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Saturday, December 11, 2021
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside to Reopen Its Doors on Thursday 20th May 2021
After having to close in November due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside has announced that the Nickelodeon-themed indoor family entertainment centre in intu Lakeside in Essex will be reopening its doors on Thursday 20th May 2021! To book now to guarantee entry, visit https://www.nickelodeonadventure.co.uk!
Full information about the reopening of Nickelodeon Adventure can be found at https://www.nickelodeonadventure.co.uk.
Make sure to Like Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside on Facebook and follow Team Nick on Twitter and Instagram for the latest Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside news, highlights and exclusive offers!
Originally published: Thursday, May 13, 2021.
A announcement on the centre's official website reads:
"WE ARE RE-OPENING THURSDAY 20TH MAY!
PLEASE NOTE - VISITORS WILL NEED TO PURCHASE A TICKET AND RESERVE A TIMED ARRIVAL SLOT BEFORE VISITING
IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED, OR WILL BE PURCHASING A DISABLED TICKET. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO ADD YOUR CARER TICKET.
WELCOME BACK!
WE ARE RE-OPENING ON THURSDAY 20TH MAY IN A COVID SECURE MANOR
To keep our visitors and staff as safe as possible, we have been working hard behind the scenes to make sure that the attraction is covid-secure, but does not compromise your experience.
You can read about everything we're doing and the things that might have changed since your last visit here.
Please do not visit Nickelodeon Adventure if you are experiencing symptoms of Covid19 or have any underlying health conditions or are otherwise vulnerable in any way that may put you at risk. In the absence of any negligence or breach of duty by us, visiting the attraction is entirely at your risk. You can read our COVID-19 Legal Statement here.
Face Coverings - It is mandatory to wear a face covering over your nose and mouth, in indoor spaces.
Some exemptions apply which can be found detailed here
The Rule of 6 applies - up to 6 people or two households can visit the attraction together.
NHS COVID-19 APP - It is now a legal requirement that visitors over the age of 16 scan our unique QR code when they visit Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside.
We'd like to thank you in advance for your patience and understanding at this time.
Our Slime Café is open with restrictions, limited menu, and reduced capacity. We are only accepting card payments, throughout the attraction.
Whilst inside, we ask you to keep to our social distancing markers, and follow our ride rules. We have reduced the capacity on SpongeBob’s Boating School Blast, and ask parents to ensure a safe distance is kept between the boats. Our 4D Cinema will also be operating at a reduced capacity. Some of the effects in the cinema have been switched off for your safety. Our soft play and climbing tunnels have now re-opened. We ask parents to watch their children in this space, and ensure our safety measures are met. Capacity in these areas are limited, and we ask visitors to respect others and follow our time limits when inside.
If you're a 2020 Member, Pre-Paid ticket holder (including complimentary tickets) - Click here to book your visit.
If your child is under 90cm you do not need to book a ticket, or reserve an arrival slot for them.
PLEASE TAKE CARE TO CHOOSE THE CORRECT DATE, AS ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-EXCHANGABLE.
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The Nickelodeon-themed indoor family entertainment centre from Nickelodeon and Parques Reunidos provides pure entertainment for kids and families. Boasting a colourful décor, the centre is highly interactive with a large variety of adventure zones as well as a dedicated space for the younger members of the family, numerous attractions and Nickelodeon-themed areas - perfect for birthday parties and family get-togethers. Experiences include character meet-and-greets featuring some of Nickelodeon's most beloved characters, such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PAW Patrol and The Fairly OddParents. Building on intu Lakeside's highly successful catering offer, it also boasts a dedicated food and beverage area called the Slime Cafe and a Nickelodeon retail space offering Nickelodeon merchandise.
Make sure to Like Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside on Facebook and follow Team Nick on Twitter and Instagram for the latest Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside news, highlights and exclusive offers!
Originally published: Thursday, May 13, 2021.
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Nickelodeon UK Attractions Temporary Close for England's Second Lockdown [Updated]
Updates:
Nickelodeon Adventure at Lakeside
"Following on from the most recent government announcement Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside is now closed.
We hope to re-open again soon, and will let you know as soon as we are able to.
If you have booked tickets during this period, don’t worry we will keep hold of them, and as soon as we are able to re-open we can rearrange your visit.
Stay Safe!"
Blackpool Pleasure Beach:
As England prepares to enter a second lockdown to help halt the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) this November, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, home of Nickelodeon Land UK, in Lancashire and Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside in Essex have announced temporarily closures in accordance to government guidelines.
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Originally published: Monday, October 02, 2020.
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"In line with latest government guidelines, Blackpool Pleasure Beach is now closed and will reopen for our 125th season on Saturday 6th February 2021. While we are deeply saddened by the latest impact of Covid-19, the health and safety of our guests and our team remain our highest priority.
If you have a pre-booked ticket for Winter Weekends, or any shows and events up until the 16th December 2020 we will be in touch with you shortly regarding your booking. Alternatively please contact us via email guestservices@pleasurebeachblackpool.com
Guests with tickets for Aladdin and Gatsby Dinner Show dated 17th December onward remain valid.
The Christmas Grotto at Blackpool Pleasure Beach will now open 5th to 24th December 2020. A range of comprehensive procedures and protocols are in place to ensure the safe operation of the Grotto.
Stay safe everyone and thank you for your patience and understanding from all the team here at Blackpool Pleasure Beach."
Latest info: https://www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com
Original post:
Message from Blackpool Pleasure Beach:
A message to all our guests
In line with latest government guidelines Blackpool Pleasure Beach will now close at 5pm on Sunday 1st November and will reopen for our 125th season on Saturday 6th February 2021.
If you have a pre-booked ticket for Winter Weekends, or any shows and events up until the 2nd December 2020 we will be in touch with you shortly regarding your booking.
Guests with tickets for Aladdin, Gatsby Dinner Show and Santa’s Grotto dated 3rd December onward remain valid.
Stay safe everyone and thank you for your patience and understanding from all the team here at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
Latest info: https://www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com
Message from Nickelodeon Adventure Essex:
NATIONAL LOCKDOWN TEMPORARY CLOSURE
The health of our visitors, staff and characters, is our top priority. In light of the most recent announcement from the government, we will be temporarily closing Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside at the close of business on Wednesday 4th November for 4 weeks, with a plan to reopen on Thursday 3rd December 2020.
We’ll keep you informed through our website and social media channels. We apologise for any disappointment and thank you for your patience.
If you’ve booked tickets for any day during this closure, you can exchange them for another date or we can provide a refund. Please send your booking details to info@nickelodeonadventure.co.uk
Latest updates: https://www.nickelodeonadventure.co.uk
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Originally published: Monday, October 02, 2020.
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Thursday, July 30, 2020
Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside to Reopen Its Doors on Thursday 30th July 2020
After having to close in March due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside has announced that the Nickelodeon-themed indoor family entertainment centre in intu Lakeside in Essex will be reopening its doors on Thursday 30th July 2020!
A announcement on the centre's official website reads:
"After the latest Government update, we are very excited to announce that Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside will be re-opening its doors on Thursday 30th July.
Visitor numbers will be limited each day, and we will be staggering arrival times to ensure social distancing is met at all times. All visitors including members will need to book their visit in advance. There will be clear instructions on the centre's website how to do this. Tickets and reservations will be available very soon!
We need to let you know about a few health and safety changes now in place, to ensure the visit is safe for both visitors and staff. Due to governments guideline the two soft play areas and climbing tubes will be closed. However all our other attractions will be open.
We will keep you posted on exactly what is happening across our social media channels and here on our website."
To facilitate the re-opening of Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside, the centre is implementing enhanced health and safety measures and are following Government advice for the safety of its staff and guests, including conducting a full Covid Secure Risk Assessment.
The centre is limiting the number of people who can visit so that it can safely manage people and enabling social distancing between visitors, and between visitors and staff. For a full list of the measures please see the centre's website or ask any member of its staff.
Nickelodeon Adventure Is Back! | Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside
Nickelodeon Adventure is back with enhanced safety measures. For our full COVID-19 safety measures and FAQ's please visit our website - www.nickelodeonadventure.co.uk/info-covid/
However there remains an inherent risk of exposure to Covid19 in any public place where people are present which cannot be entirely eliminated. Covid19 is a contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. Consequently, it is imperative that all those visiting Nickelodeon Adventure behave responsibly and respect the measures that have been put in place. Please do not visit Nickelodeon Adventure if you are experiencing symptoms of Covid19 or have any underlying health conditions or are otherwise vulnerable in any way that may put you at risk.
In the absence of any negligence or breach of duty by the centre, visiting Nickelodeon Adventure is entirely at your risk.
Please do your part to keep each other healthy.
To help reduce the risk of infection, Nickelodeon Adventure is introducing a manned queuing systems to ensure social distancing can be maintained in the main entrance, rides, interactives, toilets, catering outlets and Nickelodeon gift shop. Some areas inside the attraction may consist of one-way routes. There will be clear signage to show this.
Unfortunately, Nickelodeon Adventure have had to close its Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles play area, climbing tunnels, and Rugrats soft-play area. However Donatello’s Ninja Flyers inside the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action zone will remain open.
The 4D cinema and boating school will have a reduced capacity.
Character meet and greets will be taking place at different times throughout the day, however they will work slightly differently to how visitors are used to. Meet and Greets will take place inside one of our party rooms at a distance.
The Gift Shop will be open, but with a limited capacity to allow for social distancing. It will only be open to those exiting the attraction and at peak times there may be a queue to enter. After the latest government guidelines, face coverings are required inside retail spaces, therefore visitors will need to wear a face covering if they wish to visit the Nickelodeon Store
The Slime cafe will be open, however will only be offering a reduced menu. There will be a selection of drinks, snacks, ice creams and hot food available.
To protect its visitors and staff, screens have been installed at all the centre's tills and serving locations. Staff will be wearing face masks, and PPE where appropriate.
Nickelodeon Adventure has enhanced cleaning and disinfecting schedules across the park, including toilets, high touch areas, and hand rails.
