4Tk Gaming
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.
Game · Chelmsford, Colchester and Essex
Wargaming in Essex
Where to find Wargames in Chelmsford, Colchester and Essex: historical and miniature wargaming clubs, gaming centres and shops.
We list 6 venues where you can buy or play wargaming across Chelmsford, Colchester and Essex, in 6 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 1 regular session, most often on Fridays. One of those is marked as beginner friendly. Five have tables to play on site.
6 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
HLS Models
Family-run model business selling Games Workshop products, 6mm science fiction miniatures, model railways and Airfix kits. Contact before visiting.
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
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.
Friday
18:00 to 22:30 Next listed 6 Nov 2026
Star Wars Legion Monthly Meet Up
Wayland Games Centre Brentwood, Brentwood. Gaming night
Wargames Entry: Free Book ahead Beginner friendly
Common questions
Where can I play wargaming in Essex?
The venues with the most regular nights are Wayland Games Centre Brentwood in Brentwood (1 night). We list 6 venues in all across Chelmsford, Colchester and Essex.
Are there beginner-friendly nights for wargaming in Essex?
Yes. One regular night is marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at 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 wargaming in Essex?
One regular night is free to join. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.