UK Friday Night Magic, Commander nights and the shops that stock Magic. 448 venues and 294 regular nights listed so far.
Gaming cafe in Borough with bookable board game, card game and wargaming tables, terrain for 6x4 wargames and a large board game library. Runs weekly Star Wars: Unlimited and Magic: The Gathering Commander nights, fortnightly Malifaux sessions and Star Wars: Unlimited Store Showdowns.
Board game and wargame cafe next to Holloway Road tube with tables for board games, card games and wargames. Hosts regular events for card games and Warhammer, and offers Games Workshop pre-orders at 20% off.
Pub, kitchen and board gaming venue on Deptford High Street with a games library and tables you can book. It runs weekly gaming socials and card game nights including Magic: The Gathering, One Piece and Riftbound.
Pub, kitchen and board gaming venue on Norwood Road with a games library and bookable tables. Events include Commander nights, Pokémon TCG tournaments, a Pokémon TCG kids club, D&D socials and a free weekly gaming social.
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 TCG, One Piece, Lorcana, Flesh and Blood, Yu-Gi-Oh!, D&D and other card games.
Youth-led games cafe for 16 to 30 year olds at the Hornbeam Cafe in Walthamstow, with board games, card games, D&D and a craft table. A quiet, neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ friendly space on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Wargaming and card game shop in Kings Norton stocking Warhammer and many other miniature games, with evening opening and 40k tournaments.
Bookshop and community space in Wednesbury that also sells Pokémon TCG cards, Warhammer and tabletop roleplaying products. It hosts Pokémon TCG nights and prereleases alongside book clubs and open mic nights, with drinks available.
Hobby store and gaming hall near Willenhall with 24 custom 6ft by 4ft tables, 40k tournaments, Pokémon League Cups and Dice Throne organised play.
Board game cafe at Utilita Arena Birmingham with a games library, food and drink, and weekly One Piece, Star Wars: Unlimited, Lorcana and Friday Night Magic events.
Geek Retreat cafe and gaming venue in the Jewellery Quarter selling trading cards and hosting card game and tabletop events.
Gaming centre in Birmingham city centre, open since 1998, that also sells Magic: The Gathering singles. It hosts card and Beyblade X tournaments.
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.
Hobby and games shop on Angel Hill selling Warhammer, Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon TCG.
Exeter game shop for board, card, miniatures and roleplaying games with in-store play most evenings, including Friday Night Magic, Pokémon League and Star Wars games. Evening events start at 19:00 and weekend events at 11:00.
Gaming cafe on Moon Street serving hot and cold food and drinks, with official weekly events for Pokémon TCG, Lorcana, One Piece, Flesh and Blood, Star Wars: Unlimited and Warhammer 40,000.
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.
Geek and games shop in Truro next door to its own Piranha Cafe, where games are played and events are held.
Video game and repair shop that also sells trading card singles, sealed product and board games.
One of the North West's biggest gaming venues: a large store plus an upstairs gaming centre with tables and terrain for well over 100 players, a licensed bar and free parking. Hosts major Warhammer and Magic tournaments.
Trading card shop running Pokémon TCG play nights and tournaments, plus Altered TCG.
Northern Quarter game store and board game café with a downstairs tournament arena seating 128. Runs events for almost every major card game, every night of the week.
Pop culture and comics store selling sealed trading card product, with a card buylist.
Gaming café with free-to-play board games, comics and food, plus trading card events and D&D sessions, including junior games.
Tabletop gaming shop in Salisbury with a focus on community and mental health. It runs weekly Commander, Warhammer and Dungeons & Dragons nights, plus painting sessions, an after-school club and bookable play sessions.
Community interest company board game cafe with a library of over 1,000 games and game masters who can teach them. Has a bookable strategy room, a kitchen, and can arrange a DM for D&D sessions.
First floor gaming rooms run by Comics, Games & Coffee on North Street, Chichester, open from 4pm on weekdays. Hosts the shop's ticketed card game nights, including weekly Friday Night Magic and locals for One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Riftbound and Star Wars Unlimited.
Trading card, video game and collectables shop in the Chantry Centre, Andover, selling Pokémon TCG, Magic, Lorcana and other TCGs alongside Warhammer and board games. Buys cards and games, and holds some in-store release events.
Comics, games and coffee shop on North Street in Chichester selling comics, board games, trading card games, Warhammer and other miniatures games. Its regular game nights run at the CGC Chichester Gaming Rooms at 28 North Street.
Trading card game shop on Above Bar Street with a large gaming space and food including dumplings. Runs prereleases, drafts, casual play and league style events for Magic, Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Lorcana, Flesh and Blood and Riftbound.
