"Are there any wargaming clubs in Nottingham?" Topic

I moved to Nottingham recently, and I wanted to know if there are any clubs playing non-Warhammer games in the area. I tried asking the Uncaring Google, but didn't get any working email addresses.

I think (and hope!) so.
Nottingham is supposed to be the centre of the (wargaming)world!

newarkirregulars.org.uk

Warhammer World has plenty of historical events. Many of them WAB/WFB based of course, though I beleive there do others as well.

The Irregulars is a good club. Getting to Newark from Nottingham can be a pain though, unless you drive.

Theres a shop in Ripley( a bit closer than Newalk) that hosts all sorts of wargames. Think its called Chimera.

Warhammer World has plenty of historical events. Many of them WAB/WFB based of course, though I beleive there do others as well.

I think not any more they don't – now it is only official GW events at Warhammer World.

But Eye of the Storm just down the road will welcome historical gamers.

You cannot go far wrong with Maelstrom Games in Mansfield. Plenty of all sorts of wargames on offer in a massive gaming hall in a renovated mill.

When you say 'non Warhammer' do you mean no Warhammer taking place at the club at all or you would like a club where you could get a game but you are not wanting to play Warhammer. If the former you'll struggle to find anything anywhere these days.

@ scrivs: I mean a club where I can play something other than WHFB/40K =]

@sector51: Is there a link for Eye of the Storm?

This is the forum for Maelstrom Games and events at their place "Eye of the Storm": link

Cheers,

David
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Having spent 18 months living in Nottingham in the last three years I can vouch for the – somewhat incredible – fact that there is NO organised wargaming in Nottingham, other than at GW central. If you want to play bog-standard, mainstream Ancients, Napoleonics, ACW or WW2, then you're stumped.

Here in Newcastle, there are at least three historically-biased wargames clubs and there are upwards of a dozen in the Tyne and Wear area. Nottingham, which still facetiously claims to be the centre of the wargames world, can't manage one. Why so?

ps: for the geographically-challenged, neither Newark nor Mansfield are in Nottingham.

What about Queens Walk community centre in the Meadows? Are they still going?

Just dont park your car there……..

And there wa sa club in Mapperley when I lived there, and a group in Lenton (admittedly all a number of years ago now!).

Nottingham has always been strong on gaming……. cant believe its all closed down.

Theres a nice club in Quorn, near Loughborough – Sons of Simon de Montfort – and a number of spin off clubs in the north Leics/south notts area.

Foundry might also be able to let you know where local clubs meet for their hisotrical ranges etc. There are also two universities in Nottm, theres bound to be some clubs in there.

Old School Grand Manner Napoleonic at Nether Broughton village hall, just inside the Leicestershire border. Next game 22 January 2011.

Let me know if you want more info.

We plat LotOW in Leicester & occasionally travel to my friend in Chesterfield, if you're willing to travel a bit

Way back (1988) when Nottingham still had a poly (Trent) the SU had a wargames club. You could try either of the universities at least to get contacts for a game.

Steve P

There is the Nottingham Wargames Club! of which i am a member. We meet on Monday nights at the Queens Walk Community Centre, nerar the city centre NG2 2DF. By the way, there is FREE parking and CTV security, so ignore one of the above comments on the subject.

We play a wide variety of historical wargames in all scales and are familiar with most rule sets. new members very welcome.

Email me if you need any further information at : lown1@tiscali.co.uk

Nottingham Wargames Club website address:

nottinghamwargames.co.uk

In the city centre, Foundry holds regular gaming evenings – as does the Wargames Illustrated office in Beeston (not just Flames of War either).

Access Models in Newark is open for games in the evenings and there is the KIA club in Kirkby in Ashfield and Forest Outlaws at the Mansfield Gas Sports & Social Club.

