The Meadows is entering an exciting new chapter with 2026 set to be a year of change and progress towards consolidating its position as a vibrant mixed leisure and retail destination at the heart of the city centre.
Hollywood Bowl, recognised as the market leading tenpin bowling operator in the UK, has signed to take a substantial 30,000sq ft unit for its latest multi-lane bowling, games zone, sports bar and party venue format. It is expected it will open this winter and will anchor the growing leisure hub at the core of the centre, complementing the Odeon cinema and the food offer.
The food & beverage line-up is strengthened further with the growing restaurant brand Smoke & Pepper. Its 4,650sq ft riverside unit opening in April will become its 14th outlet and feature its signature smash burgers, grilled chicken, loaded fries, smoked meats and speciality sauces.
The retail offer is also being consolidated across fashion, gifts and convenience sectors. Suit Direct is taking a 5,000sq ft unit for its menswear designer and bespoke styling range of men’s suits, accessories and casualwear from leading brands. Meanwhile, Big Dog Land, the innovative new lifestyle gifts, gadgets and novelty technology products retailer is also set to open on the High Street frontage in a 1,500sq ft unit.
The High Street frontage also boasts the recently opened new convenience-led ‘grab and go’ food concept store – Co-op On The Go, one of the first of a “brand new chain of stores in vibrant, high foot-flow locations”.
