Pastimes Classic Amusements: M & C Amusements Ltd
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2026 · Hull
Pastimes Classic Amusements is the public name used by M & C Amusements Ltd, a company based in Hull that holds a gambling licence from the UK Gambling Commission. It can run family seaside style arcades that anyone can enter, with any over 18 only gaming machines kept in a clearly separate area, and its current licence dates from January 2026.
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): M & C Amusements Ltd can operate licensed family entertainment centres: arcades open to all ages, with any adult-only machines in a separate area.
Venue and trading names
M & C Amusements Ltd trades under this name:
- Pastimes Classic Amusements
Venues
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 1 family entertainment centre for M & C Amusements Ltd.
- Family Entertainment Centre: Pastimes Ltd, 5, Memorial Avenue, Withernsea HU19 2DN Map
Premises licence from East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 100310-N-341797 has a new version in the register: 002 (was 001).
Questions and answers
Is Pastimes Classic Amusements licensed?
Yes. Pastimes Classic Amusements is a trading name of M & C Amusements Ltd, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to operate licensed family entertainment centres. M & C Amusements Ltd holds Gambling Commission account number 100310. Its current licence started in January 2026.
Who owns Pastimes Classic Amusements?
Pastimes Classic Amusements is operated by M & C Amusements Ltd with a registered address in Hull.
Is Pastimes Classic Amusements 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 M & C Amusements Ltd have?
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 1 family entertainment centre for M & C Amusements Ltd. It is in Withernsea.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2026 | 100310-N-341797-002 |