The Retro Directory

Retro Computer Museum | Leicester | | Things to do

Leicester, Leicestershire

Interactive retro computer and gaming museum in Thurmaston (Leicester) featuring playable original hardware from the 1970s–1990s. Collections include home computers and consoles such as the Sinclair Spectrum, Commodore 64 and Amiga, Atari 2600, NES and Mega Drive, plus rare kit like Virtuality VR — open at weekends for hands-on visits.

Retro Computer Museum Leicester | Display of Computers from 1960s

Leicester, Leicestershire

Volunteer-run registered charity in Leicester preserving and exhibiting home computers and consoles from the 1960s–1990s. Exhibits include Binatone Pong, Commodore PET and Sega Dreamcast. The museum runs retro gaming and computing events for schools, colleges, corporate groups and private parties, and accepts donations to support its work.

Retro computer repairs – Rom and Ram

Greasby, Wirral

Rom and Ram (Greasby, Wirral) is a repair specialist handling retro computers such as the Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Amiga and ZX81 alongside modern PC/Mac/laptop work. Services include fault diagnosis, display and OS repairs, hardware upgrades, data recovery, drop‑off repairs and secure remote support sessions.

Retro Computer Shack

UK-based Retro Computer Shack (owned by Ian Priddey) supplies retro computer and console parts, handmade RGB/SCART and A/V cables, cassette leads, drive belts, replacement electronics and technical guides. The site focuses on 1970s–1990s systems including Sinclair ZX Spectrum/ZX81/QL, Commodore (C64/Amiga), BBC Micro/Acorn, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Oric, Neo Geo and others, and ships worldwide.

Retro Computers, Retro Consoles and Retro Games

York

Simulant is a York-based ISP and online shop specialising in retro computing parts, accessories and publications. The store stocks items for Amiga, Amstrad, Acorn/BBC Micro, Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Commodore and Atari systems — including Gotek/OpenFlops floppy emulators, cables, replacement PSUs, blank media, MiSTer FPGA RAM modules, themed keyboards and retro magazines.

Retro Game Museum – Retro Game Museum

Retro Game Museum houses one of the UK’s largest private retro game collections, covering systems from the 1972 Magnavox Odyssey through 1980s/1990s consoles (Mega Drive, SNES, NeoGeo AES, N64 Disc Drive etc.). The venue runs museum displays, offers corporate/event hire packages and periodically sells consoles and games from its catalogue.

Retro Game Repair Shop

Online US-based retailer specialising in parts, mod kits and accessories for classic gaming systems — particularly Game Boy models (DMG, GBP, GBC, GBA, GBA SP) plus NES/SNES, N64 and handheld/retro systems. Stock includes IPS/LCD screen kits, replacement shells, buttons, lenses, power/battery mods, UltraHDMI N64 mods, flash carts, vendor-made metal buttons and custom/prebuilt consoles. Sells parts and ship orders (US & international); support via email.

Retro Game Shop Birmingham, Retro games Store, Game store, Game shop, Console repairs, Disc repairs

Birmingham, West Midlands

Gamesmart Yardley is a Yardley (Birmingham) video game shop specialising in pre-owned and retro games and consoles. The shop stocks classic formats (Sega Master System/Mega Drive, SNES, N64, Game Boy, PS1 and more), offers buy/sell/trade services and provides repair services including console diagnostics, laser and disc repairs, controller fixes and laptop work.

Retro Game Shop in Derby - Vintage Consoles & More | Retro World

Derby

Retro World is a Derby-based retro games shop specialising in vintage consoles, games and Pokémon cards. They sell systems and software from the 8/16/32-bit and 1990s eras (NES, SNES, Megadrive, N64, Dreamcast, PS1/PS2, Game Boy, Atari, etc.), buy and trade collections (including a free collection service for large lots), and operate both a physical shop at 20 Osmaston Road and an online store with returns support.

Retro Gamer Heaven

UK online shop specialising in retro and collectible video games, consoles and accessories. Stocks and tests classic systems and media (PS1/PS2, SNES, Mega Drive, Master System, GameCube, Dreamcast, original Xbox and more). Ships from the UK and handles boxed games, promo/demo discs and rare titles.

Retro Games & Collectibles | JJL Buy and Sell | JJL Buy & Sell

London

JJL Buy & Sell is a London-based retro games and collectibles shop (also selling online) specialising in second‑hand consoles, games and vintage clothing. The business runs an on-site free-to-play arcade zone, holds auctions for rare items, accepts trade-ins and tests items before sale. Located at 1-3 Leeke Street, WC1X 9HZ, it offers a mix of retro and later second‑hand gaming gear.

Retro Games | Consoles | Retro Games Exchange

Retro Games Exchange is a UK online retailer of retro consoles, console games and related collectibles. Established 2013, the shop stocks classic systems and titles (Atari, Nintendo, Sega, Sony, Microsoft and more), offers professionally cleaned/scratch‑free discs with a 12‑month guarantee, and ships across the UK via Royal Mail tracked services.