A family entertainment business has signed up to open a new venue in the Black Country.
Funstation has agreed a deal for 23,700 sq ft of space to open a Carnival Golf & Games later this year in the Merry Hill centre in Brierley Hill.
The new outlet will feature a 'Carnival Golf' indoor course, two other themed golf courses, a mix of video and VR games and an escape room attraction.
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It will be the company's second base in the West Midlands, joining its venue at the Star City entertainment village in Birmingham.
This is the third and final brand to open in the old Debenhams unit in Merry Hill which is now also home to retailer Harvey Norman and XF Gym.
Chief executive James Miller said: "With 14 thriving locations across the º£½ÇÊÓƵ, our new Merry Hill venue represents our largest and most ambitious project yet.
"We're pulling out all the stops to create an unforgettable experience combining the best of our brands and activities and we are really excited to anchor the leisure offer.
"Merry Hill's scale, energy and incredible catchment made it the perfect choice for our next level venue."
Alistair Winning is asset manager at Merry Hill's asset manager Sovereign Centros.
He said: "The signing of Funstation is the final chapter in our extensive regeneration strategy following the closure of Debenhams, adding a third unique operator to the 120,000 sq ft space.
"Funstation's commitment is representative of the transformation Merry Hill has undergone recently and continues to drive ahead with in its 40th year and is a direct response to evolved consumer desire for increased experiential leisure."