To ensure that everyone at Nickelodeon Adventure is kept safe and healthy, the centre is asking visitors to follow the following protocols:
Wash your hands, and keep the barnacles away!
Nickelodeon Adventure has over 30 hand sanitising stations throughout the attraction, in addition to hand-wash facilities, to encourage regular hand washing.
Keep your distance
To help you keep a safe distance from others, Nickelodeon Adventure has introduced social distancing markers throughout the attraction.
Card Payments
All payments will be card only.
Know when to stay away
Nickelodeon Adventure is respectfully asking visitors who are showing symptoms of Covid-19 not to visit the attraction.
Pushchairs
To maintain a safe environment, Nickelodeon Adventure asks that pushchairs are kept with you at all times.
Visitors can book a ticket on the Nickelodeon Adventure website. You will need to book both a day of visit and an arrival time slot. Arrival time slots will be at 30 minute intervals starting at 9.30am and ending at 4.30pm to allow a reduced amount of visitors entering the attraction at any one time. You must arrive at the attraction in your 30 minute arrival time slot to guarantee entry. Nickelodeon Adventure's reservation system will show you which arrival time slots are available for the selected day of your visit. The arrival slot is 30 minutes long. However the visit slot is 2.5 hours long from commencement of arrival slot. You may book a maximum of 6 tickets for one arrival slot. You do not need to book a ticket or space for a child under the age of 3.
As Nickelodeon Adventure is limiting the number of visitors in the attraction at any one time to ensure it can all maintain a safe distance. For this reason and to guarantee entry, all visitors and members will need to book online.
If you've lost your Nickelodeon Adventure Membership card, get in touch with the centre soon they can look up your Membership and let you have your number ready to book. You will then need to pop into the centre's admissions desk to collect a replacement card before you can enter the attraction.
All 2020 Memberships have been automatically extended and will now expire on 31/5/2021 (you will not be issued a new card). Renewals will be on sale as usual and there will be an optional discount to reflect the period of closure for those wishing to renew.
Nickelodeon Adventure has currently suspended sales of new 2020 Memberships, due to a reduced administration capacity. Nickelodeon Adventure hopes to start selling 2021 Memberships at the end of the Summer.
You will need to bring your valid ticket and arrival time slot reservation with you ready to show Nickelodeon Adventure's staff. A digital version is preferred. You will not be able to gain access to the attraction without both these.
In order to maintain social distancing your ticket allows you one visit of a maximum of two and a half hours from the commencement of your arrival timeslot. So if you book the 10am to 10.30am arrival slot you will need to finish your visit by 12.30pm regardless of whether you arrive at 10am or 10.30am. This will ensure we maintain our reduced capacity numbers.
Nickelodeon Adventure's toilets will be open as normal. However, we are limiting the number of people that can be in a space at any one time, there will be a member of the team stationed outside to ensure we don’t exceed numbers.
After the latest government guidelines, face coverings are required inside retail spaces, therefore visitors will need to wear a face covering if they wish to visit the in-centre Nickelodeon Store. Face coverings will not be required inside the attraction. If you would feel more comfortable wearing a face covering, please do feel free. Staff will be wearing face masks either when social distancing with their colleagues is unavoidable, when in close contact with visitors or if they choose to.
You can find out about all of Nickelodeon Adventure's measures throughout here, however in summary:
• Enhanced cleaning and disinfecting routines throughout the park
• Appropriate PPE has been provided for staff where required
• Perspex screens have been installed on all counters and at till points
• There are over 30 hand sanitising stations throughout the attraction
• Social distancing markers are in place
• One way routes have been enforced in some areas.
• The Climbing tubes Teenage Mutant Ninga Turtles and Rugrats play areas have been closed.
• The 4D cinema and boating school will have a reduced capacity.
• The Slime cafe will be open with a reduced capacity, with enhanced cleaning measures in place
• All of Nickelodeon Adventure's staff have been trained in the centre's new policies and protocols and the way they work in many departments has been adapted.
• We are following UK Government guidelines and may be amending these measures as and when the guidelines change.
Full information about the reopening of Nickelodeon Adventure can be found at https://www.nickelodeonadventure.co.uk/info-covid/.
Make sure to Like Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside on Facebook and follow Team Nick on Twitter and Instagram for the latest Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside news, highlights and exclusive offers!
Originally published: Saturday, July 25, 2020.
Follow NickALive! on Twitter, Tumblr, Reddit, via RSS, on Instagram, and/or Facebook for the latest Nickelodeon UK News and Highlights!
A announcement on the centre's official website reads:
"After the latest Government update, we are very excited to announce that Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside will be re-opening its doors on Thursday 30th July.
Visitor numbers will be limited each day, and we will be staggering arrival times to ensure social distancing is met at all times. All visitors including members will need to book their visit in advance. There will be clear instructions on the centre's website how to do this. Tickets and reservations will be available very soon!
We need to let you know about a few health and safety changes now in place, to ensure the visit is safe for both visitors and staff. Due to governments guideline the two soft play areas and climbing tubes will be closed. However all our other attractions will be open.
We will keep you posted on exactly what is happening across our social media channels and here on our website."
To facilitate the re-opening of Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside, the centre is implementing enhanced health and safety measures and are following Government advice for the safety of its staff and guests, including conducting a full Covid Secure Risk Assessment.
The centre is limiting the number of people who can visit so that it can safely manage people and enabling social distancing between visitors, and between visitors and staff. For a full list of the measures please see the centre's website or ask any member of its staff.
Nickelodeon Adventure is back with enhanced safety measures. For our full COVID-19 safety measures and FAQ's please visit our website - www.nickelodeonadventure.co.uk/info-covid/
However there remains an inherent risk of exposure to Covid19 in any public place where people are present which cannot be entirely eliminated. Covid19 is a contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. Consequently, it is imperative that all those visiting Nickelodeon Adventure behave responsibly and respect the measures that have been put in place. Please do not visit Nickelodeon Adventure if you are experiencing symptoms of Covid19 or have any underlying health conditions or are otherwise vulnerable in any way that may put you at risk.
In the absence of any negligence or breach of duty by the centre, visiting Nickelodeon Adventure is entirely at your risk.
Please do your part to keep each other healthy.
To help reduce the risk of infection, Nickelodeon Adventure is introducing a manned queuing systems to ensure social distancing can be maintained in the main entrance, rides, interactives, toilets, catering outlets and Nickelodeon gift shop. Some areas inside the attraction may consist of one-way routes. There will be clear signage to show this.
Unfortunately, Nickelodeon Adventure have had to close its Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles play area, climbing tunnels, and Rugrats soft-play area. However Donatello’s Ninja Flyers inside the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action zone will remain open.
The 4D cinema and boating school will have a reduced capacity.
Character meet and greets will be taking place at different times throughout the day, however they will work slightly differently to how visitors are used to. Meet and Greets will take place inside one of our party rooms at a distance.
The Gift Shop will be open, but with a limited capacity to allow for social distancing. It will only be open to those exiting the attraction and at peak times there may be a queue to enter. After the latest government guidelines, face coverings are required inside retail spaces, therefore visitors will need to wear a face covering if they wish to visit the Nickelodeon Store
The Slime cafe will be open, however will only be offering a reduced menu. There will be a selection of drinks, snacks, ice creams and hot food available.
To protect its visitors and staff, screens have been installed at all the centre's tills and serving locations. Staff will be wearing face masks, and PPE where appropriate.
Nickelodeon Adventure has enhanced cleaning and disinfecting schedules across the park, including toilets, high touch areas, and hand rails.
To ensure that everyone at Nickelodeon Adventure is kept safe and healthy, the centre is asking visitors to follow the following protocols:
Wash your hands, and keep the barnacles away!
Nickelodeon Adventure has over 30 hand sanitising stations throughout the attraction, in addition to hand-wash facilities, to encourage regular hand washing.
Keep your distance
To help you keep a safe distance from others, Nickelodeon Adventure has introduced social distancing markers throughout the attraction.
Card Payments
All payments will be card only.
Know when to stay away
Nickelodeon Adventure is respectfully asking visitors who are showing symptoms of Covid-19 not to visit the attraction.
Pushchairs
To maintain a safe environment, Nickelodeon Adventure asks that pushchairs are kept with you at all times.
Visitors can book a ticket on the Nickelodeon Adventure website. You will need to book both a day of visit and an arrival time slot. Arrival time slots will be at 30 minute intervals starting at 9.30am and ending at 4.30pm to allow a reduced amount of visitors entering the attraction at any one time. You must arrive at the attraction in your 30 minute arrival time slot to guarantee entry. Nickelodeon Adventure's reservation system will show you which arrival time slots are available for the selected day of your visit. The arrival slot is 30 minutes long. However the visit slot is 2.5 hours long from commencement of arrival slot. You may book a maximum of 6 tickets for one arrival slot. You do not need to book a ticket or space for a child under the age of 3.
As Nickelodeon Adventure is limiting the number of visitors in the attraction at any one time to ensure it can all maintain a safe distance. For this reason and to guarantee entry, all visitors and members will need to book online.
If you've lost your Nickelodeon Adventure Membership card, get in touch with the centre soon they can look up your Membership and let you have your number ready to book. You will then need to pop into the centre's admissions desk to collect a replacement card before you can enter the attraction.
All 2020 Memberships have been automatically extended and will now expire on 31/5/2021 (you will not be issued a new card). Renewals will be on sale as usual and there will be an optional discount to reflect the period of closure for those wishing to renew.
Nickelodeon Adventure has currently suspended sales of new 2020 Memberships, due to a reduced administration capacity. Nickelodeon Adventure hopes to start selling 2021 Memberships at the end of the Summer.
You will need to bring your valid ticket and arrival time slot reservation with you ready to show Nickelodeon Adventure's staff. A digital version is preferred. You will not be able to gain access to the attraction without both these.
In order to maintain social distancing your ticket allows you one visit of a maximum of two and a half hours from the commencement of your arrival timeslot. So if you book the 10am to 10.30am arrival slot you will need to finish your visit by 12.30pm regardless of whether you arrive at 10am or 10.30am. This will ensure we maintain our reduced capacity numbers.
