Change Kiosk
Here are amusement arcades and entertainment venues across the UK that have a dedicated change kiosk to exchange notes for coins. These kiosks make it easy to keep the games going without interruption. Chat to staff and play today!
A change kiosk, in the traditional sense, is a staffed booth or counter where an attendant provides change manually, often using an old-fashioned till or mechanical change dispenser. These machines create a distinct ‘clunk’ sound when dispensing coins, adding to the nostalgic charm of classic amusement arcades. Commonly found in seaside arcades and older entertainment venues, these kiosks offer a chance for a brief chat with locals and a fun way to continue playing.
A change kiosk in an arcade isn’t just where you swap notes for coins - it’s part of the whole amusing experience. There’s something satisfying about hearing the clunk of the old coin dispenser and having a quick chat with the staff behind the counter. Though as arcades become more automated, change kiosks are slowly disappearing. Modern change machines are fast, accurate, and don’t require a person to sit behind a desk to run them, which means fewer change kiosks and less of that nostalgic charm. For arcade fans, visiting the change kiosk is a little piece of the past, that is being replaced by automated change machines and cashless prize windows.
These classic change kiosks are usually found in amusement arcades or casino gaming venues where there is someone who can sit behind the desk and dispense change. Many seaside resorts still have them, including the North Pier Arcade in Blackpool, Funland Arcade in Skegness and Sands Arcade in Hemsby which has a lovely old school neon signage. Further south a large central change kiosk can be found at the Wellington Pier Arcade in Great Yarmouth, and nearer the capital, visitors to the New York New York arcade in Southend can find a large change kiosk ready to exchange coinage.
Exchange Notes for Coins
Hear the Money Clunk
Chat to Friendly Staff
Uninterrupted Fun
