mrtechthing.com

Mr Tech Thing is a museum dedicated to vintage computers and technology - the sort of place where people who grew up programming on Commodore 64s get a bit misty-eyed. Located near Watford in Hertfordshire, it's a proper deep dive into how we got from room-sized machines to what's in your pocket now.

Inside you'll find working exhibits of old computers, gaming consoles, and early home tech. Some pieces you can actually use - there's something oddly satisfying about playing games on equipment your parents might have owned. It's not a slick corporate museum; it feels like someone's genuinely passionate collection, which is rather the point.

This works best for tech enthusiasts and anyone with nostalgia for 1980s and 1990s computing. Kids can enjoy it too if they've got patience for retro gaming, though younger children might find the appeal limited - there's no interactive play area as such. Allow two to three hours if you're the type to read every label and try things out. Enthusiasts could easily spend longer.

If you're staying at North Hill Farm or Wyatts Covert, both excellent caravan sites within five miles, this makes a solid indoor option on a rainy day or a casual afternoon trip. It's not life-changing stuff, but if you're into computing history, it's absolutely worth the short drive from either campsite. Check ahead for opening hours and admission costs - information isn't widely available online.