Gaming cafe in Borough with bookable board game, card game and wargaming tables, terrain for 6x4 wargames and a large board game library. Runs weekly Star Wars: Unlimited and Magic: The Gathering Commander nights, fortnightly Malifaux sessions and Star Wars: Unlimited Store Showdowns.
Board game and wargame cafe next to Holloway Road tube with tables for board games, card games and wargames. Hosts regular events for card games and Warhammer, and offers Games Workshop pre-orders at 20% off.
Pub, kitchen and board gaming venue on Deptford High Street with a games library and tables you can book. It runs weekly gaming socials and card game nights including Magic: The Gathering, One Piece and Riftbound.
Pub, kitchen and board gaming venue on Norwood Road with a games library and bookable tables. Events include Commander nights, Pokémon TCG tournaments, a Pokémon TCG kids club, D&D socials and a free weekly gaming social.
A hosted Thursday board game night at Hiver Taproom on the Bermondsey Beer Mile, aimed at beginners and regulars alike; just turn up and the host will find you a table.
A weekly Tuesday board game meetup at The Village Club in Walthamstow; no experience needed and rules are explained before each game.
Monthly Sunday afternoon board games meetup in Birmingham city centre, open to new players.
Wargaming and card game shop in Kings Norton stocking Warhammer and many other miniature games, with evening opening and 40k tournaments.
Hobby store and gaming hall near Willenhall with 24 custom 6ft by 4ft tables, 40k tournaments, Pokémon League Cups and Dice Throne organised play.
Toy shop at Fort Shopping Park selling toys, board games, trading cards and Warhammer, with a VR arcade.
Board game cafe in the Custard Factory with a large games library, food and drink. Play is charged per person per hour.
Family-run wargames shop in the Kingfisher Centre, Redditch, with eight rentable gaming tables, painting lessons and space for D&D groups.
Games shop with a gaming area, selling Warhammer, trading card games and RPGs. Runs weekly card game, wargaming and Friday Night Magic evenings plus a Tuesday learn to play day.
Model and hobby shop on Cornwall Street in Plymouth, next door to the Warhammer store. Part of the Antics chain, it sells model railways and kits alongside Games Workshop, Pokémon TCG and Yu-Gi-Oh! cards and board games.
Hobby and games shop on Angel Hill selling Warhammer, Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon TCG.
Exeter game shop for board, card, miniatures and roleplaying games with in-store play most evenings, including Friday Night Magic, Pokémon League and Star Wars games. Evening events start at 19:00 and weekend events at 11:00.
Family-run games shop selling trading card games and RPGs, with bookable tables, a library of games to play and regular game nights and tournaments.
Hostel bar and breakfast area that hosts the Manchester Board and Card Game Enthusiasts every Thursday. Attendees get 10% off food and drink, and the space is fully accessible.
Northern Quarter pub that hosts the Dungeons & Flagons pop-up board game café every Monday, alongside the Kiki Board Game Family LGBTQ+ meetup.
Stockport maker and retailer of gaming accessories such as game rolls and dice bags, also selling board games, roleplaying games and Warhammer. Based in a studio unit in Vernon Mill, so contact before visiting.
Chorlton café bar where Manchester Board Game Legends run a free board game night every other Tuesday, usually with 20 to 50 players. Food is served until 9pm.
Board game club with Wednesday game nights at King's Church in Pendlebury, with free parking. Also runs family KidsCon events.
Bury's longest-running tabletop gaming club, covering wargames, RPGs, board games and card games. Members get free table bookings.
Toy and games shop inside the long running Raycrafts store on Selsey High Street, buying and selling vintage and collectable toys, board games, card games and models alongside stationery and craft supplies.
Tabletop gaming shop in Salisbury with a focus on community and mental health. It runs weekly Commander, Warhammer and Dungeons & Dragons nights, plus painting sessions, an after-school club and bookable play sessions.
Community interest company board game cafe with a library of over 1,000 games and game masters who can teach them. Has a bookable strategy room, a kitchen, and can arrange a DM for D&D sessions.
Trading card, video game and collectables shop in the Chantry Centre, Andover, selling Pokémon TCG, Magic, Lorcana and other TCGs alongside Warhammer and board games. Buys cards and games, and holds some in-store release events.
Comics, games and coffee shop on North Street in Chichester selling comics, board games, trading card games, Warhammer and other miniatures games. Its regular game nights run at the CGC Chichester Gaming Rooms at 28 North Street.
Board game cafe and bar on Albert Road in Southsea with hundreds of games to play, table service food and drink, and purpose built tables for wargames and RPGs. Weekly nights include Dungeons at Dice (Tuesday), social gaming and KeyForge (Wednesday) and Mini Fight Club wargaming (Thursday); tables can be booked by phone or email.
Board game cafe and bar on Merrion Street with over 500 games across two floors, food, craft beer and staff on hand to teach rules. Walk-ins are welcome, but booking is advised on Friday and Saturday nights.
Board game and tabletop cafe in Wakefield serving coffee and donuts, with a game library, D&D campaigns, weekly Magic and wargaming nights and regular Warhammer tournaments.
