Historic West Hampstead bridge club with sessions every day of the week, from supervised play and gentle duplicates to cross-IMP and social duplicates. Licensed bar, food at all sessions and lift access.
Chess club meeting on Monday evenings at the Greene Man pub on Euston Road, by Great Portland Street station.
Dedicated bridge club beside Parsons Green station, open Monday to Saturday for duplicates, supervised play and a full ladder of courses from beginner upwards. Free face to face taster sessions suit complete newcomers.
London's oldest surviving chess club, founded in 1873, meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:45pm at Dudley Court in Covent Garden. Welcomes players of all standards for social and competitive chess, with teams in three leagues.
One of the UK's larger backgammon clubs, meeting every Monday night at The Rose and Crown in Ealing for UKBGF rated Swiss tournaments from 6.30pm. Players of all levels are welcome, with a Grand Prix night on the second Monday of each month.
Backgammon London runs club nights at The Clissold Arms in Muswell Hill, every Thursday and on the first Monday of each month from 6pm. The club also organises the London Open and other UK tournaments.
A friendly independent duplicate bridge club playing pairs on Tuesday evenings at 19:00 in All Saints' Church Hall, Belwell Lane, Four Oaks. New players and visitors are welcome.
A bridge club at the Shirley Institute on Church Road, Shirley, with a hosted social afternoon on Mondays and duplicate evenings on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Monday session includes help with bidding and play.
A thriving club of over 130 members whose face to face duplicate runs every Tuesday afternoon at Wharton Park Golf Club in Bewdley, with an optional review session before play. The club also offers a strong teaching programme.
Bewdley St Anne's Chess Club meets on Friday mornings from 11:00 to 14:00 at St Anne's Church on Load Street. It is free, friendly and suits beginners and social players, with coaching available and more juniors during school holidays.
A friendly backgammon club open to everyone from complete beginners to grandmasters, meeting on Wednesday evenings. It runs a league, a knockout cup, a monthly speedgammon tournament and the annual Midlands Open.
A friendly, match-focused club founded in 1920 as Mutual Circle, playing home league matches on Tuesday evenings upstairs at the Jeweller's Arms in the Jewellery Quarter. It suits rated adults and teenagers who want league chess, with members also playing casually at Checkmate Birmingham.
Chess club meeting on Thursday evenings at the Conservative Club in Barnstaple, running winter and summer club competitions and DCCA team events.
Friendly EBU affiliated bridge club playing duplicate on Wednesday evenings at The Christchurch Hall in Braunton, with visitors welcome.
Friday afternoon bridge club at Carnon Downs Village Hall near Truro, listed as free on the Feock parish community calendar.
Friendly, competitive duplicate bridge on Tuesday evenings at the Parkhouse Centre in Bude, with EBU master points. New members are warmly welcomed and the secretary arranges partners.
Active chess club meeting on Thursday evenings at the Royal British Legion in Bude, running several teams in the Cornwall leagues. Free on-street parking after 18:00.
Friendly but serious bridge club at the Budleigh Salterton Croquet Club with duplicate on Tuesday evenings and Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, plus a monthly Saturday Tea session.
The Children's Chess Club of Oldham meets on Thursday evenings at St Edward's Parish Hall in Lees, with coaching groups by level and games for young players who already know the moves. Players of any age are accepted, and its teams lead the Manchester League.
Chess club meeting on Monday evenings in the club room at Timperley Village Club on Stockport Road, with Manchester League teams. A ramp gives wheelchair access and there is a kitchen area for waiting or analysis.
Duplicate bridge on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at St Peter's in Hale, with coaching sessions for improvers on Wednesday afternoons. Guests are welcome with a partner and there is onsite parking and level access.
Ashton Bridge Club welcomes players of all standards to face-to-face duplicate on Monday and Wednesday afternoons and Thursday mornings, with an improvers session on Tuesdays and beginners lessons on Friday mornings.
Community chess club meeting every Wednesday, including school holidays, at Broadoak & Smallshaw Community Centre, with coaching and friendly competitive games for all ages and abilities. Its adult and junior teams play in the Manchester and Stockport leagues.
Club meeting every Monday from 7.30pm, all year round, at the Atherton Arms on Tyldesley Road, serving players from Atherton, Leigh, Tyldesley and Westhoughton. Players of all standards, including juniors, are welcome, and teams play in four leagues.
A weekly Tuesday chess session for over 50s at the Age Concern Cafe in Shanklin. A relaxed way to enjoy a game in good company.
Duplicate pairs on Monday evenings at Beech Village Hall near Alton, usually 24 boards. Visitors are welcome by prior arrangement.
Meets on Tuesday evenings at Andover Central Club, with three teams in the Southampton Chess League. Beginners and experienced players are welcome and equipment is provided.
A happy band of players meeting on Tuesday evenings at Awbridge Village Hall for a 24 board duplicate with electronic scoring, coffee and biscuits. Visiting pairs are always welcome.
Hampshire's largest bridge club, with its own clubhouse at Maydene on Sherborne Road and face to face duplicate on five days a week. Gentle duplicate on Monday evenings and beginner and improver courses make it a good choice for newer players.
Meets on Wednesday evenings at the Basingstoke Bridge and Chess Club on Sherborne Road, with casual and competitive games for players of all abilities. A junior section for ages 5 to 15 meets before the main club during the season, and a Saturday morning junior club runs at the same venue.
Alwoodley Chess Club meets every Wednesday from 7pm at Alwoodley Community Centre in north Leeds, welcoming players of all abilities with league teams and regular social chess evenings. Visitors can try a few sessions before joining, and juniors are pointed to Leeds Junior Chess Club.
Bingley and Keighley Chess Club plays at Bingley Baptist Church and runs five teams across all three divisions of the Bradford league, so there is a level for most players.
