The Retro Directory

On The Air Ltd.

Hawarden, Deeside

On The Air Ltd (Vintage Radio) specialises in buying, restoring and hiring vintage radio, television and recording equipment for collectors, museums and film/TV productions. With over 30 years' experience the company runs the Vintage Technology Centre (visit by appointment), publishes the quarterly Airwaves catalogue/magazine, undertakes restoration projects (including historic OB units) and supplies period-accurate props and technical services such as format and aspect-ratio conversion.

Original Retro Arcade Games Machine Hire for any event

East Midlands

Ghost Retro Arcade (based in the East Midlands) hires original, restored arcade machines and large retro gaming attractions for weddings, parties, corporate events and conventions. Their fleet includes authentic CRT cabinets from the 1970s–1990s (Pac‑Man, Galaga, Defender, Gauntlet, Street Fighter II, Mortal Kombat, etc.), a giant NES controller rig, a 4‑player big‑screen arcade and DDR dance machines. Free‑play hire, delivery, setup and collection are offered; machines are refurbished to working condition.

Pinball & Arcade Repair - The Pinball Factor - Repair, Service and Expertise Pinball UK coverage South Wales

South Wales

The Pinball Factor (South Wales) offers specialist repair, restoration and maintenance for pinball machines, classic coin-op arcade cabinets (70s–90s titles), jukeboxes and pool-table re-cloths. Services include PCB and amplifier repair, playfield cleaning and restoration, cabinet refurbishment and component upgrades; nationwide visits or workshop work/collection available (covers UK up to the Scottish border).

Radio and Electronic Repair, Maintenance and Manufacture - Located in York, Yorkshire | RadTronix

Tadcaster, North Yorkshire

RadTronix is a York‑area electronics workshop offering PCB repair, bespoke manufacturing and specialist valve/tube audio amplifier restoration. Services include valve testing and performance measurement, PCB-level repairs to Aga 30A cooker controllers, switched‑mode PSU and LCD TV repairs, aeronautical/aircraft radio work and IPC‑accredited rework. They accept items for workshop repair and provide warranty on refurbished controllers.

radioshop.org.uk

Independent specialist in vintage and modern audio offering sales and repairs of record players/turntables, amplifiers, cassette decks, tuners, speakers and car audio. Services include valve radio restoration, supply of vintage parts and valves, conversion and repair of old telephones, purchase of old wireless sets and workshop clearances. Contact Chris Simmonds for repairs and buying enquiries.

Retro Arcade & Bowling — Decades

Lancaster

Decades is a downtown Lancaster restaurant, bar and events venue with a retro arcade of 40+ token-operated classic arcade machines and a six-lane boutique bowling alley. Visitors can play games like Pac‑Man, Donkey Kong, Galaga and NBA Jam, buy Decades tokens on-site, enjoy full-service food and drinks, and book events or parties.

Retro Arcade games - Bouncy Castle Hire Coventry

Coventry, Warwickshire

Bounceroos Events (Coventry & Warwickshire) offer hire of an 80s-style retro arcade cabinet preloaded with 60+ classic titles (Pac‑Man, Donkey Kong, Galaga, Space Invaders and more) for parties, corporate events and exhibitions. Delivery and on-site setup available across Coventry, Rugby, Nuneaton, Solihull, Birmingham and the Midlands. Prices from around £395 (£474 incl. VAT).

Retro Arcade Games Hire Manchester | Arcade Machine Hire for Events - HR Entertainment - Interactive Event Entertainment & Themed Events

Rossendale, Lancashire

HR Entertainment Ltd (Rossendale) supply free‑standing retro arcade cabinets for parties, weddings, corporate events and themed nights across Manchester and Greater Manchester. Machines are loaded with hundreds of classic arcade titles — Pac‑Man, Donkey Kong, Galaga, Out Run, Street Fighter and more — and can be hired individually or as multi‑unit setups with delivery and on‑site setup included in quotes.

Retro Arcade Machine Rental – Matthews Leisure Gloucester

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Matthews Leisure Gloucester hires authentic retro arcade cabinets (60 built-in classic games such as Pac‑Man, Space Invaders, Galaga and Donkey Kong) for events across Gloucestershire and the UK. They provide professional delivery, setup, collection and optional staffing for corporate events, weddings, school fairs, private parties and other functions.

Retro Arcade Machines | Arcade Base | Free Delivery | Cardiff | Wales | UK

Barry (Barry Dock), Vale of Glamorgan

Arcade Base (ACG Trading LTD) manufactures and sells retro-style arcade cabinets and coin‑op machines from their UK factory. They offer multigame and themed cabinets (Pac‑Man, Galaga, Street Fighter II, Space Invaders, Neo Geo, etc.), cocktail and coin‑op options, UK delivery (free), international shipping, finance and a 12‑month warranty.

Retro Computers, Retro Consoles and Retro Games

York

Simulant is a York-based ISP and online shop specialising in retro computing parts, accessories and publications. The store stocks items for Amiga, Amstrad, Acorn/BBC Micro, Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Commodore and Atari systems — including Gotek/OpenFlops floppy emulators, cables, replacement PSUs, blank media, MiSTer FPGA RAM modules, themed keyboards and retro magazines.

Retro Gaming near Ipswich

Colchester, Essex

Urban Xtreme (Colchester) is an indoor entertainment venue with a dedicated retro gaming arcade of five classic two-player machines loaded with 1970s–1990s favourites (Pac‑Man, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, Street Fighter, Sonic, Super Mario, Tekken, etc.). Sessions are bookable (typically £10 for 1–2 hours) and can be combined with axe throwing, rage rooms and airsoft as multi-activity packages — suitable for families, parties and corporate/group bookings. On-site café and viewing areas available.