A brand-new destination for bowling, gaming, and socialising has landed in the heart of Reading. Bowl Central officially opened its third UK venue on Thursday 12 June, bringing its signature mix of immersive entertainment, modern design, and high-energy fun to the town centre.

Codona’s Amusement Park has once again demonstrated the positive impact that seaside attractions can have on their local communities, hosting a special day of fun for 200 children and young people from across Aberdeen.

As promised in my May Chat column here are some tit-bits from the ARE show in Manchester in April.

Beachside theme park Fantasy Island—home to attractions like the Odyssey, Millennium, Rhombus Rocket, and a bustling seven‑day market—will now close every Monday and Tuesday during the quieter months of April, May, June, and September

Southport Pier, the UK’s second longest Victorian‐era pier, is set to reopen following a significant infrastructure investment from the UK Government. Closed since 2022 after severe weather damage, the iconic 3,600 foot landmark will receive vital support as part of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’...

Harry Symonds, the former owner of The Deluxe Leisure Centre and many other arcades and buildings on Hastings ‘ seafront, has died. He was a driving force in the amusement industry both locally and nationally and played a key role in the regeneration of Hastings in the 1990s,