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Valley Centertainment is a leisure and entertainment complex in the Don Valley in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. It was built on land previously occupied by steel mills which also includes what is now Meadowhall shopping centre and the Utilita Arena. It is home to several restaurants, bars, a cinema, and a bowling alley as well as other attractions.
Attractions
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Cinema
[edit source]The Cineworld cinema is one of the busiest in the UK, with 1.8 million visits a year[1] and has more screens than any other Cineworld multiplex with twenty screens in all. It is also one of the first cinemas to introduce digital screens and introduced an IMAX screen in 2012.[2] As of 2021, the cinema also contains a 4DX screen and Screen X, as well as a Starbucks inside the venue.
Opening on 5 November 1998 as a Virgin Megaplex, it later re-branded in October 1999 to UGC before becoming Cineworld in 2005.[3]
Bowling
[edit source]The complex features a Hollywood Bowl bowling alley, which has twenty eight lanes open until midnight every night. It also contains a bar, cafe and arcade.[4]
Other attractions
[edit source]Valley Centertainment is also home to an indoor Laser Quest, Laser Quest Sheffield. Consisting of two floors of arena space for the children to explore. Painted brilliantly to look as though the children are in outer space.[5] Paradise Island Adventure Golf opened at the park in February 2012 featuring a large indoor mini adventure golf with 2 different courses.[6] An indoor family entertainment centre called 'Monkey Bizness' opened in 2009, the largest of its kind in the country.[7]
Restaurants
[edit source]Valley Centertainment has established itself as a popular destination for meals as it contains several restaurants, which at peak times can become very busy.[8][9] These are:
Public transport
[edit source]Valley Centertainment is well served by public transport. Opened in 1998, Valley Centertainment tram stop is located on the South Yorkshire Supertram's Yellow and Tram-train routes serving Sheffield City Centre, Meadowhall Interchange, and the nearby town of Rotherham.
It is within easy bus access of both Sheffield and Rotherham city centre.
| Preceding station | South Yorkshire Supertram | Following station | ||
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| Carbrook towards Meadowhall Interchange |
Yellow Route | Arena towards Middlewood | ||
| Carbrook towards Parkgate |
Tram-train Route | Arena towards Cathedral |
Road access
[edit source]Valley Centertainment is easily accessible by road:
- From the north - Junction 34 of the M1, and the A6178 or A631.
- From the south or east - Junction 33 of the M1, then using the Sheffield Parkway and following the signs for Sheffield Arena from there.
- From the west/south west - Travelling to Sheffield City Centre and taking the A6109 (Ring Road Junction 10) from the Inner Ring Road. From there it has been well sign posted.
Parking
[edit source]Valley Centertainment has its own large, free car park. Parking is safe and secure, rewarded by being given its fifth Park Mark Award.[11] Despite ample parking, finding a space can be difficult at peak times. Parking is particularly difficult when there is an event taking place at the neighbouring Sheffield Arena, Sheffield Ice Rink, or when nearby Meadowhall Centre is busy.[9] Valley Centertainment operate a strict policy of fining customers if they park in non standard locations.
References
[edit source]- ↑ http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/big-screen-to-get-bigger-with-imax-at-sheffield-cineworld-1-4285522 [dead link]
- ↑ [cineworld#Former .22UGC Cinemas.22 List of Cineworld Cinemas]
- ↑ "Cineworld Cinema - Sheffield in Sheffield, GB - Cinema Treasures".
- ↑ "Centertainment Bowling Alley". Hollywood Bowl. Archived from the original on 28 December 2009. Retrieved 10 December 2009.
- ↑ "Laser Quest Sheffield – the ultimate sci-fi action adventure for all ages". Archived from the original on 23 November 2010. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
- ↑ Telford, William (24 October 2019). "Indoor golf company continues rapid expansion across UK". Business Live. Archived from the original on 25 July 2026. Retrieved 25 July 2026.
- ↑ "Monkey Bizness".
- ↑ "What's Here". Valley Centertainment Sheffield. Archived from the original on 24 March 2010. Retrieved 11 November 2009.
- 1 2 "Busy Centertainment". Sheffield Telegraph.
- ↑ "Italian Restaurant | Valley Centertainment | PizzaExpress".
- ↑ "Park Mark Car Parks". www.saferparking.com.
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