The Retro Directory

Retro Workshop

Hythe, Hampshire

Retro Workshop is a Hythe-based specialist workshop restoring and repairing vintage electronics (circa 1930–1985). They focus on valve (tube) equipment — radios, hi‑fi and guitar amplifiers — offering restoration, safety checks, valve testing and access to NOS valves and parts.

Retro Workshop, Audio Repair Services, Southampton

Southampton

Retro Workshop (Peter Carr) is a Southampton-based specialist in repair, restoration and maintenance of vintage audio equipment dating from the 1930s up to the 1980s. Services cover Dansette-style record players, valve radios, radiograms, amplifiers and other classic hi‑fi items, including bespoke/home-made amplifier work.

Retro World Store Tour - Visiting Retro Gaming Nostalgia in Derby, UK | Pixel Refresh

Derby, Derbyshire

Retro World is an independent retro gaming shop in Derby city centre run by Jane and Rob. The store specialises in classic consoles, games, accessories and merchandise spanning systems such as NES, SNES, N64, Game Boy, original PlayStation, SEGA Saturn, Mega Drive/Mega Drive and more.

Retrocave - Retro, Board, and Tabletop Games in Poole

Poole, Dorset

Retrocave is a Poole-based gaming venue and shop offering play time on 15 retro gaming consoles and arcade machines (300+ games), a large board-game library, weekly card and miniature game events, and a retail shop stocking miniatures, paints and accessories. Bookable sessions and online ordering are available; the venue runs daily themed events including Warhammer and Magic: The Gathering.

Retrodome Freeplay Arcade - Retrodome

Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Retrodome is a freeplay arcade and bar in central Barnsley featuring a large collection of coin-op arcade cabinets, pinball machines and home consoles (from Mega Drive and SNES up to modern systems). Entry is by wristband for unlimited play; the venue also hosts events and offers a licensed bar and snacks.

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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.

Retropolis Amusements Arcade Southend Review

Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Retropolis Amusements is a public retro arcade on Southend’s Eastern Esplanade specialising in classic British fruit machines and coin‑op cabinets from the 1960s through the 2000s. The venue showcases rows of JPM, Maygay and Barcrest machines, Astra coin pushers and various Bar‑X style cabinets, offers a bar with snacks, and recreates an authentic 80s/90s arcade atmosphere with large jackpots and wheelchair access.

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.

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Plympton (Plymouth), Devon

Revival Games is an independent retro games shop in Plympton (Plymouth) stocking a wide range of classic consoles and titles — from Atari, Amiga and Commodore to Nintendo and Sega systems, plus PS1/PS2-era games. They buy, sell and trade collections, run a repair and disc resurfacing service, offer Game Boy restoration and modding (including new screens and battery saves), and host gaming parties.

Rewind Toys | Toys - Collectables - Memorabilia | Buy & Sell

Lichfield, Staffordshire

Independent vintage toy dealer buying and selling collectable toys and film/TV memorabilia from the 1960s–1990s. Operates an online shop plus a permanent presence at The Plant Plot Garden Village in Lichfield, attends local toy fairs and offers valuations, cash purchase of collections and local collection/pick-up.

RicoRepairs

Chorlton (M21), Manchester; Hebden Bridge (HX7), Greater Manchester; West Yorkshire

Independent audio and electronics repair specialist with 30+ years' experience servicing Technics SL-1200/1210 turntables and DJ equipment. Services include turntable full servicing, tonearm bearing work and pitch fader refurbishment, repairs to hi‑fi and studio kit, plus hand‑made audio cables and bespoke wiring.

Right Sprite retro gaming upgrades and mods - Right Sprite Retro

UK-based online retailer specialising in retro console upgrades, mod kits and accessories. Stocks HDMI/video adapters, USB‑C power mods, SD loader and soft‑mod kits, GameCube/PS/console-specific upgrades and reproduction carts for classic systems (Mega Drive, SNES, N64, PS1/PS2, Dreamcast, Sega Saturn, GameCube, Wii, PSP). Offers UK and international shipping.