Game shops, cafés and clubs in Colchester, part of Chelmsford, Colchester and Essex.
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.
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.
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.
Colchester wargaming shop, web store and gaming club selling Warhammer, Bolt Action, Star Wars Legion and other miniatures games, terrain and paints, and running Warhammer 40,000 tournaments.
Hobby shop at The Seedbed Centre business units in Colchester, listed by Games Workshop as a Warhammer stockist.
Official Games Workshop store on Short Wyre Street, Colchester, with gaming tables for Warhammer games and painting. Open late on Thursdays.
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
E2-E4 Colchester Chess Club, Colchester. Club night, casual and league chess, all ages
Colchester Chess Club, Colchester. Club night, social and league chess
Sunday Morning Chess Sesh at The Commons, Colchester. Casual drop-in chess, all levels
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