Lockmeadow Entertainment Centre
Maidstone, Kent · Indoor Activity
The bit you came for
Our verdict
Kids
7.1/10
Variety 8 · Age Fit 7
Parents
5.8/10
Sanity Preservation 6 · Value 5
Handy all-in-one rainy-day stop, but the food court and Gravity prices need a reality check.
The long read worth saving for nap time
What’s it actually like?
Lockmeadow Entertainment Centre is one of those practical family spots that tries to do a bit of everything: cinema, bowling, Gravity, food court, markets and occasional events. Reviewers mention the upstairs entertainment options most positively, especially for children who want something active or for families after a straightforward outing. The big win here is choice. There’s enough going on to suit different ages, and several reviewers liked the food traders, with one singling out the Thai food. The cinema and Hollywood Bowl are seen as reliable family options, and the large car park is a plus when you’re wrangling children, bags and weather. It’s not all rosy. The food court gets a fair amount of grief for feeling dull and less welcoming than before, and Gravity is repeatedly called overpriced. One review also flags a poor setup around disabled bays on market days, which is worth knowing if access matters to your visit. In short: useful, varied, but not especially polished.
Two-minute orientation
Quick read
A multi-venue indoor leisure centre with bowling, cinema, Gravity and food traders. Best for school-age kids and mixed-age families wanting a few options under one roof. Good for a plan-B day out, though parts of it sound a bit tired and overpriced.
Best for ages
Strong score for mixed-age siblings
The boring brilliant stuff
Need to know
Indoor vs outdoor split
Mostly indoor
Parking detail
Full parking wording is landing soon — meanwhile check Maps plus the venue’s own FAQs.
Dog-friendly?
Probably not
Most indoor venues don't allow dogs. Worth confirming if you'd need to bring one.
Pram-friendly?
Likely yes
Indoor venues like this are typically pram-friendly.
Baby change?
Likely yes
Venues this size usually have baby change facilities.
Food on-site & BYO
Yes: Food available on-site — cafe or kiosk.
Locate it
Maidstone, Kent
THINGS PARENTS ASK
Common questions
What can kids actually do there?
Reviews mention Gravity, bowling, a cinema, food traders and occasional markets/events.
Is it good value?
Mixed. Bowling and cinema can be good value with online deals, but Gravity is described as overpriced.
Is there food on site?
Yes. There’s a food court with street food traders, though several reviewers were underwhelmed by the space itself.
Is it suitable for mixed ages?
Yes, fairly. The range of activities makes it workable for families with both younger and older children.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Real review quotes
"The food court was a huge dissapointment though."
"Great entertainment for kids of all ages."
"Gravity is really overpriced for what it is unfortunately."