Exmouth Amusements: Christopher John Avery
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Exmouth
Exmouth Amusements is the name used by licence holder Christopher John Avery, an individual operator based in Exmouth. It runs arcades for over 18s and can also supply, install and look after gaming machines in its own venues, 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 Adult Gaming Centre (Non-Remote): Christopher John Avery can operate adult gaming centres: arcades for over-18s only.
- Linked Gaming Machine Technical Supplier (Non-Remote): Christopher John Avery can supply, install and maintain gaming machines in its own venues.
Venue and trading names
Christopher John Avery trades under this name:
- Exmouth Amusements
Venues
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 3 adult gaming centres for Christopher John Avery, in 2 towns and cities.
- Adult Gaming Centre: Exmouth Amusements, 138 East Street, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 4ET Map
Premises licence from Bristol City Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Exmouth Amusements, 36 Regent Street, Bristol BS15 8JS Map
Premises licence from South Gloucestershire Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Exmouth Amusements, 13 Imperial Road, Exmouth EX8 1BY Map
Premises licence from East Devon District Council
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 001365-N-102121 has a new version in the register: 011 (was 010).
Questions and answers
Is Exmouth Amusements licensed?
Yes. Exmouth Amusements is a trading name of Christopher John Avery, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to operate adult gaming centres. Christopher John Avery holds Gambling Commission account number 1365. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Who owns Exmouth Amusements?
Exmouth Amusements is operated by Christopher John Avery, a sole trader with a registered address in Exmouth.
Is Exmouth Amusements for adults only?
The licence is for an adult gaming centre. An adult gaming centre is for people aged 18 and over only.
How many venues does Christopher John Avery have?
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 3 adult gaming centres for Christopher John Avery. They are in 2 towns and cities: Bristol and Exmouth.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 001365-N-102121-011 |
| Linked Gaming Machine Technical Supplier | Non-Remote | Active | November 2016 | 001365-N-102121-011 |