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.
Halifax town centre card shop with Magic on Monday and Friday evenings, offering competitive and casual Commander plus Standard, each £6.
Wakefield trading card shop selling singles and sealed product for Magic, Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Flesh and Blood and Gundam. Magic events run most days of the week.
Huddersfield town centre hobby shop with free gaming space for over 100 people, open seven days. It runs weekly Magic nights including Modern on Mondays and Commander and Standard on Fridays.
Large tabletop gaming centre at Albion Mills in Thongsbridge with lots of gaming tables and a kitchen serving burgers and hot food. Players come for Warhammer, Pokémon TCG, Magic, Star Wars Unlimited, D&D and board games, and it runs a 40k in 50 Minutes league on Friday evenings.
Bradford city centre game shop on Godwin Street running Friday Night Magic every Friday afternoon. It is also registered as a Play! Pokémon league venue.
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.
Comic, games and coffee shop in Worthing's Montague Quarter with ticketed card game nights through the week, including Friday Night Magic Commander, Wednesday Night Magic and Monday Yu-Gi-Oh! locals. Also runs Riftbound Nexus Nights and prereleases for Lorcana, Pokémon TCG and Star Wars Unlimited.
Large gaming centre on London Road with a games shop, board game cafe with hundreds of games, and a dedicated wargaming hall. Tables are booked online, and recurring events include Friday night Age of Sigmar and Tuesday night X-Wing, with TCG events run by Dice Saloon Singles.
Collectables and games shop on Western Road selling trading cards, board games, LEGO and video games. It hosts in-store events including One Piece tournaments, Digimon events and casual Pokémon TCG play.
Independent games shop in Bexhill-on-Sea, open since 2015, selling board games, trading card games, miniatures, RPGs and hobby paints. Runs events, gaming sessions and demos in store, with late opening on Fridays.
Games shop on Blatchington Road in Hove listed as a Wizards Play Network and Disney Lorcana store.
Trading card shop in Newport Arcade selling Pokémon TCG and Magic: The Gathering cards. It runs Play! Pokémon locals every Friday evening and Sunday morning.
Family-run pop culture shop in Aberafan Shopping Centre selling comics, manga, figures, trading card games, Dungeons & Dragons and Warhammer.
Family-run fantasy gift and games shop on Sycamore Street in Newcastle Emlyn selling Dungeons & Dragons, roleplaying games, dice, Warhammer, trading cards, books and plush. A second shop opened in Cardigan in spring 2026.
Board game cafe in Carmarthen town centre serving donuts, food and drinks, with hundreds of games to play. Also hosts D&D sessions, Magic tournaments and beginner-friendly game nights.
Warhammer and hobby shop in Abergavenny Market selling Games Workshop kits, paints and board games. Promotes a free Wednesday geek night at the Portico Lounge and a fortnightly Tuesday board games night at the Somerset Arms.
Community games shop in Pontypool focused on young players and families, with after-school clubs, casual gaming and ticketed weekly nights for Pokémon TCG, One Piece, Magic, Lorcana, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Star Wars: Unlimited and other card 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.
Trading card shop behind Central Station with a large range of Pokémon TCG singles, plus Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, Kill Team, Blood Bowl and Horus Heresy kits and paints. It runs organised play for Pokémon TCG, Lorcana, One Piece and Magic, and its play space is free to use when no event is on.
Geek shop and community event space on Front Street selling trading cards, Warhammer, board games and collectibles. It runs weeknight events including Pokémon TCG, Warhammer painting and Dungeons and Dragons.
Community-run tabletop gaming venue in Washington (a CIC) with a gaming space, hobby area, shop and café, The Hungry Dice. It hosts wargaming, card games, board games and roleplaying, plus learn-to-play sessions, leagues and tournaments, and tables can be booked online.
Pop culture and comics store on Grainger Street that also runs small Magic and Dungeons and Dragons events. D&D Encounters weekly play runs on Wednesday afternoons.
Board game and trading card game shop in Consett with weekly Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Magic nights. Free learn-to-play sessions run on Sunday afternoons.
Board game cafe and shop in Hastings Old Town with a games library, food and drink. Weekly Magic, Riftbound and D&D sessions run alongside walk-in play.
Tabletop games shop and gaming café in Canterbury with trading card games, board games, RPGs and Games Workshop stock. Runs paid tournaments most days of the week, including Pokémon TCG, One Piece, Lorcana, Flesh and Blood and Riftbound.
