Top Arcades in Central London

When someone wants to visit the City of London, people typically search the internet or ask friends who have been there before to know the good places to see. Online sites usually list places like the Warner Brothers Studio, the Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London or the Coca-Cola London Eye as the most known areas around London.

But the capital of the United Kingdom has much more to offer than museums, theatres, or parks. For old school gamers who want to satisfy their gaming needs while a resident at hotels near Bloomsbury Street London, there are two arcades for the best retro games experience.

Namco Funscape London

One of the most popular arcades in Central London is the Namco Funscape. It is also the largest, if not the most famous. The game house is located adjacent to the Westminster Bridge and near the London Dungeon and Coca-Cola London Eye. It offers an extensive variety of entertainments under one roof.  This place not only caters the casual gamers but also groups for corporate events.

Aside from the typical video games and simulator machines that arcades normally have, Namco Funscape adds other amenities to add diversity for its on-goers. One of its main attractions is the Escape Room, where six people will look for clues and solve puzzles under thirteen minutes to be able to leave the room.

The place also set up professional ping pong tables and full-sized American pool tables. They also furnish Bumper cars that kids of all ages will surely love.

The Vault is another featured attraction that emulates a scene from Mission Impossible where you avoid green lasers while trying to get out of the place.

Las Vegas Arcade Soho

Located in 89-91 Wardour Street in Central London, Las Vegas Arcade is an amusement arcade near the Chinatown in Soho. The place is known for its many popular and some rare Asian import games.

For the musically inclined or those who just want to groove to the beat, the arcade also offers music games like Pump It Up and Guitar Hero. Racing games such as Initial D and Dead Heat are preferred choices for race enthusiasts. For shooting games, they offer the classics, Time Crisis and House of the Dead to name a few.

Las Vegas Arcade Soho also offers PS4 games converted to arcade cabinets. Versus Fighting titles like the iconic Street Fighters, King of Fighters and Marvel Vs Capcom are the most popular. For people tired of staring at the screen, ice hockey and snooker tables are also available.

In addition, there are a lot of destinations to stop by in London when you are on vacation with your family. The Gower bed and breakfast accommodation is definitely a place to stay if you want to explore capital’s most popular destinations.

Tourist Spots to Enjoy with Your Kids in Greenwich

An increasing number of tourists are making sure that they include Greenwich in their itinerary when they visit London. The place is recognized for its scenic attractions, as well as for its royal heritage and its incredibly interesting sights.

There are many first rate Oxford Street hotels in Central London. If you use the South Eastern rail line from Central London, you can get to Greenwich in less than ten minutes.

If you are bringing your kids with you, make sure to visit the following top attractions:

·         The Cutty Sark

Going on board the Cutty Sark is an experience your kids are not likely to forget easily.

In 1843, tea-clippers were the rage. During this period, there was a huge demand for tea from China. The tea clipper, a fast sailing vessel very similar to a yacht, was designed to assure the fast transport of tea from China. It had a square rig and three masts.

Today, the Cutty Sark is the only tea clipper of its kind that has survived. During her prime, this tea-clipper was considered the fastest sea transport, breaking all records for ocean travel. Your kids will relish reliving the ship’s glory days by going on board, taking in breath-taking views of the River Thames, and experiencing taking control of the steering wheel.    

Old Royal Naval College

From the Cutty Sark, you can take a leisurely walk to the Old Navy College, enjoy a snack, buy some souvenirs, and take a peek at the attractions that this destination has to offer. Make sure that you drop by the famous Chapel of St. Peter and St. Paul.

The National Maritime Museum

The National Maritime Museum is considered as among the largest maritime museums in the world. It demonstrates why Britain was considered a supreme maritime leader for centuries. Your kids will find it an amazing experience to learn about Admiral Horatio Nelson and other renowned figures in the Royal Navy.


Greenwich Park

Found near the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich Park sits on top of a hill. You get to see an amazing view of the River Thames and of Central London. The park is one of the few incredible world heritage sites today. It houses the Prime Meridian Line as well as the old Royal Observatory.

Royal Observatory Greenwich

Your kids will be thrilled to visit the Royal Observatory Greenwich. The trip will give them the chance to look through the largest refracting telescope in the entire Great Britain. They can see – and even touch – an asteroid estimated to be about 4.5 billion years old. They can learn about some of the earliest scientific inventions the world has known.

A visit to London is more enjoyable if you stay in a hotel that is conveniently located. Make sure that you opt for Regency House Hotel London so you can enjoy all these attractions through the ease provided by London’s bus network as well as its Tube.