The bowling centre will feature 16 fully computerised lanes with plush seating, a stylish bar and diner and a cutting-edge amusement area, in the new development which will be located on the site of the former indoor market.
Animate will also include a cinema, new restaurants and bars, a car park, and new public square.
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Further confirmed occupiers will be announced in the coming months.
This scheme will bring growth and development to the city centre as well as bringing in over £7million of extra economic activity every year while creating 140 full time equivalent jobs.
Councillor Matthew Brown, Leader of Preston City Council, said: “Welcoming Hollywood Bowl on-board the Animate scheme is a really positive step forward in our plans to bring this exciting city owned development to Preston for the whole community to benefit from.
“As well as bringing investment and jobs to the people of Preston, this key anchor operator will help support the regeneration of our city centre.
“This major family attraction is a first for the city centre and will complement our existing leisure offer. It will bring people into Preston and further support our strongly established small business community.”
Andrew Dewhurst, Director of Maple Grove Developments, said: “We’re delighted to have secured Hollywood Bowl as the first named operator for Animate.
“This exciting news contributes massively to Preston’s goal of creating a thriving, sustainable city centre with an outstanding leisure and entertainment offer.
“We recently submitted a new planning application for the Animate scheme with Preston City Council and expect to be able to announce further lettings over the winter months.”
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