Blackpool's former Odeon Cinema site to reopen in June as new bowling and entertainment centre
Blackpool’s former Odeon Cinema will reopen as a bowling and entertainment centre this summer.
The former 10-screen cinema off Rigby Road closed in June 2023, when its lease came to an end and the building has remained vacant, with the movie screens stripped out.
But the former cinema will reopen in June as a bowling alley and entertainment centre, operated by Tenpin Ltd. A ‘Coming Soon - June 2026’ banner has now been fixed to the building, confirming its opening in fourth months’ time.
Tenpin is one of the largest bowling brands in the UK, with 58 locations around the country. They provide a variety of leisure activities beyond bowling, including private karaoke rooms, laser tag, crazy golf, escape rooms, and interactive darts.
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Some centres also feature arcade games, soft play areas for children, table tennis and pool. Tenpin sites are also used as venues for local and national ten-pin league competitions.
The fully-licensed on-site bars serve food and drink, and screen TNT & Sky Sports so visitors can keep up with the latest action.
The nearest Tenpin to Blackpool is currently the branch in Blackburn at Peel Leisure and Retail Park.