Rowland's Leisure: Martyn Rowland
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Kettering
Rowland's Leisure is the trading name used by Martyn Rowland, an individual licence holder based in Kettering. Regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, its current licence dates from January 2009 and it may run over 18s amusement arcades as well as family arcades where any adult only machines are kept in a separate area.
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): Martyn Rowland can operate adult gaming centres: arcades for over-18s only.
- Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre (Non-Remote): Martyn Rowland can operate licensed family entertainment centres: arcades open to all ages, with any adult-only machines in a separate area.
Venue and trading names
Martyn Rowland trades under this name:
- Rowland's Leisure
Venues
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 1 adult gaming centre and 1 family entertainment centre for Martyn Rowland.
- Adult Gaming Centre: Thunderbowl, Rockingham Road, Kettering NN16 9AW Map
Premises licence from Kettering Borough Council (now North Northamptonshire Council) - Family Entertainment Centre: Thunderbowl, Rockingham Road, Kettering NN16 9AW Map
Premises licence from Kettering Borough Council (now North Northamptonshire Council)
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 002582-N-103175 has a new version in the register: 009 (was 008).
Questions and answers
Is Rowland's Leisure licensed?
Yes. Rowland's Leisure is a trading name of Martyn Rowland, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to operate adult gaming centres and licensed family entertainment centres. Martyn Rowland holds Gambling Commission account number 2582. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Who owns Rowland's Leisure?
Rowland's Leisure is operated by Martyn Rowland, a sole trader with a registered address in Kettering.
Is Rowland's Leisure 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 Martyn Rowland have?
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 1 adult gaming centre and 1 family entertainment centre for Martyn Rowland. They are in Kettering.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 002582-N-103175-009 |
| Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 002582-N-103175-009 |