Large independent games shop and event venue in the Norwich Lanes with bookable gaming tables and events most days, covering Magic, Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh, Star Wars Unlimited, Riftbound, Digimon, Vanguard and more alongside Warhammer and board games.
Norwich collectables shop specialising in sci-fi, fantasy, animation, retro toys and pop culture, with the Cosmic Cafe on the lower ground floor.
Action figure and collectables specialist on Union Park, Norwich, also selling Warhammer (including Necromunda), Pokémon TCG and Lorcana cards and HeroQuest.
Founded in 1836, the club meets on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm at Harford Community Centre on Hall Road. Players of all ages and standards are welcome for social chess, training and league matches.
Junior section of the Norfolk and Norwich Chess Club for ages six to eighteen, meeting on Saturday mornings in term time at Norwich High School. Juniors play matches, internal leagues and trips to local chess events.
Chess club meeting on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm at the County Arts Club on Plumstead Road, with four Norfolk league teams and a June Swiss tournament.
Go club meeting on Thursday evenings from 6.30pm to 9pm at The Artichoke pub in Norwich, free to attend and open to players of all levels. Joining the WhatsApp group or emailing ahead helps the club plan numbers.
Chess club meeting on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm at the Coachmakers Arms pub on St Stephens Road, Norwich, with four Norfolk league teams.
Official Warhammer store in Norwich city centre with gaming tables, selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and other Games Workshop ranges.
Shop and gaming centre in Bowthorpe, Norwich, run by the large online games retailer Zatu, selling board games, trading cards and Warhammer. It runs ticketed events including weekly competitive Pokémon TCG league nights, prereleases, and Magic and Lorcana competitive events.
Britain's most easterly bridge club, playing duplicate bridge every Monday evening at Colville House, with pairs, teams and simultaneous pairs events. Visitors and new members are always welcome.
The chess club for Lowestoft, meeting on Monday evenings at the Parkhill Hotel in Oulton and fielding teams in the Norfolk league. It also hosts the annual Lowestoft Rapidplay.
Wargames shop on Gordon Road, Lowestoft, with a large Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar range plus Bolt Action, Malifaux, Necromunda, Reaper miniatures, board games and roleplaying games.
Warhammer stockist on London Road North, Lowestoft.
Large card, board and video game shop on Whapload Road, Lowestoft, with a play space for up to 72 players and events on most weekdays. Casual play is free when space is available, and food and drink are sold on site.
A duplicate bridge club at Nowton Court near Bury St Edmunds, with a regular club night on Tuesday evenings and a relaxed Learn and Play session for beginners and improvers on Wednesday evenings. No partner is needed on Wednesdays and visitors play free of table money.
A friendly duplicate bridge club founded in 1985, welcoming new and visiting players every Thursday evening at Southgate Community Centre. Play starts at 6.50pm and finishes by 10pm, with support and teach-in sessions for intermediate players.
The chess club for Bury St Edmunds, meeting on Thursday evenings at Moreton Hall Community Centre and running several teams in the Suffolk league.
A busy, sociable duplicate bridge club playing on Monday afternoons in the pavilion behind the bowling green at Risbygate Sports Club, with tea and cake at half time. Visitors are welcome by booking ahead, and a partner broker service is available.
Collectables, diecast and model shop in Stowmarket that stocks the full Games Workshop range, pre-owned Games Workshop figures and trading cards including Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic: The Gathering.
Stowmarket Bridge Club plays at Onehouse Village Hall on Tuesday lunchtimes, with assisted play where experienced players help when needed, and on Wednesday evenings for EBU duplicate pairs. Visitors and players of all abilities are welcome, and there is a large car park.
Stowmarket Bridge Club holds its Friday afternoon EBU duplicate pairs at St Mary's Hall, with street parking nearby. Visitors are always welcome.
A welcoming club meeting every Tuesday evening at the Rookery Bowls Club, with social chess at its heart plus teams in the Suffolk league and Bury Area Chess League. Newcomers and returning players are welcome and the club can teach beginners.
Big C Cancer Charity furniture and craft shop beside Wymondham station that sells Warhammer sets, figures and paints, with a Warhammer loyalty card and regular painting sessions.
Friendly local game store at Ayton House in Wymondham with free table space and table booking, stocking Warhammer, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh and D&D accessories. It runs a weekly D&D night on Tuesdays and friendly Warhammer and Commander tournaments, with free parking and ramp access.
Chess club playing since 1959, meeting on Friday evenings from 7.30pm at The Feathers pub on Town Green. Fields five Norfolk league teams, with parking at the rear of the venue.
Friday evening junior chess club at Wymondham Central Hall, next to the library, with players grouped by ability and mentoring from experienced members. Children in Year 6 and below come with an adult, and some knowledge of how the pieces move is recommended.
Chess club meeting on Monday evenings from 7.30pm at the Aylsham and District Ex Service and Social Club on Hungate Street.
Junior chess club meeting on Monday evenings from 6pm to 7pm at Aylsham Social Club on Hungate Street.
Relaxed social chess for adults at Aylsham Library on the first and third Wednesday mornings of each month, from 10am to about midday. Suits club level players of roughly 1000 to 1700 ECF rating.
A duplicate bridge club at Kesgrave Community Centre, with Relaxed Pairs in the Orwell Room on Monday evenings and Club Pairs in the Ropes Hall on Thursday evenings. Visitors are always welcome after registering, and the club runs courses for complete beginners and improvers.
One of the largest chess clubs in Suffolk, meeting every Wednesday evening from September to May in the Birkbeck Room on the first floor of the Ipswich Institute. Players of all ages and levels are welcome, from complete beginners to league players, and the club fields several teams in the Suffolk league.
