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  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  After stumbling across this museum whilst searching for things to do I was surprised to find it was almost on my doorstep and I'd never noticed it! For myself and... read more

    929davinar
    12 January 2020

    star rating  We had a lovely afternoon at the museum as a belated 30th birthday celebration and a well-deserved break from parenthood as we left our son at his grandparents.
    All the... read more

    l0isr0sed
    28 August 2022
  • star rating  An absolute gem of a place - A wonderful place. All the retro computers are set up connected to TVs/monitors and are available to play with. We were greeted and given a little tour when we arrived,... read more

    dnhrd
    17 September 2022

    star rating  Cool place nice and relaxed . Could easily spend few hours there going down memory lane - My younger boys loved it being able to use the computers was major plus and staff really helpful and friendly. Trip down memory lane for me too 😁. Loved the... read more

    avatar thumb paul k
    11 September 2023

    star rating  As an avid fan of computer games and a player since way back, I was pleased to discover this little gem on my doorstep. The building is a very unassuming... read more

    leesowden
    27 July 2019
  • star rating  This place took me back to my childhood. Playing the actual games I played on BBC Master system when I was at school and my Amiga at home. ... read more

    mbutton175
    2 July 2022

    star rating  Fantastic day for me and the family, all the volunteers are lovely and approachable. We stayed a lot longer than I thought we would as there is so much to... read more

    philcR9879LY
    17 April 2022

    star rating  Amazing nostalgic visit to computers in my youth - An amazing trip back in time to the late 70s, 80s, 90s and Noughties to the computers and games we all grew up with in those decades. All my... read more

    avatar thumb carlt963
    6 April 2024

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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