Museums · South West England
Arcade Archive
In or near Chalford.
Arcade Archive — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Stroud · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Arcade Archive is a museum located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Arcade Archive is a museum that showcases the history of video arcade games, featuring replicas and original cabinets from the 1970s to the early 1990s. Visitors can play a variety of classic games for free and learn about their historical significance through informative displays and knowledgeable staff. The museum also focuses on the restoration and preservation of arcade machines.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Arcade Archive is a museum located in the West Midlands. It focuses on the history of arcade games and their cultural impact. The museum features a variety of classic machines and memorabilia, providing insight into the evolution of gaming entertainment.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7205, -2.1594
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Chalford
- Postcode
- GL6 8PR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stroud
- Nearest railway station
- Stroud — 4.9 km
- Opening
- Sa 15:00-18:00
- Official site
- www.retrocollective.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/11682790023 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Arcade Archive?
- Arcade Archive is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL6 8PR), in the parish of Chalford.
- What is Arcade Archive?
- Arcade Archive — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Arcade Archive?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL6 8PR.
- Is Arcade Archive a protected site?
- Yes — Arcade Archive is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Arcade Archive?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL6 8PR.