Ho! Barts Amusements: Braddicks Leisure Limited
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Bideford
Ho! Barts Amusements, also known as Hobarts@thepier, is the public name used by Braddicks Leisure Limited, a company based in Bideford. It holds a UK Gambling Commission licence, and its current licence dates from January 2009, allowing it to run over-18s arcades, mixed‑age arcades with separate adult areas, and provide gaming machines.
What the licence covers
An arcade that offers gaming machines needs an operating licence from the Gambling Commission, and each venue needs a premises licence from its local council.
- Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre (Non-Remote): Braddicks Leisure Limited can operate adult gaming centres: arcades for over-18s only.
- Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre (Non-Remote): Braddicks Leisure Limited can operate licensed family entertainment centres: arcades open to all ages, with any adult-only machines in a separate area.
- Gaming Machine Technical Supplier (Non-Remote): Braddicks Leisure Limited can supply, install and maintain gaming machines.
Venue and trading names
Braddicks Leisure Limited trades under these names:
- Ho! Barts Amusements
- Hobarts@thepier
Venues
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 2 family entertainment centres and 1 adult gaming centre for Braddicks Leisure Limited.
- Family Entertainment Centre: Ho!Barts Amusements, Golf Links road, Westward Ho, Bideford EX39 1LH Map
Premises licence from Torridge District Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Ho!Barts Amusements, Golf Links Road, Westward Ho, Bideford EX39 1LH Map
Premises licence from Torridge District Council - Family Entertainment Centre: The Purple Penny, Westward Ho, Bideford EX39 1JU Map
Premises licence from Torridge District Council
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 002010-N-103449 has a new version in the register: 015 (was 014).
Questions and answers
Is Ho! Barts Amusements licensed?
Yes. Ho! Barts Amusements is a trading name of Braddicks Leisure Limited, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to operate adult gaming centres and licensed family entertainment centres. Braddicks Leisure Limited holds Gambling Commission account number 2010. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Who owns Ho! Barts Amusements?
Ho! Barts Amusements is operated by Braddicks Leisure Limited with a registered address in Bideford.
Is Ho! Barts Amusements for adults only?
The operator holds two licences. Its adult gaming centres are for people aged 18 and over only. Its family entertainment centres are open to all ages, with any adult-only machines in a separate area.
How many venues does Braddicks Leisure Limited have?
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 2 family entertainment centres and 1 adult gaming centre for Braddicks Leisure Limited. They are in Bideford.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 002010-N-103449-015 |
| Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 002010-N-103449-015 |
| Gaming Machine Technical Supplier | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 002010-N-103449-015 |