Bad Moon Cafe Borough
Gaming cafe in Borough with bookable board game, card game and wargaming tables, terrain for 6x4 wargames and a library of hundreds of board games. Supports Warhammer and Magic: The Gathering.
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Board games in London
All Board games in LondonBad Moon Cafe Holloway Road
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.
Bermondsey Board Gaming (Hiver Taproom)
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.
1 regular event
Board Games & Community, Walthamstow (The Village Club)
A weekly Tuesday board game meetup at The Village Club in Walthamstow; no experience needed and rules are explained before each game.
1 regular event
Dark Sphere Shepherd's Bush Megastore
Large West London games megastore in the W12 Shopping Centre with a big gaming area, wargames scenery and a board game library. It runs organised play most evenings for Magic, Pokémon, One Piece, Lorcana, Flesh and Blood, Yu-Gi-Oh!, D&D and other card games.
22 regular events
Dicing with Life
Community games group running free sessions on Level 3 of The Mercury Mall in Romford, with a library of over 500 board games, trading card games, role-playing games and wargames. It also sells trading card games, games and equipment.
3 regular events
Board games in Manchester
All Board games in Manchestera&o Manchester City Centre
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.
1 regular event
Abel Heywood
Northern Quarter pub that hosts the Dungeons & Flagons pop-up board game café every Monday, alongside the Kiki Board Game Family LGBTQ+ meetup.
2 regular events
All Rolled Up
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.
Benito Lounge
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.
1 regular event
Board Gamers Manchester
Board game club with Wednesday game nights at King's Church in Pendlebury, with free parking. Also runs family KidsCon events.
1 regular event
Bury Tabletop Gamers
Bury's longest-running tabletop gaming club, covering wargames, RPGs, board games and card games. Members get free table bookings.
1 regular event
Board games in Birmingham
All Board games in BirminghamAfternoon Play
Monthly Sunday afternoon board games meetup in Birmingham city centre, open to new players.
1 regular event
Battleground Gaming UK
Wargaming and card game shop in Kings Norton stocking Warhammer and many other miniature games, with evening opening and 40k tournaments.
Board in Brum
Hobby store and gaming hall near Willenhall with 24 custom 6ft by 4ft tables, 40k tournaments, Pokémon League Cups and Dice Throne organised play.
1 regular event
Booghe Toys
Toy shop at Fort Shopping Park selling toys, board games, trading cards and Warhammer, with a VR arcade.
Chance & Counters Birmingham
Board game cafe in the Custard Factory with a large games library, food and drink. Play is charged per person per hour.
1 regular event
Crusader Wargames
Family-run wargames shop in the Kingfisher Centre, Redditch, with eight rentable gaming tables, painting lessons and space for D&D groups.
Board games in Leeds
All Board games in LeedsChance & Counters Leeds
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.
3 regular events
Dungeons & Donuts
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.
4 regular events
Gear Head Games
Wakefield trading card shop selling singles and sealed product for Magic, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Flesh and Blood and Gundam. Magic events run most days of the week.
5 regular events
Holmfirth Gaming Centre
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, Magic, Star Wars Unlimited, D&D and board games, and it runs a 40k in 50 Minutes league on Friday evenings.
Horsforth Board Games
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.
1 regular event
Ilkley Board Gamers
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.
1 regular event
Board games in Exeter
All Board games in ExeterAFK Gaming
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.
6 regular events
Antics Plymouth
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 and Yu-Gi-Oh! cards and board games.
Board
Board game bar and restaurant in Exeter.
Bridge Troll Hobbies
Hobby and games shop on Angel Hill selling Warhammer, Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon.
Clifton Road Games
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.
6 regular events
DNA Games
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.
Board games in Newcastle
All Board games in NewcastleBay Games
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.
3 regular events
Chester Le Geek
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.
1 regular event
Clubhouse Gaming
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.
4 regular events
Durham Wargames Group
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.
1 regular event
Fun Flies
Board game and trading card game shop in Consett with weekly Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Magic nights. Free learn-to-play sessions run on Sunday afternoons.
