Computer Sheds Museum - Jim Austin Collection

The Computer Sheds Museum in Driffield is exactly what it sounds like - a collection of vintage computing equipment crammed into actual sheds by someone who clearly couldn't throw anything away. Jim Austin has gathered decades worth of computers, from chunky 1980s Commodores to obscure British machines most people have forgotten existed. You'll find circuit boards, disk drives, manuals yellowing at the edges, and the kind of tech that made a satisfying beep when it switched on.

It's genuinely fascinating if you remember computing before the internet, or you're just curious how far we've come. The collection spans everything from home computers to office equipment - the sort of stuff that's either in a landfill or here. Plan on an hour, maybe ninety minutes if you're the type to read every label. It's the kind of place that appeals to tech historians and people who spent their teenage years typing commands into a black screen. Kids might find it interesting for twenty minutes, then get restless.

Based near Driffield, it works well if you're camping at Seaways Glamping or East End Farm nearby - somewhere to fill a rainy afternoon that won't drain your holiday budget. Worth checking opening times before you visit, as it's a specialist museum run by enthusiasts rather than a major attraction with set hours. If you're into the story of how computers actually developed rather than just using them, this is genuinely worth the detour.