The Centre for Computing History

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1. Jacob Ambach ★★★★★

   I discovered this establishment online while planning a trip to Cambridge. I didn’t know quite what to expect, other than learning about the history of computers and technology. Tickets are £12 for adults, which is very reasonable. At first, you enter a small area at the front, and towards the back, there’s a room filled with old-school computers and machines. Then the real magic begins: you step into an interactive section where you can actually play classic gaming consoles like the Nintendo 64, PlayStation 1 and 2, Xbox, and more. As a longtime gamer, I found this place absolutely outstanding. It brought back so much nostalgia! There’s even a mock-up 1970s-style office you can explore. It’s great fun for the whole family, and if you’re a gamer, it’s definitely a must-visit. There’s also a small merchandise section, and a bathroom near the front counter. The staff were friendly and welcoming, which made the visit even better.

   almost 4 months ago
2. Simon Knight ★★★★★

   There is absolutely nothing here that is not to like, on so many levels. Not only did it provide a wonderful and balanced history on the development of the computer over the centuries, they've preserved some wonderful artefacts as well as some fantastic interactive elements. All of the hands-on PCs and consoles were fully working and loaded up with excellent representative milestone games. This is a wonderfully curated collection and truly a Mecca for any enthusiast.

   almost 6 months ago
3. Cassandra Melena ★★★★★

   Very nostalgic. And I found the computer that I used to use when I was 15 years old this place really brought back a lot of memories of my childhood so I’m glad I took the time to check out this place on my quick trip to the UK.

   almost 7 months ago

1. Dave Martin ★★★★★

   Fantastic museum/centre, very educational for those wanting to know more about technology/computers not just for us IT nerds. A real insight into the history of computers and how they evolved to change our world. Even an IT professional such as myself would recommend it to others in the field. Very hands on exhibits, pretty cool to sample the gaming consoles of old.. brings back memories as a kid. Definitely worth a visit.

   almost 8 months ago
2. D Stap ★★★★★

   Great Day out with the teenagers. So interactive and took me back to my childhood games and school days. Only £7 for the youngsters and £10 for me. We were there for about 4 hours so quite the bargain. The little shop has lots of fun things to buy and the snack place did a very nice mug of tea for only £1.50 A rarity for Cambridge they had free parking for visitors.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Gitesh Khodiyar ★★★★★

   Loved that the exhibits were hands on and not stuck behind glass cabinets like other museums. The centre has all the iconic devices from computing history. Really enjoyed being able to interact and actually type and load programmes.

   almost 3 years ago

1. James Bolton ★★★★★

   A fantastic way to experience retro computers and gaming. They have a fantastic array of machines setup ready to use, with helpful people always there ready to talk about any system you wish. I think it was really useful to let my eldest boy try his hand out at programming basic, to then understand the pain of getting one character wrong and invalidating the program!

   almost 3 years ago
2. Jake L ★★★★★

   An amazing experience! After seeing the centre in various Tom Scott videos, I had to come see it for myself. There's plenty of older machines and consoles to try out, but much more impressive is the large museum area. It's somewhat hidden down a corridor but actually makes up most of the space, and features an excellent combination of information and interactivity. As a programmer I really appreciated the new light I saw some things in, and my non technical partner enjoyed it at least as much as I did! Definitely worth a visit at any age.

   almost 3 years ago

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