Nickelodeon Adventure's toilets will be open as normal. However, we are limiting the number of people that can be in a space at any one time, there will be a member of the team stationed outside to ensure we don’t exceed numbers.
After the latest government guidelines, face coverings are required inside retail spaces, therefore visitors will need to wear a face covering if they wish to visit the in-centre Nickelodeon Store. Face coverings will not be required inside the attraction. If you would feel more comfortable wearing a face covering, please do feel free. Staff will be wearing face masks either when social distancing with their colleagues is unavoidable, when in close contact with visitors or if they choose to.
You can find out about all of Nickelodeon Adventure's measures throughout here, however in summary:
• Enhanced cleaning and disinfecting routines throughout the park
• Appropriate PPE has been provided for staff where required
• Perspex screens have been installed on all counters and at till points
• There are over 30 hand sanitising stations throughout the attraction
• Social distancing markers are in place
• One way routes have been enforced in some areas.
• The Climbing tubes Teenage Mutant Ninga Turtles and Rugrats play areas have been closed.
• The 4D cinema and boating school will have a reduced capacity.
• The Slime cafe will be open with a reduced capacity, with enhanced cleaning measures in place
• All of Nickelodeon Adventure's staff have been trained in the centre's new policies and protocols and the way they work in many departments has been adapted.
• We are following UK Government guidelines and may be amending these measures as and when the guidelines change.
Full information about the reopening of Nickelodeon Adventure can be found at https://www.nickelodeonadventure.co.uk/info-covid/.
Make sure to Like Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside on Facebook and follow Team Nick on Twitter and Instagram for the latest Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside news, highlights and exclusive offers!
Originally published: Saturday, July 25, 2020.
Follow NickALive! on Twitter, Tumblr, Reddit, via RSS, on Instagram, and/or Facebook for the latest Nickelodeon UK News and Highlights!
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside in Essex Opens its Doors
Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside at intu Lakeside in Essex has officially opened its doors today much to the delight of eager families!
The Nickelodeon-themed indoor family entertainment centre from Nickelodeon and Parques Reunidos provides pure entertainment for kids and families. Boasting a colourful décor, the centre is highly interactive with a large variety of adventure zones as well as a dedicated space for the younger members of the family, numerous attractions and Nickelodeon-themed areas - perfect for birthday parties and family get-togethers. Experiences include character meet-and-greets featuring some of Nickelodeon's most beloved characters, such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PAW Patrol and The Fairly OddParents. Building on intu Lakeside's highly successful catering offer, it also boasts a dedicated food and beverage area called the Slime Cafe and a Nickelodeon retail space offering Nickelodeon merchandise.
Discover Bikini Bottom with SpongeBob SquarePants:
- Mrs. Puff's Boating School: Get your boat captain’s license and sail through SpongeBob’s hometown. Shout “Ahoy!” to Patrick, Squidward, Mrs. Puff, Sandy, Mr. Krabs, and Plankton as you sail on by!
- Chum Bucket: What’s Plankton’s latest plan to steal the secret Krabby Patty formula? Push the plunger and watch his giant robot rise up from the bottom of the sea!
- Jellyfish Stampede: One jellyfish after another is rising up over that distant sand dune. Look out! They’re getting closer!
- Patrick’s Jellyfish Frenzy: Dive into the world of SpongeBob and friends and help Patrick catch as many jellyfish as you can. Compete with your friends or try to beat your own record.
- Rock Bottom Organ: Jump up and down on the keys to play the Rock Bottom Organ. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the weird creatures popping up out of its pipes!
Get ready for action with the PAW Patrol!
- Paw Patrol - Command Center: Climb to the top of the Command Center and help the PAW Patrol get to their next mission on the double!
Relax in the 4D Cinema:
- Watch episodes of your favourite Nickelodeon shows on the big screen in the 4D Cinema!
-- Climb through the sewers of New York with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:
- Donatello's Ninja Flyers: Pedal and fly Donatello's Ninja flyers through New York City.
TMNT Action Zone: Climb, crawl and explore the Ninja Turtles’ New York City like a true ninja! Parkour through the tunnels or jump from one skyscraper ledge to the next with Donnie, Mikey, Leo and Raph. Booyakasha!
Enter Nickelodeon Central:
Blaze’s Monster Machine Race: Race with Blaze, Zeg, and Starla. Who will be the winner?
Climbing Tubes: Climb through and explore Nick Central using the interactive climbing tubes
Dora's In The Night Sky: Create your very own out-of-this-world constellation with Dora The Explorer!
Go on a rampage with the Rugrats:
Rampaging Rugrats Toddler Play: Let your inner Reptar out in the Rugrats soft play area! Parents can keep an eye on little ones from the comfort of Slime Café as they build up and then destroy a Rugrats city of padded blocks.
Recharge your batteries in the Slime Café:
- Good times don’t have to come to an end just because you’re hungry! Situated just a few steps away from the Rugrats zone, you can enjoy a family meal, light bite to eat or simply relax with a Starbucks coffee, and a sweet treat. (If we can tempt you!) Please notify a member of our Slime Café, if you have any special dietary requirements or allergies.
- From salads and wraps to burgers and fries, there’s something for everyone at the Slime Café!
-- Get a souvenir of your visit to Nickelodeon Adventure at the Nickelodeon Store!
- The Nick Shop is the place to go for official products from your favourite Nickelodeon shows like Dora the Explorer, PAW Patrol, TMNT, SpongeBob SquarePants and much more!
Have your birthday party at Nickelodeon Adventure!
- Have a Birthday party to arrange? Nickelodeon Adventure has got you covered! Book one of the centre's party rooms, and they'll will take care of the rest. Leaving you to enjoy the day and have fun!
- Birthday party menu: Choose from Pizza or Nuggets, with either Chips or a Fruit Bag. Followed by Ice Cream; Squash and water will be served during the party; Please notify the centre when booking if you have any special dietary requirements or allergies.
- * A themed Birthday Cake is available at an additional cost or you are welcome to bring your own.
- Create your very own personalised invitation to send to your friends (coming soon): Design your very own invitation with your favourite Nickelodeon characters. You can print it or send it by email to your friends!
Expand your experience:
- Meet your favourite characters!: Have fun and play with your favourite character inside Nickelodeon Adventure. If you see one of Nickelodeon's photographers, be sure to strike a pose and have your photo taken with them too, so you have a memory to take home.
-- Had a photo taken at Nickelodeon Adventure? Download your photo here!: https://photo.imageinsight.com/nickelodeonadventure/
Tickets and Pricing:
Tickets prices to enter Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside are:
ADULT: £7.50
CHILD: £14.95
SENIOR: £7.00
STUDENT: £7.00
DIS/CARER: £7.00
DISABLED CHILD: £12.85
FAM3 (1 Adult + 2 Children): £34.90
FAM 4 (2 Adults + 2 Children): £37.90
Separate annual passes also available.
Children under three (or under 90 cm tall) receive free admission to the centre.
Prices for large families and visitors with special needs can be found here.
Benefit from a special discount for groups or school trips (>10 people). Groups of 10 people or more. Advance booking necessary.
Visitors can beat the queues by booking their tickets online.
Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside is open 364 days a year. The centre will be closed on Christmas day.
Opening Times: Monday – Sunday 10am – 6pm. Last entry 5pm.*
*Hours are subject to change for bank holidays and other holiday periods.
Promotional discount codes will be available.
Are you a teacher? Sign up to organise an educational trip to Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside!: https://www.nickelodeonadventure.co.uk/schools-groups/registry/
The opening of Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside is part of Viacom's partnership with Parques Reunidos to open Nickelodeon-branded indoor family entertainment centres in shopping centers around Europe has also seen the opening of Nickelodeon Adventure Murcia in Merlin Properties' Thader Shopping Center in Murcia, Spain, which has been operating since December 2017.
For more information about Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside, visit https://www.nickelodeonadventure.co.uk plus make sure to Like Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside on Facebook and follow Team Nick on Twitter and Instagram for the latest Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside news, highlights and exclusive offers!
The Nickelodeon-themed indoor family entertainment centre from Nickelodeon and Parques Reunidos provides pure entertainment for kids and families. Boasting a colourful décor, the centre is highly interactive with a large variety of adventure zones as well as a dedicated space for the younger members of the family, numerous attractions and Nickelodeon-themed areas - perfect for birthday parties and family get-togethers. Experiences include character meet-and-greets featuring some of Nickelodeon's most beloved characters, such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PAW Patrol and The Fairly OddParents. Building on intu Lakeside's highly successful catering offer, it also boasts a dedicated food and beverage area called the Slime Cafe and a Nickelodeon retail space offering Nickelodeon merchandise.
Nickelodeon Opening from Jennifer Fage on Vimeo.
Discover Bikini Bottom with SpongeBob SquarePants:
- Mrs. Puff's Boating School: Get your boat captain’s license and sail through SpongeBob’s hometown. Shout “Ahoy!” to Patrick, Squidward, Mrs. Puff, Sandy, Mr. Krabs, and Plankton as you sail on by!
- Chum Bucket: What’s Plankton’s latest plan to steal the secret Krabby Patty formula? Push the plunger and watch his giant robot rise up from the bottom of the sea!
- Jellyfish Stampede: One jellyfish after another is rising up over that distant sand dune. Look out! They’re getting closer!
- Patrick’s Jellyfish Frenzy: Dive into the world of SpongeBob and friends and help Patrick catch as many jellyfish as you can. Compete with your friends or try to beat your own record.
- Rock Bottom Organ: Jump up and down on the keys to play the Rock Bottom Organ. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the weird creatures popping up out of its pipes!
Get ready for action with the PAW Patrol!
- Paw Patrol - Command Center: Climb to the top of the Command Center and help the PAW Patrol get to their next mission on the double!
Relax in the 4D Cinema:
- Watch episodes of your favourite Nickelodeon shows on the big screen in the 4D Cinema!
