The Retro Directory

The Micro Museum|Ramsgate UK|Computer History|Videogames

Ramsgate, Kent

The Micro Museum in Ramsgate is a small museum dedicated to vintage computers and retrogaming. Visitors can see a collection of historic computers, play videogame exhibits and book private visits. Admission listed at £7 per person (cash only).

The Pixel Bunker | The new retro arcade situated in Central Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

The Pixel Bunker is a retro arcade in Central Milton Keynes offering free‑play sessions on over 120 original/restored arcade cabinets and multiple pinball machines. Open on weekends (and holidays), it charges a session admission rather than per‑play, sells snacks, offers gift vouchers, accepts private hires and provides combo tickets with the on‑site film & sci‑fi and LEGO museums.

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.

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.

Toys and Models Archives - Plymouth Auction Rooms, antiques, collectables and paintings, valuations and auctions in Plymouth - Tel 01752 254740

Plymouth, Devon

Plymouth Auction Rooms runs a specialist Toys & Models department in Plymouth, handling vintage diecast (Dinky, Corgi, Matchbox), Action Man and Star Wars retro toys, model railways, Airfix kits and related collectables. They offer free saleroom valuations, consignment services, timed online auctions with live bidding, and UK/international shipping.

Underground Retrocade

West Dundee

Underground Retrocade is a public arcade in West Dundee, Illinois, offering 200+ classic arcade cabinets and pinball machines from the golden era. Open for walk-in unlimited play sessions and a la carte pinball, they also host private bookings, adjudicate high scores (Aurcade/Twin Galaxies), and maintain a large vintage-game collection.

Upgrades and Repairs | Atari8

Atari8 (Jonathan Halliday) is a UK-based specialist in Atari 8-bit computers offering repair, upgrade installation, modifications and bespoke firmware/ROM development (U1MB, Incognito, SIDE loaders, 1088XEL/1088XLD and related projects). Also provides Atari 8-bit productivity software (donationware) and accepts commissioned work from enthusiasts internationally.

Vintage & Modern Arcade Machines UK | Restored Classics & Multi-Game Cabinets – Games Room Company – The Games Room Company

Virginia Water, Surrey

The Games Room Company (Virginia Water, Surrey) supply and restore vintage arcade machines, pinball tables and jukeboxes alongside new multi‑game cabinets. They operate workshops that carry out full restorations, offer showroom visits, UK delivery & installation, ongoing service/warranty and bespoke commissions for collectors and venues.

Vintage Hi-fi

Portsmouth, Hampshire

UK-based seller of vintage hi‑fi and classic audio spares in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Stocks speakers, tuners, amplifiers, turntable belts, replacement styli and other parts from classic brands; offers worldwide shipping and local pickup.

VINTAGE TOYS WANTED

Nottingham

Nottingham-based collector and buyer of vintage toys and bulk collections. Purchases 1960s–1980s toy lines including die-cast, action figures, plastic model kits, Scalextric, comics/annuals and early electronic games. Contact Richard to sell or commission a collection.