Altrincham Wargaming Club
Wargaming club meeting on Tuesday evenings at St George's Parish Hall.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
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Where to find Wargames in Greater Manchester: historical and miniature wargaming clubs, gaming centres and shops.
We list 14 venues where you can play or buy wargaming across Greater Manchester, in 12 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 2 regular sessions, most often on Tuesdays and Saturdays. One of those is marked as beginner friendly. Eleven have tables to play on site. One of the 14 is in Manchester itself, and we list it first below.
Most active venues
- Altrincham Wargaming Club, Altrincham 1 regular night: Club night (Tuesdays)
- Hack Oldham, Oldham 1 regular night: Wargaming at Hack Oldham (Saturdays)
By game
- Bolt Action Bury Tabletop Gamers, NorthernForge Hobbies, Rebel Base Gaming, Warlord Games Wigan
- Star Wars: Legion Bury Tabletop Gamers
- Star Wars: Shatterpoint Bury Tabletop Gamers
- Marvel: Crisis Protocol Bury Tabletop Gamers
- Trench Crusade Bury Tabletop Gamers
- Flames of War Hack Oldham
- BattleTech Bury Tabletop Gamers
11 places to play wargaming
Venues with regular nights or tables to play on site, busiest first.
Hack Oldham
Community makerspace hosting a Monday board game night, a Tuesday RPG group, a Magic group and fortnightly Saturday wargaming where you can borrow models. Under-18s must be accompanied.
Tables to play on site
4 regular nights · Mons, Tues, Sats
Bury Tabletop Gamers
Bury's longest-running tabletop gaming club, covering wargames, RPGs, board games and card games. Members get free table bookings.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Element Games & North West Gaming Centre
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.
Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Thus, Fris
Goblin Gaming
Large wargaming and card game retailer in Northwich with an online shop and an in-store events programme. Runs Magic: The Gathering nights including Friday Night Magic, plus Gundam card game tournaments.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Fris
MnM Hobby Gaming Club
Gaming club on the first floor of Tintwistle Con Club with four 6x4 Warhammer tables with terrain and four shared card and board game tables. Tables can be booked online at no charge and visitors can also turn up without booking.
Tables to play on site
NorthernForge Hobbies
Discount hobby shop selling Warhammer, Bolt Action and other wargames, with gaming tables and terrain to hire. Tables are open to newcomers and experienced players and can be booked online.
Tables to play on site
Rebel Base Gaming
Wargaming venue and miniatures shop near Jodrell Bank with bookable tables, Warhammer stock and regular tournaments for 40k, Age of Sigmar, The Old World and Bolt Action. Membership gives free table bookings and priority event tickets.
Tables to play on site
Warlord Games Wigan
Warlord Games' first standalone store outside Nottingham, opened in 2026, with space for events, leagues, demos and painting (Bolt Action, Konflikt '47, Epic Battles).
Tables to play on site
Waroffice Game Supplies (The War Room)
Store and two-floor gaming centre with nine wargaming tables, terrain and mats provided, a private room for D&D and a painting area. Walk-ins welcome, near Milnrow Metrolink stop.
Tables to play on site
5 regular nights · 5 days a week
Wigan Tabletop Games Club
Friendly club for board games, miniature wargames (Legions Imperialis, Necromunda, Frostgrave and more), RPGs and painting.
Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Fris, Suns
3 more shops stocking wargaming
We haven't confirmed play space or regular nights at these yet, so ask in store.
In Manchester (1)
Warhammer Manchester
Official Warhammer store in the Arndale where you can paint and play in store. Stocks Warhammer, Middle-earth and Forge World.
Elsewhere in Greater Manchester (2)
Epics 'N' Stuffs
Hobby shop and 3D printed miniatures maker in Warrington selling Warhammer, other wargames, paints, Dungeons & Dragons and Disney Lorcana. The shop sells event tickets online, so check its events calendar before visiting.
The Hodgepodge Wizard
Hobby and games shop on a market stall in Macclesfield's Grosvenor Centre, selling Warhammer, trading card games, board games and roleplaying games. Runs games nights, with details on its website and Discord.
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Tuesday
19:00 to 23:00 Every Tuesday
Saturday
10:00 to 16:00 Every other Saturday
Wargaming at Hack Oldham
Hack Oldham, Oldham. Drop-in Age of Sigmar, 40k and Flames of War; models available to borrow
Mixed games Entry: Free for members, £3 non-members Beginner friendly
Common questions
Where can I play wargaming in Manchester?
The venues with the most regular nights are Altrincham Wargaming Club in Altrincham (1 night) and Hack Oldham in Oldham (1 night). We list 14 venues in all across Greater Manchester.
Are there beginner-friendly nights for wargaming in Manchester?
Yes. One regular night is marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Hack Oldham. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
How much does it cost to play wargaming in Manchester?
One regular night is free to join. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.
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