The Empire: R. and J. Leisure Limited
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Cleethorpes
The Empire is the trading name for R. and J. Leisure Limited, a company based in Cleethorpes. It runs licensed family entertainment centres, which are amusement arcades open to all ages with any over 18s 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 Family Entertainment Centre (Non-Remote): R. and J. Leisure 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
R. and J. Leisure Limited trades under this name:
- The Empire
Venues
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 1 family entertainment centre for R. and J. Leisure Limited.
- Family Entertainment Centre: R and J Leisure Limited, 50 Alexandra Road, Cleethorpes DN35 8LE Map
Premises licence from North East Lincolnshire Council
Register changes
8 November 2026
- Trading name fairworld is no longer on the licence.
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 001668-N-103404 has a new version in the register: 013 (was 012).
Questions and answers
Is The Empire licensed?
Yes. The Empire is a trading name of R. and J. Leisure Limited, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to operate licensed family entertainment centres. R. and J. Leisure Limited holds Gambling Commission account number 1668. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Who owns The Empire?
The Empire is operated by R. and J. Leisure Limited with a registered address in Cleethorpes.
Is The Empire 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 R. and J. Leisure Limited have?
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 1 family entertainment centre for R. and J. Leisure Limited. It is in Cleethorpes.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 001668-N-103404-013 |