From 13:30 Every Monday
Monday afternoon social bridge
Southend and Leigh Bridge Club, Leigh-on-Sea. Non duplicate bridge, Chicago, no partner required
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
29 regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
From 19:30 Every Monday
Monday club night
Southend Chess Club (Monday, Ambleside), Southend-on-Sea. Club night and Southend League matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Tuesday
From 14:00 Every Tuesday
Tuesday assisted
Thorpe Bay Bridge Club, Southend-on-Sea. Assisted play for novices and beginners
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: 3 pounds members, 4 pounds visitors Beginner friendly
16:30 to 21:00 Every Tuesday
Tuesday club night
E2-E4 Colchester Chess Club, Colchester. Club night, casual and league chess, all ages
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £3 Beginner friendly
18:00 to 21:30 Registration from 18:00, round 1 at 18:30
Wayland Games Pokémon League
Wayland Games Centre Brentwood, Brentwood. Pokémon League
Pokémon TCG Entry: £8 Book ahead Beginner friendly
19:00 to 21:30 Every Tuesday
Tuesday evening gentle duplicate
First Class Bridge Academy, Billericay. Gentle duplicate with some teaching, hosted
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:30 to 22:00 Every Tuesday
Tuesday club night
Thurrock Chess Club (Tuesday, Stanford-le-Hope), Stanford-le-Hope. Club night, casual chess and club events
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:30 to 23:00 Every Tuesday
Tuesday club night
Brentwood Chess Club, Brentwood. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free for visitors initially Beginner friendly
Wednesday
10:10 to 12:00 Every Wednesday
Wednesday lesson
Thorpe Bay Bridge Club, Southend-on-Sea. Bridge lessons for beginners and improvers
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: First lesson free, then 4 pounds members, 5 pounds non-members Beginner friendly
11:00 to 13:00 Every Wednesday
Wednesday morning supervised
First Class Bridge Academy, Billericay. Supervised bridge
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 13:30 Every Wednesday
Wednesday afternoon hosted
Thorpe Bay Bridge Club, Southend-on-Sea. Duplicate pairs for improvers, hosted
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 14:00 Every Wednesday
Wednesday afternoon hosted and assisted
Southend and Leigh Bridge Club, Leigh-on-Sea. Duplicate pairs, hosted and assisted
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
18:30 to 19:30 Every Wednesday
Wednesday junior session
Thurrock Chess Club, Grays. Junior section, from age 4 with a parent
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: 50p per night Beginner friendly
From 19:00 Every Wednesday
Wednesday club night
Colchester Chess Club, Colchester. Club night, social and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:30 to 22:00 Every Wednesday
Wednesday club night
Thurrock Chess Club, Grays. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: 50p per night Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Wednesday
Wednesday club night
Braintree Chess Club, Braintree. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Thursday
From 09:45 Every Thursday
Thursday morning gentle
Southend and Leigh Bridge Club, Leigh-on-Sea. Duplicate pairs, gentle and hosted
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 10:00 Every Thursday
Thursday morning improvers
First Class Bridge Academy, Billericay. Club session for improvers, hosted
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
18:30 to 19:40 Every Thursday
Thursday junior club
Basildon Chess Club, Basildon. Junior club, under 18s who know how the pieces move
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: 2 pounds Beginner friendly
From 19:00 Every Thursday
Thursday evening practice bridge
Southend and Leigh Bridge Club, Leigh-on-Sea. Supervised practice bridge for beginners, improvers and social play
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:45 Every Thursday
Thursday adult club night
Basildon Chess Club, Basildon. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: First two visits free, then 2 pounds casual or membership Beginner friendly
Friday
11:00 to 14:00 Every Friday
Friday supervised
First Class Bridge Academy, Billericay. Supervised bridge
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
18:00 to 22:30 Next listed 6 Nov 2026
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Wayland Games Centre Brentwood, Brentwood. Gaming night
Wargames Entry: Free Book ahead Beginner friendly
19:30 to 23:00 Every Friday
Friday club night
Southend Chess Club, Southend-on-Sea. Club night, club competitions and Essex League matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Start time not published
Saturday
09:15 to 10:45 Most Saturdays in term, with some closed dates
Saturday junior club, younger group
Chelmsford Junior Chess Club, Chelmsford. Junior club, coaching and play, younger players up to Year 4
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £5 Beginner friendly
From 13:30 Every Saturday
Saturday afternoon social bridge
Southend and Leigh Bridge Club, Leigh-on-Sea. Non duplicate bridge, Chicago, no partner required
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Start time not published
Sunday
10:00 to 13:00 Every Sunday
Sunday Morning Chess Sesh
Sunday Morning Chess Sesh at The Commons, Colchester. Casual drop-in chess, all levels
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
16 venues
Southend and Leigh Bridge Club
Southend and Leigh Bridge Club has its own premises in Leigh-on-Sea and is open seven days a week for duplicate and social bridge, from gentle hosted sessions to competitive pairs. It also runs beginners and improvers courses and a Thursday evening practice session.
