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.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night
Venue type · Lancashire and Cumbria
Game shops in Preston
Game shops across Lancashire and Cumbria: card, board game and wargaming shops.
We list 19 game shops across Lancashire and Cumbria, in 12 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 7 regular sessions, most often on Fridays and Tuesdays. Five of those are marked as beginner friendly. Nine have tables to play on site. Four of the 19 are in Preston itself, and we list them first below.
Most active venues
- Saint'z Dragons, Colne 6 regular nights: Pokémon TCG Night / D&D (Tuesdays), Pokémon TCG Play! Master League (Wednesdays)
- Harlequins Games, Preston 1 regular night
- That Comic Shop, Preston 1 regular night: Friday Night Magic (Fridays)
- Tabletop Dominion, Accrington 1 regular night
19 venues
In Preston (4)
That Comic Shop
Family run comic shop on Friargate selling American comics, merchandise and Magic: The Gathering. It runs free Friday Night Magic each week and players are welcome to play in store.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Fris
Retro Gamer Bros
Retro video game and trading card shop in Preston. It sells tickets for Magic: The Gathering, Disney Lorcana and Riftbound release events.
Warhammer Preston
Official Games Workshop Warhammer store in Preston city centre selling Warhammer miniatures with gaming tables for play and painting.
Elsewhere in Lancashire and Cumbria (15)
Saint'z Dragons
Trading card and gift shop in Colne that also sells gothic and alternative homeware. It runs in-store events six days a week, including Pokémon TCG league nights, Yu-Gi-Oh! locals and Friday Night Magic.
Tables to play on site
6 regular nights · 6 days a week
Tabletop Dominion
Independent tabletop gaming shop on Broadway in Accrington selling Pokémon TCG and Magic cards, board games and RPG dice, with late opening on Monday and Friday evenings.
1 regular night
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 TCG evening events and works with local clubs.
Tables to play on site
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.
Tables to play on site
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.
Tables to play on site
The Hobby Post
Hobby and book shop on Post Office Avenue in Southport selling Warhammer, paints, books and crafts, with bookable gaming tables open into the evening.
Tables to play on site
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.
Tables to play on site
Ultimate TCG
Trading card game shop in Accrington stocking a wide range of card games and accessories. It is an official organised play store for Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokémon TCG, Bandai and Bushiroad games and welcomes new players.
Tables to play on site
Battleforge Games
Games shop on Market Street in Chorley, listed as a Warhammer stockist.
Bell's Hobby Forge
Hobby shop in the Accrington Arndale Centre, listed as a Warhammer stockist.
Haven Crafts
Independent arts and crafts supplies shop on Roper Street, listed as a Warhammer stockist.
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.
Red Wizard Gaming, Gifts and Creative Hub
Independent gaming and gift shop and creative hub in St Annes, listed as a Warhammer stockist. It also hosts ticketed events such as live music.
Warhammer Blackpool
Official Games Workshop Warhammer store in Blackpool town centre selling Warhammer miniatures with tables for gaming and painting.
Warhammer Kendal
Games Workshop's Warhammer store in Kendal, in Blackhall Yard off Stricklandgate. Sells Warhammer miniatures and paints and offers in-store gaming.
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Tuesday
From 18:00 Every Tuesday
Pokémon TCG Night / D&D
Saint'z Dragons, Colne. Casual Pokémon TCG play and D&D
Mixed games Entry: Adults £6, under 13 £3, learn to play free Beginner friendly
Wednesday
From 18:30 Every Wednesday
Pokémon TCG Play! Master League
Saint'z Dragons, Colne. Organised league matches
Pokémon TCG Entry: £6 (prizing included) Beginner friendly
Thursday
From 18:30 Every Thursday
Yu-Gi-Oh! Locals
Saint'z Dragons, Colne. Local tournament and casual play
Yu-Gi-Oh! Entry: £8 (prizes included)
Friday
From 18:00 Every Friday
Ask the venue for times Every Friday
Friday Night Magic
That Comic Shop, Preston. Friday Night Magic
Magic: The Gathering Entry: Free Beginner friendly
Saturday
From 12:00 Every Saturday
Pokémon TCG Play! League
Saint'z Dragons, Colne. Learn to play and league play
Pokémon TCG Entry: £6 Beginner friendly
Sunday
From 11:00 Every Sunday
Magic: The Gathering Commander
Saint'z Dragons, Colne. Casual Commander
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £6
Common questions
Which game shops in Preston run the most game nights?
The venues with the most regular nights are Saint'z Dragons in Colne (6 nights), Harlequins Games in Preston (1 night) and That Comic Shop in Preston (1 night). We list 19 venues in all across Lancashire and Cumbria.
Which night of the week is busiest at game shops in Preston?
Fridays and Tuesdays have the most regular sessions. Seven sessions run every week. The Preston calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights at game shops in Preston?
Yes. Five regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Harlequins Games, That Comic Shop and Saint'z Dragons. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
How much do game nights cost at game shops in Preston?
One regular night is free to join. Where there's an entry fee it is usually between £6 and £10. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.
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