LONDON’S #1 ARCADE VENUE
DEDICATED TO KEEPING THE ARCADE SCENE ALIVE.
The Heart of gaming is a video game arcade and gaming lounge dedicated to provide fun for all the family. Experience a thrilling journey through arcade gaming history with beloved classics like The Simpsons and Daytona USA, or dive into the latest sensations with Japanese rhythm games like Maimai and the heart-pounding House of the Dead 4. When it comes to consoles, from the iconic SNES, Dreamcast, and N64 classics to the latest sensations like the PS5 and Nintendo Switch, we've got it all.
The Heart of Gaming is based in South London, Croydon. Placed on the high street with local shops and restaurants surrounding it, its the best place to enjoy a day out - and also one of the cheapest! With a one day entry wristband you can enjoy the arcade to its full extent, playing all games without wasting any coins trying to beat the boss! All the machines are free to play , including air hockey and ping pong. All you pay is the entrance fee.
Christmas Opening Hours
Monday 23rd Dec: 12pm 7-pm
Tuesday: 24th Dec: 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 25th: Closed Christmas Day
Thursday 26th: Closed Boxing Day
Friday 27th: 12pm - 7pm
Saturday 28th: 12pm - 7pm
Sunday 29th: 12pm - 7pm
Monday 30th: 12pm -7pm
Tuesday 31st: 12pm - 7pm
Wednesday 1st: Closed New Years Day
Thursday: 12pm - 7pm
Friday: 12pm - 7pm
Saturday: 12pm - 7pm
Sunday: 12pm - 7pm
PRICES.
Adults: £20 all-day pass
Children under 16: £15 all-day pass
Adult and Child £25
Student: £15*
Emergency Services: £10**
Carers: £Free***
Late Pass: £10 (5pm-7pm)
Monthly Pass: £39.95
*With valid student ID (NUS, College Card etc)
***Police, Fire, NHS, Armed Forces etc with valid ID or Blue light card
***With Valid ID while accompanied by full paying adult/child
Birthdays and Events: Please contact us for pricing and availability
BOOK AN EVENT.
Have a Birthday party you want to book for a child, friend or special person? Want to book an educational trip for students?
Enter your information and your event information and we can get back to you with a quote!
You can also contact us on our facebook page - our respond times are quicker there!
Upcoming events.
These include any events/tournaments that are happening in the coming months. Please click on an event to see more information. Please also be aware some events may be private and not open to the public.