Magic City: Pleasure & Leisure Corporation Limited
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Great Yarmouth
Magic City is the public name used by Pleasure & Leisure Corporation Limited, a company based in Great Yarmouth and licensed by the UK Gambling Commission. Under this licence it may run amusement arcades for over-18s only, as well as family arcades 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): Pleasure & Leisure Corporation Limited can operate adult gaming centres: arcades for over-18s only.
- Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre (Non-Remote): Pleasure & Leisure Corporation Limited can operate licensed family entertainment centres: arcades open to all ages, with any adult-only machines in a separate area.
Venue and trading names
Pleasure & Leisure Corporation Limited trades under this name:
- Magic City
Venues
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 2 adult gaming centres and 1 family entertainment centre for Pleasure & Leisure Corporation Limited.
- Adult Gaming Centre: Magic City, 38 Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth NR30 2EJ Map
Premises licence from Great Yarmouth Borough Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Magic City, Agc 2, 100 High Street, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth NR31 6RF Map
Premises licence from Great Yarmouth Borough Council - Family Entertainment Centre: Magic City, Pleasure Beach, South Beach Parade, Great Yarmouth NR30 3EH Map
Premises licence from Great Yarmouth Borough Council
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 000488-N-102697 has a new version in the register: 010 (was 009).
Questions and answers
Is Magic City licensed?
Yes. Magic City is a trading name of Pleasure & Leisure Corporation Limited, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to operate adult gaming centres and licensed family entertainment centres. Pleasure & Leisure Corporation Limited holds Gambling Commission account number 488. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Who owns Magic City?
Magic City is operated by Pleasure & Leisure Corporation Limited with a registered address in Great Yarmouth.
Is Magic City 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 Pleasure & Leisure Corporation Limited have?
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 2 adult gaming centres and 1 family entertainment centre for Pleasure & Leisure Corporation Limited. They are in Great Yarmouth.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 000488-N-102697-010 |
| Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 000488-N-102697-010 |