New bowling alley to open in former Norwich cinema

A rare picture of Dereham Road just before the buildings came tumbling down in 1937 to make way for the Regal Cinema built by Thomas Gill & Son (Image: Archant)

Bowling House will offer food, beer, wine and cocktails on its four lanes when it opens on Saturday, March 24.

Managing director, Jack Thompson, said: 'We're so excited to be bringing something new and unique to Norwich. The building has been totally transformed and will be unrecognisable when it's finished.

'We've assembled a great team and we can't wait to open the doors. It's been a really quick turnaround, work started in January so they've done a really good job. It's a really nice building, it just needed some TLC.

'We can't wait to get started and show everyone what we've been working on.'

The Merge Restaurant, Dereham Road, Norwich. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Archant)

Booking lines are open, for more information visit www.bowlinghouse.co.uk, call 01603 397412 or email bookings@bowlinghouse.co.uk

The Merge Restaurant, Dereham Road, Norwich. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Archant)

The Merge Restaurant, Dereham Road, Norwich. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Archant)