Boston Spa Chess Club, formerly Limewood and Scarcroft, plays at Boston Spa Village Hall and runs four teams in the Leeds Wednesday evening league, including two in the top division, plus rapid and mini league sides.
Bradford Bridge Club plays at its own clubhouse with Monday and Wednesday evening sessions, a relaxed No Fear session on Thursday evenings with a host, and lessons for learners and improvers. It suits everyone from beginners to county and international players.
Bradford Chess Club, also known as Bradford 1853, plays at the Latvian Club off Manningham Lane, fielding teams in the Bradford league and the Yorkshire Saturday league.
Social chess at Bradford City Library in Centenary Square on Saturday mornings, a relaxed session for casual players.
Face to face duplicate on Tuesday afternoons and Thursday evenings at the Sacred Heart Parish Room in Norton Road, Hove, plus a relaxed DupliCAKE session with help on Wednesday afternoons. All sessions are open to visitors, and the club runs lessons for beginners and improvers.
Friendly, less competitive duplicate bridge every Tuesday evening at St Paul's Church Hall on the Northgate roundabout in Chichester. It suits newer players, and a standby player means you can come without a partner.
Duplicate pairs on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Gullivers Bowls Club, Knole Road, Bexhill. Visitors are welcome; contact the club in advance if you need a partner.
Bexhill Chess Club meets twice a week at St Marks Community Centre in Little Common, on Tuesday afternoons and Friday evenings, with free refreshments. Beginners and juniors (with a parent) are very welcome and the club fields four teams in the Sussex Chess League.
Bognor & Arun Chess Club meets every Friday evening from September to May at The Bognor Club on Sudley Road. Players of all ages and abilities are welcome, beginners get help to develop, and you can try the club for free before joining.
Brighton & Hove Chess Club meets every Monday evening from 7pm to 11pm at the Queen's Hotel on the seafront, including bank holidays, and opens on selected Sunday afternoons. Players of all standards are welcome, with club tournaments and several teams in the Sussex League; juniors aged 15 and over can join the senior club.
Abergavenny Bridge Club plays duplicate pairs every Thursday evening at Abergavenny Community Centre, close to the town centre. New pairs are always welcome.
Ammanford Chess Club meets on Tuesday nights at Ammanford Rugby Club on Manor Road. Newcomers are welcome to drop in for a friendly game, and the club's Amman Boars team plays in the West Wales Championship League, a good first step into league chess.
Barrivale Bridge Club meets at the Cemetery Approach Community Centre in Barry for a Tuesday club night plus Thursday and Friday daytime sessions for beginners and improvers. Visitors of all standards are welcome.
Brecon Bridge Club plays duplicate pairs on Tuesday afternoons at Barn@Brynich, just east of Brecon. Visitors are always welcome, and the club can help find a partner.
Bridgend Bridge Club plays duplicate bridge on Friday afternoons at the Williams Memorial Hall in Coychurch. Visitors and new members are always welcome, and the club can help find a partner.
Cardiff Bridge Club plays duplicate bridge at the Penylan Club on Marlborough Road from Monday to Friday, with afternoon, evening and Friday morning sessions. It suits everyone from beginners on its supported play and lesson pathway to league and congress players.
A social chess club meeting on Monday evenings at Alnwick RFC, with informal games, chat and help to learn and improve. Players of all abilities are welcome, and members also play in three Northumbria League teams.
Bishop Auckland Bridge Club plays face to face bridge on Thursday evenings at 7pm at Bishop Auckland Golf Club on Durham Road.
Brunton Bridge Club plays duplicate on Monday evenings at 7pm at St Aidans Community Centre in Brunton Park, plus a relaxed Wednesday afternoon session for club players and students where no partner is needed. The club also runs bridge lessons.
A Tuesday evening bridge club at St Aidans Community Centre in Brunton Park, playing from 7pm with players asked to arrive by 6.45pm.
Castle Morpeth Bridge Club is an EBU affiliated club that plays face to face pairs every Tuesday evening at St James Hall in the centre of Morpeth. All are welcome, and the club can help find a partner.
A free chess drop-in for all ages at The Word in South Shields, run with members of South Shields Chess Club on Tuesday and Saturday mornings. It suits beginners and juniors, with training offered to newcomers.
A friendly teaching club playing every Friday afternoon at the Downs Sailing Club in Deal, with main room duplicate for experienced players and a gentle duplicate session for newer players. New players are welcome and lessons lead on to club play.
Addington Bridge Club plays duplicate bridge at Addington Village Hall near West Malling on Tuesday evenings and Thursday afternoons. Visitors are welcome by arrangement.
An EBU-affiliated club playing duplicate bridge on Tuesday afternoons at Ashford Indoor Bowls Club, with free parking next to the clubhouse. Visitors are welcome.
Friendly EBU-affiliated duplicate bridge every Thursday afternoon at St Mary Kippington Church Hall, with free tea, coffee and biscuits. Members can use the club's find-a-partner scheme.
An EBU member club with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, playing at the Portland Centre in Broadstairs on Monday afternoons and Wednesday evenings. Visitors are welcome but are asked to phone ahead, and a partner finding service is available.
A friendly EBU-affiliated club meeting on Friday evenings at St Dunstan's Church Hall, close to Canterbury West station. Visiting pairs and players of all standards are welcome.
A duplicate bridge club at Nowton Court near Bury St Edmunds, with a regular club night on Tuesday evenings and a relaxed Learn and Play session for beginners and improvers on Wednesday evenings. No partner is needed on Wednesdays and visitors play free of table money.
A duplicate bridge club meeting every Tuesday evening at the Fairfield Centre in Aldeburgh, usually with five to eight tables. It suits players of a wide range of ability, and guests and new members are welcome.
