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Where to find Magic: The Gathering in Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset: Friday Night Magic, Commander nights and the shops that stock Magic.
We list 4 venues where you can buy or play Magic across Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset, in 4 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 3 regular sessions, most often on Mondays and Fridays. Two of those are marked as beginner friendly. Three have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- Retrocave, Poole 2 regular nights: Magic: The Gathering night (Mondays), Magic: The Gathering night (Fridays)
- LVL Up Gaming, Bournemouth 1 regular night: Saturday Afternoon Commander (Saturdays)
4 venues
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.
4 regular events
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.
9 regular events
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.
2 regular events
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
15:00 to 21:00 Every Monday
Magic: The Gathering night
Retrocave, Poole. Casual and open play
Magic: The Gathering Beginner friendly
Friday
15:00 to 21:00 Every Friday
Saturday
Ask the venue for times Weekly inferred from the event name and numbered tickets (ticket 93)
Common questions
Where can I play Magic in Bournemouth?
The venues with the most regular nights are Retrocave in Poole (2 nights) and LVL Up Gaming in Bournemouth (1 night). We list 4 venues in all across Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset.
Which night of the week is busiest for Magic in Bournemouth?
Mondays and Fridays have the most regular sessions. Three sessions run every week. The Bournemouth calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights for Magic in Bournemouth?
Yes. Two regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Retrocave. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.