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 Travellers' Choice 2024!

We have been awarded the Tripadvisors travellers' 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 4th most popular attraction in Leicestershire and ranked 1st in the specialty museum category.

Check out our full reviews below;


Tripadvisor Reviews

What people are saying...

  • star rating  Retro gaming at it's best  - They had a great setup, as well as an arcade they had original consoles, some old computers, nearly all the old games from your past they had, granted some were... read more

    avatar thumb David T
    25 March 2024

    star rating  10/10 would go again!!  - Step into a world of nostalgia and excitement at our arcade! With a vibrant array of classic and modern games, there's something for every gamer. From the retro charm of... read more

    avatar thumb Alex H
    6 April 2024

    star rating  Informative and entertaining for all ages!  - Booked for my husband’s birthday weekend with family and was concerned that it would cater for the age range from 10 years to 75! No problem at all! We were... read more

    avatar thumb Linda H
    27 May 2025
  • star rating  Retro computer museum is a fantastic place to revisit past computers and gaming systems. Andy and the team are very friendly and helpful. All systems are available to be played... read more

    Daniel L
    8 May 2022

    star rating  Fantastic place, lovely staff  - We’ve been here a few times with an autism charity. It is such a fantastic place takes me right back to my childhood and is great showing my son the... read more

    avatar thumb Paula A
    17 March 2024

    star rating  Best day out in Leicester - What an amazing collection. The retro computer museum is run by a great bunch of people who clearly have a passion for the subject. If you are into retro gaming... read more

    avatar thumb kevinnO2559IW
    27 August 2023
  • star rating  Really fun experience! The hours just flew by while playing old games, looking at old computers and computer game boxes. Recommended!

    TheKelpie
    31 July 2022

    star rating  Fantastic video game nostalgia trip  - If you fondly remember the “early decades” of gaming, whether that’s popping cartridges into a NES or waiting for your turn on Street Fighter 2 in an arcade, The Retro... read more

    avatar thumb Steven L
    12 May 2025

    star rating  Brilliant range of retro games and systems. The staff are so knowledgeable and helpful and can not just explain how to access the games but the background to them and... read more

    DanielS4182
    23 July 2022

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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