Anomalia Games
Games business based on an industrial estate in Bournemouth, selling mainly online and listed by Games Workshop as a Warhammer stockist.
Bournemouth city
7 venuesBournemouth Chess Club
Friendly club chess every Wednesday from 19:00 at Richmond Park Bowls Club in Winton. All levels are welcome, from complete beginners to league players, and the club also runs weekly junior sessions for ages 7 to 18.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Frog Bros Comics and Books
Comic and book shop in the Sovereign Centre, Boscombe, also selling toys and Games Workshop products. It offers 15% off RRP on Games Workshop items and will order in from the catalogue.
LVL Up Gaming
Large games shop on Charminster Road selling trading card games, Warhammer, other miniatures games and board games. It runs ticketed card game events through the week, with late opening until 22:00 on weekdays and 23:00 on Fridays.
Tables to play on site
4 regular nights · Mons, Thus, Sats
Paint n Game
Paint and play venue in Bournemouth town centre where you can paint 3D printed models, hire board game tables or PS5 consoles, and buy Warhammer at 20% off retail. Hosts D&D sessions run by Obsidian on Monday to Wednesday evenings.
Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Mons, Tues, Weds
Trove Five Realms
Trading card, anime figure and board game shop with The Corner coffee and kitchen under one roof. It runs bookable weekly game nights for Pokémon TCG and Magic: The Gathering.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Fris
Warhammer Bournemouth
Official Games Workshop Warhammer store on Commercial Road in Bournemouth town centre, selling Warhammer miniatures, paints and hobby supplies.
Poole
5 venues · Poole pageEast Dorset Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club Bridge Section
The bridge section of the East Dorset Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club near Poole Harbour plays four sessions a week, from hosted soft duplicate on Monday evenings to Chicago with tuition on Friday afternoons. Improvers are well catered for, and non members may visit up to four times a year on Monday evenings or Friday afternoons.
Tables to play on site
4 regular nights · 4 days a week
Entoyment
Large wargaming and hobby centre in Poole with 39 gaming tables, a café and a shop covering Warhammer, historical and other miniatures games, board games, roleplaying games and some card games.
Tables to play on site
Poole Chess Club
Meets every Monday from 19:15 at the Poole Centenary Hall and Club, with free parking behind the club. Welcomes players of all levels, from social players to league teams in the B&DCL, Dorset League and 4NCL.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Retrocave
Gaming cafe and shop in Parkstone with retro consoles, hundreds of board games to play, and a different card or miniatures game night most days, including Magic, Lorcana, Star Wars Unlimited and a Sunday Warhammer day. Sells Warhammer at a discount.
Tables to play on site
9 regular nights · 6 days a week
Warhammer Poole
Official Games Workshop Warhammer store in the Towngate Centre, Poole, selling Warhammer miniatures, paints and hobby supplies.
Weymouth
5 venues · Weymouth pageBoss Miniatures and Gaming
Miniatures and gaming shop on George Street, Weymouth, listed as a Warhammer stockist.
Glitched Toys and Collectibles
Toys and collectibles shop listed by Games Workshop as a Warhammer stockist.
Roll N Play
Card and tabletop game store in Weymouth with open play every evening. It runs a weekly schedule covering Yu-Gi-Oh!, Riftbound, Magic: The Gathering, tabletop games and a Sunday hobby day.
Tables to play on site
5 regular nights · 5 days a week
Weymouth Chess Club
Meets every Tuesday from 19:00 in the cafe at Redlands Sport and Community Centre, September to May, starting with a beginners and intermediate lesson. Suits newcomers and league players, with teams in three Dorset League divisions.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues
Wyke Regis Library Chess Club
Relaxed chess for all ages at Wyke Regis Library on Mondays from 16:30 to 18:00. Juniors and adults play together, and it is a good first step towards Weymouth Chess Club.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Boscombe
3 venues · Boscombe pageRelaxed Chess at Joy Cafe
Relaxed social chess on the first Monday of the month from 10:15 to 13:00 at Joy Cafe in Churchill Gardens, Boscombe. Suits anyone wanting an informal daytime game.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Relaxed Chess at The Crooked Book
Relaxed social chess on Friday mornings from 11:00 to 13:00 at The Crooked Book in Boscombe. Suits anyone wanting an informal game.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Fris
Touché Gaming
Games shop in the Royal Arcade, Boscombe, selling board games and listed by Games Workshop as a Warhammer stockist.
