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.
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Where to find Wargames in Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset: historical and miniature wargaming clubs, gaming centres and shops.
We list 6 venues where you can buy or play wargaming across Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset, in 5 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 1 regular session, most often on Tuesdays. One of those is marked as beginner friendly. Four have tables to play on site.
6 venues
Koolthings
Pop culture and collectables shop on Gillingham High Street selling trading cards (Pokémon, Magic, Lorcana, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh), Warhammer, Citadel paints, comics, manga and Funko Pops.
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
Noc's Box
Friendly local gaming shop in Blandford Forum stocking board games, card games, miniature games and role-playing games.
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.
Tuesday
15:00 to 21:00 Every Tuesday
Common questions
Where can I play wargaming in Bournemouth?
The venues with the most regular nights are Retrocave in Poole (1 night). We list 6 venues in all across Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset.
Are there beginner-friendly nights for wargaming in Bournemouth?
Yes. One regular night is marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Retrocave. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.