Friendly tabletop roleplaying club meeting every Thursday evening at the Holiday Inn Express in Apsley, opposite Apsley station. Plays Dungeons & Dragons, Call of Cthulhu, ALIEN and many other RPGs, and welcomes new players and new Game Masters.
Hemel Hempstead Chess Club holds its club nights at the Cotterells Club, with league matches played at Apsley Community Centre.
A wargaming club for adults (18+) that meets on Monday evenings at The Memorial Hall behind the church on Marlowes. Members play Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, Trench Crusade, Conquest, Moonstone and other games, and the club runs leagues, campaigns and the annual Hemel Hammer event.
A newly opened wargaming and collectables venue on The Marlowes in Hemel Hempstead. It runs a free weekly Friday Night Magic.
Leverstock Green Bridge Club plays on Wednesday evenings at Adeyfield Community Centre in Hemel Hempstead, with a main duplicate and a gentle duplicate for newer players. Visitors are welcome.
The official Games Workshop Warhammer store in Hemel Hempstead, selling Warhammer miniatures, paints and books.
An informal monthly chess club at The Old Manor in Potters Bar for players of all levels, ideal for new and occasional players looking for a friendly game. Juniors come with a parent.
Little Heath Bridge Club plays duplicate bridge on Tuesday evenings at the Parish Hall in Little Heath, Potters Bar.
Little Heath Chess Club is the chess club for Potters Bar and Brookmans Park, with several Herts League teams and a junior session on Thursday evenings.
A Monday evening bridge club at the Wyllyotts Centre in Potters Bar.
OLOA Duplicate Bridge Club plays on Thursday afternoons at Our Lady and St Vincent Church on Mutton Lane, Potters Bar.
A Thursday morning bridge club at Little Heath Parish Hall playing Chicago bridge.
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.
KS Models is a model shop in Stevenage Old Town, trading since 1980, stocking model railways, plastic kits, die-cast models, tools and materials. It is listed as a Games Workshop stockist.
Tabletop gaming venue and shop in Stevenage town centre with an air-conditioned ground floor play area. It runs evening events including wargaming, Pokémon League, roleplaying and Friday Night Magic.
Stevenage Chess Club plays at Stevenage United Reformed Church on Cuttys Lane and fields teams in the Herts League.
The official Games Workshop Warhammer store in Stevenage, selling Warhammer miniatures, paints and books.
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.
Chess club meeting on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 7.30pm at the Methodist Church Hall on North Street, Leighton Buzzard. It runs three teams in the Bedfordshire Chess League.
Mimic Gifts is an independent eco gift shop in Market House, Leighton Buzzard. It also stocks a Warhammer range including starter sets, Citadel paints, Age of Sigmar and several 40K armies.
A board game cafe in Leighton Buzzard with a game library, bookable tables, intro sessions, tournaments and D&D campaigns. Table hire is charged per hour and memberships are available.
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.
St Albans Chess Club meets at The County Club near St Albans City station on Monday evenings for league chess and Thursday evenings for social chess and training. It welcomes players of all standards and runs the Early Knights junior club on Monday evenings in term time.
St Albans Bridge Club plays duplicate pairs every Monday evening at Jersey Farm Community Hall, with multiple teams on the second Monday of the month. Non-members are welcome and a reserve player system means you can come without a partner.
The official Games Workshop Warhammer store in St Albans, selling Warhammer miniatures, paints and books.
David's Bookshop is an independent, employee-owned bookshop in Letchworth Garden City, also selling music, gifts and a cafe. It stocks board games, role playing games, Warhammer and Pokémon TCG, and hosts a weekly games night.
Letchworth and Hitchin Chess Club plays at Letchworth Rugby Club on Baldock Road and has a team in the top division of the Herts League.
Letchworth Junior Chess and Go Club meets on Monday evenings at The Settlement on Nevells Road, with a junior section for ages 7 to 11 followed by a senior section for ages 11 to 17.
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!.
The official Games Workshop Warhammer store in Watford, selling Warhammer miniatures, paints and books.
Watford Chess Club meets on Monday evenings at Field Junior School Annexe, with a junior session followed by adult club play. It suits players who already know the rules and want coaching, league and social chess; visits are arranged in advance.
Berkhamsted Bridge Club is a friendly duplicate club meeting every Tuesday evening on the first floor of Berkhamsted Town Hall. New members are welcome.
Hamlins is an independent Toymaster toy shop on Lower Kings Road in Berkhamsted. It is listed as a Games Workshop stockist.
Borehamwood Chess Club plays at Allum Lane Community Centre and takes part in Herts League chess.
The Pit Gaming Shop is a hobby centre in Borehamwood stocking Games Workshop and Citadel paints, Kings of War, Flames of War, Bolt Action, board games, role playing games and card games. It offers table booking.
Harpenden and Rothamsted Chess Club meets on Monday evenings at Quakers House, a short walk from Harpenden station, for social and competitive chess. New players can try a few weeks before joining, and secondary school age juniors are welcome until 21:00.
Harpenden Duplicate Bridge Club plays face to face duplicate on Monday evenings at the Golf Club and Friday afternoons at the Scout Hall in Kinsbourne Green. Open post mortem sessions for beginners and improvers run on Monday afternoons at the Harpenden Trust Centre.
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.
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.
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.
Watford and Bushey Bridge Club plays face to face at Sacred Heart Church Hall in Bushey, with an open Tuesday evening session offering duplicate and gentle duplicate sections. Visitors register online at least 24 hours ahead, and the club runs beginners and improvers courses.
Sundon Model Shop is a model and toy shop in the Quadrant Shopping Centre, Dunstable. It is listed as a Games Workshop stockist.
Marquee Models is a model and hobby shop in the Harvey Centre, Harlow, stocking Games Workshop, Flames of War, kits, collectables, Pokémon TCG and role playing games.
Comic and games shop in Hatfield town centre that hosts Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon League and Dungeons & Dragons events.
Herts and Essex Bridge Club plays friendly duplicate pairs on Tuesday afternoons at Hatfield Heath Village Hall, near Bishop's Stortford. Single players are welcome.
Hertford Chess Club plays at The Hertford Club on Bull Plain in Hertford town centre and fields several Herts League teams.
Hitchin Bridge Club plays face to face in the church hall of Our Lady's Church on Nightingale Road, with afternoon duplicate on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Thursday evening duplicate, and supervised play for newer players on Monday evenings. Beginners' courses also run.
Hoddesdon Chess Club plays at Hoddesdon Methodist Church Hall on Middlefield Road and has a team in the Herts League.
Leverstock Green Bridge Club plays duplicate pairs on Tuesday mornings at Leverstock Green Village Hall, near M1 junction 8. Visitors are welcome in a friendly setting.
Chess club meeting every Tuesday evening at the University of Bedfordshire library on St Ann's Road, Luton. It welcomes players of all ages and levels, from beginners to league players, and visitors can try a few nights before joining.
Royston Chess Club plays at Royston Town Hall on Melbourn Street and takes part in league chess in Hertfordshire.
Allenburys Chess Club plays at Allenburys Sports and Social Club in Ware and hosts Hertford and District league events.
Welwyn Hatfield Chess Club meets every Tuesday evening at Haldens Sports and Social Club in Welwyn Garden City. Players of any experience can just turn up for social games, and the club has several league teams.
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