New kids play and laser tag centre opens in popular Thornton Health and Fitness Centre

“I’ve been majorly impressed by the new operators in all the premises that I've visited, but this is a ground-breaking move.”

A new children’s indoor play and Laser Tag centre has opened at Thornton Health and Fitness, offering fun for children of all ages across the Fylde Coast

The Adventure Bowl’s main attraction is the vibrant indoor play experience, featuring sensory zones, exciting slides and role-play areas inspired by local Wyre landmarks.

There is also a new Ninja Tag area at the site, recommended for ages 5-12, featuring an action-packed obstacle course designed to put speed, agility and strategy to the test.

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Thornton Health and Fitness Centre | Google Maps

Wyre Mayor Steve Nicholls was chosen to cut the ribbon and open the new play area on Tuesday. Speaking at the event, Mayor Nicholls said: “I’ve been majorly impressed by the new operators in all the premises that I've visited, but this is a ground-breaking move.

“It’s getting kids used to being in a gym premises, and hopefully it will create future members as they grow older.”

A spokesperson for Creative Active Futures, the company who will operate the site, added: “Just a few short months ago, we started on an exciting new partnership between Creating Active Futures and Wyre Council.

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Wyre Mayor Steve Nicholls cut the ribbon at the new play centre | © National World
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“Today we are focusing on young families and children by celebrating the opening of a brand new adventure play facility, where they can socialise, make new friends and play. This fantastic new facility provides some of the building blocks for children to develop health, fitness and general well-being.

“We hope it becomes a welcoming social hub for families and parents to connect and children to make new friends and play. Thank you to everyone who made this vision a reality.”

More information about the new play centre can be found here

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