-- Climb through the sewers of New York with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:
- Donatello's Ninja Flyers: Pedal and fly Donatello's Ninja flyers through New York City.
TMNT Action Zone: Climb, crawl and explore the Ninja Turtles’ New York City like a true ninja! Parkour through the tunnels or jump from one skyscraper ledge to the next with Donnie, Mikey, Leo and Raph. Booyakasha!
Enter Nickelodeon Central:
Blaze’s Monster Machine Race: Race with Blaze, Zeg, and Starla. Who will be the winner?
Climbing Tubes: Climb through and explore Nick Central using the interactive climbing tubes
Dora's In The Night Sky: Create your very own out-of-this-world constellation with Dora The Explorer!
Go on a rampage with the Rugrats:
Rampaging Rugrats Toddler Play: Let your inner Reptar out in the Rugrats soft play area! Parents can keep an eye on little ones from the comfort of Slime Café as they build up and then destroy a Rugrats city of padded blocks.
Recharge your batteries in the Slime Café:
- Good times don’t have to come to an end just because you’re hungry! Situated just a few steps away from the Rugrats zone, you can enjoy a family meal, light bite to eat or simply relax with a Starbucks coffee, and a sweet treat. (If we can tempt you!) Please notify a member of our Slime Café, if you have any special dietary requirements or allergies.
- From salads and wraps to burgers and fries, there’s something for everyone at the Slime Café!
-- Get a souvenir of your visit to Nickelodeon Adventure at the Nickelodeon Store!
- The Nick Shop is the place to go for official products from your favourite Nickelodeon shows like Dora the Explorer, PAW Patrol, TMNT, SpongeBob SquarePants and much more!
Have your birthday party at Nickelodeon Adventure!
- Have a Birthday party to arrange? Nickelodeon Adventure has got you covered! Book one of the centre's party rooms, and they'll will take care of the rest. Leaving you to enjoy the day and have fun!
- Birthday party menu: Choose from Pizza or Nuggets, with either Chips or a Fruit Bag. Followed by Ice Cream; Squash and water will be served during the party; Please notify the centre when booking if you have any special dietary requirements or allergies.
- * A themed Birthday Cake is available at an additional cost or you are welcome to bring your own.
- Create your very own personalised invitation to send to your friends (coming soon): Design your very own invitation with your favourite Nickelodeon characters. You can print it or send it by email to your friends!
Expand your experience:
- Meet your favourite characters!: Have fun and play with your favourite character inside Nickelodeon Adventure. If you see one of Nickelodeon's photographers, be sure to strike a pose and have your photo taken with them too, so you have a memory to take home.
-- Had a photo taken at Nickelodeon Adventure? Download your photo here!: https://photo.imageinsight.com/nickelodeonadventure/
Tickets and Pricing:
Tickets prices to enter Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside are:
ADULT: £7.50
CHILD: £14.95
SENIOR: £7.00
STUDENT: £7.00
DIS/CARER: £7.00
DISABLED CHILD: £12.85
FAM3 (1 Adult + 2 Children): £34.90
FAM 4 (2 Adults + 2 Children): £37.90
Separate annual passes also available.
Children under three (or under 90 cm tall) receive free admission to the centre.
Prices for large families and visitors with special needs can be found here.
Benefit from a special discount for groups or school trips (>10 people). Groups of 10 people or more. Advance booking necessary.
Visitors can beat the queues by booking their tickets online.
Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside is open 364 days a year. The centre will be closed on Christmas day.
Opening Times: Monday – Sunday 10am – 6pm. Last entry 5pm.*
*Hours are subject to change for bank holidays and other holiday periods.
Promotional discount codes will be available.
Are you a teacher? Sign up to organise an educational trip to Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside!: https://www.nickelodeonadventure.co.uk/schools-groups/registry/
The opening of Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside is part of Viacom's partnership with Parques Reunidos to open Nickelodeon-branded indoor family entertainment centres in shopping centers around Europe has also seen the opening of Nickelodeon Adventure Murcia in Merlin Properties' Thader Shopping Center in Murcia, Spain, which has been operating since December 2017.
For more information about Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside, visit https://www.nickelodeonadventure.co.uk plus make sure to Like Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside on Facebook and follow Team Nick on Twitter and Instagram for the latest Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside news, highlights and exclusive offers!
Saturday, February 15, 2020
Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside Hosts Star-Studded Grand Opening at intu Lakeside
Nickelodeon UK & Ireland and Parques Reunidos today, Saturday 15th February 2020 hosted the grand opening of Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside, the brand new Nickelodeon-themed indoor family entertainment centre at intu Lakeside in Essex!
Among the famous faces celebrating the opening of Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside were former The Saturdays singer Frankie Bridge and her family, ex-footballer husband Wayne, 39, and their children Parker, six, and Carter Bridge, four.
'For two little boys who watch SpongeBob SquarePants morning and night... this was a pretty perfect Saturday!! P.s. This is Carters new smile ✨ @intulakeside @nickelodeonadventurelakeside,' Frankie later wrote on Instagram.
Also enjoying the attraction with their families were The Only Way Is Essex stars Samantha and Billie Faiers.
The Mummy Diaries Billie was joined by her family, Greg Shepherd and children, daughter Nelly and son Arthur. Billie's sister Sam was joined by her partner Paul Knightley and children Paul Jnr and Rosie.
The star-studded event saw the stars and their families immerse themselves in the worlds of their favourite Nickelodeon characters including SpongeBob SquarePants, PAW Patrol, Dora the Explorer, Shimmer and Shine, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Attending celebrities, media and influencers were treated to exclusive Nickelodeon goody bags. SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star also made special appearances for photo ops.
The Nickelodeon-themed indoor family entertainment centre from Nickelodeon and Parques Reunidos provides pure entertainment for kids and families. Boasting a colourful décor, the centre is highly interactive with a large variety of adventure zones as well as a dedicated space for the younger members of the family, numerous attractions and Nickelodeon-themed areas - perfect for birthday parties and family get-togethers. Experiences include character meet-and-greets featuring some of Nickelodeon's most beloved characters, such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PAW Patrol and The Fairly OddParents. Building on intu Lakeside's highly successful catering offer, it also boasts a dedicated food and beverage area called the Slime Café and a Nickelodeon retail space offering Nickelodeon merchandise. Characters are brought to life in four interactive zones: Nickelodeon Central; Bikini Bottom; Ninja Turtle Zone, and Adventure Bay.
With a 4D cinema and private party suites, Nickelodeon Adventure is described as the perfect place for birthday parties, weekends, holidays or even an after school treat.
Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside opened its doors in December 2019, but today was the centre's official opening.
Tickets cost £14.95 for children and £7.50 for adults with separate annual passes also available.
For more information about Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside, visit https://www.nickelodeonadventure.co.uk plus make sure to Like Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside on Facebook and follow Team Nick on Twitter and Instagram for the latest Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside news, highlights and exclusive offers!
Check out photos from the grand opening of Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside below!:
Among the famous faces celebrating the opening of Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside were former The Saturdays singer Frankie Bridge and her family, ex-footballer husband Wayne, 39, and their children Parker, six, and Carter Bridge, four.
'For two little boys who watch SpongeBob SquarePants morning and night... this was a pretty perfect Saturday!! P.s. This is Carters new smile ✨ @intulakeside @nickelodeonadventurelakeside,' Frankie later wrote on Instagram.
Also enjoying the attraction with their families were The Only Way Is Essex stars Samantha and Billie Faiers.
The Mummy Diaries Billie was joined by her family, Greg Shepherd and children, daughter Nelly and son Arthur. Billie's sister Sam was joined by her partner Paul Knightley and children Paul Jnr and Rosie.
The star-studded event saw the stars and their families immerse themselves in the worlds of their favourite Nickelodeon characters including SpongeBob SquarePants, PAW Patrol, Dora the Explorer, Shimmer and Shine, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Attending celebrities, media and influencers were treated to exclusive Nickelodeon goody bags. SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star also made special appearances for photo ops.
The Nickelodeon-themed indoor family entertainment centre from Nickelodeon and Parques Reunidos provides pure entertainment for kids and families. Boasting a colourful décor, the centre is highly interactive with a large variety of adventure zones as well as a dedicated space for the younger members of the family, numerous attractions and Nickelodeon-themed areas - perfect for birthday parties and family get-togethers. Experiences include character meet-and-greets featuring some of Nickelodeon's most beloved characters, such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PAW Patrol and The Fairly OddParents. Building on intu Lakeside's highly successful catering offer, it also boasts a dedicated food and beverage area called the Slime Café and a Nickelodeon retail space offering Nickelodeon merchandise. Characters are brought to life in four interactive zones: Nickelodeon Central; Bikini Bottom; Ninja Turtle Zone, and Adventure Bay.
With a 4D cinema and private party suites, Nickelodeon Adventure is described as the perfect place for birthday parties, weekends, holidays or even an after school treat.
Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside opened its doors in December 2019, but today was the centre's official opening.
Tickets cost £14.95 for children and £7.50 for adults with separate annual passes also available.
For more information about Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside, visit https://www.nickelodeonadventure.co.uk plus make sure to Like Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside on Facebook and follow Team Nick on Twitter and Instagram for the latest Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside news, highlights and exclusive offers!
Check out photos from the grand opening of Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside below!:
Monday, December 02, 2019
Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside | Sneak Peek | Opening Now | Nickelodeon UK
Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside is opening this Autumn at intu Lakeside in London, UK! Sign up for updates on the grand opening at https://www.nickelodeonadventure.co.uk plus make sure to Like Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside on Facebook and follow Team Nick on Instagram for the latest Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside news, highlights and exclusive offers! Are you ready for a speak peak of inside? Click play on the video player below!:
Update (3/12) - Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside officially opened its doors today!
Update (2/12): Although the official opening date has yet to be announced, Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside has revealed a few new details about family centre on its official website, https://www.nickelodeonadventure.co.uk!
Tickets prices to enter Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside will be:
ADULT £7.50
CHILD £14.95
SENIOR £7.00
STUDENT £7.00
DIS/CARER £7.00
DISABLED CHILD £12.85
FAM3 (1 Adult + 2 Children) £34.90
FAM 4 (2 Adults + 2 Children) £37.90
Separate annual passes also available.
