The Arcade Warehouse in North Shields is a great day out for gaming mad kids (and grown ups). It is a arcade with a difference as once you pay to get in all the games are free to play during your two hour session.
Read on to find out more.
The Arcade Warehouse
The Arcade Warehouse is located at Newcastle Quays (Formally known as The Royal Quays) In North Shields. It is open 7 days a week and it costs £12 per person for a two hour session, once you pay to get inside all of the games are free to play and you can play them as often as you like during the session.
There is Arcade games, retro games, pool tables, air hockey, gaming PCs, an interactive wall and even VR machines - all of them are included with the entry price. There is a few games for younger children, lots of family friendly games such as Mario, racing games and a few games for older children / adults.
They have a small seating area and a cafe serving drinks and food if you want a break from playing. Everyone over the age of five needs to pay to enter, even if you are not planning on playing any games and children under 14 need to be accompanied by an adult - under 5s are free.
If they have availability you can walk in but they do recommend booking online in advance. They run 3-4 sessions throughout the day and each session lasts for two hours. You can't enter until your session start time. Session times and opening times can be found on The Arcade Warehouse website.
What We Thought
We visited with children aged 11 and 12 years old during the Feburuary half-term. We had pre-booked online in advance on a 3-5pm session and it was not too busy when we visited meaning we could get on games without any waiting.
The children enjoyed playing on the arcade games such as basketball, Mario games, air hockey, pool and racing games. They went on the VR machines and my son went on the gaming PCs. All of the machines were working and it was good that they could just go on any games they wanted without asking for money or having to top up gaming cards.
There was a good selection of games available however it is not huge inside and my children did get a bit bored after a while and we did leave before the two hours was up. But if your children are big arcade fans then they could spend the full two hours here.
It is great for a rainy day activity or for something a bit different with older kids or as something you can do as a family.
Need To Know
The Arcade Warehouse North Shields is open 7 days a week Monday - Saturday 11am - 7pm and Sundays 11am - 5pm (Please double check with The Arcade Warehouse as times may change). They run sessions 11am-1pm, 1-3pm, 3-5pm and 5-7pm on the days it is open later.
It is best to prebook online in advance at www.thearcadewarehouse.co.uk although they do accept walk ins when it is not busy. It costs £12 per person for a two hour session, children under 5 are free of charge. Everyone needs a ticket to enter even if you are not playing and under 14s need an adult with them.
There is plenty of free onsite parking and there is a bus stop right outside and it is a 10 minute walk to the nearest metro station.
Keep an eye on The Arcade Warehouse Facebook page as they often have special offers on. They also do birthday party's.
The Arcade Warehouse
Newcastle Quays
North Shields
NE29 6DW
Please check prices and opening times direct with The Arcade Warehouse as they may be subject to change.
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