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.
6 venues
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
Jacksons Workshop
Small business based in an office unit at Aiden House, Tynegate Precinct, Gateshead, listed as a Warhammer stockist.
ToastieLabs
Indie video game studio in Gateshead with a public Games Corner that has a hobby shop, wargaming tables and an escape room.
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.
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
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
Tuesday
From 18:00 Every Tuesday
One Piece TCG Weekly Tournament
Geekiam Collectables, Birtley. Tournament
One Piece Entry: £7 Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Last Tuesday of the month
Wednesday
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
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
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
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 16:45 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
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
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