Your guide to Computer games
Find the events, places, shops and communities that make computer games easier to enjoy.
Explore Computer games
Useful sources and dates, with the original publisher kept one click away.
EventsRetro Gaming Fest
16–18 October 2026
Retro arcade and console sessions at Creswell Events Centre. Friday 5–10pm; Saturday 10am–2pm, 2–6pm and 6–10pm; Sunday 10am–2pm and 2–6pm. Advance booking is recommended; check current ticket prices with the organiser.
EventsReedPop
23–25 October 2026
A three-day pop-culture convention with screen fandom, gaming, cosplay, artists and panels. Entry times depend on ticket type; check the organiser for tickets, guest updates and the current programme.
EventsLondon Gaming Market
15 November 2026
A market for retro games, computers, consoles and related collectables. Entry is staggered by ticket type from 10:30am, noon, 1:30pm and 3pm; the market closes at 4:30pm. Check ticket availability before travelling.
EventsBP Fairs
2026-12-27
A toy collectors’ fair with specialist traders. Public opening is 10:30am–3pm; check the organiser for admission and early-entry arrangements.
Physical retailFTK Gaming Network Ltd
A specialist trading-card retailer with a physical base and a substantial online catalogue.
Physical retailForbidden Planet London
A specialist London shop for science fiction, comics, action figures, replicas and collectables.
Physical retailBritish Toy Auctions
Named Specialist Auction House of the Year 2026. Purchases completed within 24 hours are packed and dispatched the next day
Centre for Computing History
Rene Court, Coldhams Road, Cambridge CB1 3EW. Tel 01223 214446. admin@computinghistory.org.uk. Registered Charity 1130071. Wed-Sun 10am-5pm term time, 7 days in school holidays. Free parking, cafe. Hands-on exhibits
Physical retailEwbank's
Free valuations at the saleroom weekdays 9.30am-5pm. Also online form, emailed images, video valuation. Bid in room, phone, live online or commission [See the 'Poster Dealers' sheet for the fuller, expanded entry]
Forbidden Planet - Gaming Events
In-store gaming events calendar
Indie Retro
132 UK independent retro game shops with a map. Excludes CeX, Cash Converters and pawn shops
Retro Computer Museum
RCM House (Unit Q), Troon Way Business Centre, Humberstone Lane, Leicester LE4 9HA. Founded July 2008 by Andy Spencer. Most Sat & Sun 10am-3.30pm. ~300 unique systems, 40+ on display and freely usable, ~40,000 software titles, magazines and manuals
Retro Game Shops UK
Vintage gaming stores, arcade bars, by region
retrogames!now locator
UK retro game shop map with regional breakdown, gaming markets, import guidance
Vectis Auctions
SPECIALIST COLLECTABLES AUCTION HOUSE. Founded 1988 on the Isle of Wight by Roger and Jill Mazillius; bought by the Hambleton Group in 1996. 50+ staff, customers in 60+ countries. Also runs Train and Toy sales from the Benn Hall, Rugby. Record lots include a…
Physical retailWarhammer Belfast
Independently owned store built around the Warhammer hobby — individual figures through to complete sets, knowledgeable staff on hand. Distinct from a Games Workshop-owned store
Yelp Belfast - Hobby Shops
Crowdsourced list of Belfast hobby shops with reviews — useful for discovery, addresses need independent confirmation
