The Retro Directory

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Sheffield

One-day retro gaming market in Sheffield hosted by Replay Events' Video Game Market. Expect multiple stalls selling retro games, consoles and accessories plus hands-on demonstrations (including a G’AIM’E light-gun demo). Held at Ponds Forge, suitable for collectors and retro gamers.

Sheffield Watch Repair, Overhaul/Movement, Crystal & Battery Replacement Service

Woodland Hills

Total Watch Repair (TWR) is a US-based specialist watch repair service offering movement overhauls, vintage restoration and repairs for quartz, mechanical and digital watches. Swiss-trained, factory-certified watchmakers handle battery and crystal replacement, crown/stem and pusher repairs, dial refinishing, bracelet repair/refinishing, pressure testing and more. TWR accepts shipped watches, offers door-to-door service, online strap/battery sales and a 1-year limited warranty. They do not service smartwatches.

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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.

Shopping Hall — PLAY Expo Blackpool

Blackpool

PLAY Expo Blackpool (organised by Replay Events) is a dedicated retro and classic gaming expo in Blackpool featuring extensive retro zones (systems from Pong to PlayStation 3), arcade cabinets, pinball, LAN and tournaments, plus a shopping hall where traders sell classic games, consoles, retro toys and related merchandise.

Sinclair Repairs & Servicing

DataServe Retro is an online vintage computer specialist focused on 1970s–1990s home micros. The site offers systems, manuals, system software, spares and peripherals for platforms such as Sinclair (ZX80/81/Spectrum/QL), BBC/Acorn, Amstrad, Commodore, Atari and more; sells media (floppy disks, cartridges, cassettes) and vintage audio/cassette spares, and provides Sinclair-specific servicing and repair information/services with shipping.

Sinclair ZX Spectrum

Retroleum is a UK one-person specialist supplier of spare parts and modification kits for 1970s–1990s home computers. The Sinclair ZX Spectrum section offers capacitors, chips, connectors, keyboard parts, heatsinks, voltage regulators, RAM replacement modules, composite-video and DC‑DC mod kits and other Spectrum-specific components. Online sales via PayPal with shipping by Royal Mail (UK addresses only).

Sinclair ZX Spectrum 16K/48K Recapping Service - RetroPassion Ltd

Margate, Kent

RetroPassion Ltd (Margate) are Commodore Amiga specialists offering recapping (capacitor replacement), refurbishments, upgrades, custom Amiga builds and sales of refurbished retro machines. They also provide a Sinclair ZX Spectrum 16K/48K recapping service and accept boards/units by post, with worldwide shipping options.

Sinclair ZX Spectrum Home Computer - New Hardware and repairs.

RWAP Software (division of RWAP Services) is a UK retro computing specialist established in 1986. They support Sinclair systems (ZX80/ZX81, ZX Spectrum, QL, Cambridge Z88) and other 1980s/1990s machines (Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Intellivision, Vectrex) by supplying replacement parts (notably keyboard membranes), selling second‑hand hardware and spares, developing new peripherals and software, operating the SellMyRetro trading platform, and offering repairs, recycling and buying of retro computer collections.

Sinclair ZX Spectrum Repair Service! Fix your Speccy!

Marketplace listing offering repair/servicing for Sinclair ZX Spectrum computers (Speccy). Appears on SellMyRetro as a paid repair service, but the seller identity, contact details and whether a public shop or workshop is available are not provided on the page.

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Bolton, Lancashire

Retro-Arcade (Retro Arcade) is a UK maker and seller of Allwin wall‑mounted penny‑arcade amusement machines. Based in Bolton they produce solid oak reproduction cabinets and sell original restored machines, offer custom backflash artwork and chocolate/sweets prize formats, and supply UK delivery or factory collection for bespoke home, pub or commercial installations.

SNK Neo Geo – Goodwins Place

Goodwins Place is a YouTube-led UK retro tech specialist creating repair and restoration guides and carrying out console/handheld repairs and modifications. The site documents hands-on work for systems such as Neo Geo CD, Game Boy (DMG), NES and N64, offers custom mod projects and occasional sales of restored items and parts.

Sony Walkman and Personal Cassette Player Repair Service – Classic-Vintage-HiFi

Classic‑Vintage‑HiFi specialises in refurbishment and mail‑in repair of vintage portable audio. Core services cover Sony Walkman models (including WM-DD, WM-2, WM‑D6C), personal cassette players from Aiwa/Panasonic/Sanyo and Sony DAT Walkman recorders (TCD‑D3/D7/D8). Services include inspection, switch/volume cleaning, belt, centre‑gear and capstan/idler replacement, DAT gearbox re‑lubrication, capacitor replacement and full testing. Refurbished items are offered (listed via eBay). No walk‑ins; repairs performed by post.