New Hollywood Bowl Venue at The Centre, Livingston set to Open on 21st November

LCP UK, part of M Core, has secured Hollywood Bowl as the newest operator at The Centre, Livingston, one of Scotland’s largest shopping centres. The multi-million-pound venue opens at 9am on Saturday 21 November.

The opening is a key step in the owner’s strategy to grow The Centre, Livingston into a destination where visitors can ‘shop, eat and play’. It also coincides with the centre’s 50th anniversary.

The 26,500 sq ft venue will feature 22 bowling lanes, including four Hollywood-themed VIP lanes with leather sofas, velvet drapes and dedicated lane hosts. There will also be pool tables and an amusement area with some of the UK’s latest arcade games. Hollywood Bowl’s signature bar and diner will serve burgers, hot dogs, milkshakes and cocktails, with food and drink available to order directly to the lane. Pre-bookings are now open on the Hollywood Bowl website.

Activities will run across the weekend before the launch and on opening day:

• A 3 ft x 22 ft inflatable bowling lane
• Roaming performers dressed as bowling pins handing out branded badges
• Appearances from ‘Livi the Unicorn’ in a Hollywood Bowl shirt
• Face painting and a bowling-themed face-in-the-hole photo board
• A live musician playing a curated set of American classics
• The first five guests in the queue will each receive a £50 gift card from The Centre, Livingston.

Hollywood Bowl joins a line-up of more than 150 stores and restaurants at the 1m sq ft centre. These include M&S, Flannels, H&M, Søstrene Grene, Wingstop, wagamama and the country’s largest JD Sports store. The centre attracts 15.8 million visitors a year.

Simon Eatough, Director at LCP UK, part of M Core, and Asset Manager for The Centre, Livingston, said: “The opening of Hollywood Bowl will bring a much-anticipated new entertainment experience to The Centre, Livingston, giving visitors even more choice when it comes to enjoying quality time with family and friends.

“This investment reflects our long-term commitment to The Centre, Livingston and our confidence in Livingston as a thriving destination for retail and leisure.

“We will continue to remain focused on enhancing our offer and strengthening its position as a leading shopping, leisure and entertainment destination in Scotland, with even more exciting plans in the pipeline.”

Patrick Robbertze, Centre Director at The Centre, Livingston, added: “With the countdown now on, it’s exciting to see Hollywood Bowl taking shape as the team puts the finishing touches to this fantastic new, state-of-the-art venue.

“Its arrival will bring a fresh dimension to our ‘shop, eat and play’ offering, giving visitors even more ways to enjoy their time at the shopping centre.”

Laura MacDougall, Centre Manager at Hollywood Bowl Livingston, said: “We’re really excited to be opening at The Centre, Livingston and can’t wait to welcome our first guests.

“The team has worked hard to get everything ready, and we’re looking forward to bringing a fantastic new entertainment experience to Livingston, giving families and friends even more ways to have fun and make memories together.”