Fantasy Island: Fantasy Island Leisure Limited
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2017 · Nottingham
Fantasy Island is the public name used by Fantasy Island Leisure Limited, a company licensed by the UK Gambling Commission and based in Nottingham. It runs over-18s amusement arcades, family-friendly arcades with any adult-only machines kept apart, and also looks after the gaming machines it uses in its own venues, and its current licence dates from May 2017.
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): Fantasy Island Leisure Limited can operate adult gaming centres: arcades for over-18s only.
- Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre (Non-Remote): Fantasy Island Leisure Limited can operate licensed family entertainment centres: arcades open to all ages, with any adult-only machines in a separate area.
- Linked Gaming Machine Technical Supplier (Non-Remote): Fantasy Island Leisure Limited can supply, install and maintain gaming machines in its own venues.
Venue and trading names
Fantasy Island Leisure Limited trades under this name:
- Fantasy Island
Venues
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 2 adult gaming centres and 1 family entertainment centre for Fantasy Island Leisure Limited.
- Adult Gaming Centre: Fantasy Island, Sea Lane, Ingoldmells, Skegness PE25 1RH Map
Premises licence from East Lindsey District Council - Family Entertainment Centre: Skegness Pier, Grand Parade, Skegness PE25 2UE Map
Premises licence from East Lindsey District Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Skegness PierAGC 1, Grand Parade, Skegness PE25 2UE Map
Premises licence from East Lindsey District Council
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 048200-N-326325 has a new version in the register: 007 (was 005).
Questions and answers
Is Fantasy Island licensed?
Yes. Fantasy Island is a trading name of Fantasy Island Leisure Limited, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to operate adult gaming centres and licensed family entertainment centres. Fantasy Island Leisure Limited holds Gambling Commission account number 48200. Its current licence started in May 2017.
Who owns Fantasy Island?
Fantasy Island is operated by Fantasy Island Leisure Limited with a registered address in Nottingham.
Is Fantasy Island 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 Fantasy Island Leisure Limited have?
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 2 adult gaming centres and 1 family entertainment centre for Fantasy Island Leisure Limited. They are in Skegness.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre | Non-Remote | Active | May 2017 | 048200-N-326325-007 |
| Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre | Non-Remote | Active | May 2017 | 048200-N-326325-007 |
| Linked Gaming Machine Technical Supplier | Non-Remote | Active | May 2017 | 048200-N-326325-007 |