Children under three (or under 90 cm tall) will have free admission to the centre.
Prices for large families and visitors with special needs will be announced soon.
Visitors will be able to beat the queues by booking their tickets online.
Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside is open 364 days a year. The centre will be closed on Christmas day.
Opening Times: Monday – Sunday 10am – 6pm. Last entry 5pm.*
*Hours are subject to change for bank holidays and other holiday periods.
Update (6/11) - Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside will openin November 2019 soon!
The Nickelodeon-themed indoor family entertainment centre from Nickelodeon and Parques Reunidos will provide pure entertainment for kids and families. Boasting a colourful décor, the centre will be highly interactive with a large variety of adventure zones, and will feature a dedicated space for the younger members of the family, numerous attractions and Nickelodeon-themed areas - perfect for birthday parties and family get-togethers. Experiences will include character meet-and-greets featuring some of Nickelodeon's most beloved characters, such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PAW Patrol and The Fairly OddParents. Building on intu Lakeside's highly successful catering offer, it will have a dedicated food and beverage area called the Slime Cafe and a Nickelodeon retail space offering Nickelodeon merchandise.
At Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside, fans can:
- Take a trip to Bikini Bottom and immerse themselves in an exciting journey full of games and surprises with their favourite characters!
- Get their Boat Captain's License at SpongeBob's Boating School Blast!
- Get ready for action with the PAW Patrol!
- Learn with Dora the Explorer!
- Enter the sewers of New York City to fulfil their destiny of becoming a hero!
- Watch their favourite shows on the big screen in the 4D Cinema!
- Dine at the Slime Cafe!
- And much more!
The main activities will be aimed towards children aged 3-12, however, Nickelodeon at Lakeside will also feature a Rugrats soft play for children under the age of 3!
Visit https://www.nickelodeonadventure.co.uk today!
Viacom's partnership with Parques Reunidos to open Nickelodeon-branded indoor family entertainment centres in shopping centers around Europe has also seen the opening of Nickelodeon Adventure Murcia in Merlin Properties' Thader Shopping Center in Murcia, Spain, which has been operating since December 2017.
"Get ready for action as you enter Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside, help save the day with PAW Patrol, climb through the sewers of New York with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, dive into Bikini Bottom to help Patrick catch the jellyfish, and enjoy the genie magic with Shimmer and Shine. – Coming soon!"
From Retail Gazette:
Spotlight: Intu Lakeside
Described as "Essex's hidden gem" by regional managing director Colin Flinn, Intu Lakeside recently opened its 225,000sq ft expansion, as well as a £72m leisure addition. Retail Gazette paid a visit to learn more about why the shopping centre decided to grow its already-large space.
Essex may be a county known for its reality TV stars, Jamie Oliver and the birthplace of Anya Hindmarch and gifts and cards retailer Clintons – but it also happens to be home to one of the biggest shopping centres in the UK.
Enter Intu Lakeside, a 2,600,000sq ft retail destination that just got bigger. It recently unveiled a 225,000sq ft expansion and £72 million leisure extension in August this year.
Despite Lakeside’s already large size, Intu regional managing director Colin Flinn said there was a reason why the south-east England shopping centre expanded.
“The extension is very much in line with our strategy of transforming our centres, bringing people from further afield to spend longer and spend more and adding to the visitor experience which in turn helps other customers flourish,” he told Retail Gazette.
Since its expansion, the shopping centre is expected to increase footfall by 10 per cent – taking it from 20 million to 22 million.
“While footfall is currently up across the centre, the research we commissioned through CACI is telling us that we can expect a further 10 per cent increase in footfall as a result of the scheme being open,” Flinn said.
In addition to the expansion scheme, Intu has also spent £2 million on internal refurbishment at Lakeside.
“That’s sort of helped some of our customers come forward and do things with their stores,” he said.
“Both Zara and River Island have upsized and now look absolutely fantastic. Both of the new stores have click-and-collect, which is largely automated.
“We can expect a further 10% increase in footfall as a result of the scheme being open”
“It just keeps the pressure off the tills. Before, you’d find that people going to collect from Zara would clog up the till area. Having the automated system just takes that pressure away.”
After opening in 1990, Intu Lakeside first expanded in 2004, where it revealed its four anchor stores – Marks & Spencer, House of Fraser, Debenhams, and Primark.
As part of its latest expansion scheme, Flinn said one of the centre’s key anchors is Nickelodeon.
The toy store based on the US TV channel opened its first European flagship in London’s Leicester Square back in 2014, which permanently shut down in 2017 after retailers such as Argos, Amazon, Smyths Toys Superstores, and The Entertainer stole market share.
Despite the Leicester Square store closure, Flinn was positive about the Nickelodeon store opening at Intu Lakeside because the centre “is very much a family-oriented space compared with Leicester Square, which predominantly consists of couples and distracted tourists”.
“The catchment we’ve got here is very much in the spending money mentality”
Over the summer, it was revealed that some of the UK’s biggest shopping centre landlords were forced to make £2.7 billion in write-downs in the past year on the value of their properties, compared to just £232 million the year before, thanks to a wave of CVAs and administrations from struggling retailers.
One of those centres was Intu, which reported write-downs of £1.3 billion last year.
Despite these figures, Flinn said Intu was “focusing on transforming the centres” as well as giving people “different reasons to visit and spend longer and spend more which will help the centre’s retailers flourish”.
He added that leisure had a positive impact on retail, which is why Intu Lakeside now houses Puttshack, Flip Out and Hollywood Bowl as part of its leisure offerings. It also started making use of the 7000sq ft of public ground behind the centre, which Flinn said occasionally holds live performances on stage.
“With these leisure offerings, people are here for longer, they will do a leisure activity, and go and spend time and money in the shops,” Flinn told Retail Gazette.
“The catchment we’ve got here is very much in the spending money mentality.”
In the past few months, the centre has also offered unique experiences to customers, one of them notably being its “Upside Down House” experience which grabbed visitors’ attention over the summer.
Intu customer experience director Roger Binks said at the time that the Upside Down House had been “a huge draw at Intu Lakeside and perfectly complemented the transformation of this much-loved centre into a place to relax, unwind, eat, play and shop”.
Intu Lakeside’s Upside Down House experience
Flinn told Retail Gazette that the centre relies on social media because it was “a particularly effective platform” – but it went beyond just being a gimmick.
“We’ve been signing up visitors for a number of years through subscriptions to our free WiFi that we have across centres,” he said.
“Social media of course, is very efficient in terms of spreading news about our events across to visitors.
“We use all sorts of platforms to advertise the centre given our reach.
“Throughout the centre, we use digital screens for which we put on our own messages, and we can also monetise them by third party advertisers.
“The lighting, illuminated with the screens, that’s all choreographed as well and is a point of difference for visitor experience.”
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From Echo:
New Nickelodeon Adventure opens its doors at Lakeside
NICKELODEON Adventure at Lakeside has opened its doors today much to the delight of eager families.
Tickets are now available to buy online... making for the perfect early Christmas surprise for the kids.
The new indoor play centre at Intu Lakeside offers an immersive and interactive experience including a 4D cinema.
Nickelodeon Adventure features a number of different zones based around the world's favourite Nickelodeon characters, including Paw Patrol, Spongebob Squarepants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Rugrats, to name a few, making it the ultimate family-fun day out.
Children can earn a captain's license at Mrs Puff's Boating School down at Bikini Bottom or complete a secret mission with Paw Patrol's Skye and friends.
Also onsite is the Slime Café to fill those rumblings tummies, as well as a range of exclusive Nickelodeon merchandise in the Nickelodeon Adventure store.
Tickets cost £14.95 for children and £7.50 for adults with separate annual passes also available.
For further information visit, www.nickelodeonadventure.co.uk
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Originally published: Friday, September 20, 2019.
Additional source: Licensing Source Book Europe - Autumn 2019 - Nickelodeon Supplement.
Follow NickALive! on Twitter, Tumblr, Reddit, via RSS, on Instagram, and/or Facebook for the latest Nickelodeon UK News and Highlights!
Update (3/12) - Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside officially opened its doors today!
Update (2/12): Although the official opening date has yet to be announced, Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside has revealed a few new details about family centre on its official website, https://www.nickelodeonadventure.co.uk!
Tickets prices to enter Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside will be:
ADULT £7.50
CHILD £14.95
SENIOR £7.00
STUDENT £7.00
DIS/CARER £7.00
DISABLED CHILD £12.85
FAM3 (1 Adult + 2 Children) £34.90
FAM 4 (2 Adults + 2 Children) £37.90
Separate annual passes also available.
Children under three (or under 90 cm tall) will have free admission to the centre.
Prices for large families and visitors with special needs will be announced soon.
Visitors will be able to beat the queues by booking their tickets online.
Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside is open 364 days a year. The centre will be closed on Christmas day.
Opening Times: Monday – Sunday 10am – 6pm. Last entry 5pm.*
*Hours are subject to change for bank holidays and other holiday periods.
Update (6/11) - Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside will open
The Nickelodeon-themed indoor family entertainment centre from Nickelodeon and Parques Reunidos will provide pure entertainment for kids and families. Boasting a colourful décor, the centre will be highly interactive with a large variety of adventure zones, and will feature a dedicated space for the younger members of the family, numerous attractions and Nickelodeon-themed areas - perfect for birthday parties and family get-togethers. Experiences will include character meet-and-greets featuring some of Nickelodeon's most beloved characters, such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PAW Patrol and The Fairly OddParents. Building on intu Lakeside's highly successful catering offer, it will have a dedicated food and beverage area called the Slime Cafe and a Nickelodeon retail space offering Nickelodeon merchandise.
At Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside, fans can:
- Take a trip to Bikini Bottom and immerse themselves in an exciting journey full of games and surprises with their favourite characters!
- Get their Boat Captain's License at SpongeBob's Boating School Blast!
- Get ready for action with the PAW Patrol!
- Learn with Dora the Explorer!
