New Hollywood Bowl Now Open at Merry Hill Centre After £3.7 Million Investment

Hollywood Bowl Group has proudly announced the completion of its latest £3.7 million entertainment centre at the Merry Hill Centre. The state-of-the-art venue is set to elevate the entertainment offerings at Merry Hill, providing an unparalleled bowling experience for guest

The new facility features 24 cutting-edge bowling lanes, including six exclusive VIP lanes equipped with the latest in bowling technology, high-tech scoring systems, and wireless phone chargers. This modern setup aims to redefine the bowling experience, offering both excitement and convenience to its visitors.

Steve Bruns, CEO at Hollywood Bowl Group, said:

"We are thrilled to open the doors to our brand-new Hollywood Bowl centre at Merry Hill. This project has been a labour of love, and becoming a key part of the Merry Hill Centre's emerging leisure quarter is fantastic.

We look forward to welcoming guest to experience our state-of-the-art bowling centre, especially as we approach the festive season."

Jonathan Poole, Centre Manager at Merry Hill, added:

"Hollywood Bowl is a brilliant addition to the centre. With bowling, arcade games, and a diner, it offers numerous ways for friends and families to spend quality time together. We expect it to be very popular with our visitors."

Beyond bowling, the centre offers a variety of entertainment options. Guests can enjoy a wide range of arcade games, pool tables, and a stylish lounge area designed for relaxation and socializing. The venue also boasts an LA-style bar and diner, serving classic American fare such as hot dogs, burgers, shakes, and signature cocktails, enhancing the overall entertainment experience.

As the UK's leading ten-pin bowling and competitive socialising business, Hollywood Bowl continues to deliver on its promise of fun and competition. The amusement area features popular games like Mario Kart, air hockey, and racing games, ensuring there's something for everyone.

Guests are encouraged to wear their own shoes for bowling, pre-book online for the best prices, and sign up for the VIP mailing list for updates and exclusive offers at www.hollywoodbowl.co.uk/merry-hill. Christmas party bookings are also open.

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About Hollywood Bowl Group 

Hollywood Bowl is part of the Hollywood Bowl Group, the UK’s leading ten-pin bowling and competitive socialising business with 70 centres operating under the Hollywood Bowl, and Puttstars (mini golf) brands in the UK, and six bowling centres in Canada operating under the Splitsville brand. 

Specialising in modern, high-quality bowling centres, Hollywood Bowl has built a reputation for delivering outstanding family entertainment in venues that, due to their unique nature, are also aspirational leisure destinations for young adults and perfect for corporate parties and events. 

Hollywood Bowl has modernised the customer bowling experience. Centres offer state-of-the-art booking systems, premium American diners, licensed bars, Costa Coffee outlets and exclusive pre-bookable VIP lanes. 

The company employs 2,200 team members, 100 of whom are based at its central support centre in Hemel Hempstead. Customers can save money by booking early and online at hollywoodbowl.co.uk 

About Merry Hill

At Merry Hill we are passionate about creating compelling experiences that make our visitors smile, help our brands succeed and communities thrive.

We welcome over 18 million visitors every year to more than 175 brands including Next, Mango, Primark, M&S, River Island, H&M, Hobbs and Flannels.

We are committed to our local community, supporting over 8,000 jobs (representing about 6.3% per cent of the local retail workforce), and to operating with environmental responsibility.