Gaming shop on West Street, Sittingbourne, selling Pokémon TCG, Magic, Lorcana and Yu-Gi-Oh cards, Games Workshop miniatures, D&D and board games. Casual play tables can be booked and the shop runs TCG evenings, prereleases and tournaments.
Trading card shop on Railway Street in Chatham for Pokémon TCG, Lorcana, Magic and Yu-Gi-Oh. It sells tickets for in-store events such as Magic prereleases.
Trading card and tabletop games shop with a play area for up to 16 players, home-baked cakes and a busy weekly events calendar. Booking is required for all events and gaming sessions; walk-ins are not accepted.
Trading card game shop and play space in Manston near Ramsgate. Friday Night Magic and Pokémon League run every week, with free lunchtime play.
Tabletop gaming shop at Deben Wharf, Woodbridge, with bookable terrain tables for wargames and free tables for card and board games. Open late on Thursdays and Fridays.
Family-run games shop on the Shepherds Grove estate at Stanton, near Bury St Edmunds, with gaming tables open to the public: one room for card and board games and a larger room for wargames. Runs Warhammer, Blood Bowl and Magic events.
Large independent games shop and event venue in the Norwich Lanes with bookable gaming tables and events most days, covering Magic, Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh, Star Wars Unlimited, Riftbound, Digimon, Vanguard and more alongside Warhammer and board games.
Tabletop games shop in Thetford that opened in April 2026, with gaming tables for Warhammer, Dungeons & Dragons, trading card games and board games. It says it runs game nights, beginner sessions and organised play.
Collectables, diecast and model shop in Stowmarket that stocks the full Games Workshop range, pre-owned Games Workshop figures and trading cards including Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic: The Gathering.
Wargames and board game shop on Vinces Road, Diss, specialising in Warhammer, Dungeons & Dragons and trading card games, with in-store events.
Toy, hobby and collectables shop in Largs, trading as BSTS, stocking Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, Warlord Games, trading cards, RPGs and board games. Runs weekly in-store events most days, including wargaming, Magic, Pokémon League, Yu-Gi-Oh! and D&D.
Comic and games shop in Cumbernauld Shopping Centre selling Warhammer, trading card games, board games and comics.
Games shop on Cowane Street in Stirling with space to play, hosting Magic: The Gathering and wargaming events.
Sci-fi merchandise and Scottish gift shop on George Street in Oban. It stocks Warhammer models and paints, Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon TCG cards.
Pop culture shop on Sauchiehall Street selling comics, graphic novels, manga, collectables and trading cards.
City centre comics and collectables shop on Queen Street that runs weekly Magic: The Gathering events, mostly drafts and Showdowns at weekends, booked with a small deposit.
Independent hobby shop on Highgate in Kendal selling Warhammer, RPGs, board and card games, with a play space open most days. Hosts Magic and Pokémon TCG evening events and works with local clubs.
Geek culture cafe and gaming store in Blackburn town centre with tables for card games, board games and D&D.
Large independent TCG and wargames shop in Preston with seating for 80+ players. Runs weekly TCG leagues including Pokémon League, plus Warhammer hobby nights and board game drop-ins.
Board game cafe and hobby shop in Lancaster city centre with a play-in-store game library and tables for TCGs, wargames and RPGs. Stay and Play is GBP 5 per person.
Retro video game and trading card shop in Preston. It sells tickets for Magic: The Gathering, Disney Lorcana and Riftbound release events.
Trading card and gift shop in Colne that also sells gothic and alternative homeware. It runs in-store events six days a week, including Pokémon TCG league nights, Yu-Gi-Oh! locals and Friday Night Magic.
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.
Peterborough trading card shop specialising in Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic, Lorcana and One Piece, plus graded cards, sports cards and board games.
Game shop and cafe in Orton Gate Shopping Centre with a board game library, running trading card game tournaments and RPG sessions, including weekly Flesh and Blood Armory nights.
Free weekly Monday evening tabletop games group at The High Flyer pub in Ely, covering general gaming and Magic: The Gathering.
Gaming cafe with a games shop in the centre of St Neots, with tables for wargames, card games, roleplaying and board games, plus food and drink. It runs leagues and tournaments for Warhammer 40,000, Horus Heresy, Age of Sigmar and more, and ticketed Friday game nights.
Cambridge based Magic: The Gathering and board game store listed on the Wizards store locator, with events including a Budget Commander tournament and a Discord community.
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.
Dunfermline hobby store stocking Warhammer, Mantic and Warlord wargames plus Magic, Pokémon TCG, Lorcana, One Piece and other TCGs, with tables you can book online. Free Build and Paint on Friday evenings.
