Beer & Pretzel Gaming
Independent hobby shop on Highgate in Kendal selling Warhammer, RPGs, board and card games, with a play space open most days. Hosts Magic and Pokémon evening events and works with local clubs.
Game · Lancashire and Cumbria
Board game shops, cafés and clubs in Preston
Where to find Board games in Lancashire and Cumbria: pub meetups, café nights, clubs and shops for board gamers.
We list 11 venues where you can buy or play board games across Lancashire and Cumbria, in 8 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 1 regular session, most often on Tuesdays. One of those is marked as beginner friendly. Nine have tables to play on site.
11 venues
Dice and Bolter Tabletop Gaming Club
South Lakes tabletop gaming club meeting at Levens Village Hall near Kendal on Thursdays and Sundays. Plays Warhammer 40K, Age of Sigmar, Kill Team, Bolt Action, RPGs and board games.
2 regular events
Fazpack
Small independent tabletop gaming shop in Bispham, Blackpool, selling wargaming miniatures, trading card games, roleplaying games, board games and paints. It opens into the late evening on weekdays and has a Discord community.
Geek Retreat Blackburn
Geek culture cafe and gaming store in Blackburn town centre with tables for card games, board games and D&D.
1 regular event
Harlequins Games
Large independent TCG and wargames shop in Preston with seating for 80+ players. Runs weekly TCG leagues including Pokémon League, plus Warhammer hobby nights and board game drop-ins.
1 regular event
Heaths
Long established family run toy, stationery and craft shop on Dalton Road, part of the Toymaster group. It stocks board games, Lego and Revell and Humbrol model kits.
Lancaster Board and Sword
Board game cafe and hobby shop in Lancaster city centre with a play-in-store game library and tables for TCGs, wargames and RPGs. Stay and Play is GBP 5 per person.
Preston's Gamers Guild
Weekly board game club meeting every Tuesday evening at Plungington Community Centre. First visit is free, then GBP 3 a week.
1 regular event
Tabletop Dominion
Independent tabletop gaming shop on Broadway in Accrington selling Pokémon and Magic cards, board games and RPG dice, with late opening on Monday and Friday evenings.
1 regular event
Tabletop Republic Lancaster
Large hobby gaming venue next to Lancaster bus station with hireable gaming tables, a stay-and-play library, and stock of TCGs, wargames and RPGs.
To The Batcave
Comic book and collectables shop in Blackburn town centre selling graphic novels, merchandise, board games and wargaming products. It hosts community gaming events.
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Tuesday
18:30 to 22:00 Every Tuesday
Board Games! Board Games!
Preston's Gamers Guild, Preston. Open board gaming
Board games Entry: GBP 3 (first week free) Beginner friendly
Common questions
Where can I play board games in Preston?
The venues with the most regular nights are Preston's Gamers Guild in Preston (1 night). We list 11 venues in all across Lancashire and Cumbria.
Are there beginner-friendly nights for board games in Preston?
Yes. One regular night is marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Preston's Gamers Guild. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.