Entertainment giant to open new branch at city shopping centre

It forms part of the shopping centre’s continued leisure expansion

A new bowling alley is set to open in a Cambridgeshire shopping centre. Queensgate in Peterborough has announced that it has struck a deal with Tenpin, one of the UK’s leading bowling and entertainment providers, to take over a huge 23,000 sq ft unit, as part of the centre’s £60 million leisure investment.

The new site will offer entertainment for families, friends, and corporate groups alike, according to Tenpin. Visitors can look forward to 20 bowling lanes, a fully stocked bar, a food menu, interactive darts, pool tables, private karaoke rooms, and an expansive arcade. The new site will be the brand’s second in the region.

It will join existing entertainment venues already in Queensgate including the Odeon, which is the city’s only IMAX cinema, Putt & Play, and the upcoming Umami World Buffet. The addition comes as Queensgate reports its leisure offer continuously outperforms expectations, with both sales and footfall increasing 71 per cent and 25 per cent year-on-year respectively.

Mark Willis, CEO at Tenpin, commented: “We’re very excited to announce our new location at Queensgate in Peterborough. This new site will be our 61st location, and we can’t wait to welcome the community and become a vibrant hub for leisure, entertainment, and unforgettable experiences in the heart of the city.

“Our new centre will offer so much more than just bowling; we’re investing in a wide range of activities to ensure there’s something for everyone, with great value at the heart of everything we do.”

Director of Investment Management at Invesco Real Estate, Ed Ginn, said: “The performance of Queensgate’s leisure is going from strength to strength, and the centre’s transformation continues at pace with the addition of Tenpin.

“There is clear demand and desire for more competitive socialising in Peterborough, and we’re dedicated to fulfilling the needs and wants of our visitors. Given Queensgate’s dominant position in the city, Tenpin becomes another great pull, creating more family-friendly visits, multi-purpose trips, and longer stays.”