Brewery taproom in Abbeyhill that hosts a weekly Thursday casual Commander night run by the Edinburgh Magic the Gathering meetup group.
Pop culture shop on South Bridge selling comics, graphic novels, manga, collectables and trading cards including Pokémon TCG, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece and Lorcana.
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.
Friendly local gaming shop in Bathgate that describes itself as Scotland's largest tabletop gaming space. It runs competitive card game and wargame play, hobby workshops and bring and buy markets.
Trading card shop on Market Street in Barnsley focused on Pokémon TCG sealed product and singles, with Friday Night Magic every Friday at 18:00.
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.
Large three floor pop culture shop on The Moor selling comics, manga, Funko, Gunpla and trading cards including Pokémon TCG. The first floor has a space used for launches and in-store events.
Tabletop gaming shop and event space on Chesterfield High Street with a dedicated play area and weekly events for Pokémon TCG, Magic, Lorcana, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh, Gundam and miniature wargaming most days of the week.
Gaming shop on Rotherham High Street with in-store events most evenings: One Piece and Dragon Ball Super on Tuesdays, Lorcana and Pokémon TCG on Wednesdays, Yu-Gi-Oh on Thursdays and Friday Night Magic. It also hosts weekly D&D sessions and a monthly D&D for beginners Saturday.
Collectables and toy shop near Bramall Lane selling Pokémon TCG, Lorcana, Magic and Yu-Gi-Oh cards alongside LEGO and figures, with free on-site parking. It organises Sheffield community TCG trade nights.
Independent comic and trading card shop on Lloyds Avenue, Ipswich. It runs weekly Pokémon TCG and Riftbound nights, a fortnightly Gym Leader Challenge league, Lorcana Set Championships, D&D one-shots and Magic prereleases.
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.
Hobby and trading card shop in Maldon selling Warhammer, Pokémon TCG, Magic: The Gathering and more, with in-store tournaments. Runs a monthly Pokémon League Challenge plus prereleases and Riftbound events, with tickets booked online.
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.
Independent gaming cafe on Upper Brook Street, Ipswich, run by the former owners of Geek Retreat Ipswich in the same premises. It is listed for Magic: The Gathering and Disney Lorcana play.
Trading card game shop on Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, selling Pokémon TCG, One Piece, Magic: The Gathering, Disney Lorcana, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Riftbound products in store and online.
Comic and games shop in Hatfield town centre that hosts Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon League and Dungeons & Dragons events.
Board game cafe on Queen's Road, Watford, with a library of over 850 games, food and drink, and events almost every day including Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons and Yu-Gi-Oh!.
Dark Fire Cafe is a gaming cafe and games shop in the Gavel Centre, St Albans, with wargaming tables and a board game library of over 100 games. It runs weekly Magic: The Gathering, Warhammer 40,000 and board game sessions, plus Dungeons & Dragons and Pokémon TCG events.
Gaming cafe, events hub and pop culture shop at Park Place, Stevenage. It runs daily events for Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon TCG, Lorcana, D&D and other card games, plus monthly Pokémon League Challenges.
A newly opened wargaming and collectables venue on The Marlowes in Hemel Hempstead. It runs a free weekly Friday Night Magic.
Impact League TCG is a trading card game shop in Leighton Buzzard selling Pokémon TCG, One Piece, Riftbound, Lorcana, Magic: The Gathering and other card games, plus Games Workshop and Dungeons & Dragons products.
Discount Warhammer and hobby retailer based in Winsford, selling Games Workshop, other wargames, trading card games, board games and roleplaying games.
Board game cafe in Wellington with a games library, food and drink, and space for trading card games. It sells event tickets for prereleases, Magic: The Gathering learn to play sessions and Blood on the Clocktower.
Independent hobby and card game shop in the centre of Stone selling Pokémon TCG, Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons and Warhammer 40,000, with a focus on welcoming newcomers.
Large tabletop gaming centre in St George's with around 30 tables, a licensed bar and a fully stocked shop for Warhammer and trading card games. Table hire is £5 per person for the day and booking ahead is recommended; it is wheelchair accessible and five minutes' walk from Oakengates station.
Family toy, model and games shop in Church Stretton stocking Warhammer, Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, board games and models alongside toys. Pokémon TCG stock is limited to booster packs.
LARP costume and equipment maker in a Telford warehouse with a showroom and upstairs games rooms stocking Games Workshop, Kings of War, D&D and Magic. Gaming costs £5 per person and calling ahead to book a table is advised; the games rooms are up a flight of stairs.
