17:30 to 19:30 Alternate Mondays, e.g. 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov 2026
Role play gaming (ages 11 to 16)
Kensington Central Library, London. Role playing games (youth)
RPGs Entry: Free Beginner friendly
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Free game nights in London
All 18 in London 19:00 to 22:30 Every Monday
Boardgames at The Greyhound (West London Games Club)
West London Board Games (The Greyhound, Kew), Richmond. Open gaming (medium to heavy games)
Board games Entry: Free
17:00 to 22:00 Every Tuesday
Tuesday Evening Board Games
Islington and Camden Board Games (Bad Moon Cafe Holloway), London. Open gaming
Board games Entry: Free (purchase expected) Book ahead Beginner friendly
From 17:30 Every Tuesday from about 17:30 until close (Meetup events listed 18:00); last listed Jan 2025, verify still running
Wizards of the Wick Commander Night
Wizards of the Wick (Commander night at Beer Merchants Taproom), London. Commander
Magic: The Gathering Entry: Free
Free game nights in Newcastle
All 14 in Newcastle 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
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
17:00 to 22:00 Every Wednesday
Wednesday Night Heresy
Red October Games, Stocksfield. Horus Heresy open play
Wargames Entry: Free Book ahead
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
Free game nights in Hull
All 11 in Hull From 17:00 Every Monday
Casual board games
Stronghold Games, Hull. Board game night
Board games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
17:00 to 22:00 Every Monday
Age of Sigmar Wargaming Club
Bad Wolf Gaming, Hull. Open wargaming, free tables and scenery
Age of Sigmar Entry: Free
12:00 to 21:00 Every Tuesday
Warhammer 40k Wargaming Club
Bad Wolf Gaming, Hull. Open wargaming, free tables and scenery
Warhammer 40,000 Entry: Free
From 18:00 Every Tuesday
Free game nights in Manchester
All 10 in Manchester From 17:00 Every Monday
Tabletop Manchester: Monday Night Games
The Wharf, Manchester. Open board game night, bring or join games
Board games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
From 18:00 Every other Monday
Board Games at The Old Monkey (Manchester Board Game Legends)
The Old Monkey, Manchester. Open board game night upstairs, arrive before 19:30
Board games Entry: Free
18:30 to 21:00 Every Monday
Members' Night and Board Games
Hack Oldham, Oldham. Open board games, bring your own or use theirs
Board games Entry: Free for members Beginner friendly
From 18:00 Every other Tuesday
Board Games at Benito Lounge (Manchester Board Game Legends)
Benito Lounge, Manchester. Open board game night
Board games Entry: Free
Free game nights in Sheffield
All 7 in Sheffield From 18:00 Every Wednesday
Pokémon TCG Aqua League Tournament
Geeks Headquarters, Chesterfield. League tournament and open play
Pokémon TCG Entry: Free open play, £6 tournament
From 19:00 Every Thursday
Social Gaming Thursdays
The Dice Box Sheffield, Sheffield. Open social board game night (18+)
Board games Entry: Free ticket, usual cover charge applies Book ahead Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Evening
Build, Paint and Chill
Dragon Cavern, Langold. Miniature painting night
Mixed games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
15:00 to 21:00 Every Saturday
Drop-In Pokémon TCG Club
Geeks Headquarters, Chesterfield. Casual play, trading and tournament
Pokémon TCG Entry: Free or £4 Beginner friendly
Free game nights in Brighton
All 7 in Brighton 18:00 to 22:00 Every Tuesday
From 18:30 Games usually start around 19:00
Tuesday West Hove/Portslade Boardgames Meet
The Railway Inn, Portslade. Open play
Board games Entry: Free (buy food or drink)
19:00 to 22:00 Every Tuesday
Warhammer Night
KD Games, Shoreham-by-Sea. Games Workshop games, casual play
Mixed games Entry: Free
From 18:00 Recurrence implied by event name on Meetup; RSVP on Meetup
Wednesday Night Pub Board Games
The Walrus, Brighton. Open play
Board games Entry: Free (buy food or drink)
Times, fees and age limits change, so check with the venue before you travel.
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