K. W. Reader & Sons Limited
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · South Shields
K. W. Reader & Sons Limited is a company based in South Shields that holds a UK Gambling Commission licence. It may run amusement arcades for over 18s only, as well as family arcades that are open to all ages with any adult-only machines kept in a 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 Adult Gaming Centre (Non-Remote): K. W. Reader & Sons Limited can operate adult gaming centres: arcades for over-18s only.
- Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre (Non-Remote): K. W. Reader & Sons Limited can operate licensed family entertainment centres: arcades open to all ages, with any adult-only machines in a separate area.
Venues
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 3 adult gaming centres and 1 family entertainment centre for K. W. Reader & Sons Limited, in 2 towns and cities.
- Adult Gaming Centre: K W Reader & Sons Ltd, AGC 1, The Dunes, Sea Road,, South Shields NE33 2LD Map
Premises licence from South Tyneside Council - Family Entertainment Centre: K W Reader & Sons Ltd, Unit 1 The Dunes, Sea Road, South Shields NE33 2LD Map
Premises licence from South Tyneside Council - Adult Gaming Centre: K W Reader & Sons Ltd, Unit 2 The Dunes, Sea Road, South Shields NE33 2LD Map
Premises licence from South Tyneside Council - Adult Gaming Centre: The Dunes Amusements, 2a Clifford Road, Stanley DH9 0AB Map
Premises licence from Durham County Council
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 003317-N-102698 has a new version in the register: 011 (was 010).
Questions and answers
Is K. W. Reader & Sons Limited licensed?
Yes. K. W. Reader & Sons Limited is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to operate adult gaming centres and licensed family entertainment centres. K. W. Reader & Sons Limited holds Gambling Commission account number 3317. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Is K. W. Reader & Sons Limited 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 K. W. Reader & Sons Limited have?
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 3 adult gaming centres and 1 family entertainment centre for K. W. Reader & Sons Limited. They are in 2 towns and cities: South Shields and Stanley.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 003317-N-102698-011 |
| Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 003317-N-102698-011 |