The Retro Directory

Retro Arcade Machines for Sale UK | 15,000 Games | Arcade WOW

Stockport, Greater Manchester

Arcade WOW is a UK-based maker and retailer of full-size, commercial-grade retro arcade cabinets preloaded with 15,000+ classic arcade and console games. They build bespoke and themed machines (Space Invaders, Defender, Asteroids, Bubble Bobble, Street Fighter II, etc.), offer rentals and commercial contactless options for pubs/bars, provide delivery and setup across the UK, and operate a Stockport showroom by appointment.

Retro arcade, classic consoles from the 80s and 90s and choice tabletop games in Belfast Northern Ireland

Belfast, Northern Ireland

The Retro Room is a dedicated retro arcade in Cityside (Yorkgate), Belfast, offering an authentic 70s–90s arcade experience with 50+ original cabinets, classic consoles (Master System, Mega Drive, SNES, Dreamcast and more), a tabletop games area, monthly special events and private-hire sessions. Public sessions are open weekends; tickets are £7 per hour with day passes available. They also sell gift vouchers and limited-edition merch and operate an in-house workshop for machine maintenance and restorations.

Retro Bristol | Bristol Rocks

Bristol

Retro Bristol is a Bristol-based retro toy and video game shop specialising in 1980s–1990s games, toys and memorabilia. The store hosts events and meet-and-greets (autographs/photos), offers online pre-booking via its website, and sells limited-run merch such as T-shirts.

Retro By Ronnie

Worthing

Retro By Ronnie is a large vintage toys and collectibles shop in Goring (Worthing) housed in an old Barclays bank. The store specialises in 1970s–1990s toys, handheld electronics, LEGO, Pokémon, Star Wars and other pop‑culture memorabilia across seven rooms of displays. They buy collections from the public (in‑store or by post after photo review), host regular themed events and in‑store signings, and operate an affiliated online fine art/shop presence.

Retro Computer Museum

Leicester

Retro Computer Museum (RCM) is a registered charity in Leicester preserving and exhibiting historic home computers and game consoles. Their collection spans systems from the 1960s onwards with an emphasis on home machines and consoles — examples include the Atari 2600, ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 — and the museum provides public displays, hands‑on experiences and accepts donations to support preservation.

Retro Computer Museum

Helsingborg

Non-profit Retro Computer Museum in Helsingborg, Sweden exhibiting a broad collection of vintage computers and electronics from the 1970s–1990s (Apple II and Apple-1 replica, Commodore PET, Sinclair, NeXT, HP, TI, Casio pocket computers and more). The museum maintains and restores exhibits and accepts donations of hardware, software and documentation.

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 Computing - Buy 80s and 90s Computers at Retro-Sect

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

Retro Sect (Tewkesbury) is a specialist retro shop and webstore selling 1970s–1990s tech and collectibles. Stock ranges from Spectrum/Commodore/Amstrad-era home computers, classic consoles and games to handheld electronic/LCD games, retro watches and vintage audio/visual items. The business operates a public showroom at Kenard Business Centre, runs an online shop, and offers appraisals, buying/trading of retro items.