The Retro Directory

Retro Computer Museum Leicester | Display of Computers from 1960s

Leicester, Leicestershire

Volunteer-run registered charity in Leicester preserving and exhibiting home computers and consoles from the 1960s–1990s. Exhibits include Binatone Pong, Commodore PET and Sega Dreamcast. The museum runs retro gaming and computing events for schools, colleges, corporate groups and private parties, and accepts donations to support its work.

Retro Computing - Buy 80s and 90s Computers at Retro-Sect

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

Retro Sect (Tewkesbury) is a specialist retro shop and webstore selling 1970s–1990s tech and collectibles. Stock ranges from Spectrum/Commodore/Amstrad-era home computers, classic consoles and games to handheld electronic/LCD games, retro watches and vintage audio/visual items. The business operates a public showroom at Kenard Business Centre, runs an online shop, and offers appraisals, buying/trading of retro items.

Retro Gaming — PLAY Expo Glasgow

Blackpool, Lancashire

PLAY Expo Glasgow is a major gaming weekend with a large dedicated retro zone showcasing consoles and home computers from Pong through the 1980s/1990s era up to PlayStation-era hardware. Features include the Replay Ages multi-system exhibit, four-player lounge, lightgun area, arcade cabinets, pinball, LAN gaming (classic PC titles), tournaments and a shopping hall with retro traders. Organised by Replay Events; annual ticketed show with family and concession options.

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.

Sell My Games & Consoles To Big Orbit Games, Evesham – Big Orbit Games

Evesham, Worcestershire

Independent games shop in Evesham buying and trading video games, consoles and vintage home computers. Offers in-person assessments at their Blackminster Business Park premises, cash payments for lots, collection service for larger lots and advice on valuation. Also stocks collectible card games and miniatures.

Sinclair ZX Spectrum

Retroleum is a UK one-person specialist supplier of spare parts and modification kits for 1970s–1990s home computers. The Sinclair ZX Spectrum section offers capacitors, chips, connectors, keyboard parts, heatsinks, voltage regulators, RAM replacement modules, composite-video and DC‑DC mod kits and other Spectrum-specific components. Online sales via PayPal with shipping by Royal Mail (UK addresses only).

Sinclair ZX Spectrum Home Computer - New Hardware and repairs.

RWAP Software (division of RWAP Services) is a UK retro computing specialist established in 1986. They support Sinclair systems (ZX80/ZX81, ZX Spectrum, QL, Cambridge Z88) and other 1980s/1990s machines (Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Intellivision, Vectrex) by supplying replacement parts (notably keyboard membranes), selling second‑hand hardware and spares, developing new peripherals and software, operating the SellMyRetro trading platform, and offering repairs, recycling and buying of retro computer collections.

The Centre for Computing History Museum – Cambridge

Cambridge

The Centre for Computing History (Cambridge) is a hands-on museum dedicated to preserving and exhibiting computing and gaming hardware from the 1970s–1990s. Displays cover classic home computers, early consoles and arcade history, with interactive exhibits (eg. Big Trak), an education room and a visitor café/snack bar.

The Retro Zone - A Journey Back to the 70s and 80s

Keswick, Cumbria

The Retro Zone is a small, family-friendly museum in Keswick showcasing a personal collection of 1970s and 1980s toys, gadgets and early home computers — including a dedicated Sinclair display. Open most days with paid admission, the venue also runs a small gift shop selling vintage collectables and themed souvenirs.

Tynemouth Software: Commodore C64 Repair (with a slight cheat)

Tynemouth Software (run by Dave Curran) specialises in repair, restoration and hardware projects for vintage 1970s–1990s home computers. The site documents repairs on systems such as the Commodore 64, BBC Micro and Z80-based Micro-Professor, offers diagnostic and restoration services, and sells related kits/products via online channels (Patreon/Tindie links).

Welcome to Retro Games Ltd

Luton

UK-based Retro Games Ltd designs, manufactures and distributes modern mini-console recreations of classic 1970s–1990s home computers and consoles (e.g. THEC64, THEA500, THE400 Mini, The Spectrum). They publish licensed game collections, provide firmware updates and product support, and distribute globally through partners including PLAION.

ZX Spectrum 48k Repair: A Journey Inside the Unit

Retrohax (retrohax.net) is a retro-computing blog and online shop focused on restoration, repair and hardware mods for classic 1970s–1990s home computers. The site documents hands-on refurbishments (ZX Spectrum, Commodore, Amiga, Atari, Apple II and more), publishes DIY projects (SD2IEC, video modules, 3D-print files) and sells small-run retro hardware and modules via its web shop.