Where to find Magic: The Gathering in Reading, Milton Keynes and the Thames Valley: Friday Night Magic, Commander nights and the shops that stock Magic.
We list 7 venues where you can buy or play Magic across Reading, Milton Keynes and the Thames Valley, in 7 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 6 regular sessions, most often on Fridays and Wednesdays. One of those is marked as beginner friendly. All of them have tables to play on site.
Games shop at Moss End Garden Village near Bracknell with bookable wargaming and board game tables, a board game library and weekly TCG nights (Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Flesh and Blood, Riftbound and Friday Night Magic). It also runs Warhammer 40,000 and Blood Bowl tournaments.
Games shop in Reading town centre with a games room and a library of over 2,000 board games. It runs evening events most nights, including board games, Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Disney Lorcana and Star Wars Unlimited.
Trading card shop in Holme Grange Craft Village with free parking, selling Pokémon, Lorcana, One Piece and Magic cards plus Warhammer. It hosts a weekly Lorcana casual night, prereleases, tournaments and trade nights.
Trading card and games shop in Basingstoke with a gaming centre. It runs open gaming on Wednesday nights and Magic: The Gathering booster drafts on Thursday nights.
High Street tabletop games shop and venue with bookable tables, running tournaments and events for Warhammer, Blood Bowl, Middle-earth, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh! and other games. It stocks a wide range of wargames, TCGs, board games and RPGs.
Tabletop gaming store and play space in Wolverton with open board gaming, TCG nights, wargame tournaments and painting sessions. Stocks Games Workshop, Warlord Games, Magic and Pokémon.
Dedicated wargaming and hobby shop in Westbrook Walk, Alton, opened in 2026, with bookable gaming and painting tables available until 21:45. It runs regular nights for Warhammer, Blood Bowl, Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons and Dragons, plus open days for newcomers.
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Cryptic Cabin, Warfield. Commander
The venues with the most regular nights are Eclectic Games in Reading (2 nights), Cryptic Cabin in Warfield (1 night) and Firestorm Cards in Basingstoke (1 night). We list 7 venues in all across Reading, Milton Keynes and the Thames Valley.
Fridays and Wednesdays have the most regular sessions. Five sessions run every week. The Reading calendar shows what's on from today.
Yes. One regular night is marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Cryptic Cabin. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
