Game shops, cafés and clubs in Southend-on-Sea, part of Chelmsford, Colchester and Essex.
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.
Board game and trading card game shop on Clarence Street with tables to book, a games library, food and drink. It runs in-store events including Riftbound nights, Pokémon League Challenges and prereleases.
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.
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.
Community wargaming store and gaming space in the Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend-on-Sea, with tables bookable six days a week. Runs teaching sessions, beginner-friendly tournaments and Social Sundays, with paid memberships offering discounts.
Long-established art, craft and hobby shop in Southend selling artists' materials and model kits from Revell, Airfix and Tamiya, and listed as a Warhammer stockist.
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Thorpe Bay Bridge Club, Southend-on-Sea. Duplicate pairs
Southend Chess Club (Monday, Ambleside), Southend-on-Sea. Club night and Southend League matches
Thorpe Bay Bridge Club, Southend-on-Sea. Assisted play for novices and beginners
Thorpe Bay Bridge Club, Southend-on-Sea. Bridge lessons for beginners and improvers
Thorpe Bay Bridge Club, Southend-on-Sea. Duplicate pairs for improvers, hosted
Thorpe Bay Bridge Club, Southend-on-Sea. Duplicate pairs
Thorpe Bay Bridge Club, Southend-on-Sea. Duplicate pairs
Southend Chess Club, Southend-on-Sea. Club night, club competitions and Essex League matches
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