Chess club meeting on Monday evenings from 7.30pm at the Aylsham and District Ex Service and Social Club on Hungate Street.
Junior chess club meeting on Monday evenings from 6pm to 7pm at Aylsham Social Club on Hungate Street.
Relaxed social chess for adults at Aylsham Library on the first and third Wednesday mornings of each month, from 10am to about midday. Suits club level players of roughly 1000 to 1700 ECF rating.
New chess club formed in September 2026, meeting on Thursday evenings from 7pm in the Garden Room at The Crown, Great Ellingham. Players of all strengths are welcome for relaxed, friendly chess.
Bridge club meeting on Monday evenings at Kate's Kitchen on Annan High Street, with electronic scoring. Newcomers are welcome.
Ayrshire's bridge centre in Prestwick, home to several clubs including Afton, Doon, Kyle, Prestwick, Riggs and Troon, with sessions most days of the week. Newcomers are well catered for, with a Thursday morning beginners' class, a Monday improvers' club with mentors and a hosted Thursday afternoon Gentle Pairs where no partner is needed.
Club meeting on Tuesdays at Cairns Church Hall, Buchanan Street, Milngavie, from mid-September to late April, with a senior section from 7.30pm and a junior section for children aged 9 and over from 6.30pm. Members range from novices to experts and newcomers can come along for a few weeks before joining.
Friendly club of around 60 members playing face to face at Biggar Rugby Club on Monday and Tuesday afternoons and Wednesday evenings. Beginners' classes run on Thursdays, with the first five lessons free.
Bridge club meeting at GHA Rugby Club in Giffnock every Tuesday and Thursday evening throughout the year. New members and visitors are always welcome, and non-members can play as often as they like.
Long-established club meeting on Monday evenings from 7.15pm at Park Church, Ravenscliffe Drive, Giffnock, welcoming players of all strengths including beginners. Runs Glasgow Chess League teams, internal competitions and a junior club for primary and secondary pupils on Monday evenings.
Accrington Bridge Club meets every Saturday evening at Rishton People's Centre on School Street, the only Saturday evening bridge in the area. New members and visitors are always welcome.
Bare Village Chess Club meets every Wednesday evening all year at Bare Village Hall in Morecambe, with on-site parking. The club plays in the Blackpool and Fylde and the Lancaster, Morecambe and District leagues, with match nights on Thursdays.
Barrow Bridge Club is a thriving club of around 70 members with its own premises on Drake Street, playing duplicate on Monday evenings and Tuesday and Friday afternoons. Visitors who already play are very welcome, and the club runs lessons for newcomers.
Barrow Chess Club meets on Monday and Wednesday evenings all year at the Navy Club on Barrow Island, with teams in the Cumbria Open and South leagues and the Whitaker competition.
Blackburn & Ribble Valley Bridge Club plays in first floor rooms at Wilpshire Golf Club, with Monday afternoon and Wednesday evening pairs. Members and visitors are welcome, and the Wednesday session helps less experienced players progress.
Brierfield Bridge Club plays at its own premises on Clitheroe Road, with afternoon and evening duplicate on Monday and Wednesday and a Friday afternoon session. Hosted sessions help players without a partner get a game.
Junior chess academy run with Linton Chess Club, meeting on Friday evenings in term time at Sawston Village College. It suits keen juniors from Year 6 upwards who already play.
Cambridge's largest bridge club, playing face-to-face duplicate pairs at Trumpington Village Hall on Monday mornings and Tuesday evenings. Visitors are welcome, Monday sessions are hosted so you can come without a partner, and the club runs lessons for beginners and improvers.
Volunteer-run social chess club meeting every Tuesday evening at the Grain and Hop Store pub on Regent Street. All levels are welcome, from beginners to strong club players, with relaxed games and conversation.
Cambridge's main league chess club, meeting on Wednesday evenings from September to May at St Augustine's Church Hall on Richmond Road. It suits rated players who enjoy serious league and club championship games.
Cambridge's town Go club, meeting on Sunday evenings at the Devonshire Arms near Mill Road, with equipment provided. Players of all strengths are welcome and juniors join in.
Volunteer-run club for children aged 6 to 16, meeting on Wednesdays in term time at St Augustine's Church Hall. Each session starts with a short lesson in chess or Go, followed by friendly games, and newcomers are welcome.
Badgers Brook Chess Club meets on Monday evenings at Strathbrock Community Centre in Broxburn and fields two teams in the Edinburgh League. It suits West Lothian players looking for regular club and league chess.
Purpose-built bridge centre in Warriston with face-to-face duplicate sessions six days a week, including a Tuesday afternoon novice game and a Wednesday afternoon bronze game you can join with or without a partner. Classes for beginners and improvers run during term, and all levels of player are welcome.
A friendly west Edinburgh club meeting on Monday evenings in the Belgrave Room at St Anne's Church, Corstorphine, from September to May. Players of all ages and abilities are welcome, from returning players to beginners who know the basics, and you can try it without obligation to join.
Dunbar Chess Club meets on Tuesday evenings at The Pine Marten on Spott Road, Dunbar. It offers East Lothian players a local place for regular club chess.
Dunfermline Chess Club meets on Tuesday evenings from 6.45pm, September to May, at the Dell Farquharson Community Centre. It offers friendly social games, internal competitions and league chess, with tuition for beginners and players of all ages welcome.
Bridge club meeting on Tuesday evenings at Southfield Community Centre in Duns, with a prompt 18:45 start. New members are particularly welcome.
Barnby Dun Bishops meet most Mondays from 7.30pm at Barnby Dun Social Club, playing in a quiet side room. New players are welcome and get regular places in the team, and the venue has parking and wheelchair friendly access.
Barnsley Bridge Club meets at Gilroyd Social Club for relaxed duplicate on Monday afternoons and duplicate on Wednesday evenings, and all levels of player are welcome. No partner is needed on Mondays and the secretary helps players find partners.