4 regular events
Gecko Gaming
Friendly local games store in Felling, 10 minutes walk from Felling Metro, with discounted wargaming kits and a gaming room with terrain and mats (£5 per person, no time limit) plus a board game library. It runs 40K matched play days, Age of Sigmar Spearhead events, Blood Bowl tournaments and a monthly board game night.
3 regular events
Board games in Southampton
All Board games in SouthamptonAttic Attack Toys & Games
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.
Board in the City
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.
Collecteebles
Trading card, video game and collectables shop in the Chantry Centre, Andover, selling Pokémon, Magic, Lorcana and other TCGs alongside Warhammer and board games. Buys cards and games, and holds some in-store release events.
Comics Games & Coffee
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.
Dice Board Game Lounge
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.
4 regular events
Mythic Tabletop Games
Independent tabletop games shop and Warhammer stockist on Parchment Street in Winchester.
6 regular events
Board games in Sheffield
All Board games in SheffieldBake Battle and Roll
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.
Barnsley Association of Tabletop Gamers (BATG)
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.
3 regular events
Brooklands Boardgame Cafe (Holiday Inn Barnsley)
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.
Dragon Cavern
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.
3 regular events
Element Games Sheffield
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.
Geeks Headquarters
Tabletop gaming shop and event space on Chesterfield High Street with a dedicated play area and weekly events for Pokémon, Magic, Lorcana, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh, Gundam and miniature wargaming most days of the week.
17 regular events
Board games in Cambridge
All Board games in CambridgeAngle Entertainment
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.
Cambridge Gaming Collective
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.
1 regular event
Collectors Corner
Peterborough trading card shop specialising in Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic, Lorcana and One Piece, plus graded cards, sports cards and board games.
CommuniTea Gaming
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.
1 regular event
Dice & Decks (Littleport)
Fortnightly Friday games club for 11 to 18 year olds in Littleport covering board games, RPGs and trading card games. Tickets booked online.
1 regular event
Ely Games Day
All day monthly board game day on the third Saturday at Queen Adelaide Village Hall near Ely, good for bigger games.
1 regular event
Board games in Cardiff
All Board games in CardiffChance & Counters Cardiff
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.
Common Meeple Board Game Cafe
Board game cafe on St Helen's Road with a large game library, food and drinks. Popular with student societies for group game nights.
CryoGenik
Family-run pop culture shop in Aberafan Shopping Centre selling comics, manga, figures, trading card games, Dungeons & Dragons and Warhammer.
Destiny's Loot
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.
Donuts & Dragons
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.
DragonPainter
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.
2 regular events
Board games in Kent
All Board games in KentChaos Cards Tabletop Gaming Centre
Tabletop gaming centre in Folkestone run by online retailer Chaos Cards, with space to play and community events. Hosts a Pokémon League.
Curio Collectors Emporium
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.
Dice & Destiny
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, One Piece, Lorcana, Flesh and Blood and Riftbound.
9 regular events
Dungeons & Dice
Gaming shop on West Street, Sittingbourne, selling Pokémon, 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.
Grumpy Pony Hobby
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.
Kids Stuff
Family-run toy shop in Priory Meadow Shopping Centre selling toys and games, including Warhammer.
Board games in Bristol
All Board games in BristolArea 51
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.
Bath Games and Geeks
Meetup group in Bath running bring your own board game evenings.
Bath TCG
Bath TCG is a trading card game shop on Lower Bristol Road selling Pokémon, 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
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.
5 regular events
Chance & Counters (Christmas Steps)
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.
1 regular event
Chance & Counters (Gloucester Road)
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.
1 regular event
Board games in Essex
All Board games in Essex4Tk 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.
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.
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
Megathorium Models
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.
The Nerd Hut
Hobby and games shop in Ipswich town centre selling Warhammer, card singles and comics, with tables to book for play.
Board games in Glasgow
All Board games in GlasgowBus Stop Toy Shop
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.
