The Retro Directory

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.

EDR & MSPC Repairs

Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire-based electronics workshop offering component- and PCB-level repairs for a wide range of kit — from retro audio (Walkmans, cassette decks, vinyl turntables, 1990s stereo systems) and VHS/VCRs to games consoles, computers and vehicle electronics (ECUs, dashboards, infotainment). Postal repairs accepted; also sells refurbished devices and builds custom gaming PCs. Warranty offered on most repairs.

Electronics Repair Services - Stroud | Orangevalley Systems

Nailsworth, Gloucestershire

Orangevalley Systems (Nailsworth, near Stroud) is a UK electronics repair specialist focusing on vintage hi‑fi and turntables. Services include amplifier and receiver repairs, Technics SL‑1210 cable replacement, turntable setup and cartridge fitting, recapping/capacitor replacement (including old home computers), PCB/solder repairs and refurbishment of vintage audio equipment. Accepts drop‑offs by arrangement or shipped repairs from across the UK.

Electronics Repair, CRT TV, Retro Game Console, VHS, Old Computer

Crieff

Scotland-based restoration workshop specialising in complete restoration and preservation of collectible vintage electronics. Services include full restorations of CRT televisions and monitors, classic computers and retro consoles (Commodore, Amiga, C64, Amstrad, ZX Spectrum), vintage hi‑fi (cassette decks, turntables, reel‑to‑reel), radiograms, and VHS equipment. Workshop works by appointment and begins projects with a paid assessment and quotation.

Green Games - Retro Gaming, Blu-ray & DVD Specialist

Folkestone, Kent

Green Games is a Kent-based specialist in pre-owned retro video games, classic consoles and second‑hand Blu-rays/DVDs. They operate an online shop and a physical store in Folkestone, buy collections, and offer console and controller repairs (30-day warranty). Stock is tested, graded and cleaned before sale — ideal for collectors and anyone after budget-friendly nostalgia.

Guitar Amplifier Repair, Newark, Nottingham UK - Keld Ampworks

Newark, Nottinghamshire

Keld Ampworks is a Newark (Nottinghamshire) workshop specialising in repair, servicing and restoration of guitar, bass and keyboard amplifiers with a strong focus on valve (tube) amps and vintage gear. The team handles vintage Fenders and AC30s, boutique amplifiers, classic pedals (eg. Big Muff-era units) and tape echo devices, and is an authorised service centre for multiple amp brands. Appointment-only workshop; UK customers can ship items by courier.

Hayward Electronics & TV Services - Southport

Southport, Merseyside

Southport-based repair workshop specialising in consumer electronics with strong expertise in vintage hi‑fi and analogue equipment. Hayward Electronics repairs CRT TVs, VCRs and restores tube and classic audio gear to component level, while also servicing modern LCD/LED sets, soundbars and set‑top boxes. Offers installations, aerial and CCTV work, and supplies remote controls. Over 30 years' experience.

Hifi Repairs Buttner Electronics

Dunshaughlin, Co Meath

Buttner Electronics (Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath) is an established audio and consumer electronics repair centre specialising in hi‑fi, tape deck, CD player, DJ equipment and TV repairs. Serving Meath, Dublin and surrounding counties, they repair both older legacy units and modern models and offer installation and collection/delivery services.

Home - Lyon Pinball

Lyon Pinball (JJ Lyon) is a South Wales–based pinball specialist offering on-site callouts across South Wales and the South West plus a workshop for full restorations. Services cover vintage electro-mechanical machines through 1990s Williams/Bally WPC systems to modern Stern and Sega titles — including diagnostics, PCB/component-level repairs, playfield shop-outs and general servicing.

Home Moving Pictures - Moving Pictures

Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Edinburgh-based Moving Pictures specialises in digitising old media (cine & video film, VHS, cassette tapes, records) to DVD, MP4 or USB and provides repair services for VCRs, DVD recorders, hi‑fi and other audio/visual equipment. They operate a shop and workshop in Roseburn, offer engineer home visits and provide a UK postal/collection service for transfers.

Homepage - Bournemouth Gaming Market

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Bournemouth Gaming Market is a retro-focused video game market run by Replay Events, hosting traders selling retro games, consoles, computers, handhelds, import games, arcade machines and related memorabilia. Events are ticketed and held at Bournemouth International Centre; exhibitor tables and advance-entry tickets are available.