New £3.7m bowling centre opening at Merry Hill, bringing up to 40 new jobs

The new centre will feature 24 ten pin lanes including 6 VIP lanes, state-of-the-art amusements and an American-style bar and diner.

Work is now underway on the centre which will also feature a dedicated party zone.

It is due to opens its doors for the first time on Monday, September 11.

Scott Jones, centre manager at Hollywood Bowl Merry Hill, said: “We’re thrilled to be opening a glitzy new centre in Merry Hill.

“Hollywood Bowl has built a strong reputation for delivering affordable family experiences across the UK and we can’t wait to welcome family and friends from across the city to have fun and make memories together in our new state-of-the-art bowling centre, just in time for autumn and Christmas.”

An amusements area will offer leading games, such as Mario Kart as well as family favourites such as air hockey.

Jonathan Poole, centre manager at Merry Hill, said: “We can’t wait to welcome Hollywood Bowl to Merry Hill. It’s a major addition to the centre as we bring in more of what our millions of visitors are telling us they want.

“Adding Hollywood Bowl’s dazzling range of bowling and fun activities to the existing cinema, restaurants and Eat Central substantially increases the choice of entertainment options at Merry Hill for spending time to together and relaxing with friends and family.”