Southbourne
3 venues · Southbourne pageRelaxed Chess at Ludo Lounge
Drop in relaxed chess on Tuesday afternoons from 14:30 to 17:00 at Ludo Lounge in Southbourne, with equipment supplied by Southbourne Chess Club. All ages and skill levels are welcome, including people who want to learn.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Southbourne Chess Club
Meets on Friday evenings at Tuckton Social Club, with a free junior session from 18:00 and club and match play from 19:15. Especially keen to welcome beginners, juniors with a parent and league players, and the first week is free.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Fris
Tuckton Library Chess Club
A free after school chess club for ages 8 to 13 at Tuckton Library on Mondays from 15:30 to 16:15 in term time. A friendly way for young players to challenge their friends; booking is required.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Wimborne
3 venues · Wimborne pageAllendale Bridge Club
Face to face pairs on Monday evenings at the Allendale Community Centre, 18:45 for 19:00, and hosted Social Duplicate on Wednesday afternoons at Wimborne Town Football Club. Beginners are well supported with courses each January, coaching and a free taster session.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Weds
Relaxed Chess at the King's Head
Relaxed social chess on Friday mornings from 10:00 to 12:00 at the King's Head in Wimborne, run by Wimborne Chess Club. Suits anyone wanting an informal game over a drink.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Fris
Wimborne Chess Club
Meets on Wednesdays at 19:00 at Merley Community Centre outside the summer break, with drop ins welcome. A small friendly club with teams in the local rated leagues, suiting newcomers and seasoned players alike.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Bridport
2 venuesBridport Bridge Club
Duplicate bridge at St Swithun's Church Hall on Wednesday evenings at 18:50 and on most Tuesday and Friday afternoons at 13:50, with refreshments provided. The Tuesday gentle pairs suits new players and returners after recent lessons.
Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Tues, Weds, Fris
Relaxed Chess at Rockburn
Relaxed social chess on Tuesday evenings from 18:30 to 21:30 in the cafe at Rockburn Climbing Centre, Bridport. Suits anyone wanting an informal evening game.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Dorchester
2 venuesDorchester Chess Club
Meets every Thursday from September to May at the Colliton Club, 19:15 for 19:30. Players of all standards are welcome, with informal games, a club championship and teams in every Dorset League division.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
The Jedi Archives
Star Wars collectables and gaming shop on the upper floors of Antelope Walk, Dorchester, with a dedicated Games Workshop section, Star Wars Unlimited, Legion, X-Wing and Shatterpoint, and an in-store gaming area. Gaming nights run on Wednesday and Thursday evenings until 21:00, and new players are welcome.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Weds, Thus
Poundbury
2 venuesRelaxed Chess at PIP Cafe
Relaxed social chess on Tuesday afternoons from 14:00 to 17:00 at PIP Cafe on Great Field in Poundbury. Suits anyone wanting an informal game over a drink.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Weymouth Bridge Club
Duplicate pairs every Wednesday afternoon at the Brownsword Hall in Poundbury, 13:45 for 14:00. Members and visitors are all welcome, and help is offered to find a partner.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Blandford
1 venueNoc's Box
Friendly local gaming shop in Blandford Forum stocking board games, card games, miniature games and role-playing games.
Ferndown
1 venueFerndown Junior Chess Club
A free Saturday morning club for 6 to 16 year olds in the upstairs room at Ferndown Library, with two one hour sessions from 10:00. Suits complete beginners through to improving club level juniors, and there is no need to book.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Sats
Gillingham
1 venueKoolthings
Pop culture and collectables shop on Gillingham High Street selling trading cards (Pokémon TCG, Magic, Lorcana, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh), Warhammer, Citadel paints, comics, manga and Funko Pops.
Highcliffe
1 venueHighcliffe Chess Club
Meets at Greystones in Highcliffe on Mondays from 19:15 for club and league chess, with a more informal session on Tuesdays from 19:30. Welcomes new members of all standards.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Tues
Purbeck
1 venuePurbeck Chess Club
Meets on Monday evenings from September to April at Corfe Castle Village Hall, with matches starting at 19:30. Welcomes new members of all standards and plays in the B&DCL and Dorset League.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Shaftesbury
1 venueShaftesbury Bridge Club
Club pairs at the British Legion Hall on Monday evenings from 18:45 and Wednesday afternoons from 13:45. Visitors and new members are welcome; please email the secretary in advance.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Weds
Sherborne
1 venueSherborne Bridge Club
Duplicate bridge at the Terraces in Sherborne on Monday afternoons from 14:00 and Tuesday evenings from 19:00, with a host system so you can turn up and be found a partner. A rubber bridge section also meets on Thursday afternoons at Sherborne Bowls Club from mid September to mid April.
Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Mons, Tues, Thus
Swanage
1 venueLeonard's Gifts
Gift and toy shop in Swanage town centre that is listed as a Warhammer stockist.
Verwood
1 venueVerwood Bridge Club
Duplicate bridge on Wednesday evenings from 18:45 at the Church Hall in Manor Road, except the second Wednesday of the month. A friendly club where visitors and new members are welcome.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Westbourne
1 venueChristchurch Bridge Club
Face to face duplicate bridge on Wednesday and Friday afternoons at St Ambrose Church Hall in Westbourne, starting soon after 13:45. Every session is hosted so single players get a game, and non members are welcome; suits players used to club duplicate.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Weds, Fris
Westcliff
1 venueThe Thursday Bridge Club
Duplicate bridge at the WestCliff Hotel on Tuesday afternoons from 13:30 and Thursday evenings from 19:00. Visitors are welcome, and a host is usually provided on Tuesday afternoons for players without a partner.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Thus
Wool
1 venueRetrospection Limited
Small collectables shop in Wool, near the station, selling vinyl, diecast and comics, and listed as a Games Workshop stockist. Open three days a week or by appointment.
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