10 regular events
Castle Comics
Comic and games shop in Cumbernauld Shopping Centre selling Warhammer, trading card games, board games and comics.
Common Ground Games
Games shop on Cowane Street in Stirling with space to play, hosting Magic: The Gathering and wargaming events.
Dice Grounds
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.
Dominion Ayr
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.
Geek Retreat Glasgow
Geek Retreat's Glasgow cafe and games space on Union Street, with gaming tables and regular Magic: The Gathering events including drafts and a Sunday Standard Showdown.
1 regular event
Board games in Edinburgh
All Board games in EdinburghAccent Gaming
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.
1 regular event
Ancient Robot Games
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.
Bright Star Toys
Family run independent toy shop on Linlithgow High Street selling toys, games, puzzles, Pokémon and Lorcana cards and Warhammer.
Games Hub Edinburgh
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.
6 regular events
Mox in the Hole
Independent game shop at Lochrin Buildings focused on trading card games including Magic: The Gathering, Flesh and Blood, Pokémon and Star Wars Unlimited. It has free gaming space with bookable tables, a board games library and wargames terrain, and runs events most nights.
Peebles Comics & Games
Comic and games shop on Northgate in Peebles selling comics, graphic novels, manga, board games, trading card games, role playing games and Warhammer.
Board games in Brighton
All Board games in BrightonAshdown Gaming
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.
Boardgames @ The Barn (Westdene Board Game Club)
Not for profit weekly board game evening in Westdene on Wednesdays, with free tea and coffee.
1 regular event
Brighton Boardgames Club
Long running weekly board game club meeting on Tuesday evenings at the Brighton Railwaymans Club. Over 18s only.
1 regular event
Caxton Arms
Pub near Brighton station where Brighton Pub Boardgamers run Werewolf social deduction game sessions for beginners and experienced players.
Comics Games and Coffee Worthing
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 and Star Wars Unlimited.
3 regular events
Dice Saloon
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.
2 regular events
Board games in Nottingham
All Board games in NottinghamBoard Gamers of Nottingham (BGON)
Social board games group meeting on Tuesday evenings in a Nottingham pub function room; the group brings games and you can bring your own.
1 regular event
Dice Cavern Games
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.
2 regular events
Dice Cup Café
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.
17 regular events
Games Haven
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.
5 regular events
Letsxcape Together Boardgame and Event Cafe
Board game and event café in Newark town centre.
Meeples & Mulligans
Board game and card game shop on Main Street in Kimberley, also stocking Warhammer.
Board games in Leicester
All Board games in LeicesterBlack Dragon 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.
4 regular events
Card Goblin
Trading card game shop on Biggin Street selling Pokémon, Magic, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Flesh and Blood, Star Wars: Unlimited and UniVersus cards plus some Warhammer, with in-store events.
Hokey Poke Games
Trading card game shop on Rugby High Street selling Pokémon, Magic and Lorcana cards plus board games, with weekly evening tournaments and a Monday D&D campaign.
6 regular events
Hunt's Bookshop
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, Magic and Lorcana.
Leicester Juggernauts Wargaming Club
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.
1 regular event
Leicester Wargames and Fantasy Group (LWFG)
Wargames, fantasy and board game club meeting on Tuesday evenings at West Leicester Conservative Club on Westcotes Drive.
1 regular event
Board games in Reading
All Board games in ReadingCryptic Cabin
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, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Flesh and Blood, Riftbound and Friday Night Magic). It also runs Warhammer 40,000 and Blood Bowl tournaments.
5 regular events
Eclectic Games
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, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Disney Lorcana and Star Wars Unlimited.
14 regular events
Firestorm Cards
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.
2 regular events
Newbury and Reading Wargames (Newbury meet)
Meetup group playing board games, RPGs and miniatures games on Monday evenings at Newbury College.
1 regular event
Newbury and Reading Wargames (Reading meet)
Meetup group playing board games, RPGs and miniatures games on Thursday evenings at RISC on London Street. Members bring their own games.
