Hollywood Bowl to reopen four Yorkshire centres

Hollywood Bowl is to reopen its centres in Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield and Hull from July 4, in line with the latest Government guidance.
Hollywood Bowl said new safety measures will include the use of alternate lanes to enable social distancingHollywood Bowl said new safety measures will include the use of alternate lanes to enable social distancing
Hollywood Bowl said new safety measures will include the use of alternate lanes to enable social distancing

The firm said new safety measures will include the use of alternate lanes to enable social distancing and enhanced cleaning after each bowling game. Customers can make future bookings from today.

In total, 54 centres across the country will reopen for ten pin bowling for the first time since Hollywood Bowl temporarily closed its centres across the UK due to lockdown restrictions in March.

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Stephen Burns, chief executive of Hollywood Bowl Group, said: “The health and safety of our customers and team remains our priority.

The firm said new safety measures will include enhanced cleaning after each bowling gameThe firm said new safety measures will include enhanced cleaning after each bowling game
The firm said new safety measures will include enhanced cleaning after each bowling game

"Whether it’s to bowl, enjoy the amusement areas, have a bite to eat or something to drink, we want to assure our customers that we are doing everything we can to create a safe and fun experience for families to return to.

"We look forward to welcoming them back through our doors very soon.”

Amusement machines, as well as bar and diner seating, will be appropriately spaced out and signage will be visible throughout the venue to remind customers to maintain a safe distance from others.

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There will be reduced customer capacity at centres to ensure that social distancing measures can be adhered to and groups will be restricted to a maximum of six people with bowlers asked to arrive slightly ahead of their booking time.

Customers may also be required to queue when entering the centre and checking in for their games, ensuring they keep a safe distance from others.

Customers will also be given the option of wearing disposable gloves whilst aiming for a strike and playing on the amusement areas and will be asked to wear their own footwear whilst bowling.

Upon entering the centre, customers will be expected to use hand sanitiser, which will be readily available at dispensers.

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Enhanced cleaning will take place throughout the day, including the cleaning of bowling balls, lane seating and touch screens in between games.

Hollywood Bowl will continue to accept cash, but it is encouraging customers to use contactless payment where possible. There will be safety shields at all tills to protect both team members and customers.

Food and drink can be pre-ordered from the in-centre diners and bars, with cutlery and sauces provided to guests with their meal.

In addition, all team members will undergo daily temperature checks and will be wearing PPE to ensure their own safety and that of customers.

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Customers are now able to make bookings for centres in England via the Hollywood Bowl website, with bowling slots being available from July 4. Should Government guidelines change and centres in England not be able to reopen as planned, full refunds on all bookings will be available.