The Retro Directory

VintageHifi.co.uk ~ We Buy Vintage Hifi Equipment & Vinyl ...

Brighton, East Sussex

Brighton-based buyer and dealer specialising in vintage and used hi‑fi equipment (1950s–2000s). Offers appraisals, cash or bank transfer payments, free UK collection/house‑clearance and purchases vinyl, musical instruments, memorabilia and spares including valves, transformers and tonearms.

Virtual Reality & Retro Gaming - Active Luton

Luton, Bedfordshire

Active Luton runs a weekly Virtual Reality & Retro Gaming session at Luton Central Library for 12–16 year olds, combining VR multi‑sport experiences with hands‑on play of classic Nintendo titles, mini retro consoles and Evercade VS‑R cartridges.

Visit the cave in Chalford, Gloucestershire

Chalford, Gloucestershire

The Cave is a hands-on retro computing and gaming exhibition in Chalford, Gloucestershire, run by RMC Retro / The Retro Cave Ltd. Bookable event days let visitors play and explore a wide collection of 1970s–1990s microcomputers and consoles, alongside talks, restoration displays and related online content.

Watch Repairs | Vintage Watch Room | London

London

London-based Vintage Watch Room is an online retailer and specialist in 20th century vintage watches (from WWI up to the 1980s). They buy and consign stock, provide valuations for insurance/probate, and offer repairs and restorations including glass replacement, hand replacement and dial restoration — all carried out by trained watchmakers with a 12-month guarantee.

Watch Repairs And Servicing In Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

WATCHO / The Watch & Clock Shop — Milton Keynes boutique and online retailer offering expert in-house watch servicing and vintage watch restoration. Services include full movement overhauls, dial refinishing, crown/stem and glass replacement, polishing/refurbishment, Swiss battery replacement with water-resistance testing and strap/bracelet fitting. Accredited to service major luxury brands and provides a 12‑month warranty on work.

We Buy Retro Toys | North Wales | Chester | RetroElectro

Saint Asaph

RetroElectro is a UK buyer of retro and vintage items based in St Asaph. They purchase 8‑bit and other vintage computers (Atari, Commodore, ZX Spectrum), retro consoles and games, vinyl and hifi gear, Lego, model kits and 1970s–1990s toys and collectables. They offer online valuations, UK‑mainland parcel or collection service and pay by bank transfer or PayPal.

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.

Yard's Games — Yard's Games Ltd

Arbroath

Yard's Games Ltd is a brick-and-mortar and online games retailer in Arbroath stocking new and pre-owned video games and consoles — including retro systems (NES, SNES, Mega Drive, Dreamcast, N64, Game Boy, original PlayStation/Xbox) — plus board games, TCG singles and regular in-store events. Offers online ordering, shipping and click & collect.

Zens Electronic Workshop - London

Finsbury Park, London

London-based electronics workshop specialising in TV and audio repairs, including component-level restoration of vintage hi‑fi and televisions (CRT through modern LCD/LED/Plasma and Smart TVs). Repairs cover home and professional audio — including many 1970s–1990s makes — and are completed to a professional standard with a six‑month warranty. Workshop address in Finsbury Park; email repairs@zens.tv for enquiries.

ZX Spectrum – Adam's Vintage Computer Restorations

Adam's Vintage Computer Restorations is the personal site of electronics engineer Adam Wilson, who collects, documents and restores vintage computers and electronics. The site documents repairs and restorations for 1970s–1990s systems (including ZX Spectrum, Amiga, BBC Micro, Amstrad and early Macs), and advertises repair services, items for sale (eBay) and items wanted for purchase.

ZX Spectrum | Sintech Shop UK

Gloucester

Sintech Shop UK is an online retailer specialising in retro computing and gaming parts and accessories. Their store includes a dedicated ZX Spectrum/Sinclair category offering hardware, interfaces (e.g. DivMMC), joysticks, faceplates, dust covers and other spare parts, plus wider retro sections for Commodore, Amiga, Atari, Amstrad and classic consoles.

ZX Spectrum 16 / 48k Repair - Rude Dog Retros

Rude Dog Retros is a UK-based retro-computing specialist offering board-level repairs, refurbishments and upgrades for 1970s–1990s micros. They repair and restore ZX Spectrums, Commodore machines (including Amiga), Atari systems and more, sell spare parts and replacement boards through an online shop and eBay, and create modern add-ons such as SD interfaces and recreated power supplies.