Cornerstone Fitout delivers entertainment fit out projects across the UK.
Entertainment venues are hard on interiors. High footfall, technical demands, the pressure of fixed opening dates and the expectations and guests to deal with, so there’s no margin for error on a fit out that looks good at first but fails six months later.
Cornerstone Fitout delivers entertainment fit out projects across the UK, from arcade game rooms and cinemas to museums, visitor centres and theatres. All designed and built to the spec you need.
Entertainment sits within the leisure sector, which means venues that face a specific combination of pressures from heavy public use, technical infrastructure demands and spaces that have to perform well every hour you’re open as well as present your brand in the best light.
The entertainment venue types we work with include:
Gaming cabinets and arcade machines put heavy power and layout demands on your space. We plan around these from the start, from managing power distribution, noise reduction and lighting levels, all while delivering high quality finishes and custom joinery that a competitive gaming environment needs.
Cinemas and theatres need precise coordination of acoustics, technical systems, seating layouts and audience flow. We work across new builds and full refurbishments, ensuring every element, from projection rooms to front of house finishes, is planned and executed to the tolerances your venue needs.
For galleries and museums you need tough finishes that can manage constant visitor traffic without detracting from the collections they display. Careful sightline planning, controlled lighting and durable materials keep your spaces looking their best while supporting curatorial and accessibility requirements.
Whether it’s for heritage sites, attractions and new developments, visitor centres need to orient, inform, impress and welcome a wide range of visitors. We design and build fit outs with clear zoning and layouts, and with accessibility built into access routes that make your space work for every visit.
Every Cornerstone Fitout project is delivered as a single, coordinated programme. You work with one team from initial consultation through to handover, with no dropped handoffs between design and build phases.
Most fit out contractors procure joinery from third party suppliers, which creates risks when it comes to lead times and quality control. Our in-house manufacturing means we control quality and programme times from the point of production, which matters when we’re working to fixed dates.
Cornerstone Fitout has been delivering commercial fit outs and construction projects since 1986. That track record means we’ve handled the kind of project complexity, from technical coordination, live site constraints and phased programmes, that entertainment venues regularly require.
We fabricate surfaces in-house, giving us the ability to deliver high-spec bar tops, reception counters and features walls and surfaces without adding specialist subcontractors to your project.
Entertainment projects regularly involve architects, equipment suppliers, licensing consultants and multiple specialist trades. We coordinate all this under a single project management structure so you have one point of accountability.
We integrate environmentally responsible material selection, waste minimisation and energy efficient specification into our projects as standard. If your venue has net zero commitment or sustainability requirements, we can plan your fit out around them.
Although every project is bespoke to your needs, they follow the same structure. This keeps your programme on track and makes sure nothing gets missed between your initial brief and open day.
Fit out costs vary by venue type, condition, size and specification. You can use these pricing tiers as a guide to help you understand what’s involved in different types of project. All pricing will be confirmed with you once we have more information about your needs.
For smaller venues or projects where speed and compliance are the priority. Suitable for visitor centres, smaller arcades and spaces that need a clean, functional finish without complex technical demands.
For venues where brand expression and durability both matter. This level introduces improved zoning, more considered material choices and finishes that hold up to sustained footfall.
For cinemas, theatres, museum fit outs and high-end visitor attractions where audience experience and long-term performance are the brief. Bespoke joinery, acoustic specification and technical coordination are included as standard.
Can you work around live venues or phased openings?
We understand that many entertainment venues can’t afford to close completely during a fit out or refurbishment. Where a full closure isn’t possible, we plan works in phases so you can keep parts of your venue open throughout the programme.
How long does an entertainment fit out take?
Exact timescales depend on the size and complexity of your venue and project needs, and whether the site is live or empty. A straightforward refurbishment of a small arcade could be completed in a few weeks, whereas a larger cinema or similar venue in need of a full strip back and fit out could take months. We’ll confirm timescales with you during our consultation.
Do you manage planning permission and building regulations?
Where planning permission or building regulation approval is needed for your project, we can advise on what applies to your venue type. Our team manages the technical coordination needed to keep any work compliant with regulations and can work with relevant authorities when needed.
