NewRiver - Lane 7 opens at Midsummer Place in Milton Keynes

Lane7, the UK's premier boutique bowling and entertainment brand, has officially opened its most ambitious venue to date in Midsummer Place - one of our capital partnership assets in Milton Keynes. 

The grand opening ceremony was officiated by the Mayor of Milton Keynes, Cllr Marie Bradburn, who had the honour of bowling the inaugural ball down the lanes. 

Located in the lower level of the former Debenhams store, the venue spans a large-scale footprint and delivers a truly immersive entertainment experience. Guests can enjoy 14 high-tech bowling lanes, a roller-skating rink, golf simulators, bumper cars, karaoke rooms, arcade games, and much more.

A dedicated private events space, The Red Room, also provides a premium environment for group hire and corporate functions.

The opening follows the recent completion of The Boulevard, a transformative reconfiguration of the centre’s central F&B space and opening of Frasers and Sports Direct last year and forms part of our ongoing strategy to elevate the vibrant retail and leisure experience at this popular destination.

Simon Anderson, Asset Management Director at NewRiver said: “We are thrilled to have worked Lane7 in Midsummer Place, as we continue the delivery of our asset management strategy for the centre.   Lane7 brings a dynamic and unique offer to the region, and we’re proud to support the growth of the town centre’s leisure and nighttime economy with such a high-quality brand.”

Gavin Hughes, Managing Director at Lane7, commented: "This is the biggest, boldest, and most exciting Lane7 we’ve ever created. We’re all about pushing the boundaries of what a night out should be, and Milton Keynes is getting an entertainment playground like no other. Whether you’re coming for the bowling, the bumper cars, or just a killer cocktail, we guarantee there’s nothing else like it."

The mayor said: "I was delighted to officially open Lane7 at Midsummer Place. This exciting new venue brings a fantastic entertainment space to the heart of our city, offering a vibrant place for families, friends, and visitors to come together and enjoy. I was honoured to take the first bowl. I look forward to seeing Lane7 become a go-to destination for fun and socialising in Milton Keynes."

The NewRiver capital partnerships asset management team is delivering a vision to create a leading retail and leisure destination with more brands coming to the centre later this year.