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  Great day out with our grandson. We played on consoles from our youth and he lived all the old stuff. The guys were really patientwith all his questions and... read more

    Pauline G
    23 August 2019

    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

    star rating  Had a great day and everyone there was friendly and interesting to talk to, I had a go on various systems including a Commodore PET and also the Virtuality, very... read more

    gsclarky
    8 May 2022
  • 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

    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  a great place we loved it carnt wait to go again thankyou. my teenages and my husband got lossed for hours lots to see and do. i would highly recommend.

    avatar thumb kelliesmith747
    5 February 2023
  • 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

    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  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

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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