Stanhope House Leisure reports decline in turnover for 2025 but machines help soften the hit
Bowling operator Stanhope House Leisure has reported that revenue for the year to 31 October 2025 declined 2.7 percent year-on-year to £3.8m, despite a significant rise in revenue generated by games machines and pool, up from £186,686 to £337,189.
New owners of North Pier start installation of selected new rides for Summer Land
Okken, the company that purchased Blackpool’s North Pier for £10m earlier this year, has installed a group of new rides and attractions at the end of the Grade II-listed attraction.
Brighton i360 owner seeks £9m to fund leisure acquisition
Nightcap, the hospitality group that owns the Brighton i360 observation tower, is seeking to raise £9m to help finance the acquisition of a competitive socialising business.
MERKUR expands UK presence with acquisition of Leeds Casino
MERKUR UK has strengthened its casino portfolio with the acquisition of the Victoria Gate Casino in Leeds, its third UK venue. The investment reinforces the company’s long-term commitment to land-based gaming, regional economic growth and job creation while signalling ambitious plans to enhance one of the city’s premier entertainment destinations.
Fun Park returns to Cardiff with UK’s tallest travelling drop tower in tow
Cardiff’s Fun Park will return to Mermaid Quay this summer, bringing a selection of rides, stalls and live entertainment to the Welsh capital, including the UK’s tallest travelling drop tower Sky Fall.
Noble looks to expand presence in north of England with Leeds AGC
Noble Corp has submitted plans to expand its presence in the north of England with a new 24-hour AGC in Leeds city centre.
Wilkinson family invest £100,000 in resurrecting Hull pool hall
Gary Wilkinson and son Louis have invested £100,000 in resurrecting the Monica Sports Club in Hull, having returned from running a bar in Majorca to find the popular social club closed.
“They’ve removed our ability to trade”: fairs face losses after Gloucester council removes signage
Travelling funfair and theme park operators in Gloucestershire have said they face “staggering” losses after South Gloucestershire Council removed signage erected to advertise their events in May.
IAAPA Expo Europe to return to London with largest event yet
IAAPA Expo Europe will return to London in September 2026, with organisers describing the event as the largest edition in its history.
Photographer captures “spectacle” of Scarborough’s seafront arcades
Photographer Gem Radford has published a new photo series that captures the “spectacle” of Scarborough’s seafront arcades and amusement venues during the off season.