Leisure giant officially opens in £142m Warrington flagship scheme

Cineworld in Warrington's Time Square

Cineworld, the UK’s leading cinema chain, has officially launched its state-of-the-art 13-screen multiplex experience at Time Square, the new £142m development in Warrington.

The key leisure anchor for the mixed-use destination, Cineworld Warrington toasted the launch with an exclusive Gala evening, including a screening of Jumanji: The Next Level on the main-attraction Superscreen.

The extra-wide Superscreen delivers an immersive experience with vivid laser-projection visuals, and in a first for Cineworld, it is fitted with 32 Dolby Atmos speakers for multidimensional sound. The cinema also incorporates a Starbucks café and a dedicated Baskin Robbins ice cream counter.

Kevin Frost, Cineworld’s UK property director, said: “It is a major milestone to be opening our doors within this dynamic development. As an anchor at Time Square, and a pioneering operator, we look forward to seeing Cineworld shape the new face of leisure in Warrington as a community-led venue.”

Warrington Borough Council’s director of growth, Steve Park, said: “The official launch of Cineworld’s new multiplex – less than two weeks after the opening of The Botanist – is another significant milestone for the Time Square development.

“Our town centre is now home to a state-of-the-art cinema complex, further boosting Time Square’s credentials as a first-class leisure destination. It’s great news for Warrington.”

Leon Guyett, development director at Muse Developments, added: “The opening of Cineworld provides a significant anchor for Time Square, which will revolutionise Warrington as a regional destination in its own right.

“Cineworld’s premium and inclusive cinematic offering will appeal to all ages, and is a great complement to The Botanist that will soon be joined by a range of other leading F&B (food and beverage) brands.”

The landmark Cineworld neighbours restaurant and bar concept The Botanist’s 10,000 sq ft flagship at Time Square, which opened its doors in late November.

The wider development will also include a continental European-style market hall with capacity for approximately 300 covers and 60 kiosks, including a number of food and beverage operators.

Warrington Borough Council’s new 103,000 sq ft office, a 1,160-space car park, and attractive new high-quality public realm are also in development.

Situated in the centre of Warrington Time Square will meet the area’s high demand for a fresh retail, leisure and entertainment destination.

According to a report by CACI, Time Square will increase Warrington’s catering market potential by 14% to £68.5m, moving Warrington up three places to make it a top 10 dining destination in the North West.

Time Square is being delivered by Warrington & Co on behalf of Warrington Borough Council, with urban regeneration innovators, Muse Developments, appointed as the scheme’s development manager.

Metis Real Estate Advisors acted on behalf of Warrington & Co and Muse Developments. Wareing & Partners represented Cineworld.

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