Aardvarks & Dragons
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.
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Pokémon card shops in Norwich
Where to find Pokémon in Norwich, Norfolk and Suffolk: card shops, leagues, tournaments and casual nights.
We list 9 venues where you can buy or play Pokémon across Norwich, Norfolk and Suffolk, in 7 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 3 regular sessions, most often on Fridays and Wednesdays. Two of those are marked as beginner friendly. Seven have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- Athena Games, Norwich 2 regular nights: Afternoon Pokémon Club (Wednesdays), Pokémon Fridays (Fridays)
- Zatu Games, Norwich 1 regular night: Competitive Pokémon League Night (Fridays)
9 venues
Alpha Games
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.
Athena Games
Large independent games shop and event venue in the Norwich Lanes with bookable gaming tables and events most days, covering Magic, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Star Wars Unlimited, Riftbound, Digimon, Vanguard and more alongside Warhammer and board games.
11 regular events
D J Collectables
Collectables, diecast and model shop in Stowmarket that stocks the full Games Workshop range, pre-owned Games Workshop figures and trading cards including Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic: The Gathering.
In Demand Toys
Action figure and collectables specialist on Union Park, Norwich, also selling Warhammer (including Necromunda), Pokémon and Lorcana cards and HeroQuest.
Skyward Fire Games
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.
Vaultrix Games
Trading card and hobby shop in Fakenham selling Pokémon, 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.
4 regular events
Vorum Games
Local game store in Feathers Yard, Holt, selling Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Warhammer, Citadel paints and D&D, with tables to hire and weekly events including Pokémon league nights.
Zatu Games
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 league nights, prereleases, and Magic and Lorcana competitive events.
1 regular event
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Wednesday
Ask the venue for times Afternoon session; time not shown
Friday
From 17:00 Tables from 17:00; tournament start time not shown; limited tickets
Ask the venue for times Tickets listed for every Friday from 16 October to 20 November 2026
Common questions
Where can I play Pokémon in Norwich?
The venues with the most regular nights are Athena Games in Norwich (2 nights) and Zatu Games in Norwich (1 night). We list 9 venues in all across Norwich, Norfolk and Suffolk.
Which night of the week is busiest for Pokémon in Norwich?
Fridays and Wednesdays have the most regular sessions. Three sessions run every week. The Norwich calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights for Pokémon in Norwich?
Yes. Two regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Athena Games. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.