A BOWLING alley in Cwmbran has officially re-opened following a £250,000 refurbishment.

The former Leisure @ Cwmbran centre has been rebranded as a Hollywood Bowl, with a famous face of the silver screen attending the grand re-opening last month.

A Marilyn Monroe lookalike helped to bowl one of the first balls down one of the 20 lanes at the complex.

General manager of the new Hollywood Bowl in Cwmbran, Matt Howell, said: “We’re incredibly excited about the transformation that’s taken place over the past month and can’t wait to bring the full Hollywood Bowl experience to both new and existing customers.

“With a brand-new diner, high-tech features and lots of added Hollywood glamour, Cwmbran is a whole new entertainment haven.”

The site houses an amusement area and offers dining options and bar facilities.

This includes a new Hollywood Diner, serving gourmet dogs and burgers, freshly made shakes served in retro milk bottles, signature desserts, as well as American classics.

The diner sits alongside a new American-style bar serving house speciality cocktails.

Bowlers can also ‘play for prizes’, where customers can collect tickets won on their favourite games and exchange them for great goodies, from candy to remote controlled Bugattis.

The centre has announced it is recruiting for a number of new roles.

For more information, visit bowlingcareers.co.uk