10 Ways to Spend the Light Nights: Evenings at Xscape
Lighter nights allow us to pack more into our day, spoiling us with extra down time to do the things we love.
If, like us, you’re struggling to fill your lighter evenings then read on. We’ve hand-picked 10 GREAT ways to make the most of those light summer nights with evenings at Xscape. In no particular order…
1. Alfresco Dining and Drinks
Dine and meet with friends over drinks, alfresco-style. Wetherspoon The Winter Seam, Nando’s and PizzaExpress all offer outdoor seating. Choose something delicious from their new summer menus, from sharing platters to three course meals.
2. Evening Escape Room Challenges
Round up your friends or family and take on an evening escape room challenge at The Escapologist, with 20% off bookings on Mondays. There are four escape rooms to choose from, including horror-themed room Delirium 13 - just the ticket for a spot of spine-chilling evening entertainment. More and Book.
3. Sipping on Summer Cocktails
Catch up with friends or carve out some quality time with someone special and treat yourselves to a summer cocktail or mocktail or two! Latest cocktail offers include 2 for 1 at The Escapologist and Smoky Boys and 2x for £10 at Fridays. View Offers.
4. Light Night Stroll and Play
If you live local to Xscape, round up the kids and take a leisurely walk to our outdoor play area. A late afternoon-into-evening treat that is bound to burn off any residual energy left from the day! Children 6 years and under can slide, climb and spin in the play area, located at the front of Xscape next to our green space. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
5. Bowling and Bar Games at Tenpin
Limber up for a bowl-tastic evening at Tenpin with weekday offers aplenty, from 50% off bookings or 2 games with meal and drink for £10 per person. Tenpin is also home to pool tables, bar games and a whole load of arcade and carnival games - a great destination for evening entertainment. Pre-book your bowling lanes online to access mid-week offers. View Offers.
6. Active 'Me Time' Evenings
We are well-known for our active brands here at Xscape. Make the most of the light evenings and use the extra time for you. Hit the snow slope at Snozone to work every muscle and improve your cardio, book onto an evening Gravity HIIT class for a full body workout, and head over to JD Gyms for their popular spinning classes.
7. Sweet Evening Treats
When the summer holidays hit, it can be a challenge to fill the days with things to do with the kids. Try something different this year with a full day in your own garden or local park followed by an evening visit to Xscape for a Build Your Own ice cream treat at Heavenly Desserts followed by an hour of carnival gaming fun at Funstation. View Funstation Offers.
8. Take your Bike for a Spin (and Service)
A bike ride on a light summer's night. There really is nothing better. Get your two-wheeled pride and joy summer-ready with a trip to Evans Cycles for bike servicing and maintenance. Find Out More. Evans Cycles is open until 7pm weekdays. View Opening Times.
9. Quieter Light Night Shopping
Junction 32 Outlet is open until 8pm weekdays in the summer months. The open air outlet makes for an ideal evening shopping destination, and evenings tend to be quieter so you can enjoy a relaxed and leisurely visit. Follow it up with a slap up meal at one of our restaurants with outdoor seating. View Junction 32 Opening Times.
10. Light Night Movies
This is novelty - leaving the cinema while it's still light outside! Just be ready to adjust your eyes on your way out. Catch the latest must-see films this summer at Cineworld, in 2D, 3D, 4DX and ScreenX. Book Now.