1 regular event
Pentahotel Reading
Hotel where The Reading Board Games Social runs free Sunday afternoon board gaming at the back of the dining area.
1 regular event
Board games in Stoke
All Board games in StokeAlchemists Workshops
Discount Warhammer and hobby retailer based in Winsford, selling Games Workshop, other wargames, trading card games, board games and roleplaying games.
Glasshammer Gaming (The Glasshouse)
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.
2 regular events
Harold's Toy Store
Family toy, model and games shop in Church Stretton stocking Warhammer, Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, board games and models alongside toys. Pokémon stock is limited to booster packs.
Larp Inn
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.
The Game Cave
Oakengates shop for retro and new video games, consoles, collectables and Funko, which also sells Pokémon cards and Games Workshop models.
The Lizards Lair Gaming Co
Independent games shop in the Victoria Centre, Crewe, with free gaming tables and a cantina serving drinks and snacks. Runs weekly Magic, Pokémon, Lorcana, D&D, board game and wargaming nights.
12 regular events
Board games in Liverpool
All Board games in LiverpoolBulwark Games
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.
1 regular event
Doctor Duncans (Girls, Games & Grog board games)
City centre pub that hosts the Girls, Games & Grog monthly women's board game night, organised through Meetup.
1 regular event
Geek Retreat Chester
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 Warrington
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.
HARP Coffee and Games
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.
JustPlay Liverpool
Large city centre game shop and play space covering trading card games, Warhammer and other wargames, board games and RPGs. Runs events most evenings including Friday Night Magic, Pokémon League and weekly Lorcana, Star Wars Unlimited and Riftbound nights.
8 regular events
Board games in York
All Board games in YorkBeyond Monopoly!
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.
2 regular events
EH Gaming
Board, card and tabletop game shop on the edge of York with a 32 seat event room and weekly organised play for Pokémon, Lorcana, Magic, Star Wars Unlimited, Flesh and Blood and One Piece. Free parking on site and the Coastliner bus stops outside.
12 regular events
Gathering Games
Trading card, board game, wargame and roleplaying game shop in Skipton that runs ticketed Magic and Pokémon events including prereleases and League Cups.
Geek Retreat Harrogate
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.
5 regular events
Harrogate Board Gamers (HBG)
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.
1 regular event
Harrogate Roleplayers
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.
1 regular event
Board games in Belfast
All Board games in BelfastAll Things 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.
1 regular event
Battle Inc. Gaming
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.
Cornerstone Gaming
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.
2 regular events
Exploding Dice Tabletop
Tabletop gaming venue in Bangor for wargames, board games and RPGs, open Tuesday to Thursday evenings. Weekend sessions are by appointment.
Misfit Hobbies
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.
6 regular events
Northern Card Gaming
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.
Board games in Preston
All Board games in PrestonBeer & Pretzel Gaming
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 evening events and works with local clubs.
Dice and Bolter Tabletop Gaming Club
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.
2 regular events
Fazpack
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 Retreat Blackburn
Geek culture cafe and gaming store in Blackburn town centre with tables for card games, board games and D&D.
1 regular event
Harlequins Games
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.
1 regular event
Heaths
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.
Board games in Norwich
All Board games in NorwichAardvarks & Dragons
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.
Alpha Games
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.
Athena Games
Large independent games shop and event venue in the Norwich Lanes with bookable gaming tables and events most days, covering Magic, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Star Wars Unlimited, Riftbound, Digimon, Vanguard and more alongside Warhammer and board games.
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Black Raven 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.
Diss Games
Wargames and board game shop on Vinces Road, Diss, specialising in Warhammer, Dungeons & Dragons and trading card games, with in-store events.
In Demand Toys
Action figure and collectables specialist on Union Park, Norwich, also selling Warhammer (including Necromunda), Pokémon and Lorcana cards and HeroQuest.
Board games in Hull
All Board games in HullArcheron Books and Games
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.
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Bad Wolf Gaming
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.
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Clan Shots Gaming
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.
