Trocadero Centre, London

Advantages: a lot of stuff under one roof
Disadvantages: Expensive

The Trocadero (Troc) is THE place every 12-16 year old in London heads when they take a trip into town. The Troc is an 8 story entertainment complex bang in the middle of Leicester Square and Piccadilly circus. It boasts 2 huge computer game arcades; the 2 level 'Funland' and the 5 level 'Sega World' as well as an 8 screen cinema, James Bond simulator and a 50 ft Vertical drop ride. There are plenty of places to eat including Macdonald's, Planet ...
...can walk straight into the Trocadero building from Piccadilly circus tube station via an underground tunnel so you don't have to go out side and get wet when its raining or alternatively many people just use it a short cut to avoid the tourist packed pavements. The Troc is great fun (but expensive) and a great way to loose yourself for a couple of hours. ... Read review

Advantages: good place to hang out with your friends
Disadvantages: expensive and boring after a while

I've been going to the Trocadero since I was first allowed to go into London with my friends whcih was when I was about 13. I'm now 18 and am completely bored of the place now. Don't get me wrong I love computer games and penny machines and stuff but all I end up doing now is going in, walking round the levels and goin out again.. so boring. The place still seems popular with the kids. A go on a machine is roughly about 2 or 3 quid which is a complete ...
...The best part of the Trocadero are the shops downstairs. Theres a great shop which sells gadgets, jokes including lots of adult ones, wigs, some pop music stuff like postcards and badges and my favourite.. the cheap official Star Wars light sabers. They're £9.99 which is a bargain compared to most toy stores. Theres also a Claires Accesories, a sweet shop, cookie stall and a HMV, all the shop stay open till around midnight for those very late night ... Read review

Advantages: Sega world Great for older kids and men!!
Disadvantages: Expensive

THe Trocadero centre has lots going for it,Cinema,sega world great but expensive restaurants.Im sure older kids would have a brilliant time in the muti storey Seg world and theres also a funland which looks like great fun (havn't been in)Last time I went I had dinner in the one of the restaurants but found it expensive although the food was nice. Also Mcdonalds ,KFC and lots more other food shops around if you want fast food.Big HMV if youre looking ...
...nice atmosphere in the Trocadero centre ,as long as its not too crowded, like at the weekend, it's nice just to walk through and browse. Close to Leicester square and Picaddily it's worth a visit as you have to pass it if your'e walking.Quite expensive though so take lots of money ... Read review

Advantages: escape the crowds and view new video technology
Disadvantages: be prepared to spend a fortune if playing games

The Trocadero is a multi-story shopping, entertainment and fast-food complex, well positioned just off Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus. Entrances are located on street level, next to Planet Hollywood. Alternatively, avoid the crowds and take the entrance to the complex leads directly from Picadilly underground station. The tourist-orientated gift shops tend to be situated on the ground level and offer the usual range of tat and souvenirs that ...
...the complex is also home to the Elvisly Yours shop which, surprisingly enough, sells nothing but Elvis memorabilia for extortionate prices. I've not eaten in the centre before, probably because the range of eating places didn't seem overly inspiring. Levels above the shops house an 8 screen cinema and the massive "Sega World" which is spread over several levels. Sega World must be one of the biggest amusement arcades in the country and is mainly ... Read review

Advantages: Buzz, Atmosphere
Disadvantages: Can eat up a lot of cash if you let it.

...it good for'. The Trocadero is designed to appeal mainly to teenage boys and younger adults with a great deal of money to spend. The majority of the attractions there are hugely impressive computer simulations- all blasting out noise at once. Most cost at least a couple of quid a time so it can be a very expensive way to spend your time if you are in a small group. The larger the group you are in the cheaper it tends to get because each member of ...
...you. So, in short, the trocadero is good for wealthy teenagers and tightwad middle aged men such as myself. If you are not sure which group you fit into then simply walk in (entry is free). You will know instantly if it is for you or not so there is no harm in looking. If you do stay then please set yourself a budget and do not go over it. ... Read review