The Retro Directory

Centre for Computing History

Cambridge

Centre for Computing History (Cambridge) — hands-on museum dedicated to the history of computing, with working 1970s–1990s computers and consoles, an 80s classroom, large exhibits such as the MegaProcessor, and playable arcade and console machines for visitors.

Derby Computer Museum - Derby Cathedral Quarter

Derby, Derbyshire

Volunteer-run museum in Derby specialising in 1970s–1990s computing and gaming. Hands-on exhibits include BBC Micro, Dragon 32, Amstrad, Commodore 64, Atari ST, early Apple Macs, and classic Nintendo/Sega consoles. Open Saturdays with school visits, private bookings and volunteer opportunities.

Derby Computer Museum :: Visit Derby

Derby

Derby Computer Museum is a hands-on museum in central Derby showcasing around 60 working exhibits from the 1970s–1990s across six themed rooms (70s/early 80s, Japanese consoles, British gaming history, PC history, music tech, Apple room and rare consoles). Visitors can play original hardware and games, book school trips, and hire the space for parties or corporate events. Open Saturdays (10:00–16:00, last entry 15:00) with regular special events such as BYOB retro gaming nights.

PlayStation repairs – Swanley, Dartford, Sidcup, Bromley

Dartford, Kent

Knight Data Solutions (Swanley / Dartford area) is a repair workshop specialising in consoles and vintage systems. They repair a broad range of PlayStation, Nintendo, Sega and Xbox models (including original PlayStation, NES/SNES/N64, Game Boy and other retro hardware), offer vintage console modifications such as HDMI retrofitting, controller refurbishment and deep cleaning, and provide in‑house soldering and electronics repairs with local collect & return service.

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.

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.

ZX Spectrum – Adam's Vintage Computer Restorations

Adam's Vintage Computer Restorations is the personal site of electronics engineer Adam Wilson, who collects, documents and restores vintage computers and electronics. The site documents repairs and restorations for 1970s–1990s systems (including ZX Spectrum, Amiga, BBC Micro, Amstrad and early Macs), and advertises repair services, items for sale (eBay) and items wanted for purchase.