Nottignham Wargame Club

The Games Club with No Name

The Ned Ludd Public House,
Friar Lane
Nottignham

Meeting Times: Two weekly, alternative Tuesday and Wednesday nights. 6pm – 7pm early meet and chat, grab a bite to eat. Club 7pm onwards.
link

Games Played: Games seen running have been, X-Wing, Oldhammer Dark Future, Pulp City, Deadzone, Dreadball, Splender and Warhammer Fantasy Battle 3rd Ed, Necromunda (looking to run regular campaigns,), Space Crusade, Board games, Story telling Board games, King of Tokyo, Horror House on Hill, Munchkin Chuthlu, and others

Nottingham Centre Gaming

Located in the Centre of Nottingham 'In a pub!' The Ned Ludd, the club aims to bring together Wargaming, Tabletop game and Board Gamers for regular gaming happenings.
All gamers are invited and it is intended to bring together gamers of al backgrounds to enjoy a regular night of gaming.

We are looking for more games to be played and also the prospect of getting more campaigns going, with an eye to Mantic games – Deadzone, Dreadball, Bloodbowl, (Campaigns welcome) Avatars of War, Warlord games like Gates of Antares, Bolt Action etc, Card games, Blood Bowl, you game it well come and run it.

Entry is only £5.00 GBP which get you a free drink and located in a friendly environment,

The Ned Ludd

Address: 27 Friar Lane, Nottingham NG1 6DA
Phone: 0115 948 4221
Hours: 10:00 am – 12:00 am

Easy access, with the main Tram stop just down the road, about 1 Minute away, and regular buses stopping outside.

If your a gamer what are you waiting for.

link

#wargaming #gaming #tabletop #Dice #Dreadball #Deadzone #Necromunda #Mantic #Nottingham #Warlord #Boardgame #cardgame #Oldhammer #Wargames #Bloodbowl

Nottingham Gaming as above post at Ned Ludd

Dates:
June 23rd Tuesday

July
7th Tuesday
22nd Wednesday

August
4th Tuesday
19th Wednesday

September
1st Tuesday

link FB Club Page

Many more photos of games played at the Nottingham Wargames Club updated in the Galleries section of the website:

nottinghamwargames.co.uk

The club is always looking for new members. See website for details.

@Ostrowski If any of your group wat to pop over more than welcome, we have some Historical gamers and a few interested, be good to get different groups mixing, and allow those interested in Historical a chance to make new contacts and get new members interested in your club also.

Next Gaming dates. And second new Venue in Beeston.

7th Wednesday Beeston Boat and Horses
14th Wednesday The Nedd Ludd, Friar Lane Nottingham
21st Wednesday Beeston, Boat and Horses
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25th Sunday all day'er Boat and Horses 12-10pm -

Lot of parking, decent and proper Pub meals including Sunday Lunch. Reasonable priced. Loads of space.
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27th Tuesday The Ned Ludd, Frair Lane Nottingham

You can visit our next show at Owthorpe village hall ng2 3ga
On Sunday 15th November – many Nottingham gamers attend
Shaun

25th Sunday All Dayer Boat and Horses, Beeston, Nottingham. 12pm-10pm – Shwapping Meet

The Cost of the whole day 12pm-10pm is £7.50 GBP a head which includes a vouchers to value of £5.00 GBP for use against drink or food. Kids who are not playing are FOC and people not staying all day (Less than 4 hours) and NUS are £5.00 GBP, though voucher is just to usual £3.50 GBP

Shwapping Meet…
In additions to the games will be a Shwapping MEET if you want to take part just bring some items of Board or Mini games along.

These items will be evaluated and given a 'lot value' this value is the given to you as tokens which you can use to purchase 'lots' that

other people have provided. Any unsold lots will be retained for the Next meet and any unsold tokens will be swapped for vouchers

that can be used at the next swhwapping meet (we hope to make these at least every 2 months.)

Any questions talk to Gary Powell in the FB Group.

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(@Shaun @TheBunkergames thanks for that will pass onto group.)

Great Matt
hope you can make it
regards
Shaun

Nottingham Wargame Club

Our old website fell into disuse, but this is the link to our new club blog:

link

This contains club details and plenty of photographs of recent games.

There is a Derby one, but like all closed until the end of lockdown.