Barnsley Chess Club meets most Tuesdays from 7.30pm at Gilroyd Social Club in Dodworth, with Wednesday match nights too. Beginners and stronger players are both welcome, with social chess, summer club events and teams in three leagues; under 16s come with an adult.
Beauchief Bridge Club plays face to face duplicate pairs on Monday evenings at Norton House Country Club near the Meadowhead roundabout, with free parking and disabled access. Tuesday evenings bring a beginners class and a supervised gentle duplicate for newer players.
Darnall and Handsworth Chess Club meets on Monday evenings from 7.30pm at Stradbroke Community Centre, welcoming everyone from beginners to grandmasters. Members are happy to teach newcomers, and the club fields teams in the Sheffield league and runs an annual FIDE rapidplay.
Doncaster Bridge Club owns its own clubhouse with a bar and lift, and runs face to face bridge on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons and Thursday and Friday evenings, plus a social Monday session. A spare player is available on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, and improvers seminars run on Tuesdays.
Basildon Chess Club meets every Thursday at the Basildon Progression Centre in Witchards, about ten minutes walk from Basildon station. A junior club for under 18s runs first, followed by the adult club with league teams and casual games for beginners and social players.
Braintree Chess Club welcomes players of all standards on Wednesday evenings at the Braintree and Bocking Liberal Club on Coggeshall Road, with teams in the North Essex Chess League.
Brentwood Chess Club meets on Tuesday evenings at Brentwood Baptist Church on Kings Road, a short walk from Brentwood station. Visitors can drop in, equipment is provided, and the club runs league teams and a club championship.
Chelmsford Chess Club meets on Monday evenings from 7.30pm at HotBox on Viaduct Road and fields several teams in the North Essex Chess League.
Saturday morning chess club for juniors of all ages and strengths at Christ Church, London Road, Chelmsford, with coaching and play led by Robin Slade. Younger players meet from 9.15am and Year 5 and above from 10.45am.
Clacton Chess Club meets on Tuesday evenings at Holland Public Hall in Holland-on-Sea and fields several teams in the North Essex Chess League. The club usually takes a summer break from mid July through August.
Allenburys Chess Club plays at Allenburys Sports and Social Club in Ware and hosts Hertford and District league events.
Chess club meeting on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm at the North End Social Club, Roff Avenue, Bedford, with a car park alongside. New members are welcome, with five teams in the Bedfordshire League, club competitions and lighter summer events.
Berkhamsted Bridge Club is a friendly duplicate club meeting every Tuesday evening on the first floor of Berkhamsted Town Hall. New members are welcome.
Bishop's Stortford Chess Club meets every Thursday evening at the Methodist Church Hall on South Street. Visitors of all abilities are welcome, with three county league teams plus friendly games and club competitions.
Borehamwood Chess Club plays at Allum Lane Community Centre and takes part in Herts League chess.
Broxbourne Bridge Club plays face to face duplicate pairs on Tuesday afternoons at Broxbourne Sports Centre, which has a lift and accessible toilet. New members are welcome.
Alrewas Bridge Club meets at the Alrewas Royal British Legion on Tuesday afternoons, with play starting at 2pm. Games are with regular or pre-arranged partners, and players without a partner can turn up and the club will try to find them a game.
Border Bridge Club plays duplicate bridge every Friday evening at Bicton Village Hall near Shrewsbury, with play starting at 7pm. A warm welcome is extended to all, and a partner finding service helps visitors get a game.
Bridge at Ashley runs a gentle duplicate bridge evening every Thursday at The Beacon Community Centre on Prospect Road, Market Drayton, from 6.45pm to 10pm. The club plays for fun, kindly sorts out unintentional errors and welcomes visitors and new members.
Church Stretton Chess Club meets on Monday evenings in the Kings Arms Hayloft on the High Street and plays in the Shropshire league first division.
Darwinian Knights meets every Tuesday at the Salop Unison Club on Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, with a quiet chess session from 6pm and the main club night from 7pm to 11pm. It welcomes juniors, adults, complete beginners and league players, and fields several teams in the Shropshire league.
Eccleshall Bridge Club plays duplicate pairs on Tuesday evenings at Offley Hay Village Hall and on Wednesday evenings in the Church Room at Holy Trinity Church, Eccleshall, with play from 7pm. Anyone is welcome to drop in on a Wednesday to see how duplicate bridge is played.
Ashfield Chess Club meets on Wednesday evenings at the Coronation Social Club in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, which has full access. Juniors are welcome, and the club runs several Notts League teams.
Beeston Chess Club holds its club night on Thursdays at the Crown Inn on Church Street, Beeston, with disabled access and free parking. It runs teams across several Notts League divisions.
Beeston Library Chess is a free drop in chess session at Beeston Library, run by adult volunteers and open to all ages and skill levels. No booking is needed and the venue has full access.
Bonington Bridge Club is a very friendly club that plays duplicate bridge on Monday afternoons from 1.30pm to 4.30pm in the hall behind The Good Shepherd Church on Thackeray's Lane, Woodthorpe. Players of all abilities are welcome, and new players can drop in for a cup of tea and watch, or have a game.
East Leake Library Chess is a free drop in chess session at East Leake Library, run by adult volunteers and open to all ages and skill levels. No booking is needed and the venue has full access.
Gambit Chess Club meets on Tuesday evenings in the upstairs room of the Lincolnshire Poacher on Mansfield Road, ten minutes' walk from the Victoria Centre, and stays open all year. Newcomers can enjoy casual games in a friendly setting, while competitive players can join one of seven Notts League teams or the internal rapidplay and club championships.
A friendly club of about thirty members playing duplicate bridge every Wednesday evening at Banstead Community Centre. Visitors are welcome and the club can help find a partner.
