A MULTI-MILLION pound Bowling alley is coming to County Durham in 2022.

Bishop Auckland is about to get bowled over as ten-pin bowling operator Superbowl UK have formally signed up to the new Fieldon Bridge scheme.

More than £2m is being invested into the family entertainment complex and building work will start in Autumn of this year. 

The bowling alley will be located at Tindale as part of the Tindale development which will also comprise of a seven-screen multiplex cinema, a 24/7 gym, five restaurants, along with a considerable range of national retailers and local operators.

Fieldon Bridge Developments are the driving force behind the 150,000 square foot Retail and Leisure Park on the 14-acre site, which sits on the east side of the current Tindale retail park.

The venue will be run by SuperBowl UK, which runs 10 venues across the UK, but this will be their first in the North East. 

Durham County Councillor for West Auckland Rob Yorke said: “This is proof that these developers are committed to these sites. 
“The fact that SuperBowl has confirmed this is fantastic, they are a household name.
“The area is going to become a real leisure area and it's really exciting, there’s a lot of money being invested in St Helen Auckland. 
“This is one of the biggest areas of regeneration, possibly in the North East.”
David Land Chair of the Bishop Auckland stronger towns board said: “That site is an excellent development for the town.
“It will really benefit the people of Bishop Auckland and West Auckland but also further afield like the dales. 
“Getting the announcements that the bowling alley is committed gives people something to look forward to in the future.
“It will be great for residents to have something like this on their doorstep without having to travel all the way to Newcastle.”