The Retro Directory

The Toy Scavenger Ltd- Toyshop UK Vintage & Modern Store Retro Figures

Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire-based online retailer specialising in vintage and collectible toys and retro gaming. Large stock of 1970s–1990s action figures (MOTU, ThunderCats, G.I. Joe, etc.), retro consoles/games, graded items and VHS tapes. Offers UK-wide buying of old toy collections, international shipping and a 'make an offer' option.

The Watch Repair Centre Norwich

Norwich, Norfolk

Family-run watch repair centre in Norwich (St Stephen’s Street) established 2003. Provides while-you-wait battery changes (18-month guarantee), strap sales and fitting, link removal, quartz movement replacement, acrylic/mineral glass fitting and metal strap repairs. Operates a fully equipped mobile unit and services a wide range of brands from everyday (Sekonda, Seiko) to premium watches (Omega, Longines, Rado).

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.

Totally Awesome York • Little Vikings - York for Kids

York, North Yorkshire

Independent family-run toy and games shop in York city centre offering a mix of nostalgic favourites (Subbuteo, Tamagotchi, Rubik’s) and modern board/card games, trading cards and collectibles. Features an in-store play table to try games and toys before buying.

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.

Toy Repairs and Restorations - Scott's Toys & Collectables

Scott's Toys & Collectables is a small family-run toy restoration and repair workshop specialising in vintage and collectible toys. Services include action-figure and doll repairs (re-stringing, limb/head work, flocking), repair of electronic and tinplate toys, restorations of pedal cars/rocking horses/clockwork trains, and retro-tech support such as games console repairs and battery replacement for Game Boy, NES, SNES and N64 cartridges. They operate on a quoted, no-fix-no-fee basis and accept repairs by post.

Toys & Collectables store. Retro Gaming, We buy toys!

New Milton, Hampshire

The Spacebridge is a toys & collectables shop in New Milton specialising in retro gaming (classic Nintendo, Sega and Sony consoles/games) and 1980s–90s action-figure collectables. They buy, sell and trade items including G1 Transformers, vintage Star Wars, He-Man, Thundercats, TMNT and LEGO. Open Wednesdays–Fridays and Saturdays.

TRADE HALL — Q-Con Belfast

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Q‑Con Belfast is a multi‑day pop‑culture and gaming convention at Queen’s University Belfast. The Trade Hall hosts dozens of traders and artists — including specialist retro video game dealers, a video game museum and arcade, tabletop and TCG sellers, vinyl and collectible stalls — making it a good event for retro gaming and vintage hobby collectors.

Trading Card Games – Puca Puca Games

Derry~Londonderry

Puca Puca Games is a bricks-and-mortar and online hobby shop in Derry/Londonderry selling retro video games and consoles (NES, GameBoy, SNES, Mega Drive, Dreamcast, Saturn, etc.), trading card games (Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh and more), accessories and hosting regular in‑store events and leagues. They also offer card trade‑ins for cash or store credit and run tournaments and premium events.

Traditional and vintage toys, games and jigsaw puzzles. | Vintage Toys & Games

Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire

Family-run UK dealer of vintage and collectible toys and games (trading since 1996). Stock includes vintage Scalextric and slot car sets, Hornby model railway, retired/vintage LEGO sets, diecast Corgi/Dinky/Matchbox, board games, Subbuteo, jigsaw puzzles and TV/film collectables. Online shop with worldwide shipping; also buys quality collections.

TV Repair in Reading | Fast & Reliable Service - Same Day Collection | Quick Fix Gadgets

Reading, Berkshire

Reading-based repair shop offering fast diagnostics and repairs for modern and classic televisions — including CRT and other vintage models — plus phones, tablets, laptops and gaming consoles. Services include screen panel replacement, same‑day/quick turnaround repairs, warranties, free collection/drop‑off and device buying.