Aqua TCG
Pokémon 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.
Venue type · Newcastle and the North East
Game shops in Newcastle
Game shops across Newcastle and the North East: card, board game and wargaming shops.
We list 34 game shops across Newcastle and the North East, in 20 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 51 regular sessions, most often on Sundays and Fridays. 29 of those are marked as beginner friendly. 21 have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- Geekiam Collectables, Birtley 12 regular nights: Magic Mondays (Mondays), One Piece TCG Weekly Tournament (Tuesdays)
- The Magic Chest, Carlisle 10 regular nights: Star Wars Unlimited Organised Play (Mondays), Digimon Organised Play (Tuesdays)
- Red October Games, Stocksfield 6 regular nights: Wednesday Night Heresy (Wednesdays), Age of Sigmar Thursdays (Thursdays)
- Northern Alliance Games, Newcastle upon Tyne 5 regular nights: Thursday Night Commander (Thursdays), MCP Monthly Tournament (Saturdays)
- Fun Flies, Consett 4 regular nights: Friday Night Magic (Fridays), Free Learn-to-Play Sessions (Sundays)
34 venues
Bay Games
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.
3 regular events
Binderful
Trading card shop behind Central Station with a large range of Pokémon singles, plus Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, Kill Team, Blood Bowl and Horus Heresy kits and paints. It runs organised play for Pokémon, Lorcana, One Piece and Magic, and its play space is free to use when no event is on.
Blyth Models
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 Geek
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.
1 regular event
DNL Models
Model business trading as Different Not Less Models (DNL Models) at Benton Business Centre, Newcastle.
Element Games 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.
Forbidden Planet Newcastle
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.
1 regular event
Fun Flies
Board game and trading card game shop in Consett with weekly Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Magic nights. Free learn-to-play sessions run on Sunday afternoons.
4 regular events
Games Galaxy
Games shop in Consett known for video and retro games, listed by Games Workshop as a Warhammer stockist.
Gecko Gaming
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.
3 regular events
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 Sunday League with junior and masters tournaments, Magic Mondays Commander, One Piece on Tuesdays and Gundam on Fridays.
12 regular events
Geeks of the Galaxy
Gaming shop on Cheapside in Spennymoor listed as a Magic: The Gathering store on the Wizards store locator.
Graham's Wuerkshoppe
Small Warhammer and wargames miniatures stockist based at the Stonehills business units in Pelaw, Gateshead.
Hadrian's Hobbies
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.
North East Model Centre
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.
Northern Alliance Games
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, has a board game library and runs a weekly Commander night.
5 regular events
Northumbrian Tin Soldier
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.
3 regular events
Porque Cards
TCG shop in Sunniside, Sunderland, opened in June 2026, selling Pokémon, 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.
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.
6 regular events
Something Old Something New
Small independent shop on Market Street in Houghton-le-Spring listed as a Warhammer stockist.
The Hobby Hoarder
Craft and hobby stall in Carlisle's Market Hall on Scotch Street, listed as a Warhammer stockist.
The Magic Chest
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 and Star Wars Legion. Staff offer bookable learn to play sessions, including Warhammer 40k, Lord of the Rings and Age of Sigmar.
10 regular events
ToastieLabs
Indie video game studio in Gateshead with a public Games Corner that has a hobby shop, wargaming tables and an escape room.
Total Cards
Large trading card retailer based on Newton Aycliffe Business Park, selling Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh! and other card games. It is a featured store on the Wizards store locator.
Toy Trader
Independent toy shop on High Street South in Brandon, near Durham, listed as a Warhammer stockist.
Travelling Man Newcastle
Board game, graphic novel, manga and TCG shop on Grainger Street, part of the Travelling Man chain. It hosts Magic events on Monday evenings.
Trinity Card Capital
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.
3 regular events
Warhammer Carlisle
Official Games Workshop Warhammer store in Carlisle selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and hobby supplies, with gaming tables for in-store play.
Warhammer Durham
Official Games Workshop Warhammer store in Durham selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and hobby supplies, with gaming tables for in-store play.
Warhammer Metro Centre
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.
Warhammer Newcastle
Official Games Workshop Warhammer store in Newcastle selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and hobby supplies, with gaming tables for in-store play.
Warhammer South Shields
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.
Warhammer Sunderland
Official Games Workshop Warhammer store in Sunderland selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and hobby supplies, with gaming tables for in-store play.
