Where to find trading card games in Northampton and Northamptonshire: card shops and TCG nights for Pokémon TCG, One Piece, MTG, Lorcana and more.
We list 12 venues where you can play or buy trading card games across Northampton and Northamptonshire, in 8 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 32 regular sessions, most often on Saturdays and Wednesdays. Three of those are marked as beginner friendly. All of them have tables to play on site.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gaming cafe on Kettering High Street, part of the Geek Retreat chain, with space for card and board games.
Geek Retreat gaming cafe inside the Hobbycraft store on Tyne Road, with tables for card and board games.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trading card and collectables shop on Rushden High Street with tables for game nights and tournaments.
The venues with the most regular nights are Onyx Dawn Games in Bedford (15 nights), Wargames Workshop in Milton Keynes (9 nights) and Players Paradice in Newport Pagnell (8 nights). We list 12 venues in all across Northampton and Northamptonshire.
Saturdays and Wednesdays have the most regular sessions. 32 sessions run every week. The Northampton calendar shows what's on from today.
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.
Where there's an entry fee it is usually between £5 and £9, often with prizes or store credit included. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.
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