Definitely worth a visit the old penny machine are kept in good condition and are a good price to play
Terrific fun using the old slot machines with the original pennies. Real nostalgia trip!
I found this place by accident, but I loved it - truly fascinating. They've got arcade machines from the 1930s to around the 1960s, I believe. Some of these are allegedly one of only two left in the whole country. So, it's a step back in time and it's amazing how fun and satisfying they were to play. I recommend buying at least £5 worth of pennies if you want to try everything and not rush through. Definitely one of the most interesting things in Great Yarmouth apart from the Winter Gardens botanical glass house, which is currently being refurbished.
Amazing! This place is so cool and the staff are lovely! The old penny arcades are so much fun to explore and the perfect mix of old and new. The gift shop is reasonably priced and I would highly recommend this place. It’s top of my list when I return
Great selection of vintage games to play. Only £1 for 12 coins. Kept us entertained for sometime.
Good value, clean and unlike some arcades the machines all worked, and not all ticket machines so 5/5 from our family
Lovely little old arcade, worth a visit! It’s £1 for 12 pennys which is great value!
Love these old games. Most of them still work. Not obvious this place exists as it's through the back of some tea rooms but worth going. 12 old pennies for you £1 so not expensive. All other machines 2p. Lots of 2p one arm bandits, 2p bowling, 2p flips etc. One random £1 modern crane game just like all other places. Bit random bit hey ho.
Very unique arcade right here!! Everything is mechanical, so it's similar to Musée Mécanique in San Francisco, Pinball Hall of Fame in Las Vegas (Some machines) and Novelty Automation in London. The added bonus here is that ALL machines require old English pennies to operate! You can change your new currency or old pennies in the arcade! You can also bring your own old pennies! There is also a tea room and gift shop. Check it out!
Merrivale Old Penny Arcade is located at 56 S Beach Parade, Great Yarmouth NR30 3JP, UK
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