Alchemists Workshops
Discount Warhammer and hobby retailer based in Winsford, selling Games Workshop, other wargames, trading card games, board games and roleplaying games.
Game · Stoke, Staffordshire and Shropshire
Magic: The Gathering in Stoke
Where to find Magic: The Gathering in Stoke, Staffordshire and Shropshire: Friday Night Magic, Commander nights and the shops that stock Magic.
We list 8 venues where you can buy or play Magic across Stoke, Staffordshire and Shropshire, in 6 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 3 regular sessions, most often on Fridays 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: Magic Thursdays (Thursdays), Friday Night Magic (Fridays)
- The Troll Cave, Wem 1 regular night: Friday Night Magic (Fridays)
8 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.
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 Ork Forge
Independent wargaming and hobby shop on Stafford Park in Telford selling discounted Games Workshop and other wargames ranges plus trading card singles. Gaming tables can be booked through the website.
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
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Thursday
From 18:30 Free seat tickets used when busy
Friday
From 18:00 Every Friday
Friday Night Magic
The Troll Cave, Wem. Casual and competitive Magic, all formats
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £2 Beginner friendly
From 18:30 Every Friday
Common questions
Where can I play Magic 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 8 venues in all across Stoke, Staffordshire and Shropshire.
Which night of the week is busiest for Magic in Stoke?
Fridays 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 Magic 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.