First-of-its-kind bowling alley to open in Trafford Palazzo
A 20,000 sq ft bowling alley is to open in Trafford Palazzo, part of Trafford City, which will be the model for more UK openings to follow next year.
Peel L&P has secured a deal with bowling alley operator King Pins to open the flagship leisure attraction, which will feature 15 lanes of tenpin bowling, six lanes of duckpin bowling, and a bar serving 20 different beers.
The new attraction will be located next to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre and SEA LIFE at Trafford Palazzo.
And, in a UK-first, it will feature a 26 metre digital screen across the bowling lanes.
King Pins founder and chief executive, Matt Jones, said: “We are really excited to be launching our flagship venue in Manchester and where better than the impressive surroundings of Trafford Palazzo.
“The venue will be family-friendly during the day with plenty of activities to keep the whole family occupied.
“When the evening comes the lights will go down, the music will go up, and the atmosphere will become electric, appealing to evening entertainment seekers.”
King Pins at Trafford Palazzo will be the original flagship venue for the brand, with plans to open several more next year across the UK.
Mark Whittaker, executive director – property investment & management at Peel L&P, said: “King Pins is our latest partner to join a very exciting line-up of retail and leisure brands at Trafford Palazzo.
“We are so pleased King Pins has chosen to open its unique flagship bowling experience at TraffordCity and know it will be extremely well received.
“Our strategy has been focused on curating a mix of brands that can work together to create a bespoke offering that appeals to all our visitors. We are really looking forward to seeing the space come together and celebrating another impactful launch.”
This follows the announcement last month that new Italian restaurant, Matterello, will open at Trafford Palazzo early spring. Nerf Action Experience and popular restaurant Archie’s are both set to open in autumn this year.
