National Videogame Museum

Britain's first museum dedicated to video game history and culture, housed in a converted 1960s television studio. Interactive exhibits trace gaming from early arcade machines to modern VR, with over 100 playable games spanning five decades. The museum focuses on British contributions to gaming including original development studios and landmark titles created in the UK. It sits in Nottingham's Hockley, close to the other main sights. It sits below the headline sights but earns its place on a longer visit to Nottingham, especially paired with nearby Lace Market. Tickets cost £12 adult, £8 child, £10 student/senior and 2-3 hours is enough to see everything without rushing.

Priority: Medium - include with 2+ days Time needed: 2-3 hours Best for: only dedicated video game museum in the uk with Skip if: You have no interest in gaming culture or prefer traditional historical attractions Cost: £12 adult, £8 child, £10 student/senior

You play original 1970s Pong machines, try VR headsets in the modern section, and discover how classic games like Tomb Raider and Grand Theft Auto were developed in British studios. Interactive displays let you experiment with game design principles and see rare prototype hardware.

Accessibility: Fully wheelchair accessible with adjustable height gaming stations and audio descriptions available

Only dedicated video game museum in the UK with rare original hardware and development history. It is not the first thing you should see in Nottingham, but with two or more days it fills a gap the major sights leave. It pairs naturally with Lace Market - together they fill a solid half-day. Mornings are quieter if you want to take your time.

Skip if: You have no interest in gaming culture or prefer traditional historical attractions

• Many games have time limits during busy periods.
• Bring hand sanitizer as you'll be touching many controllers.
• The retro arcade section gets crowded after 2pm on weekends.

Insider tip: The building was originally ATV studios where shows like Crossroads were filmed in the 1960s and 70s

Good lighting throughout, screen glare can be an issue with arcade machines, photography encouraged for social sharing