Valley Centertainment
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Valley Centertainment is a leisure and entertainment complex in the Don Valley
in Sheffield
, South Yorkshire
, England
. It was built on land previously occupied by steel mills near what is now Meadowhall
and the Sheffield Arena. It is home to several restaurants, bars, a cinema
, and a bowling alley
as well as other attractions.
with twenty screens in all.
which has twenty six lanes open until midnight every night.
Valley Centertainment is also host to "Laser Quest Sheffield".
, and Meadowhall Interchange
.
Bus number 69, 130 and 287 serve Valley Centertainment. These stops are situated just outside the complex on Broughton Lane.
It is within easy bus access of both Sheffield
and Rotherham
city centre.
Despite ample parking, finding a space can be very difficult at peak times. Parking is particurlarly difficult when there is an event taking place at the neighbouring Sheffield Arena, Don Valley Stadium
, Sheffield Ice Rink
, or when nearby Meadowhall
is busy. Valley Centertainment operate a strict policy of fining their customers if they park in non standard locations.
Lower Don Valley
The Lower Don Valley, or historically the East End of Sheffield, is the mainly industrial north-east quarter of Sheffield, England. Based around the River Don it encompasses the areas of Attercliffe, Brightside, Darnall, Tinsley and Wincobank....
in Sheffield
Sheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
, South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire is a metropolitan county in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. It has a population of 1.29 million. It consists of four metropolitan boroughs: Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, and City of Sheffield...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. It was built on land previously occupied by steel mills near what is now Meadowhall
Meadowhall
Meadowhall is an indoor shopping centre in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. It lies three miles north east of Sheffield city centre and four miles from Rotherham town centre....
and the Sheffield Arena. It is home to several restaurants, bars, a cinema
Cineworld
Cineworld Group plc is a cinema chain operating in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Jersey. The chain consists of 78 cinemas; 76 of which are located in the UK and one each in Ireland and Jersey. It is the second-largest cinema operator in the UK with 801 screens, and the owner of...
, and a bowling alley
Bowling
Bowling Bowling Bowling (1375–1425; late Middle English bowle, variant of boule Bowling (1375–1425; late Middle English bowle, variant of boule...
as well as other attractions.
Attractions
Cinema
The cinema is one of the busiest in the UK, and has more screens than any other CineworldCineworld
Cineworld Group plc is a cinema chain operating in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Jersey. The chain consists of 78 cinemas; 76 of which are located in the UK and one each in Ireland and Jersey. It is the second-largest cinema operator in the UK with 801 screens, and the owner of...
with twenty screens in all.
Bowling
There is a Hollywood Bowl bowling alleyBowling
Bowling Bowling Bowling (1375–1425; late Middle English bowle, variant of boule Bowling (1375–1425; late Middle English bowle, variant of boule...
which has twenty six lanes open until midnight every night.
Other Attractions
An indoor family entertainment centre called 'Monkey Bizness' opened in 2009, the largest of its kind in the country. The centre boasts a "safe, fun, clean environment for the kids" to play, whilst also catering for the parents with a "beautifully presented" restaurant.Valley Centertainment is also host to "Laser Quest Sheffield".
Restaurants
Valley Centertainment contains several restaurants, which at peak times can have queues forming out of the doors. These are:- Burger KingBurger KingBurger King, often abbreviated as BK, is a global chain of hamburger fast food restaurants headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The company began in 1953 as Insta-Burger King, a Jacksonville, Florida-based restaurant chain...
- Frankie & Benny'sFrankie & Benny'sFrankie & Benny's is a chain of Italian-American restaurants in the UK with numerous outlets nationwide run by The Restaurant Group plc. Its first location was Leicester in 1995 but now the chain has over 150 locations across the UK and also abroad, and smaller branches called "Little...
- The Boardwalk
- ChiquitoChiquito (restaurant)Chiquito is a UK-based restaurant chain specialising in Mexican food. The company was established in 1989 and has 68 restaurants across the country. It dubs itself as 'The Original Mexican Grill & Bar' and has been described as the United Kingdom's best-known Mexican chain...
- Nando'sNando'sNando's is a casual dining restaurant group originating from South Africa with a Portuguese/Mozambican theme. Founded in 1987, Nando's operates in thirty countries on five continents....
- Bella ItaliaBella ItaliaBella Italia is a chain of over 80 Italian restaurants operating in the United Kingdom. The chain is part of the Tragus Group, who also own Café Rouge and Strada....
- Flaming Dragon
- PrezzoPrezzo (restaurant)Prezzo is a chain of Italian restaurants in the United Kingdom. The first restaurant opened on New Oxford Street, London in November 2000. There are now over 160 branches all over England, and Scotland...
