The Retro Directory

The National Museum of Computing

Milton Keynes

The National Museum of Computing at Bletchley Park houses the world’s largest collection of working historic computers, spanning wartime machines like Colossus through mainframes to 1980s personal computing. Open to the public with guided tours, events and learning programmes, the museum also runs conservation projects, offers vintage computer hire and operates an online shop selling books, prints and memorabilia.

The National Videogame Arcade

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

National Videogame Arcade (NVA) is a playable videogame museum and cultural centre in Nottingham offering over 70 games from classic arcade cabinets to VR, regular retro-themed exhibitions and events, education workshops, school visits, birthday parties, and private hire.

The Pixel Bunker | The new retro arcade situated in Central Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

The Pixel Bunker is a retro arcade in Central Milton Keynes offering free‑play sessions on over 120 original/restored arcade cabinets and multiple pinball machines. Open on weekends (and holidays), it charges a session admission rather than per‑play, sells snacks, offers gift vouchers, accepts private hires and provides combo tickets with the on‑site film & sci‑fi and LEGO museums.

The Retro Arcade Hub - Gaming Machine Store | Blackpool

Blackpool

Blackpool-based seller and builder of bespoke retro arcade machines and emulation systems. Offers bartop and full-size cabinets, Raspberry Pi‑powered handhelds and picture-frame units, plug‑and‑play game drives and refurbished retro gaming PCs loaded with 1980s–1990s systems. Provides custom software/hardware builds, vinyl artwork, warranties and ongoing aftercare. Online ordering available.

The Retro Collective - Hands-on Vintage Technology Museums

Chalford, Gloucestershire

The Retro Collective is a hands-on vintage technology museum based in Belvedere Mill, Chalford (Stroud), Gloucestershire. It operates The Cave (computer & console exhibits) and the Arcade Archive (coin-op cabinets), letting visitors play and explore an extensive collection of 1970s–1990s systems. The venue runs public sessions, events, private/corporate bookings, a museum gift shop and on-site electronics manufacturer Heber, and performs preservation maintenance on arcade machines.

The Retro Realm | Arcade Machines Family Fun | Walsall WS2 8LN, UK

Walsall, West Midlands

Family-friendly retro gaming centre in Walsall featuring a large freeplay collection of coin-op arcade machines and classic home consoles (games from late 1970s–2000s). On-site diner and licensed bar, party packages, membership plans and private venue hire.

The Retro Room Vintage Video Arcade Belfast | Cityside Retail

Belfast

The Retro Room is a vintage video arcade located in Cityside Retail Park, Belfast, specialising in original 1970s–1990s arcade cabinets, classic consoles and tabletop games. Titles mentioned include Pac‑Man, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, Street Fighter and Time Crisis. Open to the public with private hire available on weekdays.

The Way Second Hand Shops Used To Be - The Collectors Centre In Reading

Reading

Two adjacent specialist second‑hand shops in Reading (Nos.14–15 Harris Arcade). Just Imagination Memorabilia (J.I.M.) focuses on vintage Film & TV toys and memorabilia, British and US comics/annuals and specialist vinyl (60s–90s), with an in‑shop display of vintage toys. AT Collectables trades in militaria, antiques, coins and model trains. Both buy and sell collectables; visitors are advised to phone ahead for opening times and purchasing enquiries.

TheEPROM9 - Vintage Calculators

TheEPROM9 is a UK-based enthusiast workshop and archive specialising in vintage calculators and retro computing. The site documents extensive teardowns, restorations and repairs of 1970s–1990s calculators (VFD, Nixie, panplex, bubble-LED, LCD) and a wide range of vintage computers and laptops, plus ROM dumps and reverse-engineering projects.

TimeWarp Arcade

Bridgwater, Somerset

TimeWarp Arcade is a retro-focused arcade in Bridgwater, Somerset offering unlimited daily play on dozens of classic arcade machines (70s–90s), plus pinball, air hockey, pool and a selection of vintage consoles. The venue also runs tournaments, private hire and membership options and sells snacks and drinks onsite.

Totton Arcade

Totton, Hampshire

Totton Arcade is a family-friendly public arcade in Totton, Hampshire offering unlimited freeplay sessions on a mixture of retro classics (Pac-Man, Space Invaders, pinball) and modern arcade machines. They run timed admission sessions, offer private hires, birthday and corporate packages, school bookings and gift certificates, and host a range of tabletop and arcade-style games.

Toys and Models Archives - Plymouth Auction Rooms, antiques, collectables and paintings, valuations and auctions in Plymouth - Tel 01752 254740

Plymouth, Devon

Plymouth Auction Rooms runs a specialist Toys & Models department in Plymouth, handling vintage diecast (Dinky, Corgi, Matchbox), Action Man and Star Wars retro toys, model railways, Airfix kits and related collectables. They offer free saleroom valuations, consignment services, timed online auctions with live bidding, and UK/international shipping.