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Tivoli Gardens Opens Hikari on Its 183rd Anniversary In her opening speech, Tivoli CEO Susanne
n 15th August, Tivoli Gardens in the heart of Copenhagen officially opened Hikari, the amusement park’s new
Japanese-inspired area. The opening brings together architecture, art, lighting, food, shops and two new attractions in a vibrant setting inspired by the streets and culture of Japan. Tivoli Gardens is one of the world’s oldest
amusement parks and a landmark in the centre of Copenhagen, located next to Copenhagen City Hall. Founded in 1843, Tivoli combines rides and attractions with gardens, restaurants, concerts, cultural experiences and architecture, and has been an integral part of Copenhagen’s cultural life for more than 180 years. Hikari is the largest themed area in Tivoli’s
history and has been three years in development, followed by two years of extensive redevelopment. At its heart is The Demon rollercoaster, which twists and turns above the new streetscape. Visitors can explore five new places to eat, Japanese-inspired art and architecture, neon signs and shops, as well as two brand-new attractions.
The official opening was celebrated in sunshine with a performance by the Seido Taiko drumming group, music, flags, a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tastings from Hikari’s five new restaurants and food outlets.
Mørch Koch described the thinking behind Hikari: “With Hikari, we wanted to create something that was entirely our own. Tivoli’s designers and developers have designed the area from scratch. Over the years, we have travelled to Japan to experience the culture for ourselves,
gather impressions and draw inspiration. We have selected doors, windows, vintage items and, among other things, had 60 tonnes of Japanese roof tiles shipped to Copenhagen. Every detail has been carefully selected. From the art and architecture to the planting, lighting, scenography and gastronomy. Everything has been brought together by Tivoli’s own experts and employees, as well as skilled advisers, and made a reality by our talented craftsmen. Not to build a Japan in Tivoli. But to let ourselves be inspired by the world and interpret it in our own way. That is how Tivoli has developed for more than 180 years. We have always drawn inspiration from around the world and made it part of Tivoli’s own story.” Hikari is the latest chapter in Tivoli’s long
tradition of drawing inspiration from around the world and transforming it through the distinctive Tivoli approach. The new area is designed not as a replica of Japan, but as Tivoli’s own interpretation of Japanese influences, brought together through its architecture, art, food, lighting, attractions and attention to detail. The opening of Hikari forms part of Tivoli’s
183rd anniversary celebrations on 15 August, a date that is celebrated every year at the historic amusement park.
Hollywood Bowl Group announces new multi-level entertainment centre for Chelmsford
Hollywood Bowl Group, one of the UK's leading leisure operators, has announced that work has started on a brand-new entertainment centre in Chelmsford. The multi-million-pound, state-of-the-art centre
will be located inside the city's popular The Meadows Shopping Centre, making it the brands 80th venue in the UK Hollywood Bowl has built a strong reputation for
delivering affordable experiences across the UK, and the new centre will bring a mix of competitive socialising activities to the local area. The two-floor unit will feature lanes of ten-pin bowling, including exclusive VIP lanes, alongside
interactive darts, pool tables and a fun-filled amusements area. Guests will also be able to enjoy great-value diner-style food and drink that the brand is famous for, with bar and diner facilities available. Adding to the excitement, Hollywood Bowl
Chelmsford will be the first centre to feature Neoverse – a brand-new entertainment experience bringing even more ways for guests to play, compete and have fun. Neoverse integrates directly into the gameplay experience, projecting vivid graphics, dynamic lighting effects, and integrated scoring data above the bowling pins to transform traditional bowling lanes into an interactive visual atmosphere. Stephen Burns, CEO of Hollywood Bowl Group,
said: "We are pleased to announce that work has begun at our new family entertainment centre at the popular The Meadows Shopping Centre in Chelmsford. This marks a key step in our strategic growth and expansion across the UK. This new location reflects our commitment to enhancing our presence and offering high-quality entertainment facilities. Located in the heart of Chelmsford, this fantastic new venue brings a truly varied leisure offering to Essex. Our ongoing commitment to
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investing in communities and innovating in the leisure industry continues to drive our success and strengthen our position in the market." Sue Patel, General Manager at The Meadows
Shopping Centre, added: "Hollywood Bowl is a fantastic addition to The Meadows, bringing world class entertainment from bowling and interactive darts to great food and drink right to the heart of Chelmsford. This is a truly exciting milestone for The Meadows as we continue to grow our offering and cement our position as the go-to destination for unforgettable experiences in the city." Hollywood Bowl Chelmsford will open in Winter
2026.
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