A HUGE Taunton arcade that has entertained locals for decades is set to shut soon.
Arcadia Games, located on 64-68 Station Rd, Taunton, says it will close for good later this month.
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One of the town's biggest arcades, it caters for adults with fruit machines, coin pushers and more.
It has operated for around 50 years, with the owners and staff signing off via signage placed on the arcade's storefront.
A closure date has been confirmed for Thursday, April 16, with the doors to close for the final time at 5pm.
The sign reads: "Dear customers, we regret to announce that Arcadia Games will be permanently closing as of 5pm on Thursday, April 16.
"We would like to thank you for your custom over the 50 years that we have been here."
When it shuts, Taunton will be left with few venues like it.
One smaller arcade next to the Army Careers Centre on East Street offers a similar service.
Continue Arcades has also opened at 36-38 East Street, offering games for all ages.
Offering retro arcade games, the arcade has received positive feedback on its 'free play' payment system, which allows customers the chance to play unlimited time on all machines after paying a one-off £12 payment (£10 for children and under 4s are allowed to enter for free).
It has proved popular with adults too, not just children.
According to the owner, the arcade offers a chance to relive youth by playing classic games.
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