Queensgate strikes a deal with Tenpin as it expands its leisure offer

Queensgate Peterborough has announced that Tenpin, one of the UK’s leading bowling and entertainment providers, has signed to join the centre’s fast-growing leisure offer, bolstering the centre’s continued transformation and affirming its position as a top 65 UK retail destination.

Tenpin is set to take a prominent 23,000 sq ft unit, opposite the leisure extension, and part of the centre’s impressive £60 million leisure investment. The new site will offer a premium entertainment experience for families, friends, and corporate groups alike. Visitors can look forward to 20 bowling lanes, a fully stocked bar, a delicious menu, interactive darts, pool tables, private karaoke rooms, and an expansive arcade.

The new site will be the brand’s second in the region, showcasing Queensgate’s appeal to best-in-class leisure operators. The addition comes as Queensgate reports its leisure offer continuously outperforms expectations, with both sales and footfall increasing 71 percent and 25 percent year-on-year respectively, thanks to its regional dominance and wide catchment of affluent visitors.

Ed Ginn, Director of Investment Management at Invesco Real Estate, said: “The performance of Queensgate’s leisure is going from strength to strength, and the centre’s transformation continues at pace with the addition of Tenpin. There is clear demand and desire for more competitive socialising in Peterborough, and we’re dedicated to fulfilling the needs and wants of our visitors. Given Queensgate’s dominant position in the city, Tenpin becomes another great pull, creating more family-friendly visits, multi-purpose trips, and longer stays.”

Mark Willis, CEO at Tenpin, commented: “We’re very excited to announce our new location at Queensgate in Peterborough. This new site will be our 61st location, and we can’t wait to welcome the community and become a vibrant hub for leisure, entertainment, and unforgettable experiences in the heart of the city. Our new centre will offer so much more than just bowling; we’re investing in a wide range of activities to ensure there’s something for everyone, with great value at the heart of everything we do.”

Sovereign Centros from CBRE acts as the appointed asset manager for owner Invesco Real Estate, while CBRE and Time Retail Partners are the letting agents for Queensgate.