Monday evening bridge at St Mary's Church Centre on Chart Lane in Reigate.
Founded in 1921, the club plays duplicate bridge on Tuesday and Friday evenings at the Fordbridge Centre in Ashford, with Thursday afternoons at Charlton Village Hall. 'No Fear' evenings on the first and third Wednesdays suit beginners and returners, with helpers on hand.
A friendly club with a range of abilities playing duplicate pairs every Wednesday evening at Bletchingley Village Hall. Visitors are welcome and the first session is free.
Long-running club playing duplicate bridge on Monday and Thursday afternoons at the Old Barn Hall in Bookham, with a spare partner usually available. Visitors are welcome.
Face-to-face bridge on Thursday evenings in the hall of the Methodist Church in central Farnham, a light and airy venue with good disabled access close to the Sainsbury's car park. Register with the club in advance.
Good standard duplicate bridge club playing pairs and teams every Wednesday evening at 7.15pm at Amersham Community Centre. Visitors and new members are welcome, with free tea and coffee and a bar.
Ascot Bridge Club plays face to face bridge on Thursday afternoons at Brownlow Hall in Newell Green, just north of Bracknell. It suits club and league players.
Friendly duplicate bridge club meeting on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7.30pm at Buckingham Park Community Centre in Aylesbury. Visitors are welcome and the club does its best to provide a host partner for individuals.
Friendly adult chess club meeting every Wednesday evening from 7.30pm in the bar area of The White Hart in Aylesbury, with informal games and a team in the Bucks County League. All welcome; children can come along with a parent.
Community chess club meeting every Friday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at Southcourt Community Centre in Aylesbury, with casual and rated games for all abilities. Beginners and juniors are coached each week, and stronger players can play ECF rated games.
Bourne End Bridge Club plays duplicate bridge on Thursday evenings at Abbotsbrook Hall on Marlow Road, in a relaxed and friendly but competitive atmosphere. Visitors are welcome and a partnership service is available.
Anstey Chess Club meets on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm at Anstey Methodist Church Centre on Cropston Road, with coffee and tea available. With eight teams across the Leicestershire and Rutland league, it offers league chess for players of every standard.
Ashby Bridge Club plays at Ashby Leisure Centre, with duplicate bridge on Monday evenings and Wednesday afternoons, social bridge on Friday mornings and supervised play for improvers on Wednesday mornings. It is a large club with over 150 members and also runs courses for new and returning players.
Ashby Chess Club meets on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm at the Ivanhoe Social Club on Wilfred Place, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, with a bar available. Four league teams from Division 2 to Division 5 give newer and experienced players regular competitive games.
Bradgate Bridge Club plays duplicate bridge at The Rothley Centre on Monday evenings and Wednesday afternoons.
Braunstone Chess Club meets on Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm at Braunstone Civic Centre on Kingsway, with a bar available. It plays in Division 3 of the Leicestershire and Rutland league, a comfortable level for developing players.
County Bridge Club has its own club rooms on St Oswald Road, Leicester, with duplicate bridge on Monday evenings and Friday afternoons. It also hosts county competitions such as the Josephs Bowl teams.
Face to face pairs on Monday evenings at the Allendale Community Centre, 18:45 for 19:00, and hosted Social Duplicate on Wednesday afternoons at Wimborne Town Football Club. Beginners are well supported with courses each January, coaching and a free taster session.
Friendly club chess every Wednesday from 19:00 at Richmond Park Bowls Club in Winton. All levels are welcome, from complete beginners to league players, and the club also runs weekly junior sessions for ages 7 to 18.
Duplicate bridge at St Swithun's Church Hall on Wednesday evenings at 18:50 and on most Tuesday and Friday afternoons at 13:50, with refreshments provided. The Tuesday gentle pairs suits new players and returners after recent lessons.
Face to face duplicate bridge on Wednesday and Friday afternoons at St Ambrose Church Hall in Westbourne, starting soon after 13:45. Every session is hosted so single players get a game, and non members are welcome; suits players used to club duplicate.
Meets every Thursday from September to May at the Colliton Club, 19:15 for 19:30. Players of all standards are welcome, with informal games, a club championship and teams in every Dorset League division.
The bridge section of the East Dorset Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club near Poole Harbour plays four sessions a week, from hosted soft duplicate on Monday evenings to Chicago with tuition on Friday afternoons. Improvers are well catered for, and non members may visit up to four times a year on Monday evenings or Friday afternoons.
Bebington Bridge Club plays friendly duplicate on Monday evenings from 7.15pm at Christchurch Community Centre in Higher Bebington, with a relaxed Friday afternoon session at 2pm that suits players moving on from lessons. Beginner classes also run on Friday afternoons from September 2026.
Blundellsands Bridge Club has its own premises on Victoria Road West in Crosby, with gentle duplicate on Monday afternoons, hosted guided play on Wednesday afternoons and competitive duplicate on Wednesday evenings and Friday afternoons. It also runs MiniBridge taster sessions and a fast track course for beginners and returners.
Formby Bridge Club plays friendly duplicate on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 7pm at The Dove Centre, opposite Formby station. Visitors are welcome, including unaccompanied visitors who check with the club in advance.
Gables Bridge Club plays duplicate on Monday and Friday afternoons at its clubhouse on Queens Road, Southport, starting at 1.30pm from 26 October. New members and visitors are warmly welcomed and players come with a partner.
Hoylake Bridge Club is a friendly club playing on Thursday evenings from 6.30pm to 9.30pm and Friday afternoons from 1pm at Hoylake Community Centre on Hoyle Road. Players of all levels are welcome and the club also runs a 10 week beginners' course.
