Weekender: Ping pong parlour opens at shopping centre

A pop-up Ping Pong Parlour has opened at Lakeside Village shopping centre in Doncaster.

Located next to Thorntons, the parlour is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10am – 6pm, Thursday 10am until 8pm, Saturday 9.30am until 6pm and Sunday 10am until 4.30pm.

Lakeside Village teamed up with Table Tennis England, the sport’s National Governing Body, to bring this new project to the outlet.

David Aunins, centre manager at Lakeside Village, said: “We think these tables are going to be the perfect addition to the centre and will really lift the experience shoppers have here. Whether you’re trying to burn off excess energy from the excitement of sales or trying to clear your mind to decide between those two spring tops, ping pong is the answer.”

Keely Armitt, head of participation at Table Tennis England, added: “We’re delighted that a Ping Pong Parlour has opened at Lakeside Village” said Keely Armitt, Head of Participation at Table Tennis England.

“The Parlours are aimed at everyone – irrespective of age, ability or gender, and especially those who wouldn’t normally consider going out to play a sport, by reaching them in a place they already enjoy spending time. The Parlour is available to pop into and play; completely free and without having to book.”

Ping Pong Parlours have opened up in over 30 other shopping centres nationwide.