Operated by leading UK family entertainment brand Funstation, Carnival Golf & Games joins Merry Hill with more than 20 years of success for the brand across the UK. The dynamic competitive leisure concept features two themed mini golf courses alongside a compelling mix of immersive video and carnival gaming, VR experiences, and Breakout Escape Rooms and Laser Station-Laser Tag – delivering a multi-generational, experience-led offer that reflects evolving consumer demand.
The opening completes the transformation of the former Debenhams unit, creating a powerful trio of anchor occupiers at Merry Hill. Carnival Golf & Games sits alongside national debut units for Harvey Norman and fitness operator XF Gym, underlining the centre’s desirability for best-in-class operators from across the world.
2025 was a landmark year for leisure at Merry Hill, with the award-winning leisure quarter now fully let following the arrival of a diverse mix of F&B brands including Burger & Sauce, Heavenly Desserts, and Toledo Lounge. The arrivals reflect sustained demand from operators seeking prominent, high performing locations, and demonstrate the centre’s evolution into a well-rounded destination that extends beyond just retail.
“The opening of Carnival Golf & Games is a fantastic way to kickstart 2026 at Merry Hill. Completing the former Debenhams unit with such a compelling experiential leisure operator underlines the strength of our leasing strategy. The fact that Funstation are bringing something completely new also points to their confidence in Merry Hill, off the back of national debuts from Harvey Norman and XF Gym here,” comments Alistair Winning, Asset Manager at Sovereign Centros from CBRE.
“With 14 thriving locations across the UK, 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 are excited to anchor the leisure offer. Merry Hill’s scale, energy, and incredible catchment made it the perfect choice for our next level venue,” adds James Miller, CEO of Funstation.
The opening of Carnival Golf & Games follows the recent news that Superdrug, the renowned British health and beauty retailer, will significantly upsize its store at the centre, doubling its footprint to 16,000 sq ft, making it one of the brand’s largest stores in the UK.
JLL, Time Retail Partners, and Font Real Estate represent Merry Hill.
