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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. Three of the 12 are in Northampton itself, and we list them first below.
Most active venues
- Onyx Dawn Games, Bedford 15 regular nights: Gundam Card Game weekly store tournament (Tuesdays), Pokémon TCG weekly locals (Wednesdays)
- Wargames Workshop, Milton Keynes 9 regular nights: Yu-Gi-Oh! (Tuesdays), Pokémon TCG Kids Club (Wednesdays)
- Players Paradice, Newport Pagnell 8 regular nights: Pokémon TCG Kids Club (Wednesdays), Star Wars: Unlimited (Wednesdays)
- Black Lotus (Katzenworld), Kettering 1 regular night: Play! Pokémon Weekly League (Mondays)
By game
- Magic: The Gathering 11 venues, 5 regular nights. Where to play Magic: The Gathering in Northampton
- Pokémon TCG 9 venues, 5 regular nights. Where to play Pokémon TCG in Northampton
- Lorcana 9 venues, 3 regular nights. Where to play Lorcana in Northampton
- One Piece TCG 7 venues, 3 regular nights. Where to play One Piece TCG in Northampton
- Riftbound 5 venues, 3 regular nights. Where to play Riftbound in Northampton
- Yu-Gi-Oh! 5 venues, 4 regular nights. Where to play Yu-Gi-Oh! in Northampton
- Flesh and Blood TCG 3 venues, 1 regular night. Where to play Flesh and Blood TCG in Northampton
- Gundam Card Game 3 venues, 4 regular nights. Where to play Gundam Card Game in Northampton
- Star Wars: Unlimited 2 venues, 1 regular night. Where to play Star Wars: Unlimited in Northampton
- Digimon TCG 1 venue, 1 regular night. Where to play Digimon TCG in Northampton
12 venues
In Northampton (3)
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
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 (9)
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
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
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
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
Geek Retreat Kettering
Gaming cafe on Kettering High Street, part of the Geek Retreat chain, with space for card and board games.
Tables to play on site
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
Wildphire Collectables
Trading card and collectables shop on Rushden High Street with tables for game nights and tournaments.
Tables to play on site
Common questions
Where can I play trading card games in Northampton?
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.
Which night of the week is busiest for trading card games in Northampton?
Saturdays and Wednesdays have the most regular sessions. 32 sessions run every week. The Northampton calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights for trading card games 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 trading card games in Northampton?
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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