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
From 17:30 Every Monday
Star Wars Unlimited Organised Play
The Magic Chest, Carlisle. Organised play
Star Wars: Unlimited Beginner friendly
From 18:00 Every Monday
Magic Mondays
Geekiam Collectables, Birtley. Casual Commander
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £3 Beginner friendly
From 18:00 Every Monday
Magic Mondays Casual Commander
Geekiam Collectables, Birtley. Commander
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £3 Beginner friendly
From 18:30 Every Monday
Tuesday
From 17:30 Every Tuesday
From 18:00 Every Tuesday
One Piece TCG Weekly Tournament
Geekiam Collectables, Birtley. Tournament
One Piece Entry: £7 Beginner friendly
From 18:00 Every Tuesday
Draft Night at the Tin Soldier
Northumbrian Tin Soldier, North Shields. Booster Draft
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £18
From 19:00 Every Tuesday
Commander Tuesdays
Trinity Card Capital, Newcastle upon Tyne. Commander
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £3
Ask the venue for times Every Tuesday
Ask the venue for times Last Tuesday of the month
Wednesday
From 13:00 Every Wednesday
D&D Encounters Weekly Play
Forbidden Planet Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne. D&D Encounters
D&D Book ahead Beginner friendly
17:00 to 22:00 Every Wednesday
Wednesday Night Heresy
Red October Games, Stocksfield. Horus Heresy open play
Wargames Entry: Free Book ahead
From 17:00 Tournaments every other Wednesday
From 17:00 Every Wednesday
Board Game Social at the Tin Soldier
Northumbrian Tin Soldier, North Shields. Open board game night
Board games Entry: £5 Beginner friendly
17:30 to 21:00 Booking recommended, 16 player limit, walk ins welcome
Weekly Pokémon TCG Tournament
Geekiam Collectables, Birtley. Standard tournament, club trading and casual play from 16:00
Pokémon Entry: £7
From 17:30 Every Wednesday
17:30 to 21:00 Every Wednesday
Weekly Pokémon TCG Tournament
Geekiam Collectables, Birtley. Standard tournament (trading and casual play from 16:00)
Pokémon Entry: £7 Book ahead
18:30 to 21:30 Every Wednesday
Thursday
From 15:00 Every Thursday
Commander Night at the Tin Soldier
Northumbrian Tin Soldier, North Shields. Commander
Magic: The Gathering
16:00 to 22:00 Every Thursday
Thursday Night Commander
Northern Alliance Games, Newcastle upon Tyne. Commander casual play
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £5 Beginner friendly
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
From 17:30 Every Thursday
Friday
From 13:00 Every Friday
Friday Night Magic Commander
Trinity Card Capital, Newcastle upon Tyne. Commander
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £3
From 17:00 Every Friday
Warhammer 40K Night
Red October Games, Stocksfield. Casual play night
Warhammer 40,000 Entry: Free Book ahead Beginner friendly
From 17:30 Every Friday
From 18:00 Every Friday
Gundam TCG Weekly Tournament
Geekiam Collectables, Birtley. Tournament
Gundam Card Game Entry: £8 Beginner friendly
18:00 to 21:45 Every Friday
From 18:00 Every Friday
From 18:00 Every Friday
Friday Night Draft
Northern Alliance Games, Newcastle upon Tyne. Booster Draft
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £15
From 18:00 Every Friday
Bay Games Casual Commander
Bay Games, Whitley Bay. Commander
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £7 Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Friday
Magic The Gathering Organised Play Friday
The Magic Chest, Carlisle. Organised play
Magic: The Gathering Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Friday
Saturday
From 09:30 Monthly on a Saturday (24 October, 28 November 2026)
MCP Monthly Tournament
Northern Alliance Games, Newcastle upon Tyne. Marvel Crisis Protocol tournament, 4 rounds
Wargames Entry: £10 to £15 Book ahead
From 10:00 Calendar shows 10:00; several event posts say 13:00
14:00 to 18:00 Every Saturday
19:00 to 22:00 Third Saturday of the month
3rd Saturday Casual Clocktower
Bay Games, Whitley Bay. Blood on the Clocktower social deduction evening, simplified scripts
Board games Entry: £8 Book ahead Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Saturday
Star Wars Legion Organised Play
The Magic Chest, Carlisle. Organised play
Wargames Beginner friendly
Sunday
10:00 to 12:00 Every Sunday
Learn to Play Pokémon Kids Club
Geekiam Collectables, Birtley. Learn to play, trading and casual games
Pokémon Entry: Free Beginner friendly
10:00 to 12:00 Every Sunday
Learn to Play Pokémon Kids Club
Geekiam Collectables, Birtley. Learn to play
Pokémon Entry: Free Beginner friendly
11:30 to 16:00 Every Sunday
11:30 to 16:45 Every Sunday
From 12:00 Every Sunday
Sunday Commander
Northern Alliance Games, Newcastle upon Tyne. Commander
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £5
12:30 to 18:00 Every Sunday
13:00 to 16:00 Registration from 12:00; booking recommended, 16 player limit
Pokémon Sunday League (Junior/Senior)
Geekiam Collectables, Birtley. League tournament, Standard, Junior and Senior divisions
Pokémon Entry: Free Beginner friendly
From 13:00 Every Sunday
Magic The Gathering Sunday Organised Play
The Magic Chest, Carlisle. Organised play
Magic: The Gathering Beginner friendly
13:00 to 16:00 Every Sunday
Pokémon Sunday League Junior/Senior Tournament
Geekiam Collectables, Birtley. Pokémon League, Standard (Junior and Senior divisions)
Pokémon Entry: Free Book ahead Beginner friendly
13:30 to 20:00 Every Sunday
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
From 14:00 First Sunday of the month
Standard Showdown
Trinity Card Capital, Newcastle upon Tyne. Standard
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £10
17:00 to 20:00 Registration from 16:00; booking recommended, 16 player limit
Pokémon Sunday League (Masters)
Geekiam Collectables, Birtley. League tournament, Standard, Masters division
Pokémon Entry: Free
17:00 to 20:00 Every Sunday
Pokémon Sunday League Masters Tournament
Geekiam Collectables, Birtley. Pokémon League, Standard (Masters division)
Pokémon Entry: Free Book ahead
Common questions
Which game shops in Newcastle run the most game nights?
The venues with the most regular nights are Geekiam Collectables in Birtley (12 nights), The Magic Chest in Carlisle (10 nights) and Red October Games in Stocksfield (6 nights). We list 34 venues in all across Newcastle and the North East.
Which night of the week is busiest at game shops in Newcastle?
Sundays and Fridays have the most regular sessions. 47 sessions run every week. The Newcastle calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights at game shops in Newcastle?
Yes. 29 regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Geekiam Collectables, Northern Alliance Games and Red October Games. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
How much do game nights cost at game shops in Newcastle?
Eleven regular nights are free to join. Where there's an entry fee it is usually between £3 and £15. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.