At one point, Greenbridge Retail Park looked like a ghost town of empty units, but the recent news that a new Hollywood Bowl bowling alley was set to open in the former PC World building has completed something of a comeback for the area. 

New stores like Aldi, Cancer Research UK and Smyths Toy Store have reinvigorated the area that had been hit by a series of closures from businesses like Laura Ashley, Maplins and most recently Argos. 

But how have the people of Swindon taken the news of a new entertainment venue heading to the shopping destination? Are people positive about it, or do they feel that something else there would be better?

We looked at our Facebook and website comments to see what local people really thought about it. 

Ben Ashley Francis: "Now if we could just have a decent swimming pool that you don't need to be a member to use."

Chris Kozzy: "What a shame they can't use the vacant Morrisons building, in Regent Circus."

Chalkhill Down: "We already have an out-of-town bowling complex. I would have rather seen Hollywood Bowl move into the vacant old Morrisons unit at Regent Circus.

"Would have been ideal as it's predominantly a leisure complex what with the Cinema and restaurants close by.

"They could have had a free parking arrangement with the operators. This could have been great for residents in and around the town centre.

"Kelly Mehmi: "This is good..that’s what it was called in Bracknell when we were younger

Sue Quince: "Excellent news for Greenbridge, nice to see it’s on the upward side, I was a little concerned when some of the shops closed 

Becci Jayne Taylor: "That would be really good as currently we only have 1 league running on a Wednesday. Really need another YBC

Mandy Spearing: "Shame they can’t supply a lane machine that works at their Shrewsbury alley."

Samantha Holborow: "We need more entertainment for kids this side of town. Need more full stop!"

Gemma Wilcox: "We will have to go there when it opens for some family fun nights."

Berni Morton: "Yay, about time we had something this side of town."

Pete Cook: "A second bowling centre has been rumoured for the town for 25 years, usually for Greenbridge, but also as part of The Oasis redevelopment.

"All have previously proved unfounded, but Hollywood Bowl have big expansion plans, so this could be positive news."

Sue Porter: "I don't see why not, as healthy competition is always good."

Laura Jane Worby: "I am so pleased about this. The other one is always so booked up online and this is closer."

Carol Day: "About time we have got nothing over this side of town."

ShreksSandwich: "More competition and the fact it isn't a home bargain store or Aldi is a win-win for Swindon."

Samuel Hobbs: "I've been to the one in Cheltenham and it's solid, so hopefully this one is good as well."

Susan Hill: "Great we need something like this at Greenbridge at least people around this area can get there also on the bus routes from Highworth so easy to get to."

Lewis Butcher: "We need another bowling alley, also might need another cinema if Cineworld does end up going down."