The Light has announced it will open a new cinema, bowling and entertainment venue for Easter 2023 as the main tenant within the Council’s new development in Redhill town centre, The Rise.
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council has secured The Light as the anchor tenant with 35,000 sq ft of entertainment space in its flagship new development currently being built between the High Street and Marketfield Way.
The Light have committed to a long lease to bring a six -screen premium cinema, a nine lane boutique bowling and retro arcade, a diner and bar and a range of other new leisure activities.
Along with The Light, the Council has also agreed a deal with Tesco to provide their Tesco Express convenience store of circa 3,500 sq ft to provide convenience shopping for people who live in the town centre and to visitors.
With The Light and Tesco secured as the first two tenants in the mixed-use scheme, it means that half of the commercial floor space is now let.
The Council is in discussions with a number of potential tenants, including both national operators and local businesses for the remaining seven units available through agents GCW.
Cllr Mark Brunt, the leader of the Council, said: “Securing The Light for our development provides a huge boost to our scheme and to realising the long term economic future of Redhill town centre. When complete, The Rise, will be a vibrant new leisure and entertainment venue for the town that will attract people from all over our borough and from further afield to come and have a great time.
“The Rise will help boost our local economy by creating job opportunities and increasing footfall and spend in Redhill. It is a cornerstone in our Council’s ongoing investment and commitment to help revitalise the town.
“I am pleased to confirm that our main construction is progressing as planned, ready for us to start handing over to our commercial tenants from later this year for their fit out.”
James Morris, CEO of The Light Cinemas said: “We are delighted to be able to bring a whole new entertainment and leisure experience to the people of Redhill and excited to be part of the town’s transformation.
“We are hugely grateful to the Council for their support and look forward to working with them to help realise our ambition to make this the best leisure facility in Surrey.”
