Landsec and Invesco Real Estate have announced the signing of Gravity at Southside Shopping Centre, Wandsworth, for an 80,000sq ft entertainment venue set to launch in the former Debenhams in summer 2021.
Gravity is a rapidly growing leisure and entertainment business, which started as a trampoline park company in 2015, and has since expanded into innovative entertainment concepts, helping to revitalise shopping centres and the high street across the UK.
The Southside site, which spans four floors, is the first in London for the brand, and will feature gaming experiences such as e-karting, augmented reality bowling, crazy golf, pool, ping-pong, and shuffleboards. It will also offer an array of dining and drinking options, including a noodle kitchen, American diner, and cocktail bar.
Commenting on the signing, David Heaford, Managing Director, Development, at Landsec, said: “Leisure is an increasingly important component of a complete destination, and Gravity is a significant addition that complements Southside’s existing offer. Southside is designed to offer everything the community needs, and this signing, at a challenging time for the industry, is a testament to the strength of our customer base and the centre’s appeal.”
Ed Ginn, Director, Asset Management at Invesco Real Estate added: “As retail changes, so must shopping and leisure destinations. The signing of Gravity is a sign of things to come, as the real estate market looks to leisure innovators that can offer something unique for consumers as well as its underlying investors.”
