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Valley Centertainment is a leisure and entertainment complex in the
Don Valley in
Sheffield
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,
South Yorkshire
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,
England
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. It was built on land previously occupied by
steel mills which also includes what is now
Meadowhall shopping centre
Meadowhall is an indoor shopping centre in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. It lies north-east of Sheffield city centre, and from Rotherham town centre. It is the largest shopping centre in Yorkshire, and currently the eleventh-largest i ...
and the
Fly DSA Arena. It is home to several restaurants, bars, a
cinema
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Film
* Cinematography, the art of motion-picture photography
* Film or movie, a series of still images that create the illusion of a moving image
** Film industry, the technological and commercial institutions of filmmaking
...
, and a
bowling alley
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as well as other attractions.
Attractions
Cinema
The
Cineworld
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cinema is one of the busiest in the UK, with 1.8 million visits a year and has more screens than any other
Cineworld
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multiplex with twenty screens in all. It is also one of the first cinemas to introduce digital screens and introduced an IMAX screen in 2012. As of 2021, the cinema also contains a 4DX screen and Screen X, as well as a Starbucks inside the venue.
Opening on 5 November 1998 as a
Virgin Megaplex, it later re-branded in October 1999 to
UGC before becoming Cineworld in 2005.
Bowling
The complex features a Hollywood Bowl
bowling alley
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, which has twenty six lanes open until midnight every night. It also contains a bar, cafe and arcade.
Other attractions
Valley Centertainment is also home to an indoor Laser Quest, Laser Quest Sheffield. Consisting of two floors of arena space for the children to explore. Painted brilliantly to look as though the children are in outer space. Paradise Adventure Island Golf opened at the park in February 2012 featuring a large indoor mini adventure golf with 2 different courses. An indoor family entertainment centre called 'Monkey Bizness' opened in 2009, the largest of its kind in the country.
Restaurants
Valley Centertainment has established itself as a popular destination for meals as it contains several restaurants, which at peak times can become very busy.
These are:
*
Burger King
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*
Frankie & Benny's
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History
In 1924, at the age of 10, Frankie Giuliani left Sicily wit ...
*
Five Guys
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*
Chiquito
*
Nando's
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*
Bella Italia
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*
Wagamama
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History
The first Wagamama was opened in 1992 in Bloomsbury, London, founded by Alan Yau, who subsequently created the Chinese rest ...
*
Proove Pizza
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Starbucks
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As of November 2021, the company had 33,833 stores in 80 c ...
*
Subway
*
Pizza Express
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*
39 Desserts
*
Miller & Carter Steakhouse
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Public transport
Valley Centertainment is well served by public transport. It has its own stop on
Sheffield Supertram
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's Yellow and Tram Train routes serving
Sheffield City Centre
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,
Meadowhall Interchange
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, and the nearby town of
Rotherham
Rotherham () is a large minster and market town in South Yorkshire, England. The town takes its name from the River Rother which then merges with the River Don. The River Don then flows through the town centre. It is the main settlement of ...
.
It is within easy bus access of both
Sheffield
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and
Rotherham
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city centre.
Road access
Valley Centertainment is easily accessible by road:
*From the north - Junction 34 of the
M1, and the A6178 or
A631.
*From the south or east - Junction 33 of the
M1, then using the
Sheffield Parkway
The Sheffield Parkway is a major dual carriageway which runs between the City of Sheffield and junction 33 of the M1 in South Yorkshire, England. The road was opened in 1974.
Route
The route runs east of the City, connecting Park Square in ...
and following the signs for
Sheffield Arena
Sheffield Arena, known for sponsorship purposes as Utilita Arena Sheffield, is a multi-purpose arena located in Sheffield, England. It is situated near Meadowhall and lies between Sheffield city centre and Rotherham town centre.
Opened in 1991 ...
from there.
*From the west/south west - Travelling to
Sheffield City Centre
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and taking the A6109 (
Ring Road Junction 10) from the
Inner Ring Road. From there it has been well sign posted.
Parking
Valley Centertainment has its own large, free car park. Parking is safe and secure, rewarded by being given its fifth
Park Mark Award.
Despite ample parking, finding a space can be difficult at peak times. Parking is particularly difficult when there is an event taking place at the neighbouring
Sheffield Arena
Sheffield Arena, known for sponsorship purposes as Utilita Arena Sheffield, is a multi-purpose arena located in Sheffield, England. It is situated near Meadowhall and lies between Sheffield city centre and Rotherham town centre.
Opened in 1991 ...
,
Sheffield Ice Rink, or when nearby
Meadowhall Centre
Meadowhall is an indoor shopping centre in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. It lies north-east of Sheffield city centre, and from Rotherham town centre. It is the largest shopping centre in Yorkshire, and currently the eleventh-largest i ...
is busy.
Valley Centertainment operate a strict policy of fining customers if they park in non standard locations.
References
External links
Valley Leisure
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Tourist attractions in Sheffield
Retail parks in the United Kingdom
IMAX venues