Plans for a new 21-lane bowling alley at the Boulevard shopping outlet in Banbridge have been approved.
Hollywood Bowl, earlier this month, announced plans to open a new entertainment facility – and appears it’s a strike with planners on Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, who have given it the seal of approval.
And there’s not a moment to spare! The company hope to have the venue open by late 2025.
The 23,000 sq ft outlet will form the centre attraction in what is a £9 million expansion of the retail park.
Lotus Property submitted a planning application for a 60,000 sq ft “food and entertainment quarter” at The Boulevard.
It takes the total size of the shopping complex to 220,000 sq ft.
Speaking previously, Laurence Keen, chief finance Officer at the Hollywood Bowl Group, said: “We’re excited to announce our intention to open a 21-lane bowling alley and family entertainment centre at The Boulevard – our second location in Northern Ireland following our launch here two years ago in Belfast.
“The brand performs extremely well across the UK offering an affordable contemporary entertainment experience for families, and friends to come together for fun games, enjoy food and drink and really make a day of it.
“We are encouraged by The Boulevard’s strong performance and are looking forward to joining the solid roster of tenant brands on site, welcoming customers keen to make the most of the scheme’s retail and leisure mix.”
