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.
Historical wargames society meeting at Westerhope Community Centre every Tuesday evening and on up to two Saturdays a month. Games range from ancients to modern, including Napoleonics, WW2 and naval, and occasional visitors are welcome.
Community interest company running a dedicated tabletop venue with a bar on Newcastle Quayside. Weeknight socials cover RPGs, board games, Blood Bowl, Warhammer and Star Wars Unlimited, with tournaments and special events at weekends.
Model business trading as Different Not Less Models (DNL Models) at Benton Business Centre, Newcastle.
Newcastle branch of the Element Games wargaming chain on Ridley Place in the city centre, selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and hobby supplies.
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.
Activity venue near Northumberland Street with a board game cafe of over 80 games alongside escape rooms, axe throwing and darts. Table hire is available and food and drinks are served.
Large tabletop gaming hub in Hoults Yard, Byker, with a shop, a cafe serving barista coffee and many bookable 6 by 4 gaming tables (£5 table hire, terrain and mats included). It sells Games Workshop, Middle-earth, Marvel Crisis Protocol, Magic and Pokémon TCG, has a board game library and runs a weekly Commander night.
Board game, graphic novel, manga and TCG shop on Grainger Street, part of the Travelling Man chain. It hosts Magic events on Monday evenings.
Card shop on Pink Lane near Central Station running cheap weekly Magic Commander nights on Tuesdays and Fridays. It also hosts monthly Standard Showdowns, store championships and prereleases.
Pokémon TCG and trading card shop inside the Metrocentre, in The Crescent off the Green Mall near the bus station. It has a card wall of over 1,000 singles plus sealed product and graded cards, and buys, sells and trades.
A small chess club meeting on Thursday evenings at the Carlton Club in Gateshead, running four-player teams in two county leagues and keen to welcome new players. Please email ahead before visiting.
Friendly local games store in Felling, 10 minutes walk from Felling Metro, with discounted wargaming kits and a gaming room with terrain and mats (£5 per person, no time limit) plus a board game library. It runs 40K matched play days, Age of Sigmar Spearhead events, Blood Bowl tournaments and a monthly board game night.
Family-run trading card shop in Birtley with a gaming space and events every day of the week. Highlights include a free Pokémon TCG Sunday League with junior and masters tournaments, Magic Mondays Commander, One Piece on Tuesdays and Gundam on Fridays.
Small business based in an office unit at Aiden House, Tynegate Precinct, Gateshead, listed as a Warhammer stockist.
Indie video game studio in Gateshead with a public Games Corner that has a hobby shop, wargaming tables and an escape room.
Official Games Workshop Warhammer store in the Metrocentre, Gateshead, selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and hobby supplies, with gaming tables for in-store play.
Eden Bridge Club in Carlisle runs face to face sessions on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, including a relaxed Tuesday afternoon game with a spare player available. Guests are welcome.
Craft and hobby stall in Carlisle's Market Hall on Scotch Street, listed as a Warhammer stockist.
Tabletop and trading card game shop on English Street with in-store seating for play and organised play every day of the week, covering Star Wars Unlimited, Digimon, Lorcana, One Piece, Riftbound, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic, Pokémon TCG and Star Wars Legion. Staff offer bookable learn to play sessions, including Warhammer 40k, Lord of the Rings and Age of Sigmar.
Official Games Workshop Warhammer store in Carlisle selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and hobby supplies, with gaming tables for in-store play.
Geek Retreat gaming cafe and shop in Sunniside, Sunderland, with food, drinks and play tables. Magic Commander runs every Tuesday evening, alongside prereleases and other TCG events.
TCG shop in Sunniside, Sunderland, opened in June 2026, selling Pokémon TCG, One Piece, Flesh and Blood and Yu-Gi-Oh singles and packs. It has seating for about 50 players, a Warmachine area and food and drink.
Official Games Workshop Warhammer store in Sunderland selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and hobby supplies, with gaming tables for in-store play.
Wearside Bridge Club has its own premises in Sunderland and plays face to face duplicate on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday evenings, with a Friday afternoon session where no partner is needed. Teaching sessions are open to anyone on Tuesday and Friday mornings.
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.
Golding Bridge Club plays on Tuesday afternoons from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at St Aidans Community Centre in Brunton Park.
A Go club meeting twice a week all year round at The Elm Tree pub on Crossgate in Durham, on Monday and Thursday evenings. It is open to everyone, whether or not they are connected with the university.
Long-running, mainly historical wargames club with its own room at Vane Tempest Hall in Gilesgate. Members meet every Thursday evening and visitors can usually be fitted into a game.
Official Games Workshop Warhammer store in Durham selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and hobby supplies, with gaming tables for in-store play.
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.
Morpeth Bridge Club plays face to face club pairs on Monday evenings at 7pm at St James in Morpeth, and helps players find a partner.
A chess club meeting on Wednesday evenings at Morpeth RFC, where there are always a few players around for a game. It runs four Northumbria League teams and welcomes new squad members.
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.
An inclusive chess club meeting on Thursday evenings at The Customs House in South Shields, with teams in the Northumbria and Durham leagues and both graded and handicap club competitions. Members also run free Chess for All sessions at The Word.
Official Games Workshop Warhammer store in South Shields selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and hobby supplies, with gaming tables for in-store play.
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.
An active chess club meeting on Tuesday evenings at the Hunting Lodge in Whitley Bay, with four teams covering all abilities. Alongside the club championship there is a second internal competition for players wanting a lighter commitment.
Whitley Bay & Tynemouth Bridge Club, founded in 1945, plays at Rockcliff Rugby Club six times a week, with relaxed Tuesday and Friday morning sessions where no partner is needed and a Monday morning beginner play session. Beginners lessons start each September.
