'This commitment shows great confidence in our city centre' - Wolverhampton council bosses on the opening of Superbowl UK in Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton Council bosses have highlighted hopes the new Superbowl UK in the Mander Centre will act as a catalyst for further investment.

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Superbowl UK has invested £2.4million in transforming empty retail units into a 12-lane bowling facility with a soft play area, interactive darts, a bar, diner and SEGA Prize Zone Arcade.

The venture, located off Victoria Street, has created more than 30 new jobs and is Superbowl UK's 15th branch.

From left: Superbowl UK host Becky Hordell, Wolverhampton Council leader Cllr Stephen Simkins, Cllr Chris Burden, Mander Centre manager Richard Scharenguivel, Superbowl UK business development and brand executive George Smith, Superbowl UK centre manager Jo Ashfield, and Superbowl UK hosts Grace Billings and Chloe Baker, at Superbowl UK Wolverhampton

Councillor Stephen Simkins, leader of Wolverhampton Council, said: “This commitment shows great confidence in our city centre which is seeing a huge amount of investment driven by the council’s compelling vision based on better connectivity, more homes, jobs, skills and learning opportunities, and investment in the visitor economy.

“Superbowl UK’s development has brought empty retail units back to life, further delivering on our ambitions for the city centre and illustrating how high streets up and down the country must change and adapt.”

Kate Quaintance, acquisitions director for Superbowl UK, said the company has experienced significant growth in the last five years - adding: “We are delighted we can now start welcoming the people of Wolverhampton to enjoy our fantastic offer.”

Superbowl UK in the Mander Centre, Wolverhampton.

Councillor Chris Burden, Wolverhampton Council's cabinet member for city development, jobs and skills, welcomed the opening of the new venture and said: “Superbowl UK’s new venue will serve as a catalyst for further investment and the council continues to work with the owners of the Mander Centre, Catella APAM, on attracting other new leisure and food and beverage occupiers.

“Alongside Superbowl UK, the city centre will also be boosted by the opening of the new four-screen Lockworks Cinema in the Chubb Building this summer and a new indoor climbing facility coming to the former Express & Star offices in Queen Street.

“Working alongside popular venues like the art gallery, Grand Theatre and University of Wolverhampton at The Halls, this will all drive footfall to support local businesses."

The new bowling centre is open from 9am to 11pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.