The Retro Directory

The Nostalgia Room | Retro Toys, Collectibles and Memorabilia in Maidstone

Maidstone

Independent Maidstone shop specialising in retro toys, vintage games, plush and pop‑culture memorabilia. Browse changing stock in-store at 68 Bank Street or buy selected items via their eBay shop; new finds arrive weekly and there's a mailing list for stock updates. The shop donates 15% of profits to the Blackthorn Trust.

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 Arcade Hub - Gaming Machine Store | Blackpool

Blackpool

Blackpool-based seller and builder of bespoke retro arcade machines and emulation systems. Offers bartop and full-size cabinets, Raspberry Pi‑powered handhelds and picture-frame units, plug‑and‑play game drives and refurbished retro gaming PCs loaded with 1980s–1990s systems. Provides custom software/hardware builds, vinyl artwork, warranties and ongoing aftercare. Online ordering available.

The Retro Bristolian

Bristol, Bristol

The Retro Bristolian is a Bristol-based retro electronics specialist offering repair and restoration of classic hardware, custom PCBs and 3D-printed reproduction parts. They publish in-depth technical videos and open-source documentation and sell kits and hardware via an online store.

The Retro Collective - Hands-on Vintage Technology Museums

Chalford, Gloucestershire

The Retro Collective is a hands-on vintage technology museum based in Belvedere Mill, Chalford (Stroud), Gloucestershire. It operates The Cave (computer & console exhibits) and the Arcade Archive (coin-op cabinets), letting visitors play and explore an extensive collection of 1970s–1990s systems. The venue runs public sessions, events, private/corporate bookings, a museum gift shop and on-site electronics manufacturer Heber, and performs preservation maintenance on arcade machines.

THE RETRO GAME CORNER

Online retro games and consoles shop specialising in classic systems (Nintendo, Sega, Sony, Atari etc.), replacement parts and modding kits (including RetroSix), plus restoration and send-in repair/retrofit services for Game Boy, Game Gear and other vintage handhelds and consoles. Also imports Japanese titles and hardware.

The Retro Hunter

Leigh-on-Sea

Independent retro games and collectibles shop in Leigh-on-Sea (est. 2017) buying and selling vintage consoles, games, toys and memorabilia. Operates a public high-street shop with regular opening hours plus an online store offering delivery (free over £50). Not all stock is listed online — customers are invited to visit in person or contact the shop for special requests.

The Retro Realm | Arcade Machines Family Fun | Walsall WS2 8LN, UK

Walsall, West Midlands

Family-friendly retro gaming centre in Walsall featuring a large freeplay collection of coin-op arcade machines and classic home consoles (games from late 1970s–2000s). On-site diner and licensed bar, party packages, membership plans and private venue hire.

The Retro Room Vintage Video Arcade Belfast | Cityside Retail

Belfast

The Retro Room is a vintage video arcade located in Cityside Retail Park, Belfast, specialising in original 1970s–1990s arcade cabinets, classic consoles and tabletop games. Titles mentioned include Pac‑Man, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, Street Fighter and Time Crisis. Open to the public with private hire available on weekdays.

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.

The Toy Scavenger Ltd- Toyshop UK Vintage & Modern Store Retro Figures

Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire-based online retailer specialising in vintage and collectible toys and retro gaming. Large stock of 1970s–1990s action figures (MOTU, ThunderCats, G.I. Joe, etc.), retro consoles/games, graded items and VHS tapes. Offers UK-wide buying of old toy collections, international shipping and a 'make an offer' option.

The Vintage Radio Repair Shop

Stockport, Cheshire

Stockport-based specialist repairing and restoring vintage valve radios. Services include safety-focused servicing and full restorations, Bluetooth/DAB+/FM/internet radio installs, Alexa/Google Nest smart conversions, cabinet refurbishment and cosmetic work. Offers courier/mail-in service, 12-month guarantee and operates a booking/waiting list.