Tenpin strikes a deal at Queensgate Peterborough

Bowling and entertainment operator Tenpin has signed to join the retail and leisure offer at Queensgate Peterborough.

The operator is set to take a 23,000 sq ft unit as part of the centre’s £60m investment into its leisure offer. The new venue will offer an entertainment experience for families, friends, and corporate groups, featuring 20 bowling lanes, a bar, interactive darts, pool tables, private karaoke rooms, and an arcade.

The new site will be Tenpin’s second in the region, and will join the existing Odeon – which is the city’s only IMAX cinema – as well as Putt & Play and the upcoming Umami World Buffet.

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, added: “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.