Game shops, cafés and clubs in Whitley Bay, part of Newcastle and the North East.
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 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.
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Whitley Bay & Tynemouth Bridge Club, Whitley Bay. Beginner play session
Whitley Bay & Tynemouth Bridge Club, Whitley Bay. Duplicate pairs, 24 boards, partner required
Whitley Bay & Tynemouth Bridge Club, Whitley Bay. Relaxed duplicate, 18 boards, no partner needed
Tynemouth Chess Club, Whitley Bay. Club night, league matches and internal competitions
Whitley Bay & Tynemouth Bridge Club, Whitley Bay. Duplicate pairs, 24 boards, partner required
Whitley Bay & Tynemouth Bridge Club, Whitley Bay. Duplicate pairs, 24 boards, partner required
Whitley Bay & Tynemouth Bridge Club, Whitley Bay. Relaxed duplicate, 18 boards, no partner needed
Bay Games, Whitley Bay. Commander
Bay Games, Whitley Bay. Blood on the Clocktower social deduction evening, simplified scripts
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