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Arcades, VR & Gaming in Sheffield
The National Videogame Museum in the centre of Sheffield is the one to build a visit around, and it's not a look-but-don't-touch sort of place either. Entry starts from £11 and it's open to all ages, with over 100 playable machines lining the halls, plus baby change and party rooms if you're making a day of it. A few minutes out, BattleKart Sheffield has electric karts weaving through projected game worlds on the floor, from £14.90, with just a seatbelt between you and the track, no headset needed. For younger kids, the museum is the gentler start, with step-free access and toilets close at hand. Older children will get more out of BattleKart's racing. If you're peckish afterwards, Nando's at Valley Centertainment does peri-peri chicken with free parking and a tram stop right there, so you can leave the car at home if you'd rather.
3 places From £11
from £14.90BattleKart Sheffield
Sheffield
Real electric karts racing through projected game worlds on the floor, no headset, no helmet, just a seatbelt.
Nando's Sheffield - Valley Centertainment
Sheffield
Peri-peri chicken near the Arena, with free parking and a tram stop close by if you're skipping the drive.
Baby changeHalal optionsFood on siteWheelchair accessible+1 more
from £11The National Videogame Museum
Sheffield · ages 0+
A hands-on museum of games history where the kids play over 100 machines rather than just look at them behind glass.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBirthday partiesDog friendly+5 more
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What does a paid visit cost?
Paid entry starts from £11 at The National Videogame Museum. Prices, ages and facilities are listed on every place page, taken from each venue's own published price list.
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