Catch 'n' Collect
Trading card shop on Gaol Lane, Sudbury, which grew out of a Pokémon card stall on Sudbury market. Also listed as a Warhammer stockist.
Game · Chelmsford, Colchester and Essex
Pokémon card shops in Essex
Where to find Pokémon in Chelmsford, Colchester and Essex: card shops, leagues, tournaments and casual nights.
We list 9 venues where you can buy or play Pokémon across Chelmsford, Colchester and Essex, in 9 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 6 regular sessions, most often on Thursdays and Sundays. Two of those are marked as beginner friendly. Seven have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- Offworld Outpost, Billericay 2 regular nights: Pokémon League (Thursdays), Pokémon League Challenge (Thursdays)
- Hex Labs Games, Maldon 1 regular night: Pokémon TCG League Challenge (Sundays)
- Nerd Base, Battlesbridge 1 regular night: Pokémon TCG League Challenge Tournament (Sundays)
- The Other Games, Witham 1 regular night: Pokémon League (Fridays)
- Wayland Games Centre Brentwood, Brentwood 1 regular night: Wayland Games Pokémon League (Tuesdays)
9 venues
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.
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
Nerd Base
Collectors' toy shop selling vintage and modern action figures, with Pokémon events including prereleases and monthly League Challenges at the Battlesbridge store.
1 regular event
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.
Tuesday
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 Entry: £8 Book ahead Beginner friendly
Thursday
Ask the venue for times Thursday from Dec 2025 listing; £5 ticket on own site
Ask the venue for times Dates listed: 22 Oct, 26 Nov, 17 Dec 2026
Pokémon League Challenge
Offworld Outpost, Billericay. League Challenge
Pokémon Entry: £7 Book ahead
Friday
Ask the venue for times Start time not published
Sunday
10:30 to 16:00 Dates listed: 25 Oct and 22 Nov 2026 (fourth Sunday)
Pokémon TCG League Challenge Tournament
Nerd Base, Battlesbridge. League Challenge
Pokémon Entry: £5 Book ahead
From 12:00 Monthly; recent dates 11 October and 15 November 2026
Pokémon TCG League Challenge
Hex Labs Games, Maldon. Pokémon League Challenge
Pokémon Entry: £5 Book ahead
Common questions
Where can I play Pokémon in Essex?
The venues with the most regular nights are Offworld Outpost in Billericay (2 nights), Hex Labs Games in Maldon (1 night) and Nerd Base in Battlesbridge (1 night). We list 9 venues in all across Chelmsford, Colchester and Essex.
Which night of the week is busiest for Pokémon in Essex?
Thursdays and Sundays have the most regular sessions. Three sessions run every week. The Essex calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights for Pokémon in Essex?
Yes. Two regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at The Other Games and Wayland Games Centre Brentwood. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
How much does it cost to play Pokémon in Essex?
Where there's an entry fee it is usually between £5 and £8, often with prizes or store credit included. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.