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Merrivale Old Penny Arcades

Peter Williamson’s amazing vintage amusement penny machines.

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Do you remember the days of the large old pennies, when playing these classic machines became part of your seaside memories? Well, now you can relive those days at Peter Williamsons Old Penny Arcades at either Wroxham Miniature Worlds or Merrivale Model Village where you will find part of the Williamson collection of vintage amusement machines. Come and enjoy playing machines such as the One Armed Bandits, Working Models, Allwins, Strength Testers and Fortune Tellers- to name but a few. The large old pennies are available to purchase and you can start to bring back those lovely memories with a large choice of machines to play at either venue, come and hear the “ Laughing Sailor” one more time.

Available at two locations…

– Wroxham Miniature Worlds, Station Business Park, Horning Road West, Hoveton, Norwich, NR12 8QJ (01603 781728)
– Merrivale Model Village, Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3JG (01493 842097)

Opening Times

12th April to 16th July

10am till 5pm. Last Admission 4pm

17th July to 5th September

Friday/Sunday/Monday – 10am to 7pm last entry 6pm

Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Saturday – 10am to 9.45 last entry 8.45

6th September to 23rd October

10am till 5pm. Last Admission 4pm

Halloween Special

24th to 31st October

10am to 7pm last entry 6pm

6th November to 8th December

Weekends ONLY 10am to 4pm last entry 3pm

Christmas Wonderland

13th December to 23rd December

10am to 5pm last entry 4pm

Santa’s Grotto (booking is essential)

12th/13th & 18th/19th/20th/21st/22nd/23rd December

11am to 4pm. 24TH Dec Closed till February.

Merrivale Old Penny Arcades
Merrivale Model Village
Marine Parade
Great Yarmouth
Norfolk
NR30 3JG