Games shop in the Pencil Works building in Sandiacre selling new and second-hand Warhammer miniatures and trading cards, with bookable gaming tables. Hosts weekly club nights plus Pokémon TCG, Magic, One Piece and Warhammer events.
Games shop on Welby Street with a gaming area, board game library and wargaming tables, stocking Games Workshop, Warlord Games, trading card games and model kits. Runs Trading Card Fridays and a Saturday Pokémon League.
Nottingham's largest board game café by Victoria Bus Station, with a library of around 1,000 games, food and drink, and a shop for board games, card games and Warhammer. Card game events run every day of the week.
Large gaming centre on Westgate, a short walk from Grantham station, with a playing hall, private gaming rooms and a shop for trading card games, Warhammer and board games. Runs weekly card game tournaments and casual nights.
Gaming centre and coffee shop at Ashbrook House on Forest Street, with space to play wargames and card games.
Large town centre games shop, sister store of Wargames Emporium in Sheffield, selling Games Workshop and historical miniatures, board games, card games, RPGs, model kits, jigsaws and toys.
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.
Independent bookshop, cafe and game store in Woking. It runs Flesh and Blood Pro Quest, Skirmish and prerelease events, Magic events and a monthly roleplaying campaign.
A family friendly game shop between Redhill and Reigate selling board games, jigsaws, paints, Warhammer, role playing games and trading card games. It hosts weekly kids clubs, Magic, Warhammer and roleplay groups.
Games shop at Moss End Garden Village near Bracknell with bookable wargaming and board game tables, a board game library and weekly TCG nights (Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Flesh and Blood, Riftbound and Friday Night Magic). It also runs Warhammer 40,000 and Blood Bowl tournaments.
Games shop in Reading town centre with a games room and a library of over 2,000 board games. It runs evening events most nights, including board games, Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Disney Lorcana and Star Wars Unlimited.
Trading card shop in Holme Grange Craft Village with free parking, selling Pokémon TCG, Lorcana, One Piece and Magic cards plus Warhammer. It hosts a weekly Lorcana casual night, prereleases, tournaments and trade nights.
Trading card and games shop in Basingstoke with a gaming centre. It runs open gaming on Wednesday nights and Magic: The Gathering booster drafts on Thursday nights.
Board game cafe in Yateley with over 500 games, food and drinks. It runs weekly Board Game Club, Magic and Lorcana nights plus Pokémon TCG and D&D sessions.
Family-run cafe at Cholsey Meadows near Wallingford with board game rentals and a gaming events programme. It hosts trading card game nights, prereleases and Pokémon League Cups.
Tabletop gaming shop on Burton Street with bookable gaming and wargaming tables, a board game library and drinks, plus free learn-to-play sessions. Runs weekly Lorcana, Riftbound and Halo: Flashpoint events and many other card game and Warhammer events.
Trading card game shop on Biggin Street selling Pokémon TCG, Magic, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Flesh and Blood, Star Wars: Unlimited and UniVersus cards plus some Warhammer, with in-store events.
Trading card game shop on Rugby High Street selling Pokémon TCG, Magic and Lorcana cards plus board games, with weekly evening tournaments and a Monday D&D campaign.
Family-run independent bookshop on Rugby High Street with a games and toys section stocking Warhammer, board games, Dungeons & Dragons and trading card games including Pokémon TCG, Magic and Lorcana.
Trading card and pop culture shop in Leicester city centre stocking Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Magic, Lorcana, Pokémon TCG and more. It runs locals tournaments and prerelease events, with a monthly membership that includes a free tournament entry.
Tabletop hobby shop in a business centre on Narrow Lane, stocking Warhammer, Star Wars Legion and Shatterpoint, Bolt Action, trading card games, board games and paints, with bookable gaming tables. Runs a weekly Star Wars: Unlimited night on Tuesdays.
Pop culture and collectables shop on Gillingham High Street selling trading cards (Pokémon TCG, Magic, Lorcana, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh), Warhammer, Citadel paints, comics, manga and Funko Pops.
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.
Gaming cafe and shop in Parkstone with retro consoles, hundreds of board games to play, and a different card or miniatures game night most days, including Magic, Lorcana, Star Wars Unlimited and a Sunday Warhammer day. Sells Warhammer at a discount.
Card and tabletop game store in Weymouth with open play every evening. It runs a weekly schedule covering Yu-Gi-Oh!, Riftbound, Magic: The Gathering, tabletop games and a Sunday hobby day.
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.
Trading card, anime figure and board game shop with The Corner coffee and kitchen under one roof. It runs bookable weekly game nights for Pokémon TCG and Magic: The Gathering.
