Interior fit out work has started on Barnsley town centre’s new Cineworld, with the cinema giant planning to open the 13-screen multiplex in later summer.
The venue’s core structural work and external cladding was completed last year, as the finishing touches were put to The Glass Works development. Cineworld is a key part of the new leisure offer at the heart of The Glass Works, fronting onto the new public square and situated a stone’s throw from Superbowl UK and a choice of well-loved restaurants.
Work is also underway on family-favourite Nando’s, while fellow national chain Fridays also announced last month that it plans to open a 200-seater restaurant in The Glass Works – creating a further 60 jobs.
Barnsley Council Leader, Sir Steve Houghton CBE, said: “This is a very exciting time for Barnsley and we’re looking to the future with great confidence. Since The Glass Works began its phased opening in September, there’s been a hugely positive atmosphere and we’ve seen many people returning to the town centre for shopping and leisure. Add to this our action-packed events programme and there’s never been so many reasons to enjoy a day out in the town centre.”
