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Hollywood Bowl XL Opens in Cardiff

By Visitor Economy · 21 Jul 2026 · 1 min read

Hollywood Bowl is set to open the doors to the very first Hollywood Bowl XL site in Cardiff’s St David’s centre, following a multi-million-pound investment.

The venue includes 20 bowling lanes, each equipped with the latest in bowling technology, including high-tech scoring and leaderboards.

Split across two floors, the 45,000 square foot space also features interactive darts and electric go-karting – a first for Hollywood Bowl. The centre hosts an arcade.

To celebrate the opening, Hollywood Bowl XL Cardiff St David’s is hosting a launch party weekend on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July with free activities throughout the day including balloon art, face painting and more. Alongside this, the centre is also offering customers two games and a drink for £10 per person and 20% off all party packages.

Stephen Burns, CEO of Hollywood Bowl Group, said:

“We are pleased to announce the opening of our Hollywood Bowl XL centre at the popular St David’s shopping centre in the heart of Cardiff. This marks a key step in our strategic growth and expansion across the UK. Cardiff has a thriving leisure culture, and we are excited to deliver a second site in the city. The site includes a variety of leisure activities including ten-pin bowling, interactive darts and electric karting, creating more local employment and enjoyable, affordable experiences for all the family.”

Helen Morgan, Centre Director at St David’s Cardiff, said:

“Hollywood Bowl XL is an exciting addition to St David’s, launching just in time for the summer holidays. As the largest Hollywood Bowl multi-entertainment centre to date, and home to the brand’s first e-karting experience, it further strengthens St David’s position as a go-to destination for memorable experiences.”

 

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