High Score Arcades Expands with New Branch in Andover’s Chantry Centre
Popular entertainment operator High Score Arcades has announced plans to open a new branch in the Chantry Centre, marking the company’s latest expansion and bringing additional amusement and leisure options to the town’s retail and entertainment hub.
The move follows strong performance at the brand’s existing locations and reflects continued demand for family-friendly arcade experiences outside of traditional city-centre amusement quarters. The new outlet will build on High Score’s reputation for combining classic arcade games with modern entertainment offerings.
Located in the Chantry Centre, the new venue will aim to attract a wide range of visitors, from families and teens to young adults seeking social entertainment in a welcoming environment. Industry observers say that operators like High Score are helping redefine how town centre leisure spaces are used, particularly as traditional retail shifts and diversified entertainment becomes a key footfall driver.
In a statement announcing the development, High Score Arcades highlighted the company’s commitment to bringing accessible, interactive amusement experiences to local communities. Although specific opening dates and detailed game line-ups are yet to be confirmed, the new branch is expected to feature a mix of classic and contemporary arcade machines, ticket redemption games and other attractions popular with players of all ages.
The new location is part of a broader trend in which leisure-based businesses — including arcades, entertainment lounges and family activity centres — are playing an increasingly significant role in mixed-use retail destinations. As landlords seek to boost visitor numbers and extend dwell time, operators like High Score are seen as essential contributors to vibrant, experience-led town centres.
12 February 2026
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