Liverpool Backgammon Club meets every Thursday at The Abbey Hotel in Childwall, from 7pm for a 7.15pm start, and welcomes all standards from beginners to champions. Club nights mix league and championship matches, doubles, social games and a monthly masterclass.
Plays duplicate bridge on Monday afternoons at Barrington Village Hall near Ilminster, in a friendly atmosphere with usually 4 to 7 tables.
Plays club duplicate bridge on Thursday evenings at Wembdon Parish Centre in Bridgwater, with refreshments included in the table money.
A friendly club playing duplicate bridge on Tuesday evenings at the Community Centre on Berrow Road, Burnham-on-Sea.
Plays duplicate bridge on Thursday evenings at Caryford Hall, Ansford, welcoming players of all standards. A host scheme means you can turn up without a partner and be guaranteed a game.
Plays duplicate bridge on Wednesday afternoons at the Catholic Church Hall in Cheddar. Visiting pairs can attend without notice and rubber bridge players can ask for an introduction to duplicate.
Plays duplicate bridge on Monday evenings at Wedmore Masonic Hall. Visiting pairs can attend without notice and rubber bridge players can ask for an introduction to duplicate.
Bridge club playing duplicate bridge on Friday afternoons at Southdown Methodist Church Centre in Bath, in a friendly but competitive atmosphere. The venue is all on the ground floor with on site parking, and the club can help players find a partner.
Bridge club running face to face duplicate sessions on Tuesday to Friday at Oldfield Old Boys Rugby Club, from Relaxed and Assisted Play sessions for improvers to Open Pairs for stronger players. It also runs beginners' and improvers' courses and welcomes students.
Chess club based at the Salisbury Club on London Road, Bath, with a bar, tea and coffee and wheelchair access. It fields several teams in the Bristol & District Chess League and has run free coaching sessions, so it suits league players and improvers.
Go club meeting on Tuesday evenings at the Ring O Bells pub in Widcombe, Bath. It suits Go players looking for regular face to face games.
Chess club meeting every Tuesday evening at Bristol Bridge Club in Hotwells, with a room at the rear and use of the bar. It runs teams in Divisions 1 to 6 of the Bristol Chess League, so it suits players of every standard from beginners to International Masters, and newcomers are welcome to watch and play social games.
Go club founded over 50 years ago, meeting every Wednesday evening at Bristol County Sports Club on Colston Street, sometimes in the downstairs snooker room. New players of all levels are welcome, from beginners to dan players.
Beverley Bridge Club plays duplicate bridge on Wednesday evenings all year at Molescroft Pavilion, with ample free parking. It suits players who already know the game and runs summer and winter club competitions.
Beverley Chess Club meets on Wednesday evenings upstairs at St Nicholas Community Centre on Holme Church Lane, with friendly over the board chess and league teams. Junior sessions for beginners and advanced players run from September to May.
Bridlington Friends Association runs a relaxed social chess club on Friday afternoons at Bridlington CYP on Gypsey Road. It suits adults wanting friendly games without competitive pressure.
Bridge at the Windmill Gallery plays at the Waltham Windmill site near Grimsby on Monday, Thursday and Friday evenings, with free parking. Visitors are welcome with a partner guaranteed, and Thursday sessions include bidding advice for developing players.
Bridlington Bridge Club is a small, friendly club that meets on Tuesday evenings at St John's Church Hall in Sewerby, catering for all abilities of player.
Brough Chess Group meets on most Monday evenings at Blackburn Leisure Club in Brough for social chess among adults.
Inclusive club meeting on Monday evenings from 18:30 to 21:00 at Aghagallon Community Centre. Welcomes all ages and levels, from beginners learning the basics to experienced players.
Bridge club meeting every Tuesday evening at County Armagh Golf Club, with play starting promptly at 19:00.
Large, friendly club meeting at Groomsport Parish Hall near Bangor during the September to March season, with Tuesday sessions from 19:00 to 22:00 that suit newcomers and children. Runs regular FIDE rated blitz, rapid and classical events and plays in the Belfast & District League.
Bridge club playing every Tuesday night at the Community Hub on Hamilton Road, Bangor, with play starting at 19:15. Non-members are very welcome except on club competition nights.
Go club playing on Sunday afternoons from 14:00 to 17:00 at 2 Royal Avenue in Belfast city centre, alongside the Sunday chess, with Thursday evening games at the Crescent Arts Centre on University Road. Players from complete beginners upwards are welcome.
Derry chess club meeting at the Verbal Arts Centre on Bishop Street every Thursday evening for tournaments and casual play. Also runs Tuesday learning nights for primary school pupils.
Plays bridge every Friday afternoon at the community centre on Water Street, Menai Bridge, with disabled access and tea and coffee available.
Plays duplicate bridge on Thursdays at the British Legion Hall on Victoria Street, Aberaeron. New members and visitors are welcome through the Mid Wales Bridge Association.
Caernarfon Chess Club meets at Caernarfon Library on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6.30pm, with drop-in play on Thursday afternoons from 2pm to 6pm. Free and open to everyone, from children and newcomers to strong players.
A very friendly club playing on Wednesday afternoons in Cardigan, welcoming new members of all abilities. Visitors can simply turn up, odd numbers can be accommodated and drinks and biscuits are free.
A friendly and competitive club playing duplicate at Waunfawr Community Centre on Tuesday afternoons and Sunday evenings, with a host system so any player gets a game. Visitors and learners of every level are encouraged to get in touch, and beginners courses run in the autumn.
Plays duplicate bridge on Thursday evenings at Penrhyn Bay Community Centre, on the Creuddyn School site, with parking on site. New and returning players are welcome and are asked to let the club know before a first visit.
Cheltenham Chess Club meets every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 19:30 at the Victory Club on Lypiatt Road. It suits players of all abilities, from social players to league players across four divisions.
