Geek Retreat Chelmsford
Gaming cafe and shop near Chelmsford station selling trading card games, board games and model kits, with food and drink and regular tournaments, learn to play sessions and prereleases.
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Magic: The Gathering in Essex
Where to find Magic: The Gathering in Chelmsford, Colchester and Essex: Friday Night Magic, Commander nights and the shops that stock Magic.
We list 7 venues where you can buy or play Magic across Chelmsford, Colchester and Essex, in 7 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 5 regular sessions, most often on Fridays and Wednesdays. One of those is marked as beginner friendly. Six have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- Langden Games, Ipswich 3 regular nights: Friday Night Magic: Commander (Fridays), Friday Night Magic: Standard (Fridays)
- The Other Games, Witham 1 regular night: Commander Night (Saturdays)
- Wayland Games Centre Brentwood, Brentwood 1 regular night: MTG Draft (Fridays)
7 venues
Hex Labs Games
Hobby and trading card shop in Maldon selling Warhammer, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering and more, with in-store tournaments. Runs a monthly Pokémon League Challenge plus prereleases and Riftbound events, with tickets booked online.
1 regular event
Langden Games
Independent games shop open since 2014 with five 6x4ft wargames tables and eight multiuse tables, free to use when booked online. Runs Friday Night Magic, Commander, Flesh and Blood and regular Age of Sigmar tournaments.
4 regular events
Offworld Outpost
Games shop at Barleylands Craft Village with gaming tables, selling Warhammer, Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon and Lego, with Warhammer tournaments, Magic events and a Pokémon league. Booking a table ahead is advised.
2 regular events
Tear Collect Go
Trading card and hobby shop at Barn Meadows, Rochford, selling Pokémon, One Piece, Magic: The Gathering, Disney Lorcana and sports cards. Opens Wednesday to Sunday, mostly afternoons and evenings.
The Other Games
Trading card games shop in Witham selling Pokémon, 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.
2 regular events
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.
7 regular events
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Wednesday
From 18:00 Every Wednesday
Friday
18:00 to 22:30 Every Friday
MTG Draft
Wayland Games Centre Brentwood, Brentwood. Draft
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £20 Book ahead
From 18:00 Every Friday
From 19:30 Every Friday
Friday Night Magic: Standard
Langden Games, Ipswich. Friday Night Magic
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £5
Saturday
Ask the venue for times Start time not published
Common questions
Where can I play Magic in Essex?
The venues with the most regular nights are Langden Games in Ipswich (3 nights), The Other Games in Witham (1 night) and Wayland Games Centre Brentwood in Brentwood (1 night). We list 7 venues in all across Chelmsford, Colchester and Essex.
Which night of the week is busiest for Magic in Essex?
Fridays and Wednesdays have the most regular sessions. Five sessions run every week. The Essex calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights for Magic in Essex?
Yes. One regular night is marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at The Other Games. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
How much does it cost to play Magic in Essex?
Where there's an entry fee it is usually between £5 and £20, often with prizes or store credit included. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.