The venue, covering 70,000 sq. ft and set over 3 floors, offers 15 different leisure activities, a premium arcade from SEGA, a high-quality 6-screen cinema alongside a great kitchen and bar offer. The cinema includes a wide array of seating from wingback armchairs, electric recliners, to loungers and sofa seats, all at great prices, with adult tickets starting at only £6.99 and myLight Premiere – their unlimited cinema membership – at £16.99. Audiences will be able to enjoy the latest blockbusters, curated film seasons and live event cinema in style, with opening titles including A Minecraft Movie, The Amateur, and Sinners. Their Family Specials, Toddler Time and Relaxed Screenings for those with sensory requirements ensure that their cinema programme is fully inclusive.
Leisure highlights include state-of-the-art bowling and skittles, a next-generation StarQuest Laser experience with a wide range of exciting games, and Adventure Climb offering 26 different climbs, including the Giant Staircase, Leap of Faith, rock face and race walls. Adventurers who want to take to the sky can take on the High Ropes challenge with 36 different obstacles. Other activities include a film-themed 10-hole mini golf course, featuring a 4m animatronic dinosaur, Electric Shuffleboard, Interactive Darts, Axe Throwing, Curling, Batting Cage and a brand new interactive football experience.
The venue will also offer a high-quality range of freshly made food and drinks for customers to enjoy in their cinema and restaurant, including pizzas, burgers, platters and a range of main meals and snacks, at great value throughout the day. Guests can take their food and drink to the screens or enjoy whilst they play an activity.
The development is part of the transformation of the Kingsgate Shopping Centre, a key component of the Huddersfield Blueprint, Kirklees Council’s regeneration plan for the town. Whilst The Light will bring over 90 part-time and full-time jobs to Huddersfield, the aim is to make Huddersfield a new destination in Yorkshire and the North West. Located near the M62 and offering great value validated car parking as well as being a short walk from the train station, it is easily accessible from Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield and will be a must-visit destination for all.
James Morris, The Light CEO, commented:
“We are really proud to be part of the regeneration in Huddersfield. This site is a major milestone in our development, delivering on our ambition to bring exceptional entertainment experiences across the UK, made possible by the support of Peter Everest at Kingsgate, Risk Capital Partners and Barclays. This venue is really special, combining our fantastic cinema offer with a unique range of leisure activities to offer something for all ages. We can’t wait to welcome the local and wider communities to our venue to experience the best in cinema and entertainment, and hope Huddersfield will become the new go-to destination for a great day (and night) out.”
Councillor Graham Turner, Cabinet Member for Growth & Regeneration at Kirklees Council, says:
“The addition of the Light to Huddersfield is going to make a colossal difference to the range of events and activities available for people in the town centre, and I’m thrilled we’ve helped deliver this new leisure space for Kingsgate. This offering is just what the town needs right now, and will give people more reasons for people to visit Huddersfield and explore not just this but everything the town has to offer – and that extra footfall will be fantastic for other local businesses.
“This redevelopment is also proof that partnership working is key to delivering our blueprint plans, both in Huddersfield and right across Kirklees.”
Jonathan Hardy, Kingsgate Centre Manager, said:
“We are delighted that The Light are opening in Kingsgate Shopping Centre. This significant development not only enhances our centre but also contributes to Huddersfield’s evolving landscape. By having a range of diverse leisure activities for all ages, we will provide a unique destination that attracts visitors and supports our retailers and restaurants. This is a pivotal moment for Kingsgate and the town, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our community.”
