The Retro Directory

8bitrepairs.co.uk - Where retro computers come to be repaired

Specialist UK repairer for 1970s–1990s home computers and consoles. Offers diagnostics, repairs and restorations for systems including Sinclair Spectrum, Commodore (C64/16/128/CBM), Amiga, Atari ST, Acorn BBC/Archimedes and Vectrex. Works on power supplies, drives, monitors and more; also offers kit assembly and operates a no-fix/no-fee policy for most faults.

Buy Retro Games and Consoles at ConsoleMAD

ConsoleMAD is a UK online retro games shop offering thousands of titles and consoles across 30+ formats (Atari, Commodore, ZX Spectrum, Nintendo, Sega, Sony and more). Stock includes cartridge, cassette, disk and disc-era games plus occasional memorabilia and clearance deals. Ships to UK addresses and lists options for selling games.

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Derby, Derbyshire

Derby Computer Museum is a volunteer-run museum in central Derby specialising in 1970s–1990s computers and games consoles. The museum displays and restores classic systems (Amiga, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, Atari, 80s/90s PCs and vintage consoles) with many hands-on exhibits. They also offer prop hire of restored working kit for film, TV, theatre and events, run school and corporate experiences, accept donated exhibits and recruit volunteers. The museum does not provide repair services to the public.

Commodore 64 Repair - RetroNerd

RetroNerd is a UK-based retro computing specialist focused on preserving and restoring 1970s–1990s home computers and gaming hardware. The site documents repair and restoration projects (Commodore 64, Amiga, Atari, ZX Spectrum, Acorn, Sinclair, Amstrad, Oric, Vectrex etc.), offers an online shop, and provides downloadable schematics and technical guides.

Day trips from London – Cambridge’s computer museum

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

The Centre for Computing History in Cambridge is a hands-on museum of historic computing and games, covering machines from early mainframes through 1970s–1990s home computers and arcade hardware. Exhibits include Sinclair machines, ZX Spectrum prototypes, Commodore 64s, BBC Micros, Oric, VIC-20, classic arcade cabinets and more, along with educational workshops and regular events. Open daily (standard adult entry noted as £9 in the article).

Derby Computer Museum - Derby Cathedral Quarter

Derby, Derbyshire

Volunteer-run museum in Derby specialising in 1970s–1990s computing and gaming. Hands-on exhibits include BBC Micro, Dragon 32, Amstrad, Commodore 64, Atari ST, early Apple Macs, and classic Nintendo/Sega consoles. Open Saturdays with school visits, private bookings and volunteer opportunities.

Derby Computer Museum :: Visit Derby

Derby

Derby Computer Museum is a hands-on museum in central Derby showcasing around 60 working exhibits from the 1970s–1990s across six themed rooms (70s/early 80s, Japanese consoles, British gaming history, PC history, music tech, Apple room and rare consoles). Visitors can play original hardware and games, book school trips, and hire the space for parties or corporate events. Open Saturdays (10:00–16:00, last entry 15:00) with regular special events such as BYOB retro gaming nights.

Electronics Repair Services - Stroud | Orangevalley Systems

Nailsworth, Gloucestershire

Orangevalley Systems (Nailsworth, near Stroud) is a UK electronics repair specialist focusing on vintage hi‑fi and turntables. Services include amplifier and receiver repairs, Technics SL‑1210 cable replacement, turntable setup and cartridge fitting, recapping/capacitor replacement (including old home computers), PCB/solder repairs and refurbishment of vintage audio equipment. Accepts drop‑offs by arrangement or shipped repairs from across the UK.

Home - Retro Electronics

Wigan

UK-based online shop supplying spare parts, replacement PCBs, diagnostic boards, cartridges, testers and accessories for vintage home computers (notably Commodore and ZX Spectrum). Also hosts schematics, datasheets and repair guides to support restoration and repair projects.

MSX2 repair update: It’s working! – North Devon Retro Computing Archive

North Devon

North Devon Retro Archive is a personal retro computing and gaming collection based in North Devon. The site documents hands-on repair and restoration projects for 1970s–1990s hardware (MSX2, Sinclair QL, BBC Model B, Atari 800XL, CRT TVs etc.) and acts as a catalogue and resource; contactable by email for enquiries or donations.

Museum of Computing, Swindon – The Museum of Computing at Swindon collects earlier computers, games and calculators. Many displays are hands-on. We are family friendly and welcome school visits.

Swindon, Wiltshire

Volunteer-run museum in central Swindon dedicated to the history of computing. The Museum of Computing offers hands-on displays of 1970s–1990s computers, games and calculators, runs events and school visits, and participates in retro computing festivals.

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.