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31mayAll Day01junRetroFest 2025 – UK’s Ultimate Retro Gaming & Tech Event

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🎮 RetroFest 2025: A Celebration of 8-Bit Glory and Retro Tech at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway

Dust off those floppy disks, untangle your joystick cables, and fire up your inner Commodore — RetroFest 2025 is coming, and it’s going to be an epic weekend packed with nostalgia, vintage tech, and good ol’ geeky fun!

From Saturday, May 31st to Sunday, June 1st, the STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway in Swindon transforms into a haven for retro computing enthusiasts, vintage gamers, collectors, and tech-curious visitors of all ages. The event runs daily from 10am to 5pm, giving you plenty of time to dive deep into the pixel-packed past.

🎉 What’s Happening at RetroFest 2025?

Prepare for an unforgettable retro adventure. RetroFest 2025 isn’t just an event—it’s a full-blown time machine to the golden era of computing and gaming. Expect to see:

Classic Computers and Consoles – From the legendary Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum to Atari, Amiga, BBC Micro, and beyond. All set up and ready to play.
Hands-On Gaming Zones – Relive your childhood (or experience someone else’s) with playable classics like Pac-Man, Manic Miner, Elite, and Turrican.
Exhibits and Demos – Check out curated exhibits featuring rare hardware, software, and the stories that shaped the digital world as we know it.
Guest Speakers & Workshops – Hear from developers, historians, and retro tech experts sharing their knowledge and behind-the-scenes stories.
Marketplace – Grab original hardware, restored machines, game cartridges, rare magazines, and modern upgrades for your old-school systems.
Cosplay & Competitions – Dress as your favorite retro character or show off your high-score skills for bragging rights and prizes!

Whether you’re a lifelong retro buff or a curious newcomer, there’s something for everyone.

🎟️ Tickets & Info

Tickets are now available and going fast!

£10 per day
Available online and at the door (subject to availability)
Children under 5 go free
Family-friendly atmosphere

And let’s not forget—the venue itself is a treat. The STEAM Museum, housed in a restored railway works, offers a stunning backdrop for this celebration of tech heritage. Trains and terminals, anyone?

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05/31/2025 - 06/01/2025 (All Day) UTC+1(GMT+01:00)

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STEAM, the Museum of the Great Western Railway

Fire Fly Ave, Swindon SN2 2EY

01793 466646 [email protected]

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Fire Fly Ave, Swindon SN2 2EYSTEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway is housed in a beautifully restored Grade II railway building in the heart of the former Swindon railway works. Situated right opposite the Swindon Designer Outlet, the museum tells the story of the men and women who built, operated and travelled on the Great Western Railway, often referred to by historians and railway fans as ‘God’s Wonderful Railway’. The pioneering vision and engineering genius of Isambard Kingdom Brunel led to the Great Western Railway network becoming regarded as the most advanced in the world.

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