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{{Short description|Leisure and entertainment complex in Sheffield, England}}
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{{Use British English|date=June 2014}}
{{Primary sources|date=May 2019}}
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'''Valley Centertainment''' is a leisure and entertainment complex in the [[Lower Don Valley|Don Valley]] in [[Sheffield]], [[South Yorkshire]], [[England]]. It was built on land previously occupied by [[steel mills]] which also includes what is now [[Meadowhall shopping centre]] and the [[Sheffield Arena|Utilita Arena]]. It is home to several restaurants, bars, a [[Cineworld|cinema]], and a [[Bowling|bowling alley]] as well as other attractions.

==Attractions==
[[File:Centertainment.jpg|right|thumb|The Cineworld cinema at Centertainment - the largest Cineworld in the country]]

===Cinema===
The [[Cineworld]] cinema is one of the busiest in the UK, with 1.8 million visits a year<ref>http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/big-screen-to-get-bigger-with-imax-at-sheffield-cineworld-1-4285522 {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref> and has more screens than any other [[Cineworld]] multiplex with twenty screens in all. It is also one of the first cinemas to introduce digital screens and introduced an IMAX screen in 2012.<ref>[cineworld#Former .22UGC Cinemas.22 List of Cineworld Cinemas]</ref> As of 2021, the cinema also contains a 4DX screen and Screen X, as well as a Starbucks inside the venue.

Opening on 5 November 1998 as a [[Virgin Megaplex]], it later re-branded in October 1999 to [[UGC (cinema operator)|UGC]] before becoming Cineworld in 2005.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/25308|title = Cineworld Cinema - Sheffield in Sheffield, GB - Cinema Treasures}}</ref>

===Bowling===
The complex features a Hollywood Bowl [[bowling|bowling alley]], which has twenty eight lanes open until midnight every night. It also contains a bar, cafe and arcade.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodbowl.co.uk/sheffield.php|title=Centertainment Bowling Alley|publisher=Hollywood Bowl|access-date=10 December 2009|archive-date=28 December 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091228080158/http://www.hollywoodbowl.co.uk/sheffield.php|url-status=dead}}</ref>

===Other attractions===
Valley Centertainment is also home to an indoor Laser Quest, Laser Quest Sheffield. Consisting of two floors of arena space for the children to explore. Painted brilliantly to look as though the children are in outer space.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lqsheffield.co.uk/index.php|title=Laser Quest Sheffield – the ultimate sci-fi action adventure for all ages|access-date=4 May 2011|archive-date=23 November 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101123140723/http://www.lqsheffield.co.uk/index.php|url-status=dead}}</ref> Paradise Adventure Island Golf opened at the park in February 2012 featuring a large indoor mini adventure golf with 2 different courses. An indoor family entertainment centre called 'Monkey Bizness' opened in 2009, the largest of its kind in the country.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.monkey-bizness.co.uk/sheffield|title=Monkey Bizness}}</ref>

==Restaurants==
Valley Centertainment has established itself as a popular destination for meals as it contains several restaurants, which at peak times can become very busy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.valley-leisure.co.uk/whatshere.asp|title=What's Here|publisher=Valley Centertainment Sheffield}}</ref><ref name=Busy>{{cite web|url=http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/foodguide/Pick-and-mix-hit-and.5416589.jp?articlepage=1|title=Busy Centertainment|publisher=Sheffield Telegraph}}</ref> These are:
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*[[Burger King]]
*[[Frankie & Benny's]]
*[[Five Guys]]
*Unit Sheffield
*[[Nando's]]
*[[Bella Italia]]
*[[Wagamama]]
*[[Proove Pizza]]
*[[Starbucks]]
*[[Subway (restaurant)|Subway]]
*[[Pizza Express]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pizzaexpress.com/our-restaurants/3336/sheffield-vally-centretainment.aspx|title = Italian Restaurant &#124; Valley Centertainment &#124; PizzaExpress}}</ref>
*[[39 Desserts]]
*[[Miller & Carter Steakhouse]] 
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==Public transport==
Valley Centertainment is well served by public transport. It has its own stop on [[South Yorkshire Supertram]]'s Yellow and Tram Train routes serving [[Sheffield City Centre]], [[Meadowhall Interchange]], and the nearby town of [[Rotherham]].

It is within easy bus access of both [[Sheffield]] and [[Rotherham]] city centre.

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{{tram line |previous=Carbrook<br /><small>''towards [[Meadowhall Interchange|Meadowhall]]''</small>|next=Arena/Olympic Legacy Park<br /><small>''towards [[Middlewood tram stop|Middlewood]]''</small> |route=Yellow Line |col={{Sheffield Supertram colour|Yellow Line}} }}
{{tram line | previous=Carbrook<br /><small>''towards [[Rotherham Parkgate tram stop|Rotherham Parkgate]]''</small>| next= Arena/Olympic Legacy Park<br /><small>''towards [[Sheffield Cathedral|Cathedral]]''</small>| route=Tram/Train|col=000000}}  
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==Road access==
Valley Centertainment is easily accessible by road:

*From the north - Junction 34 of the [[M1 motorway|M1]], and the A6178 or [[A631 road|A631]].
*From the south or east - Junction 33 of the [[M1 motorway|M1]], then using the [[Sheffield Parkway]] and following the signs for [[Sheffield Arena]] from there.
*From the west/south west - Travelling to [[Sheffield City Centre]] and taking the A6109 ([[Sheffield Inner Ring Road#Junctions|Ring Road Junction 10]]) from the [[Sheffield Inner Ring Road|Inner Ring Road]]. From there it has been well sign posted.

==Parking==
Valley Centertainment has its own large, free car park. Parking is safe and secure, rewarded by being given its fifth [[Park Mark]] Award.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.saferparking.com/Search.aspx?Search=sheffield|title=Park Mark Car Parks|publisher=www.saferparking.com}}</ref>
Despite ample parking, finding a space can be difficult at peak times. Parking is particularly difficult when there is an event taking place at the neighbouring [[Sheffield Arena]], [[IceSheffield|Sheffield Ice Rink]], or when nearby [[Meadowhall Centre]] is busy.<ref name="Busy"/> Valley Centertainment operate a strict policy of fining customers if they park in non standard locations.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.valley-leisure.co.uk/ Valley Leisure]

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[[Category:Tourist attractions in Sheffield]]
[[Category:Retail parks in the United Kingdom]]