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Beginner-friendly game nights in Surrey

Beginner-friendly game nights across Guildford, Woking and Surrey: learn-to-play sessions and nights that welcome new players.

19 regular nights

The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.

Monday

09:30 to 12:30 Every Monday

Monday morning bridge

Epsom Bridge Club, Epsom. Club bridge session

Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
17:15 to 19:30 Term time only

Junior club

Guildford Chess Club, Guildford. Junior club, term time only

Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:00 to 22:30 Every Monday

Club night

Epsom Chess Club, Epsom. Club night, rated tournaments and Surrey League matches

Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:30 to 22:45 September to July, not bank holidays

Monday club night

Guildford Chess Club, Guildford. Club night, internal tournaments and league matches

Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free for members; 28-day free trial Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Monday evenings in term time

Junior coaching

Woking Chess Club, Woking. Junior coaching sessions, term time

Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly

Tuesday

From 14:00 Every Tuesday

Gentle Duplicate

Camberley Bridge Club, Camberley. Gentle duplicate for players around NGS 9 or below, host aimed for

Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 14:15 Every Tuesday

Tuesday afternoon duplicate

Buckland Bridge Club, Buckland. Duplicate pairs, host available

Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £3 Beginner friendly

Wednesday

From 10:00 Every Wednesday

Wednesday gentle pairs

Caterham Bridge Club, Caterham. Gentle duplicate pairs at the White Hart Barn, Godstone

Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
11:00 to 13:00 Every Wednesday

Chess & Chill

Chess & Chill at Bonjour Café, Epsom. Casual games over coffee, all welcome

Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
16:30 to 18:00 Every Wednesday

After-school kids club (Pokémon TCG, painting, Lorcana)

The Gamers Guild, Redhill. kids club, ages 8 to 14

Mixed games Beginner friendly
From 19:20 First and third Wednesdays of the month

No Fear evening

Ashford and District Bridge Club, Ashford. Relaxed bridge for beginners and returners, helpers available

Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly

Thursday

From 13:15 Every Thursday

Thursday afternoon bridge

By the Wey Bridge Club, New Haw. Club bridge session

Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 14:15 Every Thursday

Thursday afternoon duplicate

Buckland Bridge Club, Buckland. Duplicate pairs, host available

Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £3 Beginner friendly
18:15 to 20:45 Every Thursday

Junior club

Epsom Chess Club, Epsom. Junior club, four separate sessions

Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 18:30 Every Thursday

Pokémon TCG Play Night

Thunderbolt Cards, New Malden. Standard, casual Swiss rounds

Pokémon TCG Entry: £10 (booster and prize pack included) Book ahead Beginner friendly
From 19:30 Every Thursday

Club night

Staines Chess Club, Egham. Social chess and Thames Valley League matches

Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Most Thursday evenings

Adult club night

Woking Chess Club, Woking. Club night and Surrey Border League matches

Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly

Friday

From 10:00 Every Friday

Friday morning bridge (The White Hart, Addlestone)

By the Wey Bridge Club, New Haw. Club bridge session at The White Hart, New Haw Rd, KT15 2DS

Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
16:30 to 18:00 Every Friday

After-school kids club (Pokémon TCG, painting, Lorcana)

The Gamers Guild, Redhill. kids club, ages 8 to 14

Mixed games Beginner friendly
See the full Surrey calendar

13 venues

Club · Buckland

Buckland Bridge Club

A small, friendly club originally designed for novices, playing duplicate bridge on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons in the Buckland Reading Room near Betchworth. A host system means single players are found a partner on the day.

Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Thus
Club · New Haw

By the Wey Bridge Club

Thursday afternoon bridge at New Haw Community Centre and Friday morning play at The White Hart in Addlestone, plus classes for new players. A good choice for learners moving on to club play.

Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Thus, Fris
Club · Epsom

Epsom Chess Club

Large, friendly chess club meeting on Monday evenings at Epsom Christian Fellowship on West Hill, with a junior club on Thursday evenings. Players of every level are welcome, from relative beginners to Surrey League and 4NCL teams.

Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Thus
Club · Guildford

Guildford Chess Club

One of the strongest chess clubs in the UK, meeting on Monday evenings at the Guildford Institute from September to July, with an earlier junior club in term time. Players of every level are welcome, from beginners to titled players, with 15 teams across four leagues.

Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons
Club · Woking

Woking Chess Club

Long-established club based at the Woking Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Hook Heath, playing adult chess on most Thursday evenings with junior coaching on Monday evenings in term time. Experienced players, beginners and less experienced players are all welcome, with teams in the Surrey Border League.

Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Thus
Club · Ashford

Ashford and District Bridge Club

Founded in 1921, the club plays duplicate bridge on Tuesday and Friday evenings at the Fordbridge Centre in Ashford, with Thursday afternoons at Charlton Village Hall. 'No Fear' evenings on the first and third Wednesdays suit beginners and returners, with helpers on hand.

Tables to play on site
4 regular nights · 4 days a week
Club · Camberley

Camberley Bridge Club

An informal, friendly club meeting in a modern cricket pavilion with ample parking and space for 18 tables, playing on Monday evenings and Tuesday and Friday afternoons. The Tuesday Gentle Duplicate suits improving players, and visitors get a warm welcome.

Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Mons, Tues, Fris
Club · Caterham

Caterham Bridge Club

Duplicate bridge club running face to face pairs in Caterham and Godstone on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, plus a gentler Wednesday morning game at the White Hart Barn. Classes follow the EBU Bridge for All syllabus and a partner is always available.

Tables to play on site
4 regular nights · Mons, Tues, Weds
Club · Epsom

Epsom Bridge Club

Monday morning bridge at Christ Church on Epsom Common, launched in October 2026, alongside beginner courses following the EBU Bridge for All programme. Welcoming to experienced players and complete beginners alike.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Club · Egham

Staines Chess Club

Meets every Thursday evening at 51 High Street, Egham, offering social and competitive chess with teams in the Thames Valley Chess League. Suitable for players of all levels, from beginners to experienced players.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus

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