Tables to play on site
11 regular nights · 6 days a week
First Class Bridge Academy
First Class Bridge Academy runs bridge at Barleylands near Billericay from Monday to Saturday, from supervised and gentle sessions to competitive duplicate. Most sessions are hosted, so you can turn up without a partner, and there are regular courses for complete beginners.
Tables to play on site
9 regular nights · 6 days a week
Thorpe Bay Bridge Club
Thorpe Bay Bridge Club meets at the Old School House on Southchurch Boulevard, with its own car park. It runs duplicate pairs on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, an assisted Tuesday session for beginners and Wednesday morning lessons, and visitors are welcome at all sessions.
Tables to play on site
6 regular nights · 4 days a week
Basildon Chess Club
Basildon Chess Club meets every Thursday at the Basildon Progression Centre in Witchards, about ten minutes walk from Basildon station. A junior club for under 18s runs first, followed by the adult club with league teams and casual games for beginners and social players.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Thus
The Other Games
Trading card games shop in Witham selling Pokémon TCG, Magic: The Gathering, Lorcana, One Piece and more, plus Warhammer and roleplaying games. Runs a Pokémon League every Friday, Commander Night every Saturday and One Piece tournaments.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Fris, Sats
Thurrock Chess Club
Thurrock Chess Club meets on Wednesday evenings at St Thomas of Canterbury Church Hall in Grays, with juniors from 6.30pm and adults from 7.30pm. Beginners are welcome and the club fields teams in the Essex and Southend leagues.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Weds
Wayland Games Centre Brentwood
Large gaming centre with a hobby shop, a gaming hall of around 50 tables and a lounge restaurant, running weekly card game nights and wargames tournaments. Booking a table is recommended at weekends.
Tables to play on site
7 regular nights · 4 days a week
Braintree Chess Club
Braintree Chess Club welcomes players of all standards on Wednesday evenings at the Braintree and Bocking Liberal Club on Coggeshall Road, with teams in the North Essex Chess League.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Brentwood Chess Club
Brentwood Chess Club meets on Tuesday evenings at Brentwood Baptist Church on Kings Road, a short walk from Brentwood station. Visitors can drop in, equipment is provided, and the club runs league teams and a club championship.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Chelmsford Junior Chess Club
Saturday morning chess club for juniors of all ages and strengths at Christ Church, London Road, Chelmsford, with coaching and play led by Robin Slade. Younger players meet from 9.15am and Year 5 and above from 10.45am.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Sats
Colchester Chess Club
Founded in 1888, Colchester Chess Club meets every Wednesday at 7pm at the Belle Vue Social Club. It welcomes social players and league players of all standards, and runs internal competitions and fun nights.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
E2-E4 Colchester Chess Club
Friendly Colchester chess club meeting every Tuesday from 4.30pm to 9pm at the Spiritualist Centre, Fennings Chase. All ages and abilities are welcome, with a special commitment to players with autism and other special needs, plus two teams in the North Essex Chess League.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Southend Chess Club
Southend Chess Club meets every Friday evening at Thorpe Bay Bridge Club for club competitions and Essex League home matches. It welcomes players of all standards, from beginners to experienced league players.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Fris
Southend Chess Club (Monday, Ambleside)
Southend Chess Club meets every Monday evening at Ambleside Social Club, mainly for Southend and District League matches and club play. Players of all standards are welcome.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Sunday Morning Chess Sesh at The Commons
Free, drop-in casual chess every Sunday morning at The Commons Cafe in The Minories, Colchester, run by E2-E4 Chess Club. All levels are welcome, from beginners upwards, and chess sets are available in the cafe at other times.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Suns
Thurrock Chess Club (Tuesday, Stanford-le-Hope)
Thurrock Chess Club holds a Tuesday club night at the East Thurrock Community Association in Stanford-le-Hope. Players of all levels are welcome for casual games and club events.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
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