THE HOME OF RETRO GAMING

In the heart of Leicestershire lies a building brimming with gaming history!

Featuring classic systems such as the Sinclair Spectrum, Commodore 64, Commodore Amiga and Atari 2600. Gaming giants including Nintendo NES, Sega MegaDrive, Xbox and PlayStation. Plus the truly unique Virtuality VR systems and the one of a kind CD1200!

However we haven't got to the best bit! Everything is out to not only touch, but to play on! Using original hardware and with a colossal software library. It truly is a gamers paradise!

How to Visit

When

Normal opening hours are Saturdays &
Sundays from 10am until 3:30pm

Open on select bank holidays

Please check the opening schedule
for full details

Opening Schedule

Where

RCM House (Unit Q),
Troon Way Business Centre,
Humberstone Lane, Leicester, LE4 9HA


Google Maps

Ample free onsite parking
Wheelchair friendly

Cost

Adults £8.50
Students (with NUS card)/ Carers £7.00
Children (between 4 - 15) £5.00
Children (under 4) Free
Concessions (disabled/ over 65) £5.00
Group ticket (1 adult, 4 children or 2 adults, 2 children or 3 adults) £24.00
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Special Events As Advertised


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Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2023!

We have been awarded the Tripadvisors travelers' choice award for consistently earning great reviews from travellers and have been ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor

We currently sit as the 6th most popular attraction in Leicestershire and come 1st in the specialty museum category.

Check out our full reviews below;


Tripadvisor Reviews

What people are saying...

  • star rating  Amazing and unique retro gaming experience! - A fascinating collection of retro computing/gaming hardware and literature, RCM is a gem worth visiting if you are any kind of fan of gaming or computing. The focus is mainly... read more

    avatar thumb soapsud90
    23 September 2023

    star rating  Really enjoyed playing the old computers and arcade games. The staff were so friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. My son (13 yrs) and myself (49yrs) had a great time. A brilliant... read more

    avatar thumb katyb979
    22 January 2023

    star rating  We took my son and 5 friends here for his 12th birthday and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff were all very pleasant and helpful. We will definitely be back.

    avatar thumb Corey T
    8 January 2023
  • star rating  Amazing place  - What an amazing place. There must be every game ever made on PC or Console that you can play here. The guys who run the place are very friendly and... read more

    avatar thumb Dave W
    17 September 2023

    star rating  A fun travel back in time - What a gem hidden away in Leicester. I had no idea this place existed. I was amazed at how many different games we could play and the staff were all... read more

    avatar thumb 212carenf
    27 August 2023

    star rating  Retro gaming extravaganza  - Just superb. Probably the premier retro gaming museum and experience in England. The venue literally has everything you could experience. Staff very knowledgeable and friendly. Absolute fountain of knowledge... read more

    avatar thumb Donato P
    24 September 2023
  • star rating  A first for me - not being very computer friendly let alone ever having played computer games (which I have never been attracted to) - however I visited with... read more

    Janet R
    28 January 2019

    star rating  Really interesting quirky museum. Lots to see and try out and memories of childhood arcade games. Well run and very knowledgeable staff. Also sofas to sit for the less game... read more

    avatar thumb Elizabeth H
    5 February 2023

    star rating  Brilliant fun hands on museum with a wide collection of machines set up to play on and really knowledgeable staff who are happy to show and tell you about the... read more

    avatar thumb Simon B
    24 September 2023

Events

We host and attend several special events throughout the year. View our opening schedule to see when we are open and where we will be attending external events.
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