Battleforge Games
Games shop on Market Street in Chorley, listed as a Warhammer stockist.
Venue type · Lancashire and Cumbria
Game shops in Preston
Game shops across Lancashire and Cumbria: card, board game and wargaming shops.
We list 16 game shops across Lancashire and Cumbria, in 11 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 1 regular session, most often on Fridays. Two of those are marked as beginner friendly. Nine have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- Harlequins Games, Preston 1 regular night
- That Comic Shop, Preston 1 regular night: Friday Night Magic (Fridays)
- Tabletop Dominion, Accrington 1 regular night
16 venues
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.
Bells Hobby Forge
Hobby shop in the Accrington Arndale Centre, listed as a Warhammer stockist.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
1 regular event
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.
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.
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.
Warhammer Preston
Official Games Workshop Warhammer store in Preston city centre selling Warhammer miniatures with gaming tables for play and painting.
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
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
Common questions
Which game shops in Preston run the most game nights?
The venues with the most regular nights are Harlequins Games in Preston (1 night), That Comic Shop in Preston (1 night) and Tabletop Dominion in Accrington (1 night). We list 16 venues in all across Lancashire and Cumbria.
Are there beginner-friendly nights at game shops in Preston?
Yes. Two regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Harlequins Games and That Comic Shop. 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. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.