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Where to play board games in Bolton

Last checked 12 November 2026 · 2 listings

Quick answer: We list two groups in Bolton; check their own page before you go, as times can change. Wigan is the nearest town page with more going on.

Gnome Board Game Club meets every Thursday from 7pm at the Doffcocker Inn on Chorley Old Road, and everyone's welcome, new or experienced. Out at Bromley Cross, The Goblin's Head runs a £2 games afternoon every Sunday at the community centre on Windsor Road. Wigan and Manchester are the nearest bigger towns for more.

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Club

Gnome Board Game Club

Bolton's friendly board games club meets every Thursday from 7pm at the Doffcocker Inn on Chorley Old Road. Everyone's welcome, whether you play every week or you're just getting into the hobby, and there's parking at the pub.

Where
Doffcocker Inn, 780 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 5QD
When
Every Thursday from 7pm.
Good for beginners
Yes

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Last checked 12 November 2026.

Regular event

Sunday Games with The Goblin's Head

The Goblin's Head, a family games business in Bromley Cross, runs a relaxed games afternoon every Sunday from 2pm at Bromley Cross Community Centre on Windsor Road. It's £2 to join in, and you can learn something new or play a familiar favourite. It also runs Warhammer and card game tournaments.

Where
Bromley Cross Community Centre, 5 Windsor Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9LH
When
Every Sunday from 2pm.
Cost
£2
Good for beginners
Yes
Good for children
Yes

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Last checked 12 November 2026.

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