The Concourse Shopping Centre in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, has unveiled plans for an indoor entertainment venue, WonderWorld
Planning was submitted by West Lancashire Council, for the new eisure hub which is to be located on the second floor, above the main shopping level at the shopping centre and will include: jungle-themed adventure golf, ten pin bowling, large ninja-style inflatable, soft play area for toddlers, VR room, amusements with dodgems, electronic darts, cocktail bar with performance stage, American diner, artisan-style street food court and coffee bar.
David Halliwell, director of Lancashire-based Moorgate Developments, said: “This is a long awaited development by many, which is why we took our research to a higher level, looking at the most popular entertainment centres from as far away as Australia and America.
“We really invested time into looking at what a family needs and wants to make a great day out. WonderWorld will also cater for parties and corporate days and will welcome all age groups.
“The key attractions we found provided us with the potential to develop the Concourse into a more diverse attraction that caters for people to have fun even when the weather is bad, and to meet the escapist needs of the entire family from toddlers to grandparents. It will be possible to spend all day in WonderWorld with friends and family and be entertained.”
Andrew Barrett, retail director at LCP, which is delivering the project on behalf of the Skelmersdale Limited Partnership, a joint venture between London and Cambridge Properties (LCP) and Threadneedle Investments, said the entertainment zone will be a welcome addition to both the shopping centre and the town.
“These leisure plans promise to be transformative for the people of Skelmersdale, who have waited so long for such a first-class entertainment facility,” he said. “This will not just boost the amenities in the area, it will also be great for the economy, creating jobs and hopefully attracting further inward investment. We’re excited to be playing our part in this ambitious scheme for the town.”