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Grim Dice Tabletop Gaming
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, Lorcana, Star Wars: Unlimited, Riftbound, BattleTech and free social hobby sessions.
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Hull Board Game Meetup
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.
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Hull Pops
Gaming centre in Hessle selling trading card games, Warhammer, board games and Funko, with ticketed tournaments and release events for Pokémon, Magic, One Piece, Lorcana, Digimon and other card games.
Board games in Derby
All Board games in DerbyBoard & Bean
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.
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Boards and Swords Hobbies
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, Lorcana, One Piece, Star Wars Unlimited and board games.
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Derby Wargames Society
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.
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Distinct Gaming
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.
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Geek Retreat Burton upon Trent
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 tournaments and Magic events.
Jack in a Box
Geek shop on Ripley High Street selling Warhammer, Pokémon and Magic cards, board games, roleplaying games and manga. Gaming rooms can be booked for play sessions.
Board games in North Wales
All Board games in North Wales4th Planet Games
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.
Acme Games
Llandudno hobby and games shop stocking Warhammer and other wargames, Magic, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, board games and D&D. It has a dedicated gaming space with in-store tournaments and weekly casual play.
Cosmic Collectables
Trading card and collectibles shop on Berriew Street in Welshpool selling Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece and Flesh and Blood, plus Games Workshop and board games. Runs Friday Night Magic Commander every Friday.
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Crafty Gamer
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.
GamePark
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 on Sundays.
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Side Quest
Independent games shop in Newtown selling board games, trading card games, Warhammer and other miniatures games, paints and roleplaying games.
Board games in Somerset
All Board games in SomersetAtomic Comics & Games
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.
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Crusader Games
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.
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Krackers
Comics, games and toy shop on Bath Place in Taunton stocking Games Workshop and board games, with a second shop in Wellington.
Primary Colours
Independent toy and children's clothing shop on Broad Street that stocks a range of Warhammer kits and paints plus board and card games.
Snaps Games
Toys, games and trading card shop in Axminster, part of the Snaps group with shops in Bridport and Dorchester. It stocks Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Disney Lorcana, One Piece and Riftbound cards, board games and Warhammer, and runs card game events.
The Geeky Gamer
Gaming club and cafe on Street High Street with five hireable tables with terrain, a private D&D room and a cafe bar serving drinks, burgers and snacks. Runs a weekly Magic night on Wednesdays and a Yu-Gi-Oh night on Fridays.
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Board games in Teesside
All Board games in TeessideBeanie Games
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 and Yu-Gi-Oh! events.
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Game On Gaming Cafe
Gaming cafe in Stockton serving food and drink with a board game library, plus hobby paints, figurines and a 3D printing service.
Gamers@Hart
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.
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Gaming Figures
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.
Gates of Cerberus
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.
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Geek Retreat Hartlepool
Geek Retreat gaming cafe and shop on York Road in Hartlepool. Regular Magic nights include a Friday Commander League and Monday casual Commander.
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Board games in Bournemouth
All Board games in BournemouthEntoyment
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.
LVL Up Gaming
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.
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Noc's Box
Friendly local gaming shop in Blandford Forum stocking board games, card games, miniature games and role-playing games.
Paint n Game
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.
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Retrocave
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.
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The Jedi Archives
Star Wars collectables and gaming shop on the upper floors of Antelope Walk, Dorchester, with a dedicated Games Workshop section, Star Wars Unlimited, Legion, X-Wing and Shatterpoint, and an in-store gaming area. Gaming nights run on Wednesday and Thursday evenings until 21:00, and new players are welcome.
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Board games in Aberdeen
All Board games in AberdeenAberdeen Social Board Games Group
Friendly board games group meeting on Sunday evenings at Airyhall Community Centre on Countesswells Road.
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Harrys Department Store
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.
Kelpie Games
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.
North Road Games
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).
R & S Dyga
Newsagent on Broad Street in Fraserburgh that stocks Warhammer and board games.
Thistle Tavern Games Hub
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.
