Where to find Chess and bridge in Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire: chess and bridge clubs, plus Go, mahjong and backgammon groups.
We list 18 venues where you can play or buy chess, bridge and other classic games across Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire, in 14 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 20 regular sessions, most often on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Nine of those are marked as beginner friendly. All of them have tables to play on site. Two of the 18 are in Gloucester itself, and we list them first below.
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.
Wotton Hall Chess Club plays on Wednesday evenings at the Wotton Hall Social Club on Barnwood Road, Gloucester. It runs many teams in the North Gloucestershire League and Super League.
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.
Stroud Chess Club meets on Thursday evenings at the Star Anise Arts Cafe in central Stroud, with a junior hour from 18:00 and adults from 19:00. Complete beginners, juniors and league players are all welcome.
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.
Hay-on-Wye Chess Club meets on Wednesday evenings at The Blue Boar on Castle Street, Hay-on-Wye.
Hereford Chess Club meets upstairs at The Herdsman on Widemarsh Street every Wednesday from 19:15, all year round. Players of all strengths are welcome, with friendly casual games most nights and club tournaments from September to June.
Kington Chess Club meets on Tuesday evenings at Ye Olde Tavern on Victoria Road, Kington.
Leominster Chess Club meets on Tuesday evenings at the Community Centre on School Road, Leominster. It describes itself as community chess in Leominster.
Malvern Chess Club meets on Friday evenings at 19:30 at the Manor Park Club on Albert Road North, from September to early May. New players are welcome, and the club fields teams in the Worcestershire leagues.
Tetbury Chess Club plays on Thursday evenings behind the Dolphin Hall on New Church Street. From January 2027 it moves to Tuesday evenings at the United Services Club, 14 Chipping Street, GL8 8ES.
Warndon Chess Club meets on Monday evenings from 19:30 to 21:30 at Warndon Community Hub in Worcester. It welcomes all ages and abilities, with coaching, internal competitions and county league play.
Worcester Bridge Club plays on Wednesday evenings at The British Legion Club on Cornmeadow Lane, Claines.
Worcester City Chess Club meets on Thursday evenings from 19:30 at St Stephen's Church Hall between September and May, with social summer chess at Spin The Black Circle. Visitors, juniors with an adult, improvers and league players are all welcome.
The Worcestershire Contract Bridge Association runs an afternoon bridge session at Hallow Parish Hall on the first Monday of each month, starting at 13:00.
The Worcestershire Contract Bridge Association runs a friendly, competitive Monday evening bridge session at The British Legion Club in Claines on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Arrive before 19:00 for a 19:00 start.
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Worcestershire Daytime County Bridge, Hallow. Afternoon bridge session
Worcestershire Monday County Bridge, Worcester. Pairs evening (IMP and matchpointed pairs)
Forest of Dean Chess Club, Mitcheldean. Club night and league matches
Warndon Chess Club, Worcester. Club night with coaching and league matches
Leominster Chess Club, Leominster. Club night
Gloucester Chess Club, Gloucester. Club night, casual games and league matches
Cirencester Chess Club, Cirencester. Club and league match night
Cheltenham Chess Club, Cheltenham. Club night, social and competitive chess
Forest of Dean Bridge Club, Lydney. Duplicate pairs
Hereford Chess Club, Hereford. Club night, casual and competitive games
Hay-on-Wye Chess Club, Hay-on-Wye. Club night
Wotton Hall Chess Club, Gloucester. Club and league match night
Worcester Bridge Club, Worcester. Club bridge evening
Stroud Chess Club, Stroud. Junior club
Stroud Chess Club, Stroud. Club night, casual games and league matches
Cheltenham Chess Club, Cheltenham. Club night, social and competitive chess
Tetbury Chess Club, Tetbury. Club and league match night
Worcester City Chess Club, Worcester. Club night, rapidplay and league matches
Malvern Chess Club, Malvern. Club night and league matches
The venues with the most regular nights are Cheltenham Chess Club in Cheltenham (2 nights), Stroud Chess Club in Stroud (2 nights) and Cirencester Chess Club in Cirencester (1 night). We list 18 venues in all across Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays have the most regular sessions. 18 sessions run every week. The Gloucester calendar shows what's on from today.
Yes. Nine regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Gloucester Chess Club, Cheltenham Chess Club and Stroud Chess Club. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
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