The Retro Directory

8bitrepairs.co.uk - Where retro computers come to be repaired

Specialist UK repairer for 1970s–1990s home computers and consoles. Offers diagnostics, repairs and restorations for systems including Sinclair Spectrum, Commodore (C64/16/128/CBM), Amiga, Atari ST, Acorn BBC/Archimedes and Vectrex. Works on power supplies, drives, monitors and more; also offers kit assembly and operates a no-fix/no-fee policy for most faults.

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.

Museum of Computing, Swindon – The Museum of Computing at Swindon collects earlier computers, games and calculators. Many displays are hands-on. We are family friendly and welcome school visits.

Swindon, Wiltshire

Volunteer-run museum in central Swindon dedicated to the history of computing. The Museum of Computing offers hands-on displays of 1970s–1990s computers, games and calculators, runs events and school visits, and participates in retro computing festivals.

Re:Wired Museum & Arcade — Play the Past, Power the Future

Middlesbrough, Teesside

Volunteer-run community museum and playable arcade in Middlesbrough preserving and restoring vintage computers, consoles and arcade machines (ZX Spectrum, C64, Amstrad CPC, Atari 2600, Dreamcast and more). Open at weekends with hands-on exhibits, workshops and school outreach; accepts tech donations, runs volunteer-led restoration and offers private hire for events.

Repairs and Upgrades - Atari ST Sales

Atari ST Sales (Retro Computer Sales Ltd) specialises in servicing, restoring and upgrading classic home computers — notably Atari ST, Amiga, Commodore and Sinclair systems. They provide board-level repairs (including re-capping), power supply and floppy-drive repairs, modern storage/video upgrades, refurbishment services and an online shop for spare parts and replacement components.

Retro Computer Shack

UK-based Retro Computer Shack (owned by Ian Priddey) supplies retro computer and console parts, handmade RGB/SCART and A/V cables, cassette leads, drive belts, replacement electronics and technical guides. The site focuses on 1970s–1990s systems including Sinclair ZX Spectrum/ZX81/QL, Commodore (C64/Amiga), BBC Micro/Acorn, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Oric, Neo Geo and others, and ships worldwide.

Retro Repairs in Great Yarmouth, Norwich and Norfolk - CRS Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

CRS Yarmouth (based in Norwich, serving Great Yarmouth and Norfolk) offers specialist repairs and restoration for retro computers and consoles. Services include Amiga recapping, joystick and 16-bit mouse servicing, TV-modulator and AV conversions, floppy/cassette drive servicing, power-supply and battery work, plus modern console and general PC repair. Collection and call-out options are available.

Review: Centre For Computing History | Hackaday

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Centre for Computing History (Cambridge) is a hands-on museum of vintage computing and games, with an extensive working collection of 1970s–1990s home computers, consoles, arcade machines and related exhibits. The museum features interactive displays, educational material and special highlights such as the Megaprocessor and rare Domesday/laserdisc hardware.

Revival Games – Welcome to Revival Games

Plympton (Plymouth), Devon

Revival Games is an independent retro games shop in Plympton (Plymouth) stocking a wide range of classic consoles and titles — from Atari, Amiga and Commodore to Nintendo and Sega systems, plus PS1/PS2-era games. They buy, sell and trade collections, run a repair and disc resurfacing service, offer Game Boy restoration and modding (including new screens and battery saves), and host gaming parties.

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.

ZX Spectrum 16 / 48k Repair - Rude Dog Retros

Rude Dog Retros is a UK-based retro-computing specialist offering board-level repairs, refurbishments and upgrades for 1970s–1990s micros. They repair and restore ZX Spectrums, Commodore machines (including Amiga), Atari systems and more, sell spare parts and replacement boards through an online shop and eBay, and create modern add-ons such as SD interfaces and recreated power supplies.