Board games in Dundee
All Board games in DundeeCake or Dice
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.
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Dundee Wargames Club
Wargames club meeting on Wednesday evenings at The Friary on Tullideph Road, with roleplaying and board game branches. Free parking on site.
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Greyfriars Bar
Traditional pub in Perth city centre that runs a weekly Tuesday evening games night with a collection of classic board games.
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Highlander Games
Games shop and café on Annfield Road, Dundee, selling trading card games, Warhammer, board games and D&D. Runs weekly Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece and Flesh and Blood events.
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Lost Galaxy
Comic shop on Perth Road in Dundee's West End that also sells board games and miniatures, including Warhammer. Opened in 2026.
Out of this Galaxy
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.
Board games in Hertfordshire
All Board games in HertfordshireDark Fire Cafe
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 events.
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David's Bookshop
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, and hosts a weekly games night.
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Marquee Models
Marquee Models is a model and hobby shop in the Harvey Centre, Harlow, stocking Games Workshop, Flames of War, kits, collectables, Pokémon and role playing games.
Tabletop Gaming Cafe
A board game cafe in Leighton Buzzard with a game library, bookable tables, intro sessions, tournaments and D&D campaigns. Table hire is charged per hour and memberships are available.
The Pit Gaming Shop
The Pit Gaming Shop is a hobby centre in Borehamwood stocking Games Workshop and Citadel paints, Kings of War, Flames of War, Bolt Action, board games, role playing games and card games. It offers table booking.
Board games in Lincoln
All Board games in LincolnBourne Toys
Toy and games shop in the Burghley Centre, Bourne, stocking Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Warhammer and board games. It runs regular clubs and events for children and adults.
Imps Gaming
Large wargaming and card game shop in Lincoln with bookable wargaming, board and card, and hobby tables. Runs tournaments and events across many games.
Laughing Orc's Workshop
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.
Leaky Teacup
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.
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Board games in Gloucester
All Board games in GloucesterAntics Stroud
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 and Yu-Gi-Oh! cards and board games.
Firestorm Games Gloucester
Gloucester branch of Firestorm Games with tables and seating for tabletop, board, roleplaying and card games.
Hereford Model Centre
Long-established model shop selling model railways, kits, slot cars, Lego, Games Workshop and historical miniature wargames.
Incom Gaming
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 and Old World events plus prereleases and tournaments.
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Board games in Northampton
All Board games in NorthamptonBattlefield Hobbies
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.
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Hobby Hive
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.
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Manascrew
Card gaming centre in Northampton town centre selling singles and sealed product, with weekly and fortnightly events for Magic, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh and other card games. Also offers casual tabletop gaming with terrain, bookable through its events site.
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Onyx Dawn Games
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 locals to Yu-Gi-Oh, One Piece, Lorcana and Gundam, plus a Tuesday Blood Bowl league.
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Osborne's Sports & Toys
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.
Players Paradice
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, Lorcana, Star Wars Unlimited, One Piece and Yu-Gi-Oh.
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Board games in Surrey
All Board games in SurreyGame n Play
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.
Geek Retreat Addlestone
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.
Gobsmack Comics
A comics and collectibles shop in Swan Walk Shopping Centre, Horsham. It also sells Warhammer and board games.
The Gamers Guild
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.
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Board games in Oxford
All Board games in OxfordHoyle's of Oxford
Games shop on Oxford High Street selling modern board games, traditional games, RPGs including D&D, and trading cards for Magic, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh and Lorcana.
Oxford On Board
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.
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Thirsty Meeples
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.
Board games in Swindon
All Board games in SwindonFirestorm Games Swindon
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.
Fun & Games
Board game cafe in Trowbridge with a library of over 300 games, snacks and drinks, and regular clubs for Pokémon, Magic, Warhammer, D&D and social gaming. Open five days a week; booking is needed for events.
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Game Knights
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 and Lorcana. D&D one-shots and One Piece events also run.
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Tom's Tabletop Bunker
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.
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