Kingdom Gaming
Games shop in The Ridings Arcade in Northampton town centre selling card games, tabletop games, retro toys and video games, with a cafe. Hosts card game tournaments and events, often with extended hours.
Tables to play on site
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Where to find Pokémon TCG in Northampton and Northamptonshire: card shops, leagues, tournaments and casual nights.
We list 9 venues where you can play or buy Pokémon TCG across Northampton and Northamptonshire, in 7 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 5 regular sessions, most often on Wednesdays and Mondays. Three of those are marked as beginner friendly. All of them have tables to play on site. Two of the 9 are in Northampton itself, and we list them first below.
Most active venues
- Onyx Dawn Games, Bedford 2 regular nights: Pokémon TCG weekly locals (Wednesdays)
- Wargames Workshop, Milton Keynes 2 regular nights: Pokémon TCG Kids Club (Wednesdays), Pokémon TCG League (Wednesdays)
- Black Lotus (Katzenworld), Kettering 1 regular night: Play! Pokémon Weekly League (Mondays)
- Players Paradice, Newport Pagnell 1 regular night: Pokémon TCG Kids Club (Wednesdays)
9 venues
In Northampton (2)
Manascrew
Card gaming centre in Northampton town centre selling singles and sealed product, with weekly and fortnightly events for Magic, Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh and other card games. Also offers casual tabletop gaming with terrain, bookable through its events site.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Suns
Elsewhere in Northampton and Northamptonshire (7)
Onyx Dawn Games
Games shop in St Cuthberts Arcade, Bedford, stocking Games Workshop, Reaper, card games, D&D and board games. Runs card game events most days, from Friday Night Magic and Pokémon TCG locals to Yu-Gi-Oh, One Piece, Lorcana and Gundam, plus a Tuesday Blood Bowl league.
Tables to play on site
16 regular nights · 6 days a week
Wargames Workshop
Games shop and gaming centre in Kingston, Milton Keynes, with bookable tables for wargames, board games and card games, a board game cafe (The Gamers Rest) and a hobby space. Runs card game nights every day of the week, D&D one-shots and wargame table evenings.
Tables to play on site
14 regular nights · 7 days a week
Black Lotus (Katzenworld)
Trading card and collectibles shop on Rockingham Road with an in-store community play space. It runs a weekly Play! Pokémon league on Monday evenings and monthly Pokémon Challenges.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Players Paradice
Gaming event venue in Newport Pagnell with bookable gaming tables, a licensed bar and kitchen, and weekly card game nights from Wednesday to Friday including Friday Night Magic, Pokémon TCG, Lorcana, Star Wars Unlimited, One Piece and Yu-Gi-Oh.
Tables to play on site
11 regular nights · Weds, Thus, Fris
Battlefield Hobbies
Large wargames shop and purpose-built gaming venue in Daventry with free parking, stocking historical, sci-fi and fantasy ranges including Warhammer, Flames of War and Bolt Action. Drop-in open gaming on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday evenings and weekend days, plus regular tournaments.
Tables to play on site
5 regular nights · 5 days a week
Hobby Hive
Bedford hobby shop and gaming centre with an air-conditioned gaming space, bookable tables and a weekly programme covering card games, Warlord wargames, board games, a kids club and Warhammer 40,000 and Horus Heresy events.
Tables to play on site
11 regular nights · 6 days a week
TabletopMK
Tabletop games shop and play space behind The Craufurd Arms in Wolverton, stocking Games Workshop, Magic, Pokémon TCG, Warlord Games, board games and RPGs. Runs weekly board game, TCG and draft nights plus open gaming at weekends, with regular tournaments, hobby days and learn-to-play sessions.
Tables to play on site
9 regular nights · 5 days a week
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
Play! Pokémon Weekly League
Black Lotus (Katzenworld), Kettering. league play
Pokémon TCG Beginner friendly
Wednesday
17:00 to 18:30 Every Wednesday
Pokémon TCG Kids Club
Players Paradice, Newport Pagnell. Kids club, booster pack included
Pokémon TCG Entry: £6 Beginner friendly
17:00 to 18:30 Every Wednesday
Pokémon TCG Kids Club
Wargames Workshop, Milton Keynes. Kids club (booster pack included)
Pokémon TCG Entry: £6 Beginner friendly
From 18:30 Every Wednesday
18:30 to 22:00 Every Wednesday
Pokémon TCG League
Wargames Workshop, Milton Keynes. League (pack included)
Pokémon TCG Entry: £7.50-£10
Common questions
Where can I play Pokémon TCG in Northampton?
The venues with the most regular nights are Onyx Dawn Games in Bedford (2 nights), Wargames Workshop in Milton Keynes (2 nights) and Black Lotus (Katzenworld) in Kettering (1 night). We list 9 venues in all across Northampton and Northamptonshire.
Which night of the week is busiest for Pokémon TCG in Northampton?
Wednesdays and Mondays have the most regular sessions. Five sessions run every week. The Northampton calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights for Pokémon TCG in Northampton?
Yes. Three regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Players Paradice, Wargames Workshop and Black Lotus (Katzenworld). Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
How much does it cost to play Pokémon TCG in Northampton?
Where there's an entry fee it is usually between £5 and £7.50, often with prizes or store credit included. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.
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