Council considering next steps for Gravity and Newton’s units

The two units at Time Square leisure complex will be ‘temporarily closed’ due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’ after fixtures were ripped out.

Photos taken of the Gravity unit on Monday morning showed the removal of the trampoline park and ‘Ninja Run’ obstacle course fixtures.

The same can be said of Newton’s, with bar fittings, tables and booth seating also absent.

The venues, which only opened in October 2020 and October 2021 respectively, are linked and share the same owner.

Fixtures were removed from the Gravity unit at Time Square

The removal of items from Gravity and Newtons could now be raised with the police.

The units were emptied over the weekend without the knowledge of the firm.

The Warrington Gravity site is the only one in the country to be run on a franchise basis.

Many of the fixtures and fittings have been removed, and the company is now considering the next steps.

The Guardian understands that the council, as the landlord, is not owed any rent and is in legal discussions over the matter.

Newton's bar and restaurant on its opening day

There is also consideration as to whether the removal of items constitutes a criminal act.

Newton’s restaurant and bar offered an interactive and social venue, including darts and pool in a games area, serving cocktails alongside a New York themed menu.

Gravity meanwhile was a kid’s paradise, with 70 interconnected trampolines on the ground floor, as well as a giant inflatable obstacle course upstairs.

A statement was fixed in the window of the Gravity unit addressed to ‘all Gravity Warrington customers and staff’.

It read: “Due to unforeseen circumstances outside of the main company’s control, the park will be temporarily closed while Gravity works hard to re-establish the capacity of its Warrington venue.

“Gravity is supporting all staff while the site is closed and is committed to its Warrington venue, and all the team there.

“Although disappointing to be closed during the summer holidays, when so many families are looking to entertain their children, Gravity has contacted those people affected to apologise for the inconvenience, and to resolve this and issue refunds.”

Michael Harrison, co-founder of Gravity, added: “We are committed to supporting the staff on site and opening the venue, so families and kids can get back to their summer plans and enjoying some fun family time.”