West Lothian shopping centre to open 'cutting edge' 22 lane bowling alley

The centre
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The Centre in Livingston, one of Scotland's largest shopping destinations, has announced plans to further expand into the leisure sector with the addition of Hollywood Bowl.

Over the next year, the UK's leading family entertainment provider, Hollywood Bowl, will open a 26,000 sq. ft. venue featuring 22 cutting-edge bowling lanes, an arcade, and a bar and diner at the West Lothian location.

This shift towards experience-based attractions will complement The Centre's existing lineup of over 150 stores and restaurants, including popular brands like Flannels, H&M, River Island, M&S, Wagamama, Nando’s, and Five Guys.

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The expansion aims to enhance the "shop, eat, and play" experience for visitors at the shopping centre, which spans over 1 million sq. ft., draws more than 14 million visitors annually, and offers over 3,000 parking spaces.

The Centre, Livingston was purchased in November 2023 by LCP, part of M Core Property, one of the UK’s leading, privately owned commercial property development and management companies, with ambitious plans to transform the shopping centre into a vibrant retail and leisure destination and attract more global brands.

New arrivals since the purchase include Scotland’s first Cinnabon branch, the international beauty store, Rituals, BeLeaf Juice Bar, Beauty’s Inn, Pop Specs, Buzart, Afro Crest and Elite Smile Dental Clinic.

Neil Woodward, Asset Manager at LCP, said: “We are delighted to have exchanged with Hollywood Bowl to take approximately 26,000 sq. ft of new leisure space at The Centre, Livingston.

“The opening of a 22-lane bowling venue next year will be a major milestone for us as we plan to expand even further into the leisure sector and also add additional retail and leisure brands to our portfolio.”

Rakesh Joshi, Director of Leasing at LCP, said: “The arrival of Hollywood Bowl is an exciting time for us as we begin to introduce our new leisure concept to the shopping centre.

“It will really enhance the current offering and put Livingston on the map as a top destination for visitors to shop, eat and play, and have a great day out.

“Since the start of the year, we have welcomed so many fantastic retailers to The Centre, Livingston with even more announcements coming soon.”

Patrick Robbertze, Centre Director at The Centre, Livingston, said: “It is with much excitement that we are now in a position to confirm that Hollywood Bowl will be opening at The Centre, Livingston.

“Not only is it great news for shoppers who come from all over the country to visit us but also for the local community.

“The arrival of so many fantastic new brands will really complement the existing, diverse mix of shops and restaurants currently available, from local businesses to large international brands, and allow us to ensure there’s something for everyone.”

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