- Enter the sewers of New York City to fulfil their destiny of becoming a hero!
- Watch their favourite shows on the big screen in the 4D Cinema!
- Dine at the Slime Cafe!
- And much more!
The main activities will be aimed towards children aged 3-12, however, Nickelodeon at Lakeside will also feature a Rugrats soft play for children under the age of 3!
Visit https://www.nickelodeonadventure.co.uk today!
Viacom's partnership with Parques Reunidos to open Nickelodeon-branded indoor family entertainment centres in shopping centers around Europe has also seen the opening of Nickelodeon Adventure Murcia in Merlin Properties' Thader Shopping Center in Murcia, Spain, which has been operating since December 2017.
"Get ready for action as you enter Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside, help save the day with PAW Patrol, climb through the sewers of New York with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, dive into Bikini Bottom to help Patrick catch the jellyfish, and enjoy the genie magic with Shimmer and Shine. – Coming soon!"
From Retail Gazette:
Spotlight: Intu Lakeside
Described as "Essex's hidden gem" by regional managing director Colin Flinn, Intu Lakeside recently opened its 225,000sq ft expansion, as well as a £72m leisure addition. Retail Gazette paid a visit to learn more about why the shopping centre decided to grow its already-large space.
Essex may be a county known for its reality TV stars, Jamie Oliver and the birthplace of Anya Hindmarch and gifts and cards retailer Clintons – but it also happens to be home to one of the biggest shopping centres in the UK.
Enter Intu Lakeside, a 2,600,000sq ft retail destination that just got bigger. It recently unveiled a 225,000sq ft expansion and £72 million leisure extension in August this year.
Despite Lakeside’s already large size, Intu regional managing director Colin Flinn said there was a reason why the south-east England shopping centre expanded.
“The extension is very much in line with our strategy of transforming our centres, bringing people from further afield to spend longer and spend more and adding to the visitor experience which in turn helps other customers flourish,” he told Retail Gazette.
Since its expansion, the shopping centre is expected to increase footfall by 10 per cent – taking it from 20 million to 22 million.
“While footfall is currently up across the centre, the research we commissioned through CACI is telling us that we can expect a further 10 per cent increase in footfall as a result of the scheme being open,” Flinn said.
In addition to the expansion scheme, Intu has also spent £2 million on internal refurbishment at Lakeside.
“That’s sort of helped some of our customers come forward and do things with their stores,” he said.
“Both Zara and River Island have upsized and now look absolutely fantastic. Both of the new stores have click-and-collect, which is largely automated.
“We can expect a further 10% increase in footfall as a result of the scheme being open”
“It just keeps the pressure off the tills. Before, you’d find that people going to collect from Zara would clog up the till area. Having the automated system just takes that pressure away.”
After opening in 1990, Intu Lakeside first expanded in 2004, where it revealed its four anchor stores – Marks & Spencer, House of Fraser, Debenhams, and Primark.
As part of its latest expansion scheme, Flinn said one of the centre’s key anchors is Nickelodeon.
The toy store based on the US TV channel opened its first European flagship in London’s Leicester Square back in 2014, which permanently shut down in 2017 after retailers such as Argos, Amazon, Smyths Toys Superstores, and The Entertainer stole market share.
Despite the Leicester Square store closure, Flinn was positive about the Nickelodeon store opening at Intu Lakeside because the centre “is very much a family-oriented space compared with Leicester Square, which predominantly consists of couples and distracted tourists”.
“The catchment we’ve got here is very much in the spending money mentality”
Over the summer, it was revealed that some of the UK’s biggest shopping centre landlords were forced to make £2.7 billion in write-downs in the past year on the value of their properties, compared to just £232 million the year before, thanks to a wave of CVAs and administrations from struggling retailers.
One of those centres was Intu, which reported write-downs of £1.3 billion last year.
Despite these figures, Flinn said Intu was “focusing on transforming the centres” as well as giving people “different reasons to visit and spend longer and spend more which will help the centre’s retailers flourish”.
He added that leisure had a positive impact on retail, which is why Intu Lakeside now houses Puttshack, Flip Out and Hollywood Bowl as part of its leisure offerings. It also started making use of the 7000sq ft of public ground behind the centre, which Flinn said occasionally holds live performances on stage.
“With these leisure offerings, people are here for longer, they will do a leisure activity, and go and spend time and money in the shops,” Flinn told Retail Gazette.
“The catchment we’ve got here is very much in the spending money mentality.”
In the past few months, the centre has also offered unique experiences to customers, one of them notably being its “Upside Down House” experience which grabbed visitors’ attention over the summer.
Intu customer experience director Roger Binks said at the time that the Upside Down House had been “a huge draw at Intu Lakeside and perfectly complemented the transformation of this much-loved centre into a place to relax, unwind, eat, play and shop”.
Intu Lakeside’s Upside Down House experience
Flinn told Retail Gazette that the centre relies on social media because it was “a particularly effective platform” – but it went beyond just being a gimmick.
“We’ve been signing up visitors for a number of years through subscriptions to our free WiFi that we have across centres,” he said.
“Social media of course, is very efficient in terms of spreading news about our events across to visitors.
“We use all sorts of platforms to advertise the centre given our reach.
“Throughout the centre, we use digital screens for which we put on our own messages, and we can also monetise them by third party advertisers.
“The lighting, illuminated with the screens, that’s all choreographed as well and is a point of difference for visitor experience.”
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From Echo:
New Nickelodeon Adventure opens its doors at Lakeside
NICKELODEON Adventure at Lakeside has opened its doors today much to the delight of eager families.
Tickets are now available to buy online... making for the perfect early Christmas surprise for the kids.
The new indoor play centre at Intu Lakeside offers an immersive and interactive experience including a 4D cinema.
Nickelodeon Adventure features a number of different zones based around the world's favourite Nickelodeon characters, including Paw Patrol, Spongebob Squarepants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Rugrats, to name a few, making it the ultimate family-fun day out.
Children can earn a captain's license at Mrs Puff's Boating School down at Bikini Bottom or complete a secret mission with Paw Patrol's Skye and friends.
Also onsite is the Slime Café to fill those rumblings tummies, as well as a range of exclusive Nickelodeon merchandise in the Nickelodeon Adventure store.
Tickets cost £14.95 for children and £7.50 for adults with separate annual passes also available.
For further information visit, www.nickelodeonadventure.co.uk
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More Nick: BRICKLIVE Continues Nick Jr. Partnership with Multi-Property Exhibit!
Originally published: Friday, September 20, 2019.
Additional source: Licensing Source Book Europe - Autumn 2019 - Nickelodeon Supplement.
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Thursday, August 29, 2019
First-Look At Proposed Exterior Of Nickelodeon's New Family Entertainment Centre At intu Lakeside [Updated]
Update (29/8) - In preparation of the opening of Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside this Autumn, Nickelodeon's new family entertainment centre has launched its official Instagram page, https://www.instagram.com/nickelodeonadventurelakeside!
Also, keep an eye on http://nickelodeonadventure.co.uk. ;)
UK: intu have unveiled new concept footage showing just how their multi-million pound development at Lakeside will take shape - including a first-look at the exterior of the Nickelodeon-branded family entertainment centre!
The £73 million scheme will open in 2018, anchored by Nickelodeon’s first UK shopping centre attraction, and one of Hollywood Bowl’s biggest tenpin bowling venues.
Update (Friday 7th June 2019): The Nickelodeon Adventure centre will now open later in 2019, with the Nickelodeon Leisure Complex also boasting two high quality restaurants: Zizzi and TGI Fridays!
To advertise the upcoming opening of Nickelodeon Adventure, the exterior of the family entertainment centre currently features boarding advertising it's upcoming opening.:
Update (Friday 28th June 2019): Parques Reunidos has announced the unfortunate news that it has decided to cancel plans to open new entertainment centres in Príncipe Pio in Madrid, Times Square in New York, and in Lisbon, including a new Nickelodeon Family Entertainment Center in Dolce Vita Tejo in Lisbon, Portugal. The company says that the below-expected returns its existing facilities have made, including the Nickelodeon Adventure centre intu Xanadú in Spain and the Nickelodeon Adventure Murcia in the Thader Shopping Center in Murcia, Spain, influenced its decision to abandon its plans, which also follows a company review. The opening of Nickelodeon Lakeside in London, UK will still go ahead as planned during the second half of 2019.
Update (Tuesday 17th April 2018): intu properties plc has announced during their Q1 2018 Trading Report that the opening of the £72 million Nickelodeon anchored leisure development at intu Lakeside has been postponed, and is now due to open in Spring 2019. The development, which is expected to substantially strengthen the centre through increasing catchment and footfall, is progressing well, with 85 per cent of the space exchanged.
The Nickelodeon-themed indoor family entertainment centre will provide pure entertainment for kids and families. Boasting a colourful décor, the centre will be highly interactive with a large variety of adventure zones, and will feature a dedicated space for the younger members of the family, numerous attractions and Nickelodeon-themed rooms - perfect for birthday parties and family get-togethers. Experiences will include character meet-and-greets featuring some of Nickelodeon's most beloved characters, such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PAW Patrol and The Fairly OddParents. Building on intu Lakeside's highly successful catering offer, it will have a dedicated food and beverage area and a Nickelodeon retail space offering Nickelodeon merchandise.
The Nickelodeon-branded indoor family entertainment centre is being developed by Viacom International Media Networks, Parques Reunidos, and intu.
Intu have enlisted McLaren Construction to carry out the hefty workload which will transform the already popular Lakeside into a state of the art centre.
With a number of leisure and catering brands to keep the whole family happy, the new development promises to provide compelling entertainment.
Rebecca Ryman, regional managing director at intu, said: "We're investing millions at intu Lakeside to ensure that it can deliver one of the biggest and best shopping and leisure experiences in the country and it's exciting to see our plans take shape with the appointment of McLaren Construction to build the first phase of the centre's extension.
"It is going to provide a fantastic new space for leisure brands to flourish at Intu Lakeside and create even more compelling reasons for families to enjoy a day out experience with us."
