Hunstanton Pier Amusement Arcade

Hunstanton is a Victorian-era seaside resort on the north-west Norfolk coast, known for its distinctive carrstone and flint architecture. Easily accessible from the Midlands, it remains a seasonal destination with hotels, caravan parks, and holiday accommodations busiest in summer. The town offers a mix of entertainment attractions, including funfairs, traditional pubs, and a long promenade, while its position on The Wash provides striking sunsets. Visitors can also enjoy boat trips, water sports, and access to nearby nature reserves.

Hunstanton Pier stands at the heart of the resort, forming the focal point of beach-facing pubs, restaurants, and hotels. A wide, open grass area gently slopes down towards the pier, featuring numerous benches and seating areas to take in the view. The venue is large in size, though it does not extend significantly over the water. The pier has long been a symbol of Hunstanton’s holiday identity, offering amusements and other family entertainment for generations, making it a nostalgic beacon of family holidays.

Arcade Entrance

The main entrance faces the town and can be accessed on foot from several walking paths and also the main promenade paths. The entrance is suitably wheelchair friendly, with several double and bi-fold doors opening up into the venue. On the left elevation is an ice cream kiosk, and on the upper floor, visitors can find (Bowlers) a six-lane ten-pin bowling alley. We only observed an escalator to the upper floors and so are unsure if there is any disabled access. The prize shop can be found on the upper floor with many more arcade games to explore.

Children’s Arcade Games

Outside the front of the venue, visitors will find several kiddie rides suitable for the youngest guests, alongside two boxing punch machines for those eager to test their strength. Upon entering, a foyer area provides more space and features half-height arcade machines, before the arcade becomes denser and more compact as patrons move further inside. There are many more great arcade machines perfect for pint-sized players here, and they include a two-player Shark Park, which is a mini version of the classic fairground throwing game. 

Claw Machines

Hunstanton Pier Arcade has an incredible amount of claw machines with many different types available to play. Along the rear row is an impressive row of fifteen Toy family crane machines with joystick controls. They are all packed full of branded plush prizes, including Paddington, Steven the Seagull, Muppets and Mario characters to mention just a few. Priced at only twenty pence per play, they also present great value for any claw machine enthusiasts. There are also Ticket Dome, Trolls and Dinosaur Party crane grabber machines and several Skill Cut machines dotted around the venue. In the foyer the half-size machines consist of several Shining Cube machines and Happy Games Rainbow cranes.  Fans of Winfall Revolution will also love the Crazy Gifts spinners, which are copies of the same.

They also have lots of mini baby claw machines with tiny prizes for small hands and also prize every time machines for those who need to guarantee a prize. On the right side of the venue, visitors will find a row of claw machines designed to look like classic red British phone boxes, complete with Union Jack decorations and iconic telephone signage.

Coin Pushers

There is no shortage of fun coin pushers at the Hunstanton Pier venue, and they have several classic circular coin pushers, including Snakes and Ladders, Rollercoaster, Coronation Street, Star Trek and Around the World. They also have classic rectangular coin pushers, including It’s a Cracker and Supersonic.

Modern ticket-paying coin pushers include Space Reels, Martian Madness, and Let’s Go Quackers. They also have the latest ball pushers, including Pearl Fishery and Ocean Party, where players can get big ticket wins.

Classic Arcade Games

The amusement arcade at Hunstanton Pier has no shortage of classic arcade games, and these include a two-player tabletop Pong machine near the entrance and a two-player Mario Kart DX and Daytona Championship USA arcade racing machines. There are several two-pence roll-down games, including Temple of Tickets, Cops & Robbers, and Tower of Terror. Fans of arcade shooting games will love the large four-player Shooting Gallery, House of the Dead and Halo Fireteam Raven. There is a full-sized Pac-Man Smash for fans of air hockey and ‘To Tha Net’ basketball arcade game.

Fairground Games

There are several fairground games at Hunstanton Pier, and these include two-player Down the Clown, a four-player shooting game that pays tickets called Zombie World, and also a four-player Derby Day, which is a modern version of the classic fairground derby racer push-ball games. There is also a two-player Lane Master game if the bowling upstairs is fully booked. 

Big Arcade Machines

The pier arcade has some large, unique machines that should certainly be mentioned, with many of these paying out ticket wins. These include Subway Surfers, Piano Keys, Flying Tickets, Crossy Road, Fireball and Firewall.

Wheel Spinners

There are a couple of fun Wheel Spinners in this arcade, and they include a treasure Quest pirate-themed arcade game and also a Monopoly Go dice rolling game. 

VR Machines

VR fans will be happy to know that there is a Super Speed VR Racing game here, perfect for racing fans and also a three-player VR 3Q simulator.

Ticket Slot Machines

The amusements at Hunstanton Pier, has triple row ticket slot machines, and these include the rare Jungle Critters Wild with an upper feature board. This really is an impressive-looking fruit machine where players can win progressive jackpots of hundreds of tickets. 

£5 Jackpot Fruit Machines

This amusement arcade has a nice range of £5 jackpot fruit machines, and these include several stand-alone machines, including Payback, Rainbow King and a Gold Vault Classic. There are also many triple row fruit machines with upper feature boards, and these include Golden Game, Bullion Bars and Around the Clock. There are also a couple of Skill Ball Zingy machines with £50 jackpots. 

Slot Machines

The adult gaming slots lounge is located on the ground floor at the rear right of the venue. Tucked away in its own cosy area, there is a wide range of different fruit and slot machines here with jackpots of £100 and £500 available to win. They have the latest digital terminals from popular providers such as Blueprint Gaming and Light and Wonder, and also a fine selection of fruit machines and classic Oxo-style games. 

Venue Verdict

Hunstanton Pier Amusement Arcade is a fantastic venue packed full of an impressive range of games and machines. Highly recommended for fans of claw machines and coin pushers, the prizes here are quality and the shelf prizes fall generously. Beyond the classics, the arcade also boasts a wide selection of new and modern machines, ensuring there’s something to entertain every visitor. The venue is exceptionally clean, bright, and well laid out, making it easy to navigate and enjoy without feeling crowded. Hunstanton Pier Arcade really sets the bar high for what a seaside amusement should be - a quality entertainment experience at the heart of Hunstanton’s already impressive seafront.

Featured Machine: Jungle Critters Wild Ticket Slot Machine