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Retropolis Amusements Arcade Southend Review
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Retropolis Amusements is a public retro arcade on Southend’s Eastern Esplanade specialising in classic British fruit machines and coin‑op cabinets from the 1960s through the 2000s. The venue showcases rows of JPM, Maygay and Barcrest machines, Astra coin pushers and various Bar‑X style cabinets, offers a bar with snacks, and recreates an authentic 80s/90s arcade atmosphere with large jackpots and wheelchair access.
Review: Centre For Computing History | Hackaday
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Centre for Computing History (Cambridge) is a hands-on museum of vintage computing and games, with an extensive working collection of 1970s–1990s home computers, consoles, arcade machines and related exhibits. The museum features interactive displays, educational material and special highlights such as the Megaprocessor and rare Domesday/laserdisc hardware.
Ripley's Repairs
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Sheffield-based repair workshop specialising in classic hi‑fi and vintage audio servicing, arcade and pinball repair/restoration, plus audio and lighting equipment repairs. Located inside the Yellow Arch Studios complex; call ahead for appointments.
Roxy's Arcade | 292 MASS AVE, CENTRAL SQ CAMBRIDGE
Cambridge
Speakeasy-style arcade bar in Central Square, Cambridge offering token-operated arcade machines, food and drinks, and private events. Open evenings for 21+ and family-friendly sessions on Saturdays; hosts events, sells gift cards and operates a game list and token machines on site.
Saving a Classic Computer - National Videogame MuseumNational Videogame Museum -
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
National Videogame Museum (Sheffield) is the UK’s dedicated videogame museum, housing over 100 playable exhibits — from original arcade cabinets and vintage consoles (including Game Boy items) to modern systems — and preserving a collection of around 5,000 videogame objects. The museum runs exhibitions, educational workshops, research projects and public collecting initiatives.
Sega Master System - Sega Master System Repairs - Videogamesnewyork
New York
Videogamesnewyork is a New York-based retro games retailer and service centre offering Sega Master System repairs, parts and upgrades alongside a wide range of classic console hardware, accessories and refurbishment services. They provide in-store diagnostics, repair and upgrade work, online sales and trade-in options for vintage gaming systems.
Services - Aztec Coin
Widnes, Cheshire
Aztec Coin Equipment Ltd (Widnes) sell, restore and operate coin‑operated amusement machines — including arcade games, pinball, fruit/club machines, jukeboxes and pool tables. They provide service & repair, spare parts with next‑day replacement, rental & profit‑share/operator packages, pool table restoration, auctions and purchase of used machines. Licensed by the Gambling Commission.
Shopping Hall — PLAY Expo Blackpool
Blackpool
PLAY Expo Blackpool (organised by Replay Events) is a dedicated retro and classic gaming expo in Blackpool featuring extensive retro zones (systems from Pong to PlayStation 3), arcade cabinets, pinball, LAN and tournaments, plus a shopping hall where traders sell classic games, consoles, retro toys and related merchandise.
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Bolton, Lancashire
Retro-Arcade (Retro Arcade) is a UK maker and seller of Allwin wall‑mounted penny‑arcade amusement machines. Based in Bolton they produce solid oak reproduction cabinets and sell original restored machines, offer custom backflash artwork and chocolate/sweets prize formats, and supply UK delivery or factory collection for bespoke home, pub or commercial installations.
Super Side Quest | Retro gaming | Victoria Shopping Centre, Chartwell Square, Southend-on-Sea, UK
Southend-on-Sea
Retro gaming and anime shop in Southend-on-Sea with cabinets and consoles to play in-store (Mega Drive, Saturn, Neo Geo, SNES, N64, PS1/PS2, GameCube, Master System), a retail selection of games and Japanese collectibles, regular events and private/party hire.
Swallow Amusement Machines
Havant, Hampshire
Swallow Amusement Machines (Havant, Hampshire) supplies new and reclaimed spare parts, PCBs and components for arcade, fruit and pinball machines, offers coin-mech reprogramming and on-site arcade programming, and sells used amusement machines across the UK. Established 1977, online ordering (UK only) with collection by appointment.
The Arcade Exeter | Exeter Gaming Bar – Arcade Bar in Exeter offering up the best in retro gaming.
Exeter
The Arcade Exeter is a cosy arcade-themed bar in Exeter offering a selection of retro coin-operated arcade machines and games consoles for customers to play, seating for about 20, regular gaming contests and fortnightly tournaments (in partnership with Respawning), plus a full drinks and cocktails menu. Suited to gaming groups and retro gaming nights.