The new Mega City family entertainment centre opened in Slough in June, bringing a sizeable leisure venue to the town centre and promising to bolster footfall and local employment. The project was funded through an £8.75 million development loan from NatWest and has, according to the operators, already created more than 80 jobs in the area.
What the centre offers
The four‑storey venue contains a mix of traditional and modern leisure attractions designed to appeal to families and groups. Facilities on site include ten‑pin bowling, a large arcade, laser tag, virtual reality games, karaoke, bars and a restaurant, together with newer tech‑led features such as an augmented reality room.
- 10‑pin bowling
- 190‑player arcade
- Laser tag and virtual reality
- Karaoke, three bars and a restaurant
- Augmented reality room and cashless, QR‑driven systems
Finance and future plans
The development was made possible by a development loan of £8.75 million provided by NatWest. Mega City Limited plans to convert the development loan into a commercial mortgage as the company looks to expand to further locations across the UK. NatWest described its support as part of its commitment to regional economic growth and said the funding helped keep the build on track while managing costs.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Loan provider | NatWest |
| Loan amount | £8.75 million |
| Jobs created | More than 80 |
| Floors | Four |
Local economic and operational context
The management team behind the site is led by siblings Mandeep Dhanoa, Luke Dhanoa and Jeet Grewal, and the Slough venue builds on the operator’s experience at Airport Bowl in Hayes. The site has been equipped with contemporary customer systems such as online bookings, QR code activation for attractions and cashless payments, reflecting a wider move across the leisure industry towards digital service delivery.
“We’re thrilled to be bringing Mega City to Slough and we can’t wait to see people coming in and enjoying themselves,”
That comment came from a company spokesperson, who added the team were proud to bring a new offer to the community and to create local jobs. NatWest’s relationship manager said the bank was proud to support the development and saw it as helping to revitalise the high street.
For Slough residents the immediate effects are practical: a new leisure choice in the town centre and employment opportunities. For the high street, the operators and their lender present the opening as a piece in a broader effort to attract visitors and support local retail and hospitality trade. The business has indicated ambitions to replicate the concept beyond the town, which would further connect Slough to a developing regional leisure network should plans progress.
Operational details such as opening hours, pricing for attractions and staffing levels beyond the headline jobs figure were not included in the original announcement. Visitors and those seeking work at the venue should consult Mega City’s own communications for booking, recruitment and current timetable information.