The new complex will stretch 175,000 sq. feet from the back of Lakeside, with the Nickelodeon centre occupying 50,000 square feet, and will make full use of the vast outdoor area near to the lake.
McLaren Construction will begin construction work on the 15 month project this month.
David Murphy, McLaren Construction's managing director – distribution and mixed use stated: "McLaren are pleased to be working collaboratively with intu on this exciting landmark project. The new brands will add an extra dimension to the shopping experience, creating a destination for families, shoppers and diners with attractions and events for day and evening visitors."
More Nick: Parques Reunidos Opens 'Nickelodeon Adventure' Theme Park in intu Xanadú in Spain!
Originally published: Sunday, September 10, 2017.
Original source: Essex Live; Additional sources: Shares Magazine, London South East, Google Translate.
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Also, keep an eye on http://nickelodeonadventure.co.uk. ;)
UK: intu have unveiled new concept footage showing just how their multi-million pound development at Lakeside will take shape - including a first-look at the exterior of the Nickelodeon-branded family entertainment centre!
The £73 million scheme will open in 2018, anchored by Nickelodeon’s first UK shopping centre attraction, and one of Hollywood Bowl’s biggest tenpin bowling venues.
Update (Friday 7th June 2019): The Nickelodeon Adventure centre will now open later in 2019, with the Nickelodeon Leisure Complex also boasting two high quality restaurants: Zizzi and TGI Fridays!
To advertise the upcoming opening of Nickelodeon Adventure, the exterior of the family entertainment centre currently features boarding advertising it's upcoming opening.:
Update (Friday 28th June 2019): Parques Reunidos has announced the unfortunate news that it has decided to cancel plans to open new entertainment centres in Príncipe Pio in Madrid, Times Square in New York, and in Lisbon, including a new Nickelodeon Family Entertainment Center in Dolce Vita Tejo in Lisbon, Portugal. The company says that the below-expected returns its existing facilities have made, including the Nickelodeon Adventure centre intu Xanadú in Spain and the Nickelodeon Adventure Murcia in the Thader Shopping Center in Murcia, Spain, influenced its decision to abandon its plans, which also follows a company review. The opening of Nickelodeon Lakeside in London, UK will still go ahead as planned during the second half of 2019.
Update (Tuesday 17th April 2018): intu properties plc has announced during their Q1 2018 Trading Report that the opening of the £72 million Nickelodeon anchored leisure development at intu Lakeside has been postponed, and is now due to open in Spring 2019. The development, which is expected to substantially strengthen the centre through increasing catchment and footfall, is progressing well, with 85 per cent of the space exchanged.
The Nickelodeon-themed indoor family entertainment centre will provide pure entertainment for kids and families. Boasting a colourful décor, the centre will be highly interactive with a large variety of adventure zones, and will feature a dedicated space for the younger members of the family, numerous attractions and Nickelodeon-themed rooms - perfect for birthday parties and family get-togethers. Experiences will include character meet-and-greets featuring some of Nickelodeon's most beloved characters, such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PAW Patrol and The Fairly OddParents. Building on intu Lakeside's highly successful catering offer, it will have a dedicated food and beverage area and a Nickelodeon retail space offering Nickelodeon merchandise.
The Nickelodeon-branded indoor family entertainment centre is being developed by Viacom International Media Networks, Parques Reunidos, and intu.
Intu have enlisted McLaren Construction to carry out the hefty workload which will transform the already popular Lakeside into a state of the art centre.
With a number of leisure and catering brands to keep the whole family happy, the new development promises to provide compelling entertainment.
Rebecca Ryman, regional managing director at intu, said: "We're investing millions at intu Lakeside to ensure that it can deliver one of the biggest and best shopping and leisure experiences in the country and it's exciting to see our plans take shape with the appointment of McLaren Construction to build the first phase of the centre's extension.
"It is going to provide a fantastic new space for leisure brands to flourish at Intu Lakeside and create even more compelling reasons for families to enjoy a day out experience with us."
The new complex will stretch 175,000 sq. feet from the back of Lakeside, with the Nickelodeon centre occupying 50,000 square feet, and will make full use of the vast outdoor area near to the lake.
McLaren Construction will begin construction work on the 15 month project this month.
David Murphy, McLaren Construction's managing director – distribution and mixed use stated: "McLaren are pleased to be working collaboratively with intu on this exciting landmark project. The new brands will add an extra dimension to the shopping experience, creating a destination for families, shoppers and diners with attractions and events for day and evening visitors."
More Nick: Parques Reunidos Opens 'Nickelodeon Adventure' Theme Park in intu Xanadú in Spain!
Originally published: Sunday, September 10, 2017.
Original source: Essex Live; Additional sources: Shares Magazine, London South East, Google Translate.
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Wednesday, May 18, 2016
First-Look At Nickelodeon's New Family Entertainment Centre At intu Lakeside
Popular children's characters including SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PAW Patrol and The Fairly OddParents will come to life in south Essex as part of Nickelodeon's new multi-million pound indoor family entertainment centre!
To celebrate, the Echo has been given a fantastic first look at the huge Nickelodeon park, which is set to change the face of Lakeside shopping centre when it opens in 2018!
It is being built next to the existing Vue cinema as part of £95 million of investment designed to transform the site, in Thurrock, from a retail destination into an attraction offering "fun from sunrise to nightfall".
Families from all over the region are expected to flock to the new Nickelodeon fun park, which will offer interactive meet and greet experiences with popular Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. characters.
Intu, which owns Lakeside, has signed a deal with leading international leisure park operator Parques Reunidos, and Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), the parent of the popular children's TV channel.
Developers have said the new 50,000sq ft site will provide "pure entertainment perfect for birthday parties and family get-togethers" with adventure zones and themed rooms, along with a dedicated food and drink area and shops selling Nickelodeon merchandise.
The new park will be part of a £95 million Intu investment into Lakeside, with other entertainment attractions set to open after the firm was granted outline planning permission.
Details have not yet been finalised.
Lakeside manager Marc Myers said he is "incredibly excited" about the new development.
It is expected to bring a "significant" number of extra visitors to the site, on the top of the existing 23 million a year.
He said: "It's fabulous news for us and fantastic news for all of Thurrock and the whole area.
"This is a huge big first step in creating a whole leisure experience at Intu Lakeside. The whole shopping industry has changed and what we have got to do is make sure that our destination always changes. It has to be more than just shops, and that’s what we have been moving towards over the last couple of years.
"All my kids have grown up with these characters – personally I am looking forward to meeting Dora the Explorer who always brought a smile to my face."
Martin Breeden, development director at Intu, said the project was part of a "masterplan" for Lakeside.
He said: "Intu Lakeside already has an annual footfall of 23 million, and this will see us take our first step in creating a new and compelling leisure experience that lasts from early morning through to late evening.
"The Nickelodeon Family Entertainment Centre, which will be elegantly integrated into the existing centre, will anchor the new leisure development."
Existing Nickelodeon attractions in the UK include the Nickelodeon Land theme park at Blackpool's Pleasure Beach and Nickelodeon's flagship flagship Nickelodeon Store in Leicester Square in London.
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To celebrate, the Echo has been given a fantastic first look at the huge Nickelodeon park, which is set to change the face of Lakeside shopping centre when it opens in 2018!
It is being built next to the existing Vue cinema as part of £95 million of investment designed to transform the site, in Thurrock, from a retail destination into an attraction offering "fun from sunrise to nightfall".
Families from all over the region are expected to flock to the new Nickelodeon fun park, which will offer interactive meet and greet experiences with popular Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. characters.
Intu, which owns Lakeside, has signed a deal with leading international leisure park operator Parques Reunidos, and Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), the parent of the popular children's TV channel.
Developers have said the new 50,000sq ft site will provide "pure entertainment perfect for birthday parties and family get-togethers" with adventure zones and themed rooms, along with a dedicated food and drink area and shops selling Nickelodeon merchandise.
The new park will be part of a £95 million Intu investment into Lakeside, with other entertainment attractions set to open after the firm was granted outline planning permission.
Details have not yet been finalised.
Lakeside manager Marc Myers said he is "incredibly excited" about the new development.
It is expected to bring a "significant" number of extra visitors to the site, on the top of the existing 23 million a year.
He said: "It's fabulous news for us and fantastic news for all of Thurrock and the whole area.
"This is a huge big first step in creating a whole leisure experience at Intu Lakeside. The whole shopping industry has changed and what we have got to do is make sure that our destination always changes. It has to be more than just shops, and that’s what we have been moving towards over the last couple of years.
"All my kids have grown up with these characters – personally I am looking forward to meeting Dora the Explorer who always brought a smile to my face."
Martin Breeden, development director at Intu, said the project was part of a "masterplan" for Lakeside.
He said: "Intu Lakeside already has an annual footfall of 23 million, and this will see us take our first step in creating a new and compelling leisure experience that lasts from early morning through to late evening.
"The Nickelodeon Family Entertainment Centre, which will be elegantly integrated into the existing centre, will anchor the new leisure development."
Existing Nickelodeon attractions in the UK include the Nickelodeon Land theme park at Blackpool's Pleasure Beach and Nickelodeon's flagship flagship Nickelodeon Store in Leicester Square in London.
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Thursday, May 12, 2016
Parques Reunidos, Viacom and intu to create a Nickelodeon Branded Family Entertainment Centre within a UK shopping centre
Original Viacom International Media Networks, Parques Reunidos and intu Press Release via ParquesReunidos.com:
Parques Reunidos, Viacom International Media Networks and intu will create a Nickelodeon Branded Family Entertainment Centre within a UK shopping centre
Nickelodeon Branded Family Entertainment Centre to Open in 2018
Madrid, 11 May 2016 – Parques Reunidos, one of the leading leisure park operators in the world, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), and intu, the UK’s leading owner, manager and developer of prime regional shopping centres, have reached an agreement to develop a Nickelodeon-themed indoor family entertainment centre in a retail destination in the United Kingdom.