Wakefield trading card shop selling singles and sealed product for Magic, Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Flesh and Blood and Gundam. Magic events run most days of the week.
Large tabletop gaming centre at Albion Mills in Thongsbridge with lots of gaming tables and a kitchen serving burgers and hot food. Players come for Warhammer, Pokémon TCG, Magic, Star Wars Unlimited, D&D and board games, and it runs a 40k in 50 Minutes league on Friday evenings.
Friendly board game group meeting on the first and third Tuesday of each month at The Malt Brewhouse in Horsforth, playing light to medium-heavy games. Arrive before 19:30 to join the longer games.
Family board gaming afternoon at All Saints Church, Ilkley, on the last Sunday of each month from 2pm to 6pm. Games are provided to borrow or you can bring your own, and hosts will teach the rules.
Family run games and hobby shop in Crowborough selling miniatures, card games, board games and RPGs, with tables you can book during opening hours and a library of games to play. Regular gaming is organised through the shop's Discord and Facebook group.
Not for profit weekly board game evening at The Barn in Westdene on Wednesdays, with a library of games, free tea and coffee and a 50p tuck shop. First session free.
Long running weekly board game club meeting on Tuesday evenings at the Brighton Railwaymans Club. Over 18s only.
Pub near Brighton station where Brighton Pub Boardgamers run Werewolf social deduction game sessions for beginners and experienced players.
Comic, games and coffee shop in Worthing's Montague Quarter with ticketed card game nights through the week, including Friday Night Magic Commander, Wednesday Night Magic and Monday Yu-Gi-Oh! locals. Also runs Riftbound Nexus Nights and prereleases for Lorcana, Pokémon TCG and Star Wars Unlimited.
Large gaming centre on London Road with a games shop, board game cafe with hundreds of games, and a dedicated wargaming hall. Tables are booked online, and recurring events include Friday night Age of Sigmar and Tuesday night X-Wing, with TCG events run by Dice Saloon Singles.
Board game cafe, bar and shop on High Street with a large games library. Gaming is charged per person per hour and booking is paid up front.
Board game cafe on St Helen's Road with a large game library, food and drinks. Popular with student societies for group game nights.
Family-run pop culture shop in Aberafan Shopping Centre selling comics, manga, figures, trading card games, Dungeons & Dragons and Warhammer.
Family-run fantasy gift and games shop on Sycamore Street in Newcastle Emlyn selling Dungeons & Dragons, roleplaying games, dice, Warhammer, trading cards, books and plush. A second shop opened in Cardigan in spring 2026.
Board game cafe in Carmarthen town centre serving donuts, food and drinks, with hundreds of games to play. Also hosts D&D sessions, Magic tournaments and beginner-friendly game nights.
Warhammer and hobby shop in Abergavenny Market selling Games Workshop kits, paints and board games. Promotes a free Wednesday geek night at the Portico Lounge and a fortnightly Tuesday board games night at the Somerset Arms.
Board game cafe, event space and games shop on Park View, Whitley Bay, with a large in-store game library and weekly events for board games, trading card games, wargames and role-playing games. Open Tuesday to Sunday until 22:00, with tables bookable online.
Geek shop and community event space on Front Street selling trading cards, Warhammer, board games and collectibles. It runs weeknight events including Pokémon TCG, Warhammer painting and Dungeons and Dragons.
Community interest company running a dedicated tabletop venue with a bar on Newcastle Quayside. Weeknight socials cover RPGs, board games, Blood Bowl, Warhammer and Star Wars Unlimited, with tournaments and special events at weekends.
Community-run tabletop gaming venue in Washington (a CIC) with a gaming space, hobby area, shop and café, The Hungry Dice. It hosts wargaming, card games, board games and roleplaying, plus learn-to-play sessions, leagues and tournaments, and tables can be booked online.
Long-running, mainly historical wargames club with its own room at Vane Tempest Hall in Gilesgate. Members meet every Thursday evening and visitors can usually be fitted into a game.
Board game and trading card game shop in Consett with weekly Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Magic nights. Free learn-to-play sessions run on Sunday afternoons.
Board game cafe and shop in Hastings Old Town with a games library, food and drink. Weekly Magic, Riftbound and D&D sessions run alongside walk-in play.
Tabletop gaming centre in Folkestone run by online retailer Chaos Cards, with space to play and community events. Hosts a Pokémon League.
Hobby and gaming shop with a small café and three gaming tables for any system, selling miniatures from many ranges, board games, card games and RPG books. Tables can be booked for larger or longer sessions.
Tabletop games shop and gaming café in Canterbury with trading card games, board games, RPGs and Games Workshop stock. Runs paid tournaments most days of the week, including Pokémon TCG, One Piece, Lorcana, Flesh and Blood and Riftbound.
Gaming shop on West Street, Sittingbourne, selling Pokémon TCG, Magic, Lorcana and Yu-Gi-Oh cards, Games Workshop miniatures, D&D and board games. Casual play tables can be booked and the shop runs TCG evenings, prereleases and tournaments.
