Funland: Carousel Amusements Limited
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Hayling Island
Funland is the public name used by Carousel Amusements Limited, a company based in Hayling Island and licensed by the UK Gambling Commission. It runs family amusement arcades that anyone can enter, with any over 18 gaming machines kept in a clearly separate area, and its current licence dates from January 2009.
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 Family Entertainment Centre (Non-Remote): Carousel Amusements Limited can operate licensed family entertainment centres: arcades open to all ages, with any adult-only machines in a separate area.
Venue and trading names
Carousel Amusements Limited trades under this name:
- Funland
Venues
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 1 adult gaming centre for Carousel Amusements Limited.
- Adult Gaming Centre: Carousel Amusements Limited, Funland, 1 Sea Front, Hayling Island PO11 0AG Map
Premises licence from Havant Borough Council
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 001923-N-102723 has a new version in the register: 010 (was 009).
Questions and answers
Is Funland licensed?
Yes. Funland is a trading name of Carousel Amusements Limited, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to operate licensed family entertainment centres. Carousel Amusements Limited holds Gambling Commission account number 1923. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Who owns Funland?
Funland is operated by Carousel Amusements Limited with a registered address in Hayling Island.
Is Funland for adults only?
The licence is for a family entertainment centre, which is open to all ages. Any adult-only machines must be in a separate area.
How many venues does Carousel Amusements Limited have?
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 1 adult gaming centre for Carousel Amusements Limited. It is in Hayling Island.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 001923-N-102723-010 |