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The Light Stockport gets a new arcade, bowling alley, interactive darts, karaoke and more

The Stockport entertainment complex has now upgraded its leisure offering beyond the big screen.

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 7th June 2022

10 new luxury bowling lanes, an arcade, interactive darts, karaoke, and American pool have now arrived in Stockport town centre.

Having officially opened to the public last Wednesday, and following on from the impressive success of its 12-screen cinema and diner, The Light Stockport has now upgraded its leisure offering beyond the big screen.

Each of the new additions are offering something for everyone to get involved with.

Now, as well as sitting down to watch one of the latest cinema releases, guests will also be able to order drinks directly to their bowling lane, enjoy a whole host of retro and new arcade favourites – including Daytona Championship USA, Down the Clown, and The House of the Dead – and sing their heart out to over 15,000 smash hits in a dedicated karaoke room.

That’s not all either, as you can also hit the oche with darts games for all levels and abilities, or catch up with friends over a game of pool too.

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The venue says it’s “delighted” to be able to bring new entertainment to the town.

10 new luxury bowling lanes, an arcade, interactive darts, karaoke, and American pool have arrived in Stockport / Credit: The Light Stockport

All of the new leisure facilities now open to the public at The Light Stockport have arrived just ahead of an impressive lineup of films coming over the summer, with the likes of Top Gun: Maverick, Jurassic World Dominion, Lightyear, Elvis, Minions: The Rise of Gru, and Thor: Love and Thunder all hitting the screens over the next couple of months.

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If you’ve worked up a hunger after hitting a strike, claiming a bullseye, or belting out a few classic tunes, then luckily, the venue’s kitchen will also continue to serve up a delicious range of handmade pizzas from pizza experts Fratellis, as well as a selection of mouthwatering burgers from PITTSBURGER.

The Light Stockport has now upgraded its leisure offering beyond the big screen / Credit: The Light Stockport

“We are delighted to be able to extend our offer at The Light and to bring a whole new entertainment and leisure experience to the people of Stockport,” said CEO James Morris.

“Whether you’re looking to watch a brilliant movie, share a freshly made pizza with the family, play bowling with friends, or sing your heart out in our karaoke, we’ve got something for everyone and can’t wait to welcome you.”

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The venue says it’s “delighted” to be able to bring new entertainment to the town / Credit: The Light Stockport

For all the latest news, events, movie releases, and best prices, you can sign up for a free myLight membership.

Or, if you’d consider yourself to be a real film lover, then The Light’s new paid membership, myLight Premiere, gives you the chance to watch “all the films you can handle” plus get great discounts across the entire venue for just £15.99 per month. 

You can find out more here.

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A FREE home show is coming to Manchester next month

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Manchester Home Show is taking place in May

A brand-new event is heading to Manchester in May that’s been created to help people get on the first rung of the property ladder.

Whether you’re overwhelmed by taking that first step or wanting to find out more about affordable homeownership options, the Manchester Home Show promises to be a one-stop shop. 

You’ll be able to chat to experts, receive FREE financial and legal advice, and learn all about schemes like Shared Ownership.

How do you actually buy a house? How can you boost your savings? How do you cope with the rising costs of owning a home? All these questions will be answered at the Manchester Home Show. 

You’ll even be able to browse for a home, with leading providers showcasing new properties available across Manchester and the North West, each one suited to first time buyers, second-steppers and those looking to downsize.

There’ll be hundreds of affordable homes available to browse, from apartments to spacious homes.

If you spot your dream home, you’ll even be able to register your interest on the spot. 

Sponsors of the event include major providers of first time buyer developments including Gecko Homes, L&Q, Places for People, Plumlife, and Tembo.

The free event will help you get to grips with the vast array of affordable homeownership options available.

Manchester Home Show is taking place in May
Manchester Home Show is taking place in May
Manchester Home Show is taking place in May
Manchester Home Show is taking place in May
Manchester Home Show is taking place in May

Expect live sessions and workshops, plenty of information on affordable housing products, and the chance to meet conveyancing solicitors and mortgage advisors with free one-on-one appointments.

You may also discover affordable buying schemes you didn’t know existed, like Shared Ownership, Deposit Unlock, First Homes, and schemes exclusive to people aged 55 and above.

There’ll be exclusive merchandise, prizes and incentives for all attendees. 

The Manchester Home Show comes from Share to Buy, the country’s number one property portal dedicated to affordable homeownership. 

The Manchester Home Show will take place on Saturday 31 May 2025 between 10.30am and 4pm, at the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel.

It’s free to attend but you’ll need to register for tickets – head HERE to register. 

You can also follow @sharetobuy on Instagram HERE for the latest.

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A brand-new immersive ‘walking theatre’ and XR experience has landed in Greater Manchester

Danny Jones Danny Jones Walking theatre XR experience Trafford Palazzo

We hear the word immersive thrown around a lot these days, but if the notion of walking through some of your favourite fantasy and sci-fi worlds in a state-of-the-art XR tour doesn’t fit the definition, we don’t know what does.

Get ready to pull on a headset and be dropped into a different universe, Mancs.

This is Immersia XR: an industry-leading immersive entertainment and XR (extended reality) experience has just been unveiled right here in Greater Manchester.

Anyone for a ride on a magic carpet?

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Immersia XR specialises in what they call ‘Walking XR Theatre – a new term for a new kind of experience’, and boasts big plaudits across the board, with an average Google rating of 4.8 from dozens of reviews already.

Having just made its Manchester debut to the public at Trafford Palazzo (located right next to 0161’s famous Trafford Centre) this summer, the new addition brings cutting-edge technology blended with iconic family-favourite tales in an “unforgettable walk-through format.”

A lucky few have been treated to our first time, including us here at The Manc, and you’ll have to take our word for it when we tell you it’s a truly incredible experience.

It’s the first of its kind in the UK and Europe, and although there are other similar VR and AR offerings around the region, you won’t find anything quite like ‘walking theatre’ and this free-roam experience.

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As you can see above, there are a number of experiences to be enjoyed right from the off, including two modes inspired by childhood classics, Alice in Wonderland and Tales of Aladdin.

Ever fancied trying your hand as an astronaut and walking on the surface of the moon as you look back at the Earth below? Course you have! No training involved in this one, either.

Take that, Katy Perry, you can keep your short-lived Blue Origin nonsense to yourself.

Immersia XR’s ambition doesn’t stop there, though, as they are also preparing to introduce the exciting new ‘Terracotta Army’ experience in the near future.

Here’s a glimpse at how it looks inside the goggles:

Already open to the public and running up until Sunday, 6 July 2025, Immersia XR is fun for all ages, with kid-friendly zones and accessible narratives built into the experience.

Best of all, there are actually very few bells and whistles; no screens, no controllers – it’s just you walking through the story of your choice.

Immersia XR’s founder, Ian Xiang, said: “We’re not just launching a new attraction—we’re pioneering the future of storytelling. Walking XR Theatre is where cinema, theatre, and technology converge to create magic. You don’t just watch the story—you walk through it.”

Tickets are on sale now, with adult prices starting from only £17, children (ages 3–15) from just £12, and family tickets (2 adults, 2 kids) from £54. Great value for money.

Concession tickets are also available for students and over-65s, priced from £16, and group bookings of 10 or more receive 10% off. You can even get 20% off all ticket types with the early bird code: PRESS20. You can grab yours HERE.

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