The Retro Directory

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.

The Way Second Hand Shops Used To Be - The Collectors Centre In Reading

Reading

Two adjacent specialist second‑hand shops in Reading (Nos.14–15 Harris Arcade). Just Imagination Memorabilia (J.I.M.) focuses on vintage Film & TV toys and memorabilia, British and US comics/annuals and specialist vinyl (60s–90s), with an in‑shop display of vintage toys. AT Collectables trades in militaria, antiques, coins and model trains. Both buy and sell collectables; visitors are advised to phone ahead for opening times and purchasing enquiries.

TheEPROM9 - Vintage Calculators

TheEPROM9 is a UK-based enthusiast workshop and archive specialising in vintage calculators and retro computing. The site documents extensive teardowns, restorations and repairs of 1970s–1990s calculators (VFD, Nixie, panplex, bubble-LED, LCD) and a wide range of vintage computers and laptops, plus ROM dumps and reverse-engineering projects.

Time Travel Audio, Vintage Audio Equipment, Components & Servicing, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK |

Inverkeithing, Fife

Time Travel Audio (Edinburgh/Inverkeithing) is a specialist vintage-audio workshop and online shop offering restored vintage amplifiers, NOS valves, components and custom builds. Services include valve testing & matching, amplifier restoration and servicing, custom effects pedals and pedal-board fabrication. They stock Fender, Marshall, Ampeg and other vintage kit, sell a wide range of components (Sprague caps, germanium transistors, enclosures) and provide UK shipping; visits are by appointment.

TimeWarp Arcade

Bridgwater, Somerset

TimeWarp Arcade is a retro-focused arcade in Bridgwater, Somerset offering unlimited daily play on dozens of classic arcade machines (70s–90s), plus pinball, air hockey, pool and a selection of vintage consoles. The venue also runs tournaments, private hire and membership options and sells snacks and drinks onsite.

Totton Arcade

Totton, Hampshire

Totton Arcade is a family-friendly public arcade in Totton, Hampshire offering unlimited freeplay sessions on a mixture of retro classics (Pac-Man, Space Invaders, pinball) and modern arcade machines. They run timed admission sessions, offer private hires, birthday and corporate packages, school bookings and gift certificates, and host a range of tabletop and arcade-style games.

toy – Fix It Workshop

Worthing, West Sussex

Worthing-based repair workshop and repair blog run by Matt (FixItWorkshop). Specialises in restoring and repairing toys (including 1970s–1980s electro-mechanical toys such as Tomy Kongman and Bagpuss), small appliances and vintage electronics. Services shown include mechanical and electronic repairs, battery replacement, soft-toy restoration, cleaning/lubrication and general maintenance.

Toy Repairs and Restorations - Scott's Toys & Collectables

Scott's Toys & Collectables is a small family-run toy restoration and repair workshop specialising in vintage and collectible toys. Services include action-figure and doll repairs (re-stringing, limb/head work, flocking), repair of electronic and tinplate toys, restorations of pedal cars/rocking horses/clockwork trains, and retro-tech support such as games console repairs and battery replacement for Game Boy, NES, SNES and N64 cartridges. They operate on a quoted, no-fix-no-fee basis and accept repairs by post.

Toys & Collectables store. Retro Gaming, We buy toys!

New Milton, Hampshire

The Spacebridge is a toys & collectables shop in New Milton specialising in retro gaming (classic Nintendo, Sega and Sony consoles/games) and 1980s–90s action-figure collectables. They buy, sell and trade items including G1 Transformers, vintage Star Wars, He-Man, Thundercats, TMNT and LEGO. Open Wednesdays–Fridays and Saturdays.

Toys and Models Archives - Plymouth Auction Rooms, antiques, collectables and paintings, valuations and auctions in Plymouth - Tel 01752 254740

Plymouth, Devon

Plymouth Auction Rooms runs a specialist Toys & Models department in Plymouth, handling vintage diecast (Dinky, Corgi, Matchbox), Action Man and Star Wars retro toys, model railways, Airfix kits and related collectables. They offer free saleroom valuations, consignment services, timed online auctions with live bidding, and UK/international shipping.