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.
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.
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.
Trading card and collectibles shop on Watergate Row in Chester. It hosts events for its local Magic, Pokémon TCG and Yu-Gi-Oh community.
Hobby and games shop in the Pyramids Shopping Centre, Birkenhead, stocking Warhammer, Bolt Action, D&D, card game accessories and board games. Gaming tables with scenery can be booked by free members, and staff offer game tutorials.
Game shop and play space near Liverpool city centre with trading card games, Warhammer, D&D and board games. Runs weekly leagues for Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokémon TCG and Magic plus bookable tables.
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.
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.
Games shop on Bridge Street in Taunton. It runs Magic tournaments and a Pokémon TCG league.
Toys, games and trading card shop in Axminster, part of the Snaps group with shops in Bridport and Dorchester. It stocks Pokémon TCG, Magic: The Gathering, Disney Lorcana, One Piece and Riftbound cards, board games and Warhammer, and runs card game events.
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.
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 TCG is a trading card game shop on Lower Bristol Road selling Pokémon TCG, Magic, One Piece, Lorcana, Yu-Gi-Oh! and more, plus board games and Warhammer. It has a game space for casual and competitive events, including Pokémon League Cups and Magic events.
Bristol Independent Gaming (BIG) is a large wargaming shop and gaming venue on Cater Road in south Bristol with bookable tables, private rooms, a food menu and a board game library. It hosts weekly club nights and meetups for Warhammer 40,000, Kill Team and Warcry, regular tournaments, RPG sessions and Blood on the Clocktower on Fridays.
Trading card shop in Staple Hill with a dedicated play area for TCGs and board games. Runs a Play! Pokémon league and Magic and Riftbound events.
Gaming shop on Hanham High Street selling discounted Warhammer, trading card games, board games and RPGs, with table hire and weekly evening events. Weekly Pauper, Pokémon TCG, Flesh and Blood and Friday Night Magic Commander nights cost £3 and need no booking.
Excelsior! is an independent comic and games shop on Merchant Street in central Bristol, running a busy programme of card game events including Magic, Pokémon TCG, Lorcana, Flesh and Blood, Star Wars: Unlimited and Yu-Gi-Oh!, with Friday Night Magic Commander.
City centre shop on George Street selling trading card games, Warhammer, board games, RPGs and comics. It runs Magic: The Gathering events most days of the week, including Friday Night Magic.
Card and wargames shop on Whitefriargate with free play tables, open for games at any time when space allows. It runs events every day, including Friday Night Magic, Pokémon League on Wednesdays and Saturdays, Lorcana, Yu-Gi-Oh, Digimon, Riftbound and Warhammer club days.
Board game cafe and gaming shop near Goole station with a free board game library, five free 6x4 wargaming tables and food including burgers and waffles. Free weekly events include Tuesday board game night and Thursday Commander.
Pop culture shop in the Prospect Shopping Centre selling comics, manga, collectables, Funko and trading cards including Pokémon TCG, Magic, One Piece and Lorcana, plus Warhammer.
Dedicated tabletop gaming shop and play space on Wellowgate in Grimsby with events most days: Warhammer 40,000 leagues and learn-to-play, Magic, Pokémon TCG, Lorcana, Star Wars: Unlimited, Riftbound, BattleTech and free social hobby sessions.
Gaming centre in Hessle selling trading card games, Warhammer, board games and Funko, with ticketed tournaments and release events for Pokémon TCG, Magic, One Piece, Lorcana, Digimon and other card games.
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.
Friendly local game store on Railway Road, Coleraine, with bookable gaming tables, board games, trading card games and Warhammer. Runs Friday Night Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh! locals, monthly RPG Saturdays and Warhammer tournaments.
Trading card and hobby shop on Frances Street, Newtownards, founded in 2016, selling TCGs, Warhammer, scale models and board games. Runs store championships, prereleases and a bookable wargaming table.
Trading card, board game and video game shop in the Richmond Centre, Derry, with Warhammer and RPGs. Runs organised play most evenings, including Pokémon League on Saturdays, Friday Night Magic and Yu-Gi-Oh! locals on Sundays.
Gaming cafe on Lisburn Road in Belfast and a Wizards Play Network store that runs Magic: The Gathering events such as prereleases.
Tabletop games shop on Bangor High Street, trading for over 25 years, selling trading card games, board games, Games Workshop and collectables. Runs Magic events every Friday evening plus prereleases.
Llandudno hobby and games shop stocking Warhammer and other wargames, Magic, Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh, board games and D&D. It has a dedicated gaming space with in-store tournaments and weekly casual play.