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.
Games shop in Consett known for video and retro games, listed by Games Workshop as a Warhammer stockist.
Gosforth Bridge Club is a small, friendly club that plays duplicate bridge every Tuesday evening at Northern Rugby Club, starting at 7pm. Players are asked to be seated by 6.55pm.
A large, sociable chess club meeting on Monday evenings at the Empire Club and Institute in Gosforth, with league chess upstairs and casual games and blitz in the downstairs lounge. It suits players of every level, with many Northumbria League teams and a Saturday morning junior session.
A friendly social chess club meeting most weeks, usually on Tuesdays, at The Punch Bowl Inn on Jesmond Road. All ages and abilities are welcome, with league teams in Divisions 1 and 3; please call or email ahead.
A welcoming club meeting on Wednesday evenings at The Punch Bowl Inn in Jesmond for league, friendly and competitive chess, open to all strengths. It also runs a Sunday junior club at Jesmond Library and a free Saturday drop-in at Newcastle City Library.
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.
Model shop on Regent Street selling Games Workshop kits, White Dwarf and Citadel paints alongside Warlord Bolt Action, Rubicon wargames models and railway modelling supplies. Opening hours are currently reduced and flexible, so check before visiting.
Chester-le-Street Duplicate Bridge Club plays on Thursday evenings at St Barnabas Community Centre in Bournmoor, starting soon after 6.30pm, and offers a partner-finding service.
Independent craft and model shop in Brampton, Cumbria, and a Games Workshop stockist with a pre-order service, plus other wargames, board games and remote control cars. Open Wednesday to Saturday, 10:00 to 16:00, with parking in the Old Brewery courtyard.
Independent toy shop on High Street South in Brandon, near Durham, listed as a Warhammer stockist.
Model shop in a former chapel at Chester Moor selling radio control, die cast and plastic kits alongside a wide Games Workshop range and other wargames such as Bolt Action, Star Wars Legion and Infinity.
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.
Corbridge Bridge Club plays duplicate bridge on Monday evenings and aggregate bridge on Tuesday afternoons at the Parish Hall in St Helen's Street. Visitors and new members are welcome, including those new to club bridge.
Regent Bridge Club plays informal, friendly duplicate bridge on Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm at St Hugh's Church Hall in Coxlodge, near Wansbeck Road Metro. A good club for beginners, with step-free access.
A chess club meeting on Friday evenings in the community room at Manor Walks, Cramlington, open to all ages and skill levels. After 6pm use the rear entrance and follow the chess signs.
Open membership wargaming club meeting every Tuesday evening at Croxdale Community Centre, just south of Durham. It also runs larger tournament weekends.
Durham Bridge Club is an EBU registered club at Framwellgate Moor Community Centre, with a supervised Monday evening session ideal for novices, a Tuesday afternoon game popular with less experienced players and a Tuesday evening pairs. Beginners classes usually run each autumn.
Morpeth Bridge for All runs EBU Bridge for All classes and supported play at Hepscott Village Hall, with supervised play on Thursday afternoons and practice sessions on Friday afternoons. No partner is needed and all are welcome.
Hexham Bridge Club holds its weekly club night on Thursdays at Hexham Community Centre, 6.45pm for 7pm. The club runs lessons and supervised play for beginners and improvers.
Small independent shop on Market Street in Houghton-le-Spring listed as a Warhammer stockist.
A friendly club meeting on Friday evenings in the Concert Room at Killingworth Social Club, with competitive league games and relaxed friendly chess for members aged 6 to 80 plus. A junior club with tuition for children up to 17 runs on Wednesday and Friday evenings.
A chess club meeting on Tuesday evenings at Leam Lane Working Men's Club in Gateshead, welcoming players of all abilities, with teams from Division 1 down to the lower leagues. Juniors are welcome with an adult, and calling ahead is advised.
Newburn Duplicate Bridge Club plays duplicate bridge on Monday and Thursday afternoons from 1pm to 3pm at Newburn Leisure Centre, and has run bridge lessons.
Official Games Workshop Warhammer store in Newcastle selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and hobby supplies, with gaming tables for in-store play.
Large trading card retailer based on Newton Aycliffe Business Park, selling Pokémon TCG, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh! and other card games. It is a featured store on the Wizards store locator.
Trading card, miniatures and tabletop games shop in North Shields with in-store play. Weekly events include Tuesday Magic drafts, a Wednesday board game social and Thursday Commander.
A Tynedale chess club meeting on Monday evenings at Ovington Social Club near Prudhoe, playing in the South Tyne League and Northumbria League. Non-league nights are well attended, and a ladder club championship lets members play as often as they like.
Small Warhammer and wargames miniatures stockist based at the Stonehills business units in Pelaw, Gateshead.
Gaming shop on Cheapside in Spennymoor listed as a Magic: The Gathering store on the Wizards store locator.
Stannington Bridge Club, formerly the Cramlington and Newcastle clubs, plays at Stannington Village Hall with a gentle Thursday morning session for improvers, with hosts provided, and a main club evening on Fridays. Visitors of all abilities are welcome.
Gaming store and venue in the old picture house in Stocksfield with bookable tables and a tavern. It hosts free weekly Horus Heresy, Age of Sigmar and 40K nights plus weekly Lorcana, Riftbound and Yu-Gi-Oh! leagues and regular 40K tournaments.
Whickham Bridge Club meets for friendly duplicate bridge every Tuesday evening at Sunniside Social Club, from 6.45pm to about 9.30pm, with a partner-finding contact for players without a partner.
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.
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