This announcement represents the latest development from Parques Reunidos and VIMN to develop family entertainment centres throughout Europe. intu Lakeside, which is on the outskirts of London, and is one of the busiest and most successful centres in the UK, will be home to this new Nickelodeon branded family entertainment centre.
The new family entertainment centre will provide 50,000 square feet of pure entertainment and is expected to open in 2018. It will be highly interactive with a large variety of adventure zones, dedicated space for the younger members of the family, numerous attractions and Nickelodeon-themed rooms perfect for birthday parties and family get-togethers. Kids and families will be delighted by the colourful décor and experiences like character meet-and-greets featuring some of Nickelodeon’s most beloved characters, such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PAW Patrol and The Fairly OddParents. Building on intu Lakeside’s highly successful catering offer, it will have a dedicated food and beverage area and Nickelodeon retail space.
Fernando Eiroa, CEO of Parques Reunidos, commented “we are very pleased to continue applying our knowledge in the development and management of leisure parks to create these new family experiences in shopping centres and, particularly, of doing so in collaboration with Nickelodeon and intu. Shopping centres have evolved into spaces where families spend time together and Parques Reunidos shares intu’s vision of transforming the experiences lived in these centres to make them into wonderful memories. Therefore, we are delighted to continue working with Nickelodeon, whose characters will provide the perfect magical environment.”
“Family Entertainment Centres are an important element of Nickelodeon’s recreation strategy – and Parques Reunidos is a longstanding partner across our recreation offerings,” said Gerald Raines, Senior Vice President, Global Recreation for Viacom International Media Networks. “Our goal at Nickelodeon is to be everywhere kids are, and we’re excited to diversify our portfolio to bring the Nickelodeon brand and characters to life through these new Family Entertainment Centres.”
“It is our goal to create innovative and compelling experiences for all our visitors and by working with Parques Reunidos and Nickelodeon we will be able to offer a new and exciting experience at one of the busiest and most successful centres in the UK. This partnership is the next phase of our masterplan for intu Lakeside, which already has an annual footfall of 23 million, and will see us take our first step in creating a new and compelling leisure experience that lasts from early morning through to late evening,” said Martin Breeden, Development Director at intu. “We’re curating a new and compelling experience bearing all the hallmarks of the intu brand for our loyal catchment that will increase dwell time and visit frequency. The Nickelodeon Family Entertainment Centre, which will be elegantly integrated into the existing centre, will anchor the new leisure development.“
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About Viacom International Media Networks
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), is comprised of many of the world’s most popular multimedia entertainment brands, including MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount Channel, Channel 5 in the UK, VH1, VIVA, COLORS, Spike, Game One and Tr3s: MTV, Música y Más. Viacom brands reach more than 3.4 billion cumulative subscribers in 180+ countries and territories via more than 200 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than 550 digital media and mobile TV properties, in 40 languages. Keep up with VIMN news by visiting the VIMN PR Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/VIMN_PR. For more information about Viacom and its businesses, visit www.viacom.com, blog.viacom.com and the Viacom Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/Viacom
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon is one of the most globally recognized and widely distributed multimedia entertainment brands for kids and family. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company’s portfolio includes television programming and production around the world, plus special events, consumer products, digital offerings, recreation, books, feature films and pro-social initiatives. Nickelodeon’s brands reach 1.1 billion cumulative subscribers in more than 160 countries and territories, via more than 80+ locally programmed channels and branded blocks. Outside of the United States, Nickelodeon is part of Viacom International Media Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.
About Parques Reunidos
Parques Reunidos is one of the leading, leisure park operators in the world. The Group portfolio is made up of 55 operations (attraction parks, animal parks, water parks, entertainment centres and other attractions). The Group has continued its expansion in recent years and is currently present in 12 countries in the Americas and Europe, and receives a total of approximately 20 million visitors* per year. For more information about Parques Reunidos please visit www.parquesreunidos.com
*Information as of financial year ended 30 September 2015
About intu
intu is the UK’s leading owner, manager and developer of prime regional shopping centres with a growing presence in Spain. We are passionate about creating uniquely compelling experiences, in centre and online, that attract customers, delivering enhanced footfall, dwell time and loyalty. This helps our retailers flourish, driving occupancy and income growth.
A FTSE 100 company, we own many of the UK’s largest and most popular retail destinations, including nine of the top 20, with super regional centres such as intu Trafford Centre and intu Lakeside and vibrant city centre locations from Newcastle to Watford.
We are focused on four strategic objectives: optimising the performance of our assets to deliver attractive long term total property returns, progressing our UK development pipeline to add value to our portfolio, leveraging the strength of our brand and seizing the opportunity in Spain to create a business of scale.
We are committed to our local communities, our centres support over 120,000 jobs representing about 4% of the total UK retail workforce, and to operating with environmental responsibility.
Our success creates value for our retailers, investors and the communities we serve.
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Parques Reunidos, Viacom International Media Networks and intu will create a Nickelodeon Branded Family Entertainment Centre within a UK shopping centre
Nickelodeon Branded Family Entertainment Centre to Open in 2018
Madrid, 11 May 2016 – Parques Reunidos, one of the leading leisure park operators in the world, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), and intu, the UK’s leading owner, manager and developer of prime regional shopping centres, have reached an agreement to develop a Nickelodeon-themed indoor family entertainment centre in a retail destination in the United Kingdom.
This announcement represents the latest development from Parques Reunidos and VIMN to develop family entertainment centres throughout Europe. intu Lakeside, which is on the outskirts of London, and is one of the busiest and most successful centres in the UK, will be home to this new Nickelodeon branded family entertainment centre.
The new family entertainment centre will provide 50,000 square feet of pure entertainment and is expected to open in 2018. It will be highly interactive with a large variety of adventure zones, dedicated space for the younger members of the family, numerous attractions and Nickelodeon-themed rooms perfect for birthday parties and family get-togethers. Kids and families will be delighted by the colourful décor and experiences like character meet-and-greets featuring some of Nickelodeon’s most beloved characters, such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PAW Patrol and The Fairly OddParents. Building on intu Lakeside’s highly successful catering offer, it will have a dedicated food and beverage area and Nickelodeon retail space.
Fernando Eiroa, CEO of Parques Reunidos, commented “we are very pleased to continue applying our knowledge in the development and management of leisure parks to create these new family experiences in shopping centres and, particularly, of doing so in collaboration with Nickelodeon and intu. Shopping centres have evolved into spaces where families spend time together and Parques Reunidos shares intu’s vision of transforming the experiences lived in these centres to make them into wonderful memories. Therefore, we are delighted to continue working with Nickelodeon, whose characters will provide the perfect magical environment.”
“Family Entertainment Centres are an important element of Nickelodeon’s recreation strategy – and Parques Reunidos is a longstanding partner across our recreation offerings,” said Gerald Raines, Senior Vice President, Global Recreation for Viacom International Media Networks. “Our goal at Nickelodeon is to be everywhere kids are, and we’re excited to diversify our portfolio to bring the Nickelodeon brand and characters to life through these new Family Entertainment Centres.”
“It is our goal to create innovative and compelling experiences for all our visitors and by working with Parques Reunidos and Nickelodeon we will be able to offer a new and exciting experience at one of the busiest and most successful centres in the UK. This partnership is the next phase of our masterplan for intu Lakeside, which already has an annual footfall of 23 million, and will see us take our first step in creating a new and compelling leisure experience that lasts from early morning through to late evening,” said Martin Breeden, Development Director at intu. “We’re curating a new and compelling experience bearing all the hallmarks of the intu brand for our loyal catchment that will increase dwell time and visit frequency. The Nickelodeon Family Entertainment Centre, which will be elegantly integrated into the existing centre, will anchor the new leisure development.“
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About Viacom International Media Networks
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), is comprised of many of the world’s most popular multimedia entertainment brands, including MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount Channel, Channel 5 in the UK, VH1, VIVA, COLORS, Spike, Game One and Tr3s: MTV, Música y Más. Viacom brands reach more than 3.4 billion cumulative subscribers in 180+ countries and territories via more than 200 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than 550 digital media and mobile TV properties, in 40 languages. Keep up with VIMN news by visiting the VIMN PR Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/VIMN_PR. For more information about Viacom and its businesses, visit www.viacom.com, blog.viacom.com and the Viacom Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/Viacom
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon is one of the most globally recognized and widely distributed multimedia entertainment brands for kids and family. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company’s portfolio includes television programming and production around the world, plus special events, consumer products, digital offerings, recreation, books, feature films and pro-social initiatives. Nickelodeon’s brands reach 1.1 billion cumulative subscribers in more than 160 countries and territories, via more than 80+ locally programmed channels and branded blocks. Outside of the United States, Nickelodeon is part of Viacom International Media Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.
About Parques Reunidos
Parques Reunidos is one of the leading, leisure park operators in the world. The Group portfolio is made up of 55 operations (attraction parks, animal parks, water parks, entertainment centres and other attractions). The Group has continued its expansion in recent years and is currently present in 12 countries in the Americas and Europe, and receives a total of approximately 20 million visitors* per year. For more information about Parques Reunidos please visit www.parquesreunidos.com
*Information as of financial year ended 30 September 2015
About intu
intu is the UK’s leading owner, manager and developer of prime regional shopping centres with a growing presence in Spain. We are passionate about creating uniquely compelling experiences, in centre and online, that attract customers, delivering enhanced footfall, dwell time and loyalty. This helps our retailers flourish, driving occupancy and income growth.
A FTSE 100 company, we own many of the UK’s largest and most popular retail destinations, including nine of the top 20, with super regional centres such as intu Trafford Centre and intu Lakeside and vibrant city centre locations from Newcastle to Watford.
We are focused on four strategic objectives: optimising the performance of our assets to deliver attractive long term total property returns, progressing our UK development pipeline to add value to our portfolio, leveraging the strength of our brand and seizing the opportunity in Spain to create a business of scale.
We are committed to our local communities, our centres support over 120,000 jobs representing about 4% of the total UK retail workforce, and to operating with environmental responsibility.
Our success creates value for our retailers, investors and the communities we serve.
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