Independent hobby shop in Sevenoaks selling Warhammer, Dungeons & Dragons and board games, with bookable gaming tables and hot drinks. Runs in-store 40K and Age of Sigmar leagues, including a Spearhead Sunday league.
Tabletop gaming shop at Deben Wharf, Woodbridge, with bookable terrain tables for wargames and free tables for card and board games. Open late on Thursdays and Fridays.
Family-run games shop on the Shepherds Grove estate at Stanton, near Bury St Edmunds, with gaming tables open to the public: one room for card and board games and a larger room for wargames. Runs Warhammer, Blood Bowl and Magic events.
Large independent games shop and event venue in the Norwich Lanes with bookable gaming tables and events most days, covering Magic, Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh, Star Wars Unlimited, Riftbound, Digimon, Vanguard and more alongside Warhammer and board games.
Tabletop games shop in Thetford that opened in April 2026, with gaming tables for Warhammer, Dungeons & Dragons, trading card games and board games. It says it runs game nights, beginner sessions and organised play.
Wargames and board game shop on Vinces Road, Diss, specialising in Warhammer, Dungeons & Dragons and trading card games, with in-store events.
Action figure and collectables specialist on Union Park, Norwich, also selling Warhammer (including Necromunda), Pokémon TCG and Lorcana cards and HeroQuest.
Toy, hobby and collectables shop in Largs, trading as BSTS, stocking Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, Warlord Games, trading cards, RPGs and board games. Runs weekly in-store events most days, including wargaming, Magic, Pokémon League, Yu-Gi-Oh! and D&D.
Comic and games shop in Cumbernauld Shopping Centre selling Warhammer, trading card games, board games and comics.
Games shop on Cowane Street in Stirling with space to play, hosting Magic: The Gathering and wargaming events.
Tabletop gaming cafe and hobby store in Kilmarnock with a library of over 200 games, six 6x4 wargaming tables with terrain and a painting area. It sells Warhammer models and paints and hosts regular meet ups, tournaments and campaigns.
Family-friendly games venue and pop culture store in Ayr with over 2,500 square feet of space for wargaming, roleplaying, board and card games. It hosts Warhammer 40k tournaments and game nights.
Family run games shop in Airdrie selling trading cards, board games and tabletop games, with in-store TCG leagues, D&D sessions and learn to play events.
Independent hobby shop on Highgate in Kendal selling Warhammer, RPGs, board and card games, with a play space open most days. Hosts Magic and Pokémon TCG evening events and works with local clubs.
South Lakes tabletop gaming club meeting at Levens Village Hall near Kendal on Thursdays and Sundays. Plays Warhammer 40K, Age of Sigmar, Kill Team, Bolt Action, RPGs and board games.
Small independent tabletop gaming shop in Bispham, Blackpool, selling wargaming miniatures, trading card games, roleplaying games, board games and paints. It opens into the late evening on weekdays and has a Discord community.
Geek culture cafe and gaming store in Blackburn town centre with tables for card games, board games and D&D.
Large independent TCG and wargames shop in Preston with seating for 80+ players. Runs weekly TCG leagues including Pokémon League, plus Warhammer hobby nights and board game drop-ins.
Long established family run toy, stationery and craft shop on Dalton Road, part of the Toymaster group. It stocks board games, Lego and Revell and Humbrol model kits.
Large alcohol-free gaming lounge with hundreds of board games, dedicated Warhammer and wargaming tables (bookable online), weekly TCG tournaments and a weekly RPG night, alongside escape rooms, axe throwing and bouldering. A £5 wristband covers the whole day.
Meetup group of over 750 members running heavy euro board game nights roughly every two weeks on Fridays at Akeman Community Centre, with a board game library and free parking.
Friendly Meetup group for board and tabletop games that meets on Saturday afternoons at Cambridge Sea Cadets. Newcomers welcome and the venue is wheelchair accessible.
Peterborough trading card shop specialising in Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic, Lorcana and One Piece, plus graded cards, sports cards and board games.
Game shop and cafe in Orton Gate Shopping Centre with a board game library, running trading card game tournaments and RPG sessions, including weekly Flesh and Blood Armory nights.
Fortnightly Friday games club for 11 to 18 year olds in Littleport covering board games, RPGs and trading card games. Tickets booked online.
Independent hobby and wargaming store in Dunfermline selling Warhammer, Mantic, Warlord Games and trading card games, with tables to book and free build and paint sessions on Fridays.
Independent board game shop and board game cafe at the foot of Leith Walk with a large games library, tables to book for board games, wargames and RPGs, and weekly and monthly evening events.
Family run independent toy shop on Linlithgow High Street selling toys, games, puzzles, Pokémon TCG and Lorcana cards and Warhammer.
Tabletop gaming cafe on Lauriston Place, open since 2012, with a large board game library, cafe snacks and space to play. It runs weekly trading card game nights including Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic: The Gathering Commander and a Pokémon League.
