Red Dragon Centre, Entertainment complex in Cardiff Bay, Wales
The Red Dragon Centre is an entertainment complex in Cardiff Bay housing multiple leisure facilities under one roof. It features a large bowling alley with many lanes, dining and drinking venues, a casino, and cinema screens for films.
The complex first opened in 1997 under a different name, Atlantic Wharf Leisure Village. It was renamed in 2000 after a local radio station that had become well-known in the region.
The centre serves as a meeting place where locals and visitors gather for entertainment and leisure activities together. Its mix of spaces creates an informal social hub that reflects how people spend their free time in the city today.
The site is easily accessible directly from Cardiff Bay railway station without needing other transport. Free parking is available for visitors who arrive by car and extended opening hours from early morning until late evening accommodate different schedules.
The complex changed from private ownership to public council control, reflecting shifts in how cities prioritize community gathering spaces. This transition marked a significant turn in the facility's role within the local area and its future direction.
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