Valley Centertainment facts for kids
Valley Centertainment is a super fun place in Sheffield, England. It's packed with cool things to do and yummy places to eat! You can find it in the Lower Don Valley, which used to be a place where big steel mills stood. Now, it's a lively spot with a huge cinema, a bowling alley, and lots of restaurants. It's also close to the Meadowhall shopping centre and the Fly DSA Arena.
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Awesome Things to Do at Valley Centertainment
Valley Centertainment is full of exciting activities for you and your friends or family. Let's check them out!
Catch a Movie at Cineworld
The Cineworld cinema here is one of the busiest in the whole United Kingdom! About 1.8 million people visit it every year. It has twenty screens, which is more than any other Cineworld cinema. It was also one of the first cinemas to use digital screens, and it even added a super cool IMAX screen in 2012 for an amazing movie experience.
This cinema first opened its doors on November 5, 1998, as a Virgin Megaplex. It later changed its name to UGC in 1999, and then became Cineworld in 2005.
Go Bowling at Hollywood Bowl
Ready to roll some strikes? The Hollywood Bowl bowling alley at Valley Centertainment has twenty-six lanes! It's open late every night, usually until midnight. Besides bowling, you can also grab a bite at their cafe, get a drink at the bar, or play some games in the arcade.
More Fun Attractions to Explore
Valley Centertainment has even more exciting places to discover!
Laser Quest Sheffield
Get ready for an adventure in outer space at Laser Quest Sheffield! This indoor Laser Quest has two floors of arena space for you to explore. It's painted to look just like you're in outer space, making your laser tag game even more thrilling.
Paradise Adventure Island Golf
If you love mini-golf, you'll enjoy Paradise Adventure Island Golf. It opened in February 2012 and features a large indoor mini-adventure golf course. You can choose from two different courses to play, each with its own fun challenges.
Monkey Bizness Family Centre
For younger family members, or if you just want to bounce around, there's 'Monkey Bizness'. This indoor family entertainment centre opened in 2009 and is one of the biggest of its kind in the country!
Delicious Places to Eat
Valley Centertainment is a very popular spot for meals, with many different restaurants to choose from. It can get quite busy during peak times, so plan ahead!
- Burger King
- Frankie & Benny's
- Five Guys
- Chiquito
- Nando's
- Bella Italia
- Wagamama
- Proove Pizza
- Starbucks
- Subway
- Pizza Express
- 39 Desserts
- Miller & Carter Steakhouse
Getting to Valley Centertainment
It's easy to get to Valley Centertainment, whether you're coming by public transport or by car.
Using Public Transport
Valley Centertainment has its own stop on the Sheffield Supertram lines. You can get here using the Yellow Line or the Tram Train route. These trams connect to Sheffield City Centre, Meadowhall Interchange, and the nearby town of Rotherham. You can also easily reach Valley Centertainment by bus from both Sheffield and Rotherham city centres.
Driving to Valley Centertainment
If you're coming by car, Valley Centertainment is simple to reach:
- From the north: Take Junction 34 of the M1, then follow the A6178 or A631 roads.
- From the south or east: Take Junction 33 of the M1, then use the Sheffield Parkway. From there, just follow the signs for Sheffield Arena.
- From the west/south west: Drive towards Sheffield City Centre and take the A6109 (Ring Road Junction 10) from the Inner Ring Road. It's well signposted from there.
Parking at Valley Centertainment
Valley Centertainment has a large car park, and parking is free! It's also considered safe and secure, having won the Park Mark Award five times. However, even with lots of spaces, it can be tricky to find a spot during busy times. Parking can be especially difficult if there's a big event happening at the nearby Sheffield Arena, Sheffield Ice Rink, or when Meadowhall Centre is very busy. Be careful where you park, as Valley Centertainment has a strict rule about fining cars parked in non-standard spots.
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An aerial view of Valley Centertainment.
