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!

The Flamingo Amusement Arcade Margate

The Flamingo Amusement Arcade, 17 Marine Gardens, Margate
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Happidrome Amusement Arcade Southend

Happidrome Amusement Arcade, 52 Marine Parade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex
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Richardson's Amusement Arcade Hemsby

Richardsons Amusement Arcade Beach Road, Hemsby, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
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Ocean Bay Amusement Arcade Gorleston

Ocean Bay Amusements, Pier Gardens, Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
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Family Amusements Arcade Broadstairs

Broadstairs Leisure Family Amusements Arcade, 4 Harbour Street, Broadstairs
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Skegness Pier Amusement Arcade

Skegness Pier, Grand Parade, Skegness, Lincolnshire
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Bibbys Amusement Arcade Mablethorpe

Bibbys Amusement Arcade 26 High Street, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire,
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Funtopia Amusement Arcade Southend

Funtopia Amusement Arcade, Western Esplanade, Southend on Sea, Essex
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Golden Nugget Amusement Arcade Great Yarmouth

Golden Nugget Amusement Arcade, 22-23 Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
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