Where to find Wargames in Stoke, Staffordshire and Shropshire: historical and miniature wargaming clubs, gaming centres and shops.
We list 15 venues where you can play or buy wargaming across Stoke, Staffordshire and Shropshire, in 10 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 1 regular session, most often on Mondays. One of those is marked as beginner friendly. Seven have tables to play on site.
Venues with regular nights or tables to play on site, busiest first.
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.
Wargaming shop and gaming venue in Bodkin Courtyard, Leek, that hosts tournaments such as the Battle of Boltstorm events and Bolt Action days.
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.
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.
Dedicated wargaming venue and hobby store in Market Drayton with bookable tables and gaming four nights a week. It runs Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, The Old World, Blood Bowl, Horus Heresy and Bolt Action tournaments and leagues.
Independent games shop in the Victoria Centre, Crewe, with free gaming tables and a cantina serving drinks and snacks. Runs weekly Magic, Pokémon TCG, Lorcana, D&D, board game and wargaming nights.
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.
We haven't confirmed play space or regular nights at these yet, so ask in store.
Discount Warhammer and hobby retailer based in Winsford, selling Games Workshop, other wargames, trading card games, board games and roleplaying games.
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.
Wargames and hobby shop in Wellington, Telford, open since 1994, stocking Games Workshop, Warlord Games, Warcradle and Battlefront ranges. Staff offer free introductory games and painting lessons, and the shop is linked to Telford Wargames Society.
Shrewsbury maker of historic wargames buildings in miniature, also selling Old Glory 15s figures and Games Workshop, Army Painter and Perry Miniatures products, mainly by mail order from an industrial unit.
Stafford games and hobby shop that also makes metal fantasy wargaming miniatures and offers in store collection. It runs the Tritex Gaming Hub meetup group.
Official Warhammer store on Market Street in Crewe selling Games Workshop miniatures, paints and games. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Official Warhammer store on Market Street in Shrewsbury town centre selling Games Workshop miniatures, paints and games.
Official Warhammer store in Hanley selling Games Workshop miniatures, paints and games.
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
The Troll Cave, Wem. Casual and tournament practice games
The venues with the most regular nights are The Troll Cave in Wem (1 night). We list 15 venues in all across Stoke, Staffordshire and Shropshire.
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.
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