The Retro Directory

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Retrogames.co.uk is a UK-based specialist online retailer and mail-order service for retro video games, consoles and memorabilia. Operating since the 1990s, the site stocks large ranges for formats such as the Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Atari, Sega Mega Drive, Nintendo systems and vintage PlayStation, and offers buying, selling and trade-in of collections plus an online magazine and an active eBay shop.

Review: Centre For Computing History | Hackaday

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Centre for Computing History (Cambridge) is a hands-on museum of vintage computing and games, with an extensive working collection of 1970s–1990s home computers, consoles, arcade machines and related exhibits. The museum features interactive displays, educational material and special highlights such as the Megaprocessor and rare Domesday/laserdisc hardware.

Rewind Collectables and Games

Ashton-Under-Lyne

Rewind Collectables and Games is a UK retailer offering new and used video games and consoles — including retro systems such as the Sega Mega Drive and Nintendo 64 — plus movie/TV toys, Funko POPs, wrestling figures and trading card game products. They sell via a secure online shop and operate a physical store in Ashton-Under-Lyne (Greater Manchester area).

Shop | Retro Computer Museum

Leicester, Leicestershire

Retro Computer Museum (Leicester) is a visitor attraction dedicated to 1970s–1990s computers and consoles. The museum offers dozens of playable systems (Sinclair Spectrum, Commodore 64/Amiga, Atari, NES, Mega Drive and more), a huge software/library collection, regular events and an online shop selling vintage software, hardware accessories and gift vouchers. Open weekends and selected bank holidays; admission is ticketed.

Super Side Quest | Retro gaming | Victoria Shopping Centre, Chartwell Square, Southend-on-Sea, UK

Southend-on-Sea

Retro gaming and anime shop in Southend-on-Sea with cabinets and consoles to play in-store (Mega Drive, Saturn, Neo Geo, SNES, N64, PS1/PS2, GameCube, Master System), a retail selection of games and Japanese collectibles, regular events and private/party hire.

Up A Level | Play Together. Level Up.

York, York

Up A Level is a public gaming lounge in central York combining retro and next‑gen console booths (PS1, Mega Drive, SNES, Game Boy, N64 alongside PS5/Xbox), arcade‑style games, a large board‑game library, tabletop RPGs (including D&D), LEGO, darts, regular events and party/venue hire. Walk‑in sessions and online bookings available; on‑site café snacks provided.

ZX Spectrum Repair – Mark Fixes Stuff – Retro game repair and reviews

Mark Fixes Stuff is a UK-based retro computing and gaming specialist that documents repair, restoration and upgrade projects for classic systems (ZX Spectrum, Mega Drive, Game Boy, Atari and more). The site and YouTube channel offer step‑by‑step repair videos, modification guides, downloadable resources and a community via Patreon and Discord to help preserve and maintain 1970s–1990s hardware.