Alchemists Workshops
Discount Warhammer and hobby retailer based in Winsford, selling Games Workshop, other wargames, trading card games, board games and roleplaying games.
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D&D and RPG groups in Stoke
Where to find D&D and RPGs in Stoke, Staffordshire and Shropshire: D&D one-shots, Adventurers League and roleplaying groups you can join.
We list 9 venues where you can buy or play D&D and roleplaying games across Stoke, Staffordshire and Shropshire, in 8 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 3 regular sessions, most often on Saturdays and Thursdays. One of those is marked as beginner friendly. Five have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- The Lizards Lair Gaming Co, Crewe 2 regular nights: D&D Night (Thursdays), D&D Evening (Saturdays)
- The Troll Cave, Wem 1 regular night: Dungeons and Dragons Night (Saturdays)
9 venues
Card Tavern
Independent hobby and card game shop in the centre of Stone selling Pokémon TCG, Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons and Warhammer 40,000, with a focus on welcoming newcomers.
Glasshammer Gaming (The Glasshouse)
Large tabletop gaming centre in St George's with around 30 tables, a licensed bar and a fully stocked shop for Warhammer and trading card games. Table hire is £5 per person for the day and booking ahead is recommended; it is wheelchair accessible and five minutes' walk from Oakengates station.
2 regular events
Harold's Toy Store
Family toy, model and games shop in Church Stretton stocking Warhammer, Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, board games and models alongside toys. Pokémon stock is limited to booster packs.
Larp Inn
LARP costume and equipment maker in a Telford warehouse with a showroom and upstairs games rooms stocking Games Workshop, Kings of War, D&D and Magic. Gaming costs £5 per person and calling ahead to book a table is advised; the games rooms are up a flight of stairs.
Quest Keepers
Husband and wife run miniatures hobby shop in Newport stocking Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, Kill Team, Middle-earth and Dungeons & Dragons miniatures, plus paints and accessories. The shop also organises occasional Age of Sigmar Spearhead tournaments.
The Lizards Lair Gaming Co
Independent games shop in the Victoria Centre, Crewe, with free gaming tables and a cantina serving drinks and snacks. Runs weekly Magic, Pokémon, Lorcana, D&D, board game and wargaming nights.
12 regular events
The Troll Cave
Tabletop and wargaming venue in Wem with bookable tables for wargames, RPGs, board games and card games, plus a board game library. Regular nights include Warmachine, Warhammer 40K, Friday Night Magic and D&D.
6 regular events
Vellichor Books
Independent bookshop in Piccadilly Arcade, Hanley, that also sells Warhammer and dice and runs Terra Tuesdays for Warhammer players and painters, including newcomers. Its bookable Room of Requirement can host Dungeons & Dragons and Warhammer groups.
1 regular event
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Thursday
From 18:30 Every Thursday
D&D Night
The Lizards Lair Gaming Co, Crewe. Two tables with rotating DMs
D&D Entry: Free ticket Book ahead
Saturday
From 18:00 Sessions listed on the events page with tickets
From 18:30 Every Saturday
Common questions
Where can I play D&D and roleplaying games in Stoke?
The venues with the most regular nights are The Lizards Lair Gaming Co in Crewe (2 nights) and The Troll Cave in Wem (1 night). We list 9 venues in all across Stoke, Staffordshire and Shropshire.
Which night of the week is busiest for D&D and roleplaying games in Stoke?
Saturdays and Thursdays have the most regular sessions. Three sessions run every week. The Stoke calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights for D&D and roleplaying games in Stoke?
Yes. One regular night is marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at The Troll Cave. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
How much does it cost to play D&D and roleplaying games in Stoke?
One regular night is free to join. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.