childrens arcades

Childrens Arcades

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The best amusement arcades for kids

This curated list focuses on children’s arcades across the UK that are primarily geared toward children, with minimal or no adult-only gaming areas. These venues provide a safer, more suitable environment for kids’ entertainment, making them ideal for family outings in towns, cities, and leisure destinations.

Plan fun days out for the kids

  • Find arcades geared toward children
  • Avoid venues geared toward adults
  • Discover fun, child-focused arcades
  • Family-friendly arcade fun for the kids

This children’s arcades page has been put together to include amusement arcades that are clearly designed with younger audiences in mind. Listings focus on venues that either operate exclusively as children’s arcades or feature only a small adult gaming area that is physically and visually separated from the main arcade floor. A strong emphasis is placed on safe, age-appropriate environments, and venues that focus their offering around adult-led gaming are intentionally excluded. The aim is to highlight amusement arcades that prioritise children’s entertainment, accessibility, and family-friendly play.

Notable children’s arcades can often be located closer than expected, with excellent amusement venues found across towns, cities, and popular coastal destinations throughout the UK. Family-focused arcades are commonly located within bowling centres, kids soft play areas and larger entertainment hubs, making them easy to access as part of a wider day out. The listings on this page can be explored using the numbered buttons or the interactive map, making it easy to discover children’s amusement arcades in nearby locations and plan visits around local areas of interest.

Children’s arcades remain a popular choice for family days out because they are purpose-built around play, fun, and younger-years entertainment. The most popular amusement arcades for children invest in arcade games, attractions, and décor that is designed specifically for younger players, creating an environment that feels welcoming and engaging. By focusing on children’s entertainment rather than treating it as an add-on, these arcades offer families a more relaxed and enjoyable experience, making them a dependable option for a fun day out with the kids!

Wellington Pier Amusement Arcade Great Yarmouth

Wellington Pier Arcade Marine Parade Great Yarmouth Norfolk
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Britannia Pier Amusement Arcade Great Yarmouth

Britannia Pier Amusement Arcade Marine Parade Great Yarmouth Norfolk
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Coral Island Amusement Arcade Blackpool

Coral Island, New Bonny Street, Blackpool, Lancashire
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Golden Sands Amusement Arcade Cromer

Golden Sands Amusement Arcade, 7 New Street, Cromer, Norfolk
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The Oasis Amusements Arcade Hemsby

The Oasis Amusement Arcade, 57 Beach Road, Hemsby, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
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Claremont Pier Amusement Arcade Lowestoft

Claremont Pier Amusement Arcade, Claremont Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk
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Circus Circus Amusements Arcade Southend

Circus Circus Amusements 2-8 Marine Parade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex
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Treasure Island Amusement Arcade Hemsby

Treasure Island Amusement Arcade Newport Road, Hemsby, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
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Blackpool Amusements Arcade in Blackpool

Blackpool Amusements, 13-19 Bank Hey Street, Blackpool, Lancashire
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