Independent game shop at Lochrin Buildings focused on trading card games including Magic: The Gathering, Flesh and Blood, Pokémon TCG and Star Wars Unlimited. It has free gaming space with bookable tables, a board games library and wargames terrain, and runs events most nights.
Tabletop gaming store and events space in Livingston with bookable tables. It runs game nights most days, including Friday Night Magic, Riftbound, Pokémon TCG, Star Wars: Unlimited, board games, painting and D&D.
Doncaster's first board game cafe, a community interest company on Wood Street with over 850 games, food, coffee and a licensed bar. It is an LGBTQIA+ safe and neurodiversity friendly space and runs D&D and Blood on the Clocktower sessions.
Long-running Barnsley tabletop gaming club with its own dedicated venue off Summer Lane, with tables, terrain, a board game library and RPG resources. Beginners are welcome and intro games with everything provided are run regularly.
Board game cafe inside the Holiday Inn Barnsley at Dodworth, open daily in the afternoon and evening with tea, coffee, cakes and food alongside the games.
Family run tabletop game shop in Langold, between Tickhill and Worksop, with an upstairs play space, a library of over 200 board games and regular evening events including Friday Night Magic and wargaming nights.
City centre branch of the Element Games wargaming retailer on Chapel Walk, with free gaming and painting tables. Stocks Warhammer, other miniatures games, paints, board games and RPGs.
Tabletop gaming shop and event space on Chesterfield High Street with a dedicated play area and weekly events for Pokémon TCG, Magic, Lorcana, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh, Gundam and miniature wargaming most days of the week.
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.
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.
Family-run model business selling Games Workshop products, 6mm science fiction miniatures, model railways and Airfix kits. Contact before visiting.
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.
Hobby and model shop on the Mayfair Industrial Estate, Latchingdon, with a gaming space, hobby supplies, board games and custom 3D printing. Hosts game nights, tournaments and monthly beginner 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.
Board game cafe on Queen's Road, Watford, with a library of over 850 games, food and drink, and events almost every day including Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons and Yu-Gi-Oh!.
Dark Fire Cafe is a gaming cafe and games shop in the Gavel Centre, St Albans, with wargaming tables and a board game library of over 100 games. It runs weekly Magic: The Gathering, Warhammer 40,000 and board game sessions, plus Dungeons & Dragons and Pokémon TCG events.
David's Bookshop is an independent, employee-owned bookshop in Letchworth Garden City, also selling music, gifts and a cafe. It stocks board games, role playing games, Warhammer and Pokémon TCG, and hosts a weekly games night.
Gaming cafe, events hub and pop culture shop at Park Place, Stevenage. It runs daily events for Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon TCG, Lorcana, D&D and other card games, plus monthly Pokémon League Challenges.
Tabletop gaming venue and shop in Stevenage town centre with an air-conditioned ground floor play area. It runs evening events including wargaming, Pokémon League, roleplaying and Friday Night Magic.
Marquee Models is a model and hobby shop in the Harvey Centre, Harlow, stocking Games Workshop, Flames of War, kits, collectables, Pokémon TCG and role playing games.
Discount Warhammer and hobby retailer based in Winsford, selling Games Workshop, other wargames, trading card games, board games and roleplaying games.
Board game cafe in Wellington with a games library, food and drink, and space for trading card games. It sells event tickets for prereleases, Magic: The Gathering learn to play sessions and Blood on the Clocktower.
Large tabletop gaming centre in St George's with around 30 tables, a licensed bar and a fully stocked shop for Warhammer and trading card games. Table hire is £5 per person for the day and booking ahead is recommended; it is wheelchair accessible and five minutes' walk from Oakengates station.
Family toy, model and games shop in Church Stretton stocking Warhammer, Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, board games and models alongside toys. Pokémon TCG stock is limited to booster packs.
LARP costume and equipment maker in a Telford warehouse with a showroom and upstairs games rooms stocking Games Workshop, Kings of War, D&D and Magic. Gaming costs £5 per person and calling ahead to book a table is advised; the games rooms are up a flight of stairs.
Board game bar and cafe in Hanley with more than 500 games, food and drink, and online table booking. It covers board games, wargames, roleplaying games and trading card games.
Social board games group meeting on Tuesday evenings in a Nottingham pub function room; the group brings games and you can bring your own.
Games shop on Welby Street with a gaming area, board game library and wargaming tables, stocking Games Workshop, Warlord Games, trading card games and model kits. Runs Trading Card Fridays and a Saturday Pokémon League.
Nottingham's largest board game café by Victoria Bus Station, with a library of around 1,000 games, food and drink, and a shop for board games, card games and Warhammer. Card game events run every day of the week.
Tabletop gaming venue with a board game café, a dedicated War Room with terrain for wargames and a separate RPG room. Hosts weekly Blood Bowl, Kill Team, board game and card game nights.
Board game and event café in Newark town centre.
Board game and card game shop on Main Street in Kimberley, also stocking Warhammer.
Games cafe and ukulele shop on Dorking High Street with a library of over 200 board games to play in store, coffee, cake and light bites, and games and ukuleles to buy.
