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


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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  We had a great time! The boys were blown away to see the pc's we had as kids We will definitely be back soon

    Bananasqueak
    24 March 2022

    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  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  It's a pretty cool place that I have been too. I love the fact that it let's kids know and see what kids used to do for fun in the... read more

    PandaThug
    11 March 2020

    star rating  Superb every time - Wonderful place to visit. Accessible in my wheelchair and great fun. Friendly and helpful staff. Always a great experience

    N786FVrichardf
    24 September 2022
  • star rating  Our first visit here and not our last. Warm, welcoming with excellent coffee (and free Easter eggs). Our games mad son absolutely loved it as did my husband. Well worth... read more

    Flissertee
    17 April 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  A retro day out - A trip down computer memory lane. Old units with all your old favorites. A fee arcade cabs.
    Good to go if you want a range of all the... read more

    avatar thumb Nick N
    23 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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