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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.
Hidden Chest
Cradley Heath, West Midlands
Independent retro shop in Cradley Heath specialising in vintage consoles, home computers (notably refurbished Sinclair ZX81 and ZX Spectrum models), video games, Pokémon trading cards, board games, toys, comics and vintage media (VHS, cassettes, vinyl). In‑person browsing at the Central Market Hall with regular fresh‑stock updates.
Home - The Norwich Gaming Market
Norwich, Norfolk
Norwich Gaming Market is a specialist gaming market and event in Norwich dedicated to retro games, consoles, computers and related collectables and memorabilia. The organisers list exhibitors, traders and visitor information for forthcoming events — a focal point for retro gaming buyers, sellers and enthusiasts in the area.
Homepage - Liverpool Gaming Market
Aintree, Merseyside
Liverpool Gaming Market (Replay Events) runs large, ticketed retro gaming markets at Aintree Racecourse featuring dozens of traders selling retro games, consoles, computers, handhelds, arcade machines and related collectibles. Tickets and exhibitor tables are available for each event.
Homepage - Milton Keynes Gaming Market
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Milton Keynes Gaming Market is a ticketed retro gaming market held at Middleton Hall, Centre:mk. The Replay Events run show brings together traders selling retro games, consoles, handhelds, computers, arcade machines and related memorabilia. Advance/priority entry and exhibitor table bookings are available for collectors and retailers.
Homepage - Sheffield Gaming Market
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Sheffield Gaming Market (part of Replay Gaming Markets) is a ticketed retro gaming event held at Ponds Forge, Sheffield. The market brings together traders selling retro games, consoles, computers, handhelds, arcade machines, import titles, memorabilia and related merchandise, with advance tickets and exhibitor tables available.
Homepage - The Oxford Gaming Market
Oxford, Oxfordshire
The Oxford Gaming Market (run by Replay Events) is a ticketed retro-gaming marketplace held at The King’s Centre in Oxford. Regularly featuring specialist traders and collectors, the market offers retro games, consoles, computers, handhelds, arcade machines and related memorabilia, plus exhibitor tables and advance/standard entry ticketing.
jwmrepairs.co.uk
Southend On Sea
Southend-on-Sea based retail repair shop specialising in games consoles and retro systems. JWM Repairs offers console and PC/laptop repairs, buys/sells/trades old consoles and games, builds custom arcade cabinets, sells refurbished computers, and provides services such as VHS-to-digital conversion and 3D printing. On-site shop at 189 Hamstel Road with phone and Facebook contact.
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.