18:30 to 22:30 Every Monday
RPG Night
Clubhouse Gaming, Newcastle upon Tyne. Role playing games, Necromunda, Age of Sigmar, The Old World and social painting
Mixed games Entry: Free for members; first visit free Beginner friendly
17 regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
Tuesday
10:00 to 12:00 Every Tuesday
Chess for All
Chess for All at The Word, South Shields. Drop-in social chess and training for all ages
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
18:30 to 22:30 Every Tuesday
Social Gaming
Clubhouse Gaming, Newcastle upon Tyne. Blood Bowl (Geordie Blood Bowl League), board games and wargames
Mixed games Entry: Free for members; first visit free Beginner friendly
Wednesday
17:00 to 22:00 Every Wednesday
Wednesday Night Heresy
Red October Games, Stocksfield. Horus Heresy open play
Wargames Entry: Free Book ahead
Thursday
17:00 to 22:00 Every Thursday
Age of Sigmar Thursdays
Red October Games, Stocksfield. Casual play night
Age of Sigmar Entry: Free Book ahead Beginner friendly
18:30 to 22:30 Every Thursday
Social Gaming
Clubhouse Gaming, Newcastle upon Tyne. Star Wars Unlimited weekly play, board games, RPGs and wargames
Mixed games Entry: Free for members; first visit free Beginner friendly
Friday
From 17:00 Every Friday
Warhammer 40K Night
Red October Games, Stocksfield. Casual play night
Warhammer 40,000 Entry: Free Book ahead Beginner friendly
Saturday
10:00 to 12:00 Every Saturday
Chess for All
Chess for All at The Word, South Shields. Drop-in social chess and training for all ages
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
11:00 to 13:00 At Newcastle City Library, 33 New Bridge Street West, NE1 8AX
Library chess club
Newcastle Chess Club, Newcastle upon Tyne. Free drop-in social chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
Sunday
10:00 to 12:00 Every Sunday
Learn to Play Pokémon TCG Kids Club
Geekiam Collectables, Birtley. Learn to play, trading and casual games
Pokémon TCG Entry: Free Beginner friendly
10:00 to 12:00 Every Sunday
Learn to Play Pokémon TCG Kids Club
Geekiam Collectables, Birtley. Learn to play
Pokémon TCG Entry: Free Beginner friendly
12:30 to 18:00 Every Sunday
13:00 to 16:00 Registration from 12:00; booking recommended, 16 player limit
Pokémon TCG Sunday League (Junior/Senior)
Geekiam Collectables, Birtley. League tournament, Standard, Junior and Senior divisions
Pokémon TCG Entry: Free Beginner friendly
13:00 to 16:00 Every Sunday
Pokémon TCG Sunday League Junior/Senior Tournament
Geekiam Collectables, Birtley. Pokémon League, Standard (Junior and Senior divisions)
Pokémon TCG Entry: Free Book ahead Beginner friendly
14:00 to 16:00 Every Sunday
Free Learn-to-Play Sessions
Fun Flies, Consett. Learn to play (Lorcana, MTG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Gundam, D&D)
Mixed games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
17:00 to 20:00 Registration from 16:00; booking recommended, 16 player limit
Pokémon TCG Sunday League (Masters)
Geekiam Collectables, Birtley. League tournament, Standard, Masters division
Pokémon TCG Entry: Free
17:00 to 20:00 Every Sunday
Pokémon TCG Sunday League Masters Tournament
Geekiam Collectables, Birtley. Pokémon League, Standard (Masters division)
Pokémon TCG Entry: Free Book ahead
6 venues
Geekiam Collectables
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.
Tables to play on site
12 regular nights · 5 days a week
Red October Games
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.
Tables to play on site
6 regular nights · 4 days a week
Clubhouse Gaming
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.
Tables to play on site
4 regular nights · 4 days a week
Chess for All at The Word
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.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Sats
Fun Flies
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.
Tables to play on site
4 regular nights · 4 days a week
Newcastle Chess Club
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.
Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Weds, Sats, Suns
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