The Retro Directory

Vintagetech, service and repair of reel to reel tape recorders

Guildford, Surrey

Vintagetech (near Guildford, Surrey) specialises in servicing, repairing and restoring reel-to-reel tape recorders and related vintage audio equipment. They handle high-end domestic and semi-pro machines (Teac, Tascam, Revox, Akai, Pioneer, Technics, Sony, Otari), offer tape-head inspection/re-lapping, alignment, calibration and diagnostics, plus bespoke amplifier and cylinder-player builds. Appointment-only; occasional sales of serviced machines. They do not service cassette or DAT machines and do not undertake packing/shipping.

Vintek – The Vintage Audio Technology Specialists

Frampton, Dorset

Vintek is a Dorset-based specialist workshop offering repair, restoration and servicing for vintage audio equipment — including valve and solid‑state amplifiers, guitar/PA amps, turntables, cassette decks, open‑reel recorders and radio receivers. They provide diagnostics and quotes, parts sourcing where possible, a 12‑month workmanship guarantee and accept devices by post for repair.

Virtual Reality & Retro Gaming - Active Luton

Luton, Bedfordshire

Active Luton runs a weekly Virtual Reality & Retro Gaming session at Luton Central Library for 12–16 year olds, combining VR multi‑sport experiences with hands‑on play of classic Nintendo titles, mini retro consoles and Evercade VS‑R cartridges.

Visit the cave in Chalford, Gloucestershire

Chalford, Gloucestershire

The Cave is a hands-on retro computing and gaming exhibition in Chalford, Gloucestershire, run by RMC Retro / The Retro Cave Ltd. Bookable event days let visitors play and explore a wide collection of 1970s–1990s microcomputers and consoles, alongside talks, restoration displays and related online content.

Visualvinyl - Dansette and Vintage Audio Repair Service in Surrey

Surrey

Visual Vinyl is a Surrey-based specialist in repair, restoration and sale of vintage audio equipment. They service and refurbish record players, tape decks, amplifiers and valve units from the 1950s–1980s (Dansette, Bush, HMV, Sanyo, B&O, etc.), offer cabinet and recovery work, PAT testing and home visits by arrangement, and sell refurbished players, records and accessories nationwide.

WALKMAN REPAIRS - Galaxy Repairs And Spares

London

Established London electronics repair centre specialising in Walkman and portable cassette player repairs, cassette decks, turntables and other vintage audio/electronics. Offers repair, servicing and parts for legacy brands (Sony, Panasonic, JVC, Aiwa), plus buying and selling of audio equipment and postal repair options.

Watch Repairs | Vintage Watch Room | London

London

London-based Vintage Watch Room is an online retailer and specialist in 20th century vintage watches (from WWI up to the 1980s). They buy and consign stock, provide valuations for insurance/probate, and offer repairs and restorations including glass replacement, hand replacement and dial restoration — all carried out by trained watchmakers with a 12-month guarantee.

Watch Repairs And Servicing In Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

WATCHO / The Watch & Clock Shop — Milton Keynes boutique and online retailer offering expert in-house watch servicing and vintage watch restoration. Services include full movement overhauls, dial refinishing, crown/stem and glass replacement, polishing/refurbishment, Swiss battery replacement with water-resistance testing and strap/bracelet fitting. Accredited to service major luxury brands and provides a 12‑month warranty on work.

WD41

WD41 is a UK audio engineering workshop specialising in servicing, repairing and refurbishing vintage audio and music equipment. They sell refurbished vintage gear and bespoke replacement parts (including PCBs and tape idlers), accept repair requests by form, and ship within the UK or offer collection for large items.

We Buy Retro Toys | North Wales | Chester | RetroElectro

Saint Asaph

RetroElectro is a UK buyer of retro and vintage items based in St Asaph. They purchase 8‑bit and other vintage computers (Atari, Commodore, ZX Spectrum), retro consoles and games, vinyl and hifi gear, Lego, model kits and 1970s–1990s toys and collectables. They offer online valuations, UK‑mainland parcel or collection service and pay by bank transfer or PayPal.

Welcome to Retro Games Ltd

Luton

UK-based Retro Games Ltd designs, manufactures and distributes modern mini-console recreations of classic 1970s–1990s home computers and consoles (e.g. THEC64, THEA500, THE400 Mini, The Spectrum). They publish licensed game collections, provide firmware updates and product support, and distribute globally through partners including PLAION.

Welcome to RetroGear - finding new homes for old games since 1999 - Retro Games, Vintage Consoles, Sega, Nintendo, Atari, Sinclair, Commodore

Brierley Hill, West Midlands

RetroGear is a specialist UK seller of classic console and computer games, systems and accessories (Sinclair, Commodore, Atari, Nintendo, Sega and more). Founded in 1999, the site now operates in-person via the Hidden Chest shop in Brierley Hill, West Midlands, and also buys whole collections and individual retro items.