A Geek Retreat gaming cafe, shop and events hub inside the AddlestoneOne centre. It is family friendly and covers trading card games, Warhammer and board games.
A comics and collectibles shop in Swan Walk Shopping Centre, Horsham. It also sells Warhammer and board games.
Independent bookshop, cafe and game store in Woking. It runs Flesh and Blood Pro Quest, Skirmish and prerelease events, Magic events and a monthly roleplaying campaign.
A family friendly game shop between Redhill and Reigate selling board games, jigsaws, paints, Warhammer, role playing games and trading card games. It hosts weekly kids clubs, Magic, Warhammer and roleplay groups.
Games shop at Moss End Garden Village near Bracknell with bookable wargaming and board game tables, a board game library and weekly TCG nights (Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Flesh and Blood, Riftbound and Friday Night Magic). It also runs Warhammer 40,000 and Blood Bowl tournaments.
Games shop in Reading town centre with a games room and a library of over 2,000 board games. It runs evening events most nights, including board games, Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Disney Lorcana and Star Wars Unlimited.
Trading card and games shop in Basingstoke with a gaming centre. It runs open gaming on Wednesday nights and Magic: The Gathering booster drafts on Thursday nights.
Board game cafe in Yateley with over 500 games, food and drinks. It runs weekly Board Game Club, Magic and Lorcana nights plus Pokémon TCG and D&D sessions.
Meetup group playing board games, RPGs and miniatures games on Monday evenings at Newbury College.
Meetup group playing board games, RPGs and miniatures games on Thursday evenings at RISC on London Street. Members bring their own games.
Tabletop gaming shop on Burton Street with bookable gaming and wargaming tables, a board game library and drinks, plus free learn-to-play sessions. Runs weekly Lorcana, Riftbound and Halo: Flashpoint events and many other card game and Warhammer events.
Trading card game shop on Biggin Street selling Pokémon TCG, Magic, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Flesh and Blood, Star Wars: Unlimited and UniVersus cards plus some Warhammer, with in-store events.
Trading card game shop on Rugby High Street selling Pokémon TCG, Magic and Lorcana cards plus board games, with weekly evening tournaments and a Monday D&D campaign.
Family-run independent bookshop on Rugby High Street with a games and toys section stocking Warhammer, board games, Dungeons & Dragons and trading card games including Pokémon TCG, Magic and Lorcana.
Wargaming club meeting on Tuesday evenings at Kirby Muxloe Free Church, playing 40k, 30k, Age of Sigmar, Bolt Action, Blood Bowl, Saga and more. First visit is free.
Wargames, fantasy and board game club meeting on Tuesday evenings at West Leicester Conservative Club on Westcotes Drive.
Large wargaming and hobby centre in Poole with 39 gaming tables, a café and a shop covering Warhammer, historical and other miniatures games, board games, roleplaying games and some card games.
Large games shop on Charminster Road selling trading card games, Warhammer, other miniatures games and board games. It runs ticketed card game events through the week, with late opening until 22:00 on weekdays and 23:00 on Fridays.
Friendly local gaming shop in Blandford Forum stocking board games, card games, miniature games and role-playing games.
Paint and play venue in Bournemouth town centre where you can paint 3D printed models, hire board game tables or PS5 consoles, and buy Warhammer at 20% off retail. Hosts D&D sessions run by Obsidian on Monday to Wednesday evenings.
Gaming cafe and shop in Parkstone with retro consoles, hundreds of board games to play, and a different card or miniatures game night most days, including Magic, Lorcana, Star Wars Unlimited and a Sunday Warhammer day. Sells Warhammer at a discount.
Card and tabletop game store in Weymouth with open play every evening. It runs a weekly schedule covering Yu-Gi-Oh!, Riftbound, Magic: The Gathering, tabletop games and a Sunday hobby day.
Friendly local game store and board game cafe in Bebington selling trading cards, board games, RPGs and wargames. Runs ticketed card game events, a monthly RPG day and an LGBTQ+ friendly games night.
Board game venue at Bromborough Bowl with over 400 games, pizza and local beer. It runs ticketed D&D adventures, Blood on the Clocktower, card game events and a monthly tabletop meetup.
City centre pub that hosts the Girls, Games & Grog monthly women's board game night, organised through Meetup.
Geek Retreat gaming cafe inside Hobbycraft at Chester Retail Park, part of the Geek Retreat chain of cafes with games and play space.
Geek Retreat gaming cafe in Warrington town centre, part of the Geek Retreat chain, listed as a Magic: The Gathering store on the Wizards locator.
Southport's first board game cafe, on King Street near the market, with a games library and coffee. Tables are charged per table rather than per person.
Comics and games shop in Glovers Walk, Yeovil, with a busy events calendar: Yu-Gi-Oh on Mondays, Blood Bowl on Tuesdays, Warhammer 40K on Wednesdays, board game club on Thursdays and Friday Night Magic, all 18:00 to 22:00. It also stocks RPGs, board games, manga and collectables.
