Hollywood Bowl announces re-opening date in Milton Keynes - and booking lines open today

The venue will open its doors again on July 4 but bookings can be made from today.

There will be stringent safety and cleaning measures and guidance in place to keep customers safe, say bosses.

Stephen Burns, chief executive of the Hollywood Bowl Group said: “The health and safety of our customers and team remains our priority. Whether it’s to bowl, enjoy the amusement areas, have a bite to eat or something to drink, we want to assure our customers that we are doing everything we can to create a safe and fun experience for families to return to. We look forward to welcoming them back through our doors very soon.”

The centre will close alternate lanes to provide extra space between each game taking place. Amusement machines, as well as bar and diner seating, will be appropriately spaced out and signage will be visible throughout the venue to remind customers to maintain a safe distance from others.

There will be reduced customer capacity s to ensure that social distancing measures can be adhered to, and groups will be restricted a maximum of six people with bowlers asked to arrive slightly ahead of their booking time.

Customers may also be required to queue when entering the centre and checking in for their games, ensuring they keep a safe distance from others.

Customers will also be given the option of wearing disposable gloves whilst aiming for a strike and playing on the amusement areas and will be asked to wear their own footwear whilst bowling.

Bowlers will be expected to use hand sanitiser, which will be readily available at dispensers. Enhanced cleaning will take place throughout the day, including the cleaning of bowling balls, lane seating and touch screens in between games.

Food and drink can be pre-ordered from the in-centre diners and bars, where all Hollywood Bowl staff will undergo daily temperature checks and wear PPE to ensure their own safety and that of customers.

Customers are now able to make bookings for slots available from July 4 on the Hollywood Bowl website here.