A brand new, multi-million-pound bowling centre has arrived in Derby, as part of intu Derby’s new and improved leisure development. The 22,000 sq ft Hollywood Bowl officially marked their opening with a VIP launch event last Thursday and created 30 permanent and part-time jobs for the local community.
Eagerly anticipated, the 18 lane Hollywood Bowl Derby is the UK’s newest and most technologically advanced bowling venue. Including four digital VIP lanes, visitors are able to experience the star treatment in a plush roped off area, named after favourite American legends, including ‘Marilyn Monroe’, ‘Han Solo’, ‘Audrey Hepburn’ and ‘Elvis’ as well as being the first in the country to experience digital enhancements including action replays on strikes, personalising their lane with welcome messages and photos and sharing selfies directly to the screens on the lanes.
With its American inspired décor, Hollywood Bowl Derby is perfect for celebrations of all occasions; from children’s parties and adult nights out, to work functions and informal socials. Food and drink are high on the agenda, and the centre includes a Hollywood Diner, as well as a full-size vintage orange Chevy car seating area. Customers are able to choose from a delicious menu which will include gourmet burgers and dogs, and freshly made shakes served in retro milk bottles. The Diner sits alongside a brand new American-style bar serving house speciality cocktails.
In addition, Hollywood Bowl Derby is now home to a cutting-edge amusement area, making it one of the first bowling centres in the country to offer a cashless ‘tap to play’ experience, in response to the growing trend for cashless facilities. Guests are able to top up ‘fun cards’ with credits and use them on the latest industry-leading games, as well as new versions of retro favourites. Many of the games will also allow players to win a range of child-friendly prizes.
Andrea Green, General Manager of the Hollywood Bowl Derby said: “As the UK’s largest bowling company, we’re delighted to have opened a brand-new centre in Derby, and are really excited about bringing a premium bowling, and all round leisure experience, to the city.
“We’ve had a fantastic feedback from many of the customers who’ve visited so far and we can’t wait for the people of Derby experience the new centre for themselves.”