Trading card and collectibles shop on Berriew Street in Welshpool selling Pokémon TCG, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece and Flesh and Blood, plus Games Workshop and board games. Runs Friday Night Magic Commander every Friday.
Family-run tabletop gaming and craft workshop at Corris Craft Centre near Machynlleth, opened in April 2026, selling Warhammer, Moonstone, Frostgrave, roleplaying and board games, with painting sessions and tables to hire.
Independent tabletop games shop on Northgate Street in Aberystwyth selling wargames, roleplaying, card and board games, with organised play seven days a week including Warhammer nights, Magic on Fridays and Pokémon TCG on Sundays.
Retro gaming and collectables shop and gaming hub in Llandrindod Wells that has hosted Friday Night Magic.
Games shop on Queen Street in Wrexham for trading card games, tabletop roleplaying and wargaming, running regular events for Magic, Pokémon TCG and Flesh and Blood.
Canal-side cafe and gaming venue at Upper Lock, Stroud, with table bookings and Magic: The Gathering and Warhammer events and tournaments.
Gloucester branch of Firestorm Games with tables and seating for tabletop, board, roleplaying and card games.
Trading card game shop at Gloucester Docks that runs organised play events, including Riftbound Summoner Skirmishes.
Tabletop gaming centre and shop inside the 2PIGS pub on Church Street, open for play seven days a week and until 23:00 Tuesday to Thursday. Runs monthly board game, Pokémon TCG and Old World events plus prereleases and tournaments.
Comic and game shop in Cheltenham selling board games, roleplaying games and card games. It hosts ticketed in-store events such as Dungeons & Dragons campaigns and Magic: The Gathering parties.
Games store and play space mainly for Magic: The Gathering and Warhammer, with free tables for any game system. It runs Friday Night Magic and monthly Modern events.
Large family-run hobby game store and gaming centre with 8,000 sq ft of retail and play space and room for over 200 players. Gaming areas open Friday 17:00 to 22:00 and Saturday during shop hours, with weekly Saturday Pokémon TCG and Yu-Gi-Oh! events.
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.
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.
Trading card game singles shop and gaming centre on Morton Park in Darlington, open evenings and weekends. Tables are available for hire and the store runs regular card game events.
Geek Retreat gaming cafe and shop on York Road in Hartlepool. Regular Magic nights include a Friday Commander League and Monday casual Commander.
Hobby and trading card game shop in Stockton stocking Warhammer, Magic, One Piece and Flesh and Blood. Runs a weekly Thursday Commander night plus ticketed wargames and card game events.
Board, card and tabletop game shop on the edge of York with a 32 seat event room and weekly organised play for Pokémon TCG, Lorcana, Magic, Star Wars Unlimited, Flesh and Blood and One Piece. Free parking on site and the Coastliner bus stops outside.
Trading card, board game, wargame and roleplaying game shop in Skipton that runs ticketed Magic and Pokémon TCG events including prereleases and League Cups.
Gaming cafe and geek culture shop on Oxford Street with a busy Magic schedule: casual Commander on Mondays plus alternating Pioneer, Pauper, Modern and Standard events on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Small game shop on Whip Ma Whop Ma Gate in central York running Magic: The Gathering Commander parties and prereleases.
Selby's local game store on Gowthorpe, selling Pokémon TCG and other trading cards and hosting a weekly casual Commander evening on Wednesdays.
Scarborough games shop open seven days a week with a Sunday wargaming club, a weekly game designers meet, bespoke RPG weekends and commission painting.
Toy and games shop in the Burghley Centre, Bourne, stocking Pokémon TCG, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Warhammer and board games. It runs regular clubs and events for children and adults.
Large wargaming and card game shop in Lincoln with bookable wargaming, board and card, and hobby tables. Runs tournaments and events across many games.
Independent tabletop gaming and hobby shop in Wragby market place, selling Warhammer and other miniature games, trading card games, board games, roleplaying games, Gunpla and paints.
Gluten free cafe and tabletop games venue on Bridgegate, Retford, also known as Retford Tabletop Cafe. It hosts weekly Friday Night Magic Commander along with drafts and Dungeons & Dragons events.
Trading card game shop on High Street, Skegness, running casual Commander nights for Magic: The Gathering along with Pokémon TCG and Dungeons & Dragons sessions.
Large hobby and gaming store off Stores Road in Derby with free parking and gaming tables, known as BASH. It runs game nights most evenings for Warhammer, historical wargames, Magic, Pokémon TCG, Lorcana, One Piece, Star Wars Unlimited and board games.