A free monthly hour of chess, Scrabble and word games at Chard Library on the 2nd Thursday afternoon. All ages and abilities are welcome, with nothing to book and no library card needed.
Warhammer and hobby supplies shop with a bookable in-store gaming table, demo games for new 40K players and airbrushing lessons. Its Crusader Club runs every Tuesday evening at the Methodist Church Hall, College Street, around the corner from the shop.
Comics, games and toy shop on Bath Place in Taunton stocking Games Workshop and board games, with a second shop in Wellington.
Independent toy and children's clothing shop on Broad Street that stocks a range of Warhammer kits and paints plus board and card games.
Toys, games and trading card shop in Axminster, part of the Snaps group with shops in Bridport and Dorchester. It stocks Pokémon TCG, Magic: The Gathering, Disney Lorcana, One Piece and Riftbound cards, board games and Warhammer, and runs card game events.
Long running independent comic and games shop on Gloucester Road, open since 1997 and a Games Workshop stockist. It also buys and sells second hand games, comics, roleplaying books, Warhammer miniatures and trading cards.
Meetup group of over 1,000 members that meets weekly at The Westgate pub in Bath for bring your own board games evenings.
Bath TCG is a trading card game shop on Lower Bristol Road selling Pokémon TCG, Magic, One Piece, Lorcana, Yu-Gi-Oh! and more, plus board games and Warhammer. It has a game space for casual and competitive events, including Pokémon League Cups and Magic events.
Bristol Independent Gaming (BIG) is a large wargaming shop and gaming venue on Cater Road in south Bristol with bookable tables, private rooms, a food menu and a board game library. It hosts weekly club nights and meetups for Warhammer 40,000, Kill Team and Warcry, regular tournaments, RPG sessions and Blood on the Clocktower on Fridays.
Board game cafe on Christmas Steps with a large games library, food and drinks, charged per hour of play. Runs a weekly Monday social gaming night.
Board game cafe on Gloucester Road with a library of over 650 games, food and drinks. Runs a weekly Tuesday social gaming night and occasional D&D one-shots.
City centre shop on George Street selling trading card games, Warhammer, board games, RPGs and comics. It runs Magic: The Gathering events most days of the week, including Friday Night Magic.
Card and wargames shop on Whitefriargate with free play tables, open for games at any time when space allows. It runs events every day, including Friday Night Magic, Pokémon League on Wednesdays and Saturdays, Lorcana, Yu-Gi-Oh, Digimon, Riftbound and Warhammer club days.
Board game cafe and gaming shop near Goole station with a free board game library, five free 6x4 wargaming tables and food including burgers and waffles. Free weekly events include Tuesday board game night and Thursday Commander.
Dedicated tabletop gaming shop and play space on Wellowgate in Grimsby with events most days: Warhammer 40,000 leagues and learn-to-play, Magic, Pokémon TCG, Lorcana, Star Wars: Unlimited, Riftbound, BattleTech and free social hobby sessions.
Friendly weekly board game group meeting every Thursday from 6pm at Brew on Bond Street, usually 15 to 20 people with three or four games on the go. No sign-up or experience needed and games are provided, with a quieter Sunday session at least once a month.
Gaming centre in Hessle selling trading card games, Warhammer, board games and Funko, with ticketed tournaments and release events for Pokémon TCG, Magic, One Piece, Lorcana, Digimon and other card games.
Board game, card game and Warhammer shop in Omagh that opened its first permanent store in 2026. Runs Crokinole on Wednesday evenings and board game nights.
Games community centre off the Falls Road in Belfast for wargames, board games, card games, RPGs, LARP and painting. Games run most days of the week.
Games shop in Granite House on St Marys Street, Newry, opened in 2024 for trading card games, D&D and miniature gaming. Runs Commander nights on Mondays and Fridays plus prereleases and tournaments.
Tabletop gaming venue in Bangor for wargames, board games and RPGs, open Tuesday to Thursday evenings. Weekend sessions are by appointment.
Friendly local game store on Railway Road, Coleraine, with bookable gaming tables, board games, trading card games and Warhammer. Runs Friday Night Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh! locals, monthly RPG Saturdays and Warhammer tournaments.
Trading card and hobby shop on Frances Street, Newtownards, founded in 2016, selling TCGs, Warhammer, scale models and board games. Runs store championships, prereleases and a bookable wargaming table.
Wrexham gaming store on Bank Street selling card games, miniatures, hobby supplies, roleplaying games and board games. It runs events and a weekly play schedule.
Llandudno hobby and games shop stocking Warhammer and other wargames, Magic, Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh, board games and D&D. It has a dedicated gaming space with in-store tournaments and weekly casual play.
Trading card and collectibles shop on Berriew Street in Welshpool selling Pokémon TCG, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece and Flesh and Blood, plus Games Workshop and board games. Runs Friday Night Magic Commander every Friday.
Family-run tabletop gaming and craft workshop at Corris Craft Centre near Machynlleth, opened in April 2026, selling Warhammer, Moonstone, Frostgrave, roleplaying and board games, with painting sessions and tables to hire.
