The Centre for Computing History

Space Raiders, Jetpac, Spectral Invaders, Space Pirates... which one did you spend the most hours playing? 👾 Retro Computer Festival 2026: Space Edition is 3 weeks away, perfect time to revist these cosmic classics! 📅 14-15 Nov | 📍 Cambridge, CB1 3EW Book here: tinyurl.com/4ehzvxch

Our museum stall is ready for our Bring n Byte sale tomorrow! 💻👏🏼 Come down for 10am - 3pm (though earlier the better) and say hi! 📍 Centre for Computing History, Cambridge, CB1 3EW There will be lots of other seller tables joining us, so plenty of goods to be had 👇🏼 See you there!

👻 BOO! A reminder we are open every day during half term (26 October - 1 November). Join us for: 🕹️ Spooky Game On Guided Tour 👻 Ghost Hunt with the micro:bit 👩🏼‍🏭 Electronics Lab: Meet Stinky, Our Friendly Ghost 🎃 Book here: www.computinghistory.org.uk/pages/30677/...

#ThrowbackThursday with Dig Dug on the Sord M5! 🪏💻 Released in 1982, this early home conversion of Namco’s arcade classic came on ROM cartridge, but the rubber-key keyboard made control tricky! Find it on our main gallery 👾🕹️

Ever wanted to learn how to solder? Build Stinky, our friendly ghost, and take home your own electronics kit! 📅 Thu 29 Oct, 2 – 4:30pm 📍 Centre for Computing History, Cambridge 🎃 Ages 10+ (under-14s with an adult) 🔗 Book now: www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77517/El...

Please note that the museum will be closed tomorrow morning, Wednesday 21st October, due to a private event. We’ll be open as usual from 1pm – 5pm, so please plan ahead if you’re thinking of visiting! Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you in the afternoon! 😊

Give your old tech a new lease of life! ♻️📱 TODAY at CCH, you can bring in your old working phones, tablets and laptops where we can responsibly recycle and redistribute them. Pop in to find out more about e-waste and making more sustainable choices with your tech! 👋🏼

So what's better than an Atari running a Space Shuttle simulator? Well, obviously, two Atari running Space Shuttle simulators! Come and see me fail to land either of them in a months time :) www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77371/re...

Happy Ada Lovelace Day from all of us here at CCH! ✨ Lovelace is widely recognised as the world’s first computer programmer, for her work on Charles Babbage’s proposed Analytical Engine. Today, we’re celebrating Ada Lovelace and all the women working in STEM, past and present.

@computinghistory.org.uk are having a retro computer festival on 14th and 15th November. I'm looking forward to going on the Saturday... there's a space theme! www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77371/Re...

We will have Dragon’s Lair available to buy at our Bring n Byte sale! All six disks (magazine not included) 🐲💾 📆 Sunday 25th October, 10am - 3pm 📍 Centre for Computing History, Cambridge

Catch Hannah on @camtechpod.bsky.social reminding you about this years Retro Fest! 🎮🚀👾 Book your tickets now: www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77371/Re... youtu.be/NkRzB5ekD7E?...

It’s officially spooky season and we are turning a spectral eye to October half term 👀 Expect ghouls, ghost hunts with the micro:bit and a spooky gaming tour 👻 More information coming soon… #halloween #thingstodoincambridge #octoberhalfterm #spookyseason

The first of our BBC Domesday Project at 40 YouTube videos is live! 🎥 These recorded talks explore the story and legacy of the BBC Domesday Project. Watch now, and subscribe to our channel so you don't miss the rest 📺 #Domesdayat40 #BBCDomesdayProject youtu.be/14vpWKiZsAQ?...

Which is the best of the classic space themed arcade games? Do you want your invaders to come from above, like Galaga or Space Invaders? Or the side, like Defender or Zaxxon? Tell us! Tickets on sale now for the Retro Computer Festival - Space Edition - www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77371/re...

A reminder that our Broken Tech, Broken Earth Project Celebration is THIS weekend! 👏🏼 📆 26 & 27 Sept 🎟️ FREE tickets for everyone 🎥 Celebration & Film Screening 📍 Centre for Computing History, Cambridge, CB1 3EW www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77392/Pr...

From punch cards to the Commodore 64! 💻 We’ve loaned four collection objects to the RCN Library & Museum’s new exhibition, The Digital Revolution, exploring technology in nursing and healthcare. In London until March 2027. 🩺 📸 Images 1, 3, 4 & 7: RCN / Justine Desmond.

There's too much to say and too many photos from yesterday's Domesday at 40 event. Just to say a huge thank you to all our speakers, contributors, volunteers and staff who helped make it happen, and to everyone who joined us to revisit and celebrate 40 years of Domesday. What a brilliant day!