The chess section of Ipswich Sports Club, meeting every Monday evening and fielding teams across the Suffolk league and cups. Newcomers of every standard are welcome and guests can try up to five sessions before joining.
Tabletop gaming shop at Deben Wharf, Woodbridge, with bookable terrain tables for wargames and free tables for card and board games. Open late on Thursdays and Fridays.
A duplicate bridge club playing every Monday evening at Woodbridge Community Hall, with refreshments provided. Visitors are always welcome, and a host is available for players without a partner on the third Monday of each month.
A friendly club meeting every Wednesday evening in the back room of the Cherry Tree Inn for fun and competitive chess. All abilities are welcome, equipment is provided, and juniors under 18 are welcome with an adult.
Chess club meeting on Tuesday evenings from 7.35pm at the General Townshend Club in Fakenham.
Trading card and hobby shop in Fakenham selling Pokémon TCG, Magic and Warhammer, with play tables and a bookable hobby table. It runs Magic Commander nights on Fridays and Saturdays, D&D on Thursdays and Sundays, plus learn-to-play and painting sessions.
A small, friendly club playing duplicate bridge on Tuesday afternoons at the Suffolk and Felixstowe Bowls Club, with tea, coffee and biscuits. Visitors are always welcome and a spare player usually makes up the numbers.
The chess club for Felixstowe, meeting on Tuesday evenings at the Felixstowe Seafarers Centre and playing in the Suffolk league.
Chess club meeting on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm at the Ferry Lane Social Club in King's Lynn, with two Norfolk league teams.
Official Warhammer store in King's Lynn with gaming tables, selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and other Games Workshop ranges.
A duplicate bridge club meeting on Thursday evenings above The Stable on Newmarket High Street. Visiting pairs are most welcome and a hosting system usually guarantees a game.
A long running chess club with several teams in the Bury Area Chess League, meeting on Monday evenings at the Exning Road club in Newmarket. Newcomers are welcome at club nights.
Chess club meeting on Saturday afternoons from 3.30pm at the Phoenix Building in North Walsham. Parking is in nearby town car parks, including the free Midland Road car park.
Chess group meeting at North Walsham Library on Friday afternoons from 4pm to 6pm, welcoming junior players.
Chess club meeting on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm at the Morley Club in Sheringham, with a club championship and rapidplay. Juniors and newcomers who want to learn are welcome to call in on a club evening.
Family-run model railway shop in Sheringham that also stocks Warhammer kits and Citadel paints at 10% off RRP, with free click and collect.
Tabletop games shop in Thetford that opened in April 2026, with gaming tables for Warhammer, Dungeons & Dragons, trading card games and board games. It says it runs game nights, beginner sessions and organised play.
Board game shop and cafe on Guildhall Street in Thetford, opened on the site of a former vape shop.
A duplicate bridge club meeting every Tuesday evening at the Fairfield Centre in Aldeburgh, usually with five to eight tables. It suits players of a wide range of ability, and guests and new members are welcome.
Friendly duplicate pairs bridge club meeting every Tuesday evening at Cringleford Pavilion, with play starting at 6.45pm after seating by 6.30pm. Less experienced, improving and intermediate players are welcome, coming as a pair or arranging a partner by email in advance.
Informal and growing chess group at Cromer Lawn Tennis and Racket Sports Club, open to all including beginners. Players are welcome to bring a board, and the club has a licensed bar serving tea, coffee and cake.
Wargames and board game shop on Vinces Road, Diss, specialising in Warhammer, Dungeons & Dragons and trading card games, with in-store events.
Junior chess club meeting on Monday evenings from 6.30pm to 8pm in the Assembly Rooms at Downham Market Town Hall.
A bridge club meeting every Monday afternoon at the Blackbourne Centre in Elmswell.
A friendly duplicate bridge club in north Suffolk, playing every Tuesday afternoon at Eye Town Hall. New members and visitors are welcome.
Anime and collectables shop in Gorleston-on-Sea and an official Play! Pokémon store. It runs a casual Pokémon League on Tuesday evenings and prereleases for Magic: The Gathering, One Piece and Riftbound.
New chess club formed in September 2026, meeting on Thursday evenings from 7pm in the Garden Room at The Crown, Great Ellingham. Players of all strengths are welcome for relaxed, friendly chess.
Local game store in Feathers Yard, Holt, selling Pokémon TCG, Magic: The Gathering, Warhammer, Citadel paints and D&D, with tables to hire and weekly events including Pokémon TCG league nights.
Clare Bridge Club runs a popular relaxed duplicate session on Friday afternoons at Lavenham Village Hall.
A club for Saxmundham and the surrounding area, meeting on Tuesday evenings at the Benhall and Sternfield Ex-Servicemen's Club. Newcomers of every standard are welcome and the club plays in the Suffolk league.
Chess club meeting on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm in the Torben Room at the Viking Centre, Sprowston, with three Norfolk league teams. A junior club meets at the same venue earlier on Tuesday evenings.
A very sociable bridge club meeting every Thursday evening at Stansfield Village Hall, with a half time break for drinks and nibbles. Players of all abilities are welcome.
Family-run games shop on the Shepherds Grove estate at Stanton, near Bury St Edmunds, with gaming tables open to the public: one room for card and board games and a larger room for wargames. Runs Warhammer, Blood Bowl and Magic events.
The chess club for Sudbury, meeting on Wednesday evenings at the Sudbury Institute Club and playing in the Suffolk league.
A friendly, informal bridge club meeting every Wednesday afternoon at Cavendish Hall in Thurston. Visiting pairs are welcome.
A friendly bridge group meeting every Thursday evening at the Woolpit Institute.
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