Independent tabletop games shop on Northgate Street in Aberystwyth selling wargames, roleplaying, card and board games, with organised play seven days a week including Warhammer nights, Magic on Fridays and Pokémon TCG on Sundays.
Independent games shop in Newtown selling board games, trading card games, Warhammer and other miniatures games, paints and roleplaying games.
Model and hobby shop on Stroud High Street, part of the Antics chain. A handy local stop for Games Workshop models and paints, plus model kits, railways, Pokémon TCG and Yu-Gi-Oh! cards and board games.
Gloucester branch of Firestorm Games with tables and seating for tabletop, board, roleplaying and card games.
Long-established model shop selling model railways, kits, slot cars, Lego, Games Workshop and historical miniature wargames.
Tabletop gaming centre and shop inside the 2PIGS pub on Church Street, open for play seven days a week and until 23:00 Tuesday to Thursday. Runs monthly board game, Pokémon TCG and Old World events plus prereleases and tournaments.
Comic and game shop in Cheltenham selling board games, roleplaying games and card games. It hosts ticketed in-store events such as Dungeons & Dragons campaigns and Magic: The Gathering parties.
Large family-run hobby game store and gaming centre with 8,000 sq ft of retail and play space and room for over 200 players. Gaming areas open Friday 17:00 to 22:00 and Saturday during shop hours, with weekly Saturday Pokémon TCG and Yu-Gi-Oh! events.
Gaming cafe in Stockton serving food and drink with a board game library, plus hobby paints, figurines and a 3D printing service.
Family run board game and card game shop in Bovis House, Hartlepool, with a games library and Magic and Yu-Gi-Oh events through the week. Also runs community clubs and holiday clubs for children.
Wargames figure retailer in The Palace Hub on Redcar seafront, stocking Games Workshop, Warlord Games, Flames of War and many other miniatures ranges at discounted prices.
Tabletop gaming cafe near Middlesbrough station serving homemade food and drinks, with bookable themed TTRPG rooms upstairs. Runs card game nights most evenings plus a Friday board game social.
Geek Retreat gaming cafe and shop on York Road in Hartlepool. Regular Magic nights include a Friday Commander League and Monday casual Commander.
Friendly modern board game club meeting at the Bar Convent on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays (10:00 to 21:00) and the 2nd and 4th Friday evenings (17:00 to 21:00), with a library of over 300 games. Adults welcome, and children from 8 with a supervising adult.
Board, card and tabletop game shop on the edge of York with a 32 seat event room and weekly organised play for Pokémon TCG, Lorcana, Magic, Star Wars Unlimited, Flesh and Blood and One Piece. Free parking on site and the Coastliner bus stops outside.
Trading card, board game, wargame and roleplaying game shop in Skipton that runs ticketed Magic and Pokémon TCG events including prereleases and League Cups.
Gaming cafe and geek culture shop on Oxford Street with a busy Magic schedule: casual Commander on Mondays plus alternating Pioneer, Pauper, Modern and Standard events on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Friendly Meetup group playing a wide range of board games, from light card games to longer strategy games, currently on Sunday afternoons at Starling in Harrogate. New players are welcome.
Roleplaying group, part of the long running Harrogate Wargames and Roleplaying Club, meeting every Thursday from 20:00 to play D&D and many other RPGs. Newcomers and experienced players are welcome.
Toy and games shop in the Burghley Centre, Bourne, stocking Pokémon TCG, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Warhammer and board games. It runs regular clubs and events for children and adults.
Large wargaming and card game shop in Lincoln with bookable wargaming, board and card, and hobby tables. Runs tournaments and events across many games.
Independent tabletop gaming and hobby shop in Wragby market place, selling Warhammer and other miniature games, trading card games, board games, roleplaying games, Gunpla and paints.
Gluten free cafe and tabletop games venue on Bridgegate, Retford, also known as Retford Tabletop Cafe. It hosts weekly Friday Night Magic Commander along with drafts and Dungeons & Dragons events.
Chesterfield's board game cafe, open from breakfast until late with a games library and a cover charge to play. Runs a weekly Wednesday social night plus RPG, Blood on the Clocktower and social deduction events.
Large hobby and gaming store off Stores Road in Derby with free parking and gaming tables, known as BASH. It runs game nights most evenings for Warhammer, historical wargames, Magic, Pokémon TCG, Lorcana, One Piece, Star Wars Unlimited and board games.
Long-running Derby wargames club meeting twice a week at the Royal British Legion on Chellaston Road, playing miniature wargames, board games and card games. Visitors are invited to drop in on any club night.
Games shop and play space on the first floor of the Corn Exchange on King Street, Belper, covering card games, board games, roleplaying games and miniature wargames. Standard entry to play is £5 and events are listed on its Facebook page.
Gaming cafe and geek culture shop on Burton High Street, part of the Geek Retreat chain, with tables for trading card games, Warhammer and board games. It hosts Pokémon TCG tournaments and Magic events.
