Museums · South West England
History of Video Games
In or near Bristol.
History of Video Games — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Anthony O'Neil — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bristol Temple Meads · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
History of Video Games is a museum located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The History of Video Games is a museum located in South-West England. It focuses on the development and impact of video games, showcasing a range of exhibits that detail the evolution of this medium.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4565, -2.5900
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS1 2DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol Central
- Phone
- 0117 244 2270
- Nearest railway station
- Bristol Temple Meads — 1.1 km
- Opening
- Monday to Wednesday 3pm–11pm; Thursday 12pm–12am; Friday 12pm–12:30am; Saturday 11am–12:30am; Sunday 12pm–10pm
- Official site
- roxyleisure.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12124279676 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is History of Video Games?
- History of Video Games is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS1 2DF), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is History of Video Games?
- History of Video Games — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to History of Video Games?
- The nearest railway station is Bristol Temple Meads, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS1 2DF.
- Is History of Video Games a protected site?
- Yes — History of Video Games is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to History of Video Games?
- The nearest railway station is Bristol Temple Meads, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS1 2DF.