The Retro Directory

About us – ToysWanted

Bradford, West Yorkshire

ToysWanted (Bradford) is an online buyer and reseller of vintage toys from the 1970s–1990s. They specialise in electronic handhelds and tabletops (Nintendo Game & Watch, Coleco, Grandstand, Tomy, Nelsonic/Casio game watches), plus classic action-figure lines such as He‑Man, M.A.S.K., Star Wars, ThunderCats and Transformers. Sellers submit items via an online form for a no‑obligation offer; ToysWanted pays by bank transfer or PayPal and covers postage for accepted items.

ARCADE CLASSIC GAME HIRE | Eventstar

Eventstar provides hire of multi-game 'arcade classic' cabinets and tabletop arcade machines loaded with dozens (often 50–1,000+) of classic arcade titles — Pac‑Man, Space Invaders, Asteroids, Sega Rally and more. Machines are set to free‑play, available as upright or tabletop two‑player units, and can be delivered and set up across the UK and Europe for parties, corporate events and long‑term hire.

Arcade Machine & Retro Gaming Hire | The Fun Experts®️ | The Fun Experts

Preston, Lancashire

Nationwide UK event hire specialist supplying retro arcade and gaming machines for corporate events, parties and fun days. Offers classic arcade cabinets (Pac‑Man, Space Invaders, Mortal Kombat, Tekken), Atari Pong tables, Sega Rally, World's Largest Pac‑Man and other retro favourites, plus logistics, staffing and nationwide delivery.

Arcade Machines UK | 3,500+ Sold | UK Built Not Imports | £995+

Hertfordshire

Bespoke Arcades is a Hertfordshire-based UK manufacturer of hand-built arcade cabinets (since 2004). They produce a wide range of custom and ready-to-ship machines — GT/Play/Media/Elite editions, stand-up, sit-down, cocktail and tabletop styles — preloaded with thousands of classic arcade and console titles. Machines use genuine Sanwa/Happ controls, include CE certification and a 12-month warranty, with showroom visits available and free UK mainland delivery.

Hidden Chest

Cradley Heath, West Midlands

Independent retro shop in Cradley Heath specialising in vintage consoles, home computers (notably refurbished Sinclair ZX81 and ZX Spectrum models), video games, Pokémon trading cards, board games, toys, comics and vintage media (VHS, cassettes, vinyl). In‑person browsing at the Central Market Hall with regular fresh‑stock updates.

Hoyle's of Oxford | Traditional and vintage games, puzzles and cards

Oxford, Oxfordshire

Hoyle's of Oxford is a family-run shop and online retailer specialising in traditional and vintage tabletop games, playing cards, puzzles and jigsaws. Their site features a dedicated vintage/rare collection (with graded items and examples from the 1970s–1980s), trading-card stock, Rubik's and mechanical puzzles, plus in-store browsing on Oxford High Street.

New Store Now Open! – Epics 'N' Stuffs

Warrington

Epics 'N' Stuffs is a Warrington-based tabletop games and miniatures store with an online shop. They stock Games Workshop/Warhammer, Dungeons & Dragons, TCGs and a wide range of paints, tools and terrain. The venue offers a larger retail floor with a sizeable gaming space (bookable tables), hosts events/game nights and provides commissions/painted-miniature services alongside UK delivery.

Playnation Games - Centrale & Whitgift

Croydon

Playnation Games at Whitgift (Centrale & Whitgift, Croydon) is a large high-street games shop specialising in both current and old‑school video games. The store stocks a substantial retro gaming selection alongside modern titles, tabletop games, models and gunpla kits, and TCGs (Yu‑Gi‑Oh, Magic: The Gathering). Onsite amenities include a spacious game lounge with regular events, an in‑store repair bay (The Xboxers) and a 4‑month warranty on consoles; the shop also offers fast credit exchanges on eligible items.

Retro arcade, classic consoles from the 80s and 90s and choice tabletop games in Belfast Northern Ireland

Belfast, Northern Ireland

The Retro Room is a dedicated retro arcade in Cityside (Yorkgate), Belfast, offering an authentic 70s–90s arcade experience with 50+ original cabinets, classic consoles (Master System, Mega Drive, SNES, Dreamcast and more), a tabletop games area, monthly special events and private-hire sessions. Public sessions are open weekends; tickets are £7 per hour with day passes available. They also sell gift vouchers and limited-edition merch and operate an in-house workshop for machine maintenance and restorations.

Retrocave - Retro, Board, and Tabletop Games in Poole

Poole, Dorset

Retrocave is a Poole-based gaming venue and shop offering play time on 15 retro gaming consoles and arcade machines (300+ games), a large board-game library, weekly card and miniature game events, and a retail shop stocking miniatures, paints and accessories. Bookable sessions and online ordering are available; the venue runs daily themed events including Warhammer and Magic: The Gathering.

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.

The Arcade Vaults | The community for players and creators

Cardiff, Cardiff

The Arcade Vaults is a community-run gaming venue in central Cardiff with multiple floors of classic and modern games, retro cabinets and a vintage pinball league. It hosts weekly and monthly events (eg. Wayback Wednesday, tournaments, LAN nights), offers party and venue hire, running community rooms and a PC suite for co-working and game development workshops.