Cirencester Chess Club plays on Tuesday evenings at the Jubilee 77 Club on Ashcroft Road. It fields teams in the North Gloucestershire League.
Forest of Dean Bridge Club plays duplicate bridge every Wednesday evening at Lydney Community Centre, arriving 18:15 for an 18:30 start. A partner can usually be found for you.
Forest of Dean Chess Club meets on Monday evenings at The White Horse in Mitcheldean. It fields teams in the North Gloucestershire League.
Gloucester Chess Club meets every Tuesday evening at The White Hart on Kingsholm Road. Players of all abilities are welcome for casual games, and members can play in the North Gloucestershire League.
Hay-on-Wye Chess Club meets on Wednesday evenings at The Blue Boar on Castle Street, Hay-on-Wye.
Meets on Wednesday evenings at the Billingham Synthonia Club on Belasis Avenue, fielding teams in the Cleveland league.
Meets at the Cockerton Band and Musical Institute Club on Monday evenings for social and league chess, with Wednesday nights mainly for league matches. A supervised junior club runs on Mondays before the adult session.
Village chess club meeting on Wednesday evenings at Great Ayton Working Men's Club, playing in the Cleveland league.
Chess and board game cafe in Seaton Carew serving coffee and cakes, a relaxed spot to play chess or tabletop games with friends.
Guisborough Bridge Club plays duplicate bridge on Tuesday evenings at Guisborough Cricket Club on Rectory Lane, arriving well before 6.45pm. New players and those needing a partner can call ahead.
Hartlepool Bridge Club plays duplicate bridge on Tuesdays from 6.30pm at Hornby Park in Seaton Carew, with summer and winter club competitions.
Easingwold Bridge Club plays duplicate on Tuesday evenings from 7pm at the Galtres Centre, just off the Market Square, throughout the year. Non-members with partners are welcome to turn up on the night without arranging in advance.
Harrogate Bridge Club runs seven duplicate sessions a week at its own licensed premises on Robert Street in central Harrogate, mainly pairs with occasional teams and regular Swiss Pairs. It welcomes players of all standards and visiting pairs, offers classes for beginners and intermediates, and helps members find partners.
Harrogate Chess Club, founded in 1884, meets on Monday evenings from 7.30pm at St Robert's Club on Robert Street, welcoming players of all ages and standards with internal competitions and league chess. A youth section for ages 12 to 18 meets there on Thursday evenings in term time with tuition.
Harrogate Victoria Bridge Club plays duplicate bridge at the Cedar Court Hotel on Park Parade on Thursday evenings and Friday afternoons, in a relaxed but competitive atmosphere with ample parking. New members are welcome to try three visits, and the club will help match players without a partner.
Ripon City Bridge Club plays friendly duplicate bridge at Community House on Allhallowgate on Wednesday evenings and hosted pairs on Friday afternoons, and visitors and new members are welcome. A relaxed Cafe Bridge morning runs on Tuesdays at the Claro Lounge Bar on the Market Place, with no partner needed.
Scarborough and District Contract Bridge Club plays face to face duplicate bridge every weekday at its own premises on West Street, with a hosting system so anyone arriving without a partner is found one. It suits beginners through to experienced players, with courses, tutored improvers sessions and Next Steps events.
Barton Chess Club meets on Monday evenings at the Corn Exchange on Market Place, Barton-upon-Humber, for over the board chess.
Bassingham Bridge Club meets at The Hammond Hall with a relaxed, no pressure approach that suits beginners. It runs social bridge on Tuesday afternoons, an improvers session on Wednesday evenings and a friendly duplicate on Thursday evenings.
Boston Bridge Club plays duplicate on Monday and Thursday evenings at Boston Tennis Club, with a Tuesday afternoon social session designed to help everyone from absolute beginners upwards improve. Visitors are welcome at any time and no partner is needed on Tuesdays.
Grantham Chess Club meets on Wednesday evenings at Gonerby Social Club on High Street and plays in Division 2 of the Lincolnshire league.
Grimsby Chess Club, which celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2025, meets on Monday evenings at Cleethorpes Leisure Centre. It plays in Division 1 and Division 2 of the Lincolnshire league.
Heighington Bridge Club plays duplicate bridge in the main hall of the modern, air conditioned Hammond Hall in Bassingham, with competitive pairs on Monday evenings and a relaxed Friday afternoon session with a tea break. New members and visitors are always welcome, and the club will try to find a partner for single players.
Allestree Bridge Club plays face to face bridge at the Memorial Hall in Allestree, with duplicate on Thursday and Friday afternoons. It suits newer players too, with Wednesday morning supervised play where no partner is needed and Thursday morning lessons for beginners and improvers.
Ashbourne Bridge Club is a friendly and informal club playing face to face duplicate bridge on Monday evenings at Elim Church, Waterside, in Ashbourne. It welcomes players of a range of abilities.
Belper Chess Club meets every Wednesday evening in an upstairs room at the Old Kings Head pub in Belper, with casual and competitive chess for all levels from beginners upwards. Visitors can try a few nights free, under 18s join free, and children must come with an adult.
Breadsall Chess Club meets on Monday evenings at The Village Club on Chapel Street in Spondon and plays in the top division of the Derbyshire league. It suits players looking for competitive league chess.
Chesterfield Chess Club meets every Thursday evening in the first floor function room of The Red Lion at Brimington, welcoming beginners and strong players alike. Members can enjoy friendly games or play for the club's teams in the Sheffield and Derbyshire leagues.
Clay Cross Chess Club meets on Tuesday evenings at the Community of Christ Church on Thanet Street, with a car park behind the church. The club runs two teams in the Derbyshire league.
A small, friendly duplicate bridge club in Bradford on Avon, playing face to face on Monday evenings at Avonpark. The club also fields teams in the Wiltshire League.