Not-for-profit inclusive cafe, gaming hub, bookshop and live music venue on the Windsor Industrial Estate. It has space to play with regular gaming events, and sells Magic, Pokémon TCG and One Piece singles.
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.
Pop culture shop on St Peters Street selling comics, manga, collectables and trading cards including Pokémon TCG, Magic, One Piece and Lorcana. It runs occasional in-store card game events such as Lorcana organised play.
Gaming cafe and geek culture shop on Burton High Street, part of the Geek Retreat chain, with tables for trading card games, Warhammer and board games. It hosts Pokémon TCG tournaments and Magic events.
Geek shop on Ripley High Street selling Warhammer, Pokémon TCG and Magic cards, board games, roleplaying games and manga. Gaming rooms can be booked for play sessions.
Trading card and tabletop games shop at the I O Centre on Hobley Drive, selling Pokémon TCG, Magic, Lorcana, One Piece and other card games alongside Warhammer and other miniatures games.
Licensed board game cafe in Chippenham with a games library and table service. It runs D&D one shots, miniature painting sessions and learn to play sessions.
Swindon branch of the Firestorm Games chain on Victoria Road in Old Town, selling Warhammer, trading card games and board games. Open until 22:00 on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Board game cafe in Trowbridge with a library of over 300 games, snacks and drinks, and regular clubs for Pokémon TCG, Magic, Warhammer, D&D and social gaming. Open five days a week; booking is needed for events.
Board game cafe and tabletop gaming venue on Sidmouth Street in Devizes, with bookable tables and weekly nights for board games, Warhammer, Star Wars Unlimited, Magic, Pokémon TCG and Lorcana. D&D one-shots and One Piece events also run.
Trading card retailer with its own gaming centre at Castledown Business Park. It runs weekly bookable Pokémon TCG and One Piece tournaments plus prereleases.
Games shop on Oxford High Street selling modern board games, traditional games, RPGs including D&D, and trading cards for Magic, Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh and Lorcana.
Trading card and tabletop games shop in the Woolgate Centre, Witney, with events most days covering Pokémon TCG, Magic, Lorcana, Yu-Gi-Oh, Star Wars Unlimited, One Piece and Warhammer. Open late Monday to Friday for gaming.
Independent board game cafe in the former bank on Sheep Street, Bicester, with hundreds of games, barista coffee and food. A private games room called The Vault can be hired for groups of up to 8.
Late opening alcohol-free cafe and events space in Jericho, open until 11pm every day. It hosts weekly card game nights including Commander, Riftbound, One Piece, Flesh and Blood and Gundam, with store league tables.
Trading card game and collectables shop on Church Lane, Banbury, that runs regular in-store nights for Lorcana, Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Star Wars: Unlimited, Riftbound and Magic: The Gathering.
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.
Trading card and collectibles shop on Rockingham Road with an in-store community play space. It runs a weekly Play! Pokémon league on Monday evenings and monthly Pokémon Challenges.
Gaming cafe on Kettering High Street, part of the Geek Retreat chain, with space for card and board games.
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.
Games shop in The Ridings Arcade in Northampton town centre selling card games, tabletop games, retro toys and video games, with a cafe. Hosts card game tournaments and events, often with extended hours.
Card gaming centre in Northampton town centre selling singles and sealed product, with weekly and fortnightly events for Magic, Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh and other card games. Also offers casual tabletop gaming with terrain, bookable through its events site.
Games shop and café on Annfield Road, Dundee, selling trading card games, Warhammer, board games and D&D. Runs weekly Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece and Flesh and Blood events.
Trading card game shop on the Nethergate in Dundee city centre, opened November 2025, covering Magic, Pokémon TCG, Flesh and Blood, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Riftbound and Gundam. Open late most evenings for in store play.
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.
Games shop on Arbroath High Street selling trading cards, board games, Warhammer and new and retro video games. Runs weekly Magic, Lorcana, Riftbound and D&D sessions in store.
Elgin tabletop games shop, formerly The Pop Shop, selling Warhammer, Bolt Action, Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Magic: The Gathering. Runs in-store events such as Magic prereleases and is open late on Fridays.
Games shop on Union Street in Aberdeen, the second branch of Game District from Elgin. Stocks Warhammer and Magic: The Gathering.
Trading card stall in Aberdeen's Trinity Centre selling Pokémon TCG, Magic: The Gathering, Lorcana and other card 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.
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).
Trading card game shop and play hub on Union Street with drop-in weekly play nights across most major card games, plus board games, RPGs and miniatures. Most weekly events start at 18:30.
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