The Centre, Livingston unveils plans to expand into leisure with the arrival of Hollywood Bowl

The Centre, Livingston, one of Scotland’s largest shopping centres, unveils plans to expand further into the leisure sector with the arrival of the UK’s leading family entertainment operator, Hollywood Bowl, featuring 22 state-of-the-art bowling lanes, an amusements area and a bar and diner, covering 26,000 sq. ft., within the next year.

The move into more experience-led activities will add to the existing portfolio of over 150 stores and restaurants, including Flannels, H&M, River Island, M&S, wagamama, Nando’s and Five Guys.

The plan is to continue to expand the leisure offering to give people the opportunity to ‘shop, eat and play’ when they visit the shopping centre, which spans over 1 million sq. ft, attracts over 14 million visitors a year and has over 3,000 car 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.

Luxury home furniture retailer, The Designer Rooms, has also just opened with a 10,000 sq. ft. showroom.

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.”

Stephen Burns, CEO of Hollywood Bowl Group, said: “We’re thrilled to be opening another Hollywood Bowl family entertainment centre in Scotland.

“Our cutting-edge technology and great bar and diner will make our Livingston location a great example of a latest generation Hollywood Bowl.

“We continue to build a strong reputation for delivering outstanding and affordable family experiences across the UK, and we can’t wait to welcome guests from Livingston to have fun and make memories together in our new state-of-the-art bowling centre.”

Savills and EYCO are the agents acting for the Landlord and Bruce Gillingham Pollard acted for the Tenant. Solicitors Robin Kennedy from LCP advised the Landlord and Cassandra Auld from TLT advised the Tenant.