- SubwaySubway (restaurant)Subway is an American restaurant franchise that primarily sells submarine sandwiches and salads. It is owned and operated by Doctor's Associates, Inc. . Subway is one of the fastest growing franchises in the world with 35,519 restaurants in 98 countries and territories as of October 25th, 2011...
- Pizza ExpressPizza ExpressPizzaExpress is a restaurant group with over 400 restaurants across the United Kingdom and 40 overseas in China, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan and the Middle East. It was founded in 1965 by Peter Boizot.In Ireland, PizzaExpress trades under the name Milano....
- Handmade Burger Co
- HarvesterHarvester (restaurant)Harvester Restaurants is a popular family farmhouse-style licensed restaurant chain with more than 170 outlets in the United Kingdom.-History:-Courage:...
)
Public transport
The complex is well served by public transport. The Sheffield Supertram has its own stop at Valley Centertainment. It is situated on the Yellow Line between Sheffield City CentreSheffield City Centre
Sheffield City Centre—often just referred to as town—is a district of the City of Sheffield, and part of the Sheffield Central ward. It includes the area that is within a radius of roughly of Sheffield Cathedral, and is encircled by the Inner Ring Road—a circular route started in the late 1960s...
, and Meadowhall Interchange
Meadowhall Interchange
Meadowhall Interchange to the north of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England is a railway station on the Midland Main Line, a Sheffield Supertram stop, and bus station. It is close to junction 34 on the M1, and serves Meadowhall Shopping Centre...
.
Bus number 69, 130 and 287 serve Valley Centertainment. These stops are situated just outside the complex on Broughton Lane.
It is within easy bus access of both Sheffield
Sheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
and Rotherham
Rotherham
Rotherham is a town in South Yorkshire, England. It lies on the River Don, at its confluence with the River Rother, between Sheffield and Doncaster. Rotherham, at from Sheffield City Centre, is surrounded by several smaller settlements, which together form the wider Metropolitan Borough of...
city centre.
Road access
Valley Centertainment is easily accessible by road:- From the north - Junction 34 of the M1M1 motorwayThe M1 is a north–south motorway in England primarily connecting London to Leeds, where it joins the A1 near Aberford. While the M1 is considered to be the first inter-urban motorway to be completed in the United Kingdom, the first road to be built to motorway standard in the country was the...
, and the A6178 or A631A631 roadThe A631 is a road running from Sheffield, South Yorkshire to Louth, Lincolnshire in England. It passes through the counties of South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. The road has many towns on its route including Rotherham, Maltby, Gainsborough and Market Rasen. It is mostly single...
. - From the south or east - Junction 33 of the M1M1 motorwayThe M1 is a north–south motorway in England primarily connecting London to Leeds, where it joins the A1 near Aberford. While the M1 is considered to be the first inter-urban motorway to be completed in the United Kingdom, the first road to be built to motorway standard in the country was the...
, then using the Sheffield ParkwaySheffield ParkwayThe 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 5.5 mile road was opened in 1974, and runs to the east of the City, connecting Park Square in the City centre with the inner ring road, outer ring...
and following the signs for Sheffield Arena from there. - From the west/south west - Travelling to Sheffield City CentreSheffield City CentreSheffield City Centre—often just referred to as town—is a district of the City of Sheffield, and part of the Sheffield Central ward. It includes the area that is within a radius of roughly of Sheffield Cathedral, and is encircled by the Inner Ring Road—a circular route started in the late 1960s...
and taking the A6109 (Ring Road Junction 10) from the Inner Ring RoadSheffield Inner Ring RoadSheffield Inner Ring Road is a dual-carriageway circling central Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. Built from the 1960s onwards the Ring Road connects to the Sheffield Parkway, which itself connects with the M1 motorway...
. 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 very difficult at peak times. Parking is particurlarly difficult when there is an event taking place at the neighbouring Sheffield Arena, Don Valley Stadium
Don Valley Stadium
The Don Valley Stadium is a stadium in Sheffield, England and is the home of Rotherham United F.C.. The stadium is an athletics stadium which has hosted major UK Athletic events and the 1991 World Student Games. Sheffield Eagles RLFC and Parramore Sports FC also use the stadium. It was designed by...
, Sheffield Ice Rink
IceSheffield
IceSheffield is an ice arena in the Lower Don Valley, Sheffield, England. It was completed in May 2003 at a cost of £15 million. It consists of two Olympic-size ice rinks with seating for 1,500 people...
, or when nearby Meadowhall
Meadowhall
Meadowhall is an indoor shopping centre in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. It lies three miles north east of Sheffield city centre and four miles from Rotherham town centre....
is busy. Valley Centertainment operate a strict policy of fining their customers if they park in non standard locations.