A great start to today’s Domesday at 40 anniversary event! 👏🏼 We have heard talks from Chris Turner, Mike Tibbetts and Jardine Barrington-Cook. Our brilliant MC for the day is @delverie.bsky.social 🎙️ Looking forward to the rest of the day! #Domesdayat40

To get us in the mood for the Retro Computer Festival - Space Edition, let's start the debates! Which is the best VECTOR based space game? Old school Lunar Lander? Colourful Star Wars? Asteroids? Is Tempest even a space game? Let's discuss in the replies! www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77371/re...

We are getting ready for tomorrow’s big day! 🙌🏼 Domesday at 40 - come join us in celebrating 40 years of the BBC Domesday Project! The full itinerary is available to see on our website, book your tickets and find out more here: www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77318/Do...

It was National Video Games day on Saturday and we thought we’d pay homage to our amazing games area! Who’s biting at the bit for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on the Switch 2?? 👀

Snapped at the @computinghistory.org.uk 2019 with @onlyretrofans.com playing on a Philips Videopac G4000

REMINDER: Domesday At 40 event at the Cambridge Centre for Computing History is *this Saturday*! Hope to see you there...

🌐 DOMESDAY AT 40 | 19 SEPTEMBER 🌐 Our Domesday at 40 exhibition is now installed in our foyer, ready for this weekend’s celebration of the pioneering BBC Domesday Project. 🎟️ Tickets are still available - www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77318/Do...

What a fun weekend it’s been! Thank you #OpenCambridge and @cambridgefestival.bsky.social - We have loved hosting the Binary Quilt! 🧵🪡

We have opened up some more free pre-book tickets for tomorrow’s Binary Quilt event! Please book here: www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77266/Op... Come see the Quilt in our Main Gallery, and join a workshop to make your own stitched square 🪡🧵

The Cambridge Festival Community Quilt is ready for display! 🧵 Join us this weekend at Stitch and Code, part of #OpenCambridge, to make your own stitched square and learn Japanese hitomezashi. Pre-booked tickets are sold out, but limited walk-ins are available. Image: @cambridgefestival.bsky.social

Join us Sat 19 Sept for the BBC Domesday Project 40th Anniversary Celebration! 🎉 Speakers include Stewart Atkins, Mike Tibbetts, Chris Turner, Simon Inns, Peter Armstrong & Anuradha Vittachi. Plus explore original Domesday systems! 🎟️ Book now: www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77318/Do...

🌏 Broken Tech, Broken Earth is celebrating 2 incredible years! 🎬 Watch the BTBE project documentary, sharing highlights and the people behind it! 🎟️ Join us Sat 26 & Sun 27 Sept for a FREE weekend of stories, community and tech - www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77392/Pr...

Autumn is coming to CCH! 🍂📺 🧵 12-13 Sept: Binary Quilt 🌐 19 Sept: Domesday at 40 🌍 26-27 Sept: BTBE Project Celebration ♻️ 25 Oct: Bring ‘n’ Byte 🚀 14-15 Nov: Retro Computer Fest 💾 21 Nov: Copy That Floppy Check out and book tickets here: www.computinghistory.org.uk/pages/30677/...

BBC Domesday at 40! 📀 Tickets are LIVE for our 19 Sept event at the Centre for Computing History, Cambridge. www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77318/Do... Explore the original system, hear from those involved & see if you can find your 1986 contribution! 🔎

I’ll be there with my MZ-80K, MZ-700, Lunar Lander and some other bits and pieces. It’s looking to be a fun weekend!

Always a pleasure to see you all! 😊

What’s happening this week at CCH?! 👀 Tues 25 Aug - Rubik’s Cube Robots 🤖 Back for a 2nd time this summer! Wed 26 Aug - Bee-Bot at the beach 🐝 Help Bee-Bot navigate a seaside adventure Thurs 27 Aug - Scratch: Rex Runner 🦖 Code your own ‘broken’ internet T-Rex game on Scratch!

Retro Computer Festival 2026 is Go for Landing! This year we'll boldly go to a galaxy far far away. And Houston, we hope there's no problems. As you might have guessed, the theme is SPACE! Tickets available now - 14th / 15th Nov - no space suit required www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77371/re...

Upcoming this week! 👀 Rubik’s Cube Robots - Tues 25 Aug Beebot at the Beach - Weds 26 Aug Scratch Coding: Rex Runner - Thurs 27 Aug Book your tickets now! www.computinghistory.org.uk/pages/30677/...

World's biggest microprocessor at @computinghistory.org.uk. Doesn't run Doom, but makes for a game of Tetris!

Ever challenged a desk sized ‘60s computer to tic tac toe? ⭕️❌ Our Collections Officer Adrian demos our Elliott 903. Spoiler alert, it’s very hard to beat! See it in our main gallery and ask our collections team if you’d like to see if running!