Chippenham Bridge Club plays face to face duplicate pairs on Monday afternoons at Chippenham Sports Club in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Sessions are paid in advance through the club account system.
Chippenham Chess Club meets on Tuesday evenings at Langley Burrell Village Hall from September to May. It welcomes adults and juniors aged 12 and over, from relative beginners to county standard players.
Crown Centre Bridge Club offers a friendly, relaxed Monday evening of bridge at the Nursteed Centre in Devizes for members and visitors. The organiser will try to find a partner for anyone who needs one.
Devizes Bridge Club plays duplicate bridge at the Nursteed Centre on Thursday mornings and Friday evenings, with a partnering system for members and visitors. Visitors are welcome after calling the club first.
Lawn4Bridge runs a relaxed weekly duplicate session on Tuesday afternoons upstairs at Lawn Community Centre, open to all. The Lawn Bridge Club also plays there on Wednesday afternoons.
Abingdon Duplicate Bridge Club plays relaxed face to face pairs on Wednesday mornings at 9.45am at the Abingdon Health and Wellbeing Centre. A partner finder group helps players without a regular partner.
Banbury Chess Club holds social chess nights every Thursday from 7.30pm in the Parkside Suite at Whately Hall Hotel, Banbury. Seasoned players and newcomers alike are welcome, and the club fields teams in the Leamington and Oxfordshire leagues.
Bicester Ashton Chess Club meets on Thursday evenings from 7pm, alternating between the Ashton Club and Noughts and Nibbles in Bicester. The club also runs open and junior chess sessions at Bicester Library.
Bicester Bridge Club meets at Highfield Social Club on George Street for duplicate bridge on Monday evenings and relaxed afternoon bridge on Thursdays. Visitors are very welcome, a host is available for single players, and the Thursday session suits improvers and returners.
Cowley Chess Club meets every Monday evening from 7.15pm at Rose Hill Methodist Church in Oxford. New members of all strengths and ages are welcome, and stronger players help with informal coaching.
Cumnor Chess Club meets on Thursday evenings from 7pm to 9pm at Cumnor Old School on the High Street, next to the post office. The club plays league chess and is open all year except August and the last two weeks of December.
Chess Mates Northampton meets every Tuesday evening at Kingsley Park Working Men's Club for social and competitive chess. Players of all abilities, from teenagers to retired players, are welcome, with four free trial weeks for newcomers.
Kettering Bridge Club has its own premises on the corner of Grange Road and Field Street, with improvers sessions, supervised play and a hosted Friday afternoon duplicate. Newer players are well catered for and Friday players do not need a partner.
Kettering Chess Club, formed in 1892, meets every Monday evening at the Toller Church Rooms on Meeting Lane, with a junior session first and adult chess afterwards. New members of all abilities are welcome, and the club runs teams in the Northamptonshire Silver King League.
Northampton Bridge Club plays face to face at its Owl Close club rooms through the week, with social, duplicate and teams sessions for players from club beginners to county standard. Beginners' lessons run on Thursday evenings.
Oundle Bridge Club meets on Monday and Thursday evenings at Fletton House for duplicate pairs. All bridge players are welcome to come along with a partner, and guests are welcome.
Rushden Chess Club meets on Monday evenings at Irchester Bowling Club, starting with an hour of junior and beginner training. It also fields teams in the Northamptonshire league and cup.
Castlehill Chess Club meets every Thursday from 7.15pm at The Chaplaincy, University of Dundee, on Cross Row, throughout the year except over Christmas and New Year. It welcomes all ages and abilities, from beginners to league players, with internal competitions, coaching and a free first visit.
Drumhar Bridge Club plays on Monday evenings from September to April in the Perth Bridge Club building on King Street, Perth.
Dundee Bridge Club runs face-to-face sessions at its own clubrooms in Dundee through the week, including Tuesday evening, Wednesday and Friday afternoon pairs, Relaxed Bridge on Thursday mornings and a no-partner-needed Social Bridge morning on Tuesdays. Guests are welcome, and beginners' and improvers' classes run each autumn.
Founded in 1847, Dundee Chess Club meets on Monday evenings at St Peter's Free Church Hall, with a junior section at 6.30pm and adults from 7.30pm. It welcomes complete beginners through to experienced competitors, with coaching for juniors and adults, friendly allegros and championship nights all year round.
Perth Bridge Club plays at its King Street clubrooms, with the main pairs session on Tuesday evenings and a slower, chattier hosted Relaxed Pairs on Wednesday evenings, both from 6.45pm. It runs a beginners' course on Monday evenings from September and welcomes new players.
Gaming café and shop on Montrose High Street with a free-to-play game library, Warhammer and other wargames, trading card games and D&D. Runs free weekly Magic, Riftbound and skirmish wargame nights.
Aberdeen Bridge Club has played at 14 Rubislaw Terrace since 1933, with face-to-face sessions on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, a Wednesday afternoon tournament and Relaxed Bridge on Thursday afternoons. New members and visitors are welcome, and it is a teaching club with a beginners' course and a Wednesday supervised duplicate for developing players.
Founded in 1853, Bon Accord meets at Aberdeen Bridge Club on Rubislaw Terrace on Wednesday evenings and Friday evenings from September to the end of June, with coaching from 6pm on Fridays. It is open to players of any age or standard, from newcomers to league and national team players.
Ness Bridge Club meets at the Caledonian Thistle Social Club on Greig Street, Inverness, with club nights on Monday and Thursday evenings and a learners and improvers evening on Tuesdays. New members and visitors are welcome, and learners' classes start each October.
Stonehaven Chess Club meets on Wednesday evenings at the Sea Cadets Unit on Marischal Street, welcoming players of all ages and abilities. Members play casual games, internal championships and team chess in the North East League and SNCL, and non-members can drop in on a Pay & Play basis.
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