Geek shop on Ripley High Street selling Warhammer, Pokémon TCG and Magic cards, board games, roleplaying games and manga. Gaming rooms can be booked for play sessions.
Licensed board game cafe in Chippenham with a games library and table service. It runs D&D one shots, miniature painting sessions and learn to play sessions.
Swindon branch of the Firestorm Games chain on Victoria Road in Old Town, selling Warhammer, trading card games and board games. Open until 22:00 on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Board game cafe in Trowbridge with a library of over 300 games, snacks and drinks, and regular clubs for Pokémon TCG, Magic, Warhammer, D&D and social gaming. Open five days a week; booking is needed for events.
Board game cafe and tabletop gaming venue on Sidmouth Street in Devizes, with bookable tables and weekly nights for board games, Warhammer, Star Wars Unlimited, Magic, Pokémon TCG and Lorcana. D&D one-shots and One Piece events also run.
Chippenham trading card shop with a weekly events programme. It runs Pokémon TCG league and juniors nights, Lorcana weekly play, alternate Friday Magic and board game nights.
Model and hobby shop in Studley Grange Craft Village near Wroughton, stocking Warhammer, Bolt Action, Dystopian Wars, board games and RPG items. Saturdays are play days on a 12 foot battle table and Sundays have painting workshops for all levels.
Board game cafe on Banbury High Street, listed for Disney Lorcana play.
Games shop on Oxford High Street selling modern board games, traditional games, RPGs including D&D, and trading cards for Magic, Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh and Lorcana.
Independent board game cafe in the former bank on Sheep Street, Bicester, with hundreds of games, barista coffee and food. A private games room called The Vault can be hired for groups of up to 8.
Large Oxford board game Meetup group for adults that meets on Monday evenings at Westgate Social and on Sunday afternoons at James Street Tavern. It also runs Blood on the Clocktower sessions.
Board game cafe at Gloucester Green with a large games library played in 3-hour table sessions. Booking ahead is recommended as tables fill quickly.
Large wargames shop and purpose-built gaming venue in Daventry with free parking, stocking historical, sci-fi and fantasy ranges including Warhammer, Flames of War and Bolt Action. Drop-in open gaming on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday evenings and weekend days, plus regular tournaments.
Bedford hobby shop and gaming centre with an air-conditioned gaming space, bookable tables and a weekly programme covering card games, Warlord wargames, board games, a kids club and Warhammer 40,000 and Horus Heresy events.
Card gaming centre in Northampton town centre selling singles and sealed product, with weekly and fortnightly events for Magic, Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh and other card games. Also offers casual tabletop gaming with terrain, bookable through its events site.
Games shop in St Cuthberts Arcade, Bedford, stocking Games Workshop, Reaper, card games, D&D and board games. Runs card game events most days, from Friday Night Magic and Pokémon TCG locals to Yu-Gi-Oh, One Piece, Lorcana and Gundam, plus a Tuesday Blood Bowl league.
Family-run toy, model and sports shop on Rushden High Street for over 60 years and a Toymaster member. Stocks board and card games, model kits, model railways and wargames miniatures and paints.
Gaming event venue in Newport Pagnell with bookable gaming tables, a licensed bar and kitchen, and weekly card game nights from Wednesday to Friday including Friday Night Magic, Pokémon TCG, Lorcana, Star Wars Unlimited, One Piece and Yu-Gi-Oh.
Not for profit, alcohol free board game cafe in Dundee city centre with a library of around 500 games. Hosts regular community events including mini painting, free board game nights and a monthly tabletop playtesting meetup.
Wargames club meeting on Wednesday evenings at The Friary on Tullideph Road, with roleplaying and board game branches. Free parking on site.
Traditional pub in Perth city centre that runs a weekly Tuesday evening games night with a collection of classic board games.
Games shop and café on Annfield Road, Dundee, selling trading card games, Warhammer, board games and D&D. Runs weekly Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece and Flesh and Blood events.
Comic shop on Perth Road in Dundee's West End that also sells board games and miniatures, including Warhammer. Opened in 2026.
Game shop in Perth city centre selling trading cards (including Lorcana and Riftbound singles), roleplaying games and board games. Open until 21:00 Tuesday to Friday.
Friendly board games group meeting on Sunday evenings at Airyhall Community Centre on Countesswells Road.
Department store on the Esplanade in Lerwick with a large toy department, including Warhammer, board games and LEGO. The store also sells homeware, gifts and partyware.
Keith's local game shop, selling Warhammer, other miniatures games, board games, roleplaying games and trading card games, with tables for gaming. Open until 22:00 on Thursdays and Fridays and runs regular ticketed tournaments.
Thurso games shop selling trading card games, board games, Warhammer and other miniatures games, with tables to play on. Tables can be reserved in the evenings from Wednesday to Sunday (not Thursday).
Newsagent on Broad Street in Fraserburgh that stocks Warhammer and board games.
Trading card game shop and play hub on Union Street with drop-in weekly play nights across most major card games, plus board games, RPGs and miniatures. Most weekly events start at 18:30.
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