The UKBGF Clubs Directory aims to provide a comprehensive listing of all active backgammon clubs and tournament venues in the UK. Other backgammon clubs within the British Isles may also request a listing. Please email us at julia@ukbgf.com to notify us of any omissions or updates. Click on a region to view a full list of local clubs.
Normal club meeting days are shown in this listing, but check the club website for a specific date. Special club tournaments and other notable UK events are shown on the UKBGF calendar.
National Tournament Series
Backgammon Masters Awarding Body (UK)
Organises tournaments (4 per year) where all matches are videoed and analysed, and awards gradings based on error rates.
Website: http://bgmastersab.com; also on Facebook.
Organiser: Mark Adkins
British Isles Backgammon Association (BIBA)
Although BIBA has now closed, Tim Parfitt continues to run the Breezy Brighton tournament.
When: See UKBGF calendar
Website: now closed down, but much archived material can be found here.
Organiser: Michael Crane
National League
UKBGF National Online League
Launched in January 2021, and organised by Backgammon London and Tony Lezard, this League is open to all UKBGF members including those resident outside the UK. In tandem with the League, there is a separate year-long P-40 knockout championship. For more details, and to register for the next quarterly season of the League, visit the UKBGF Online League website.
Regional Leagues
The idea behind the various leagues is that members arrange to play fixtures with other members of their division at mutually convenient places and times, rather than have set meet-ups.
Brighton Premier League (updated May 2022)
Website: http://www.brightonsummeropen.com/brighton-backgammon-premier-league/
Organisers: Richard McQuillan, Tim Parfitt and Dan Silve
Bristol Premier League
(And its feeder, the Bristol Conference League)
Website: www.bristol-backgammon.org
Organiser: Ian Tarr
Cambridgeshire Backgammon League (updated April 2024)
Website: cambridgebackgammon.org
Organiser: Neil Foston
Irish Backgammon League
Website: www.irelandbg.com
Organiser: Rich Tegna
London Players’ Backgammon League
Website: www.londonplayersbackgammonleague.com
Organiser: Richard Biddle
Midlands League
Website: http://www.mwdata.co.uk/midlandsbackgammonleague/
Organisers: Mike Wood, Dave Pritchard
North West Backgammon League
Website: http://northwestbackgammonleague.weebly.com/
Organisers: Kev Jones, Mark Calderbank, John Wright
Sussex Backgammon League
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sussexbackgammon/
Twitter: @bn1backgammon
Organiser: Wayne Joseph
Worcester Backgammon League
Website: http://www.worcesterbgc.co.uk/leagues
Organiser: Sean Jones
Central Scotland Backgammon League
Website: http://www.centralscotlandbackgammon.co.uk/
Organiser: Neil Webb
London
Backgammon London (updated December 2022)
Ambassadors Bloomsbury Hotel, 12 Upper Woburn Place, London WC1H 0HX
When: Currently suspended due to hotel renovation
Website: https://www.backgammonlondon.com/home
Organiser: Andrew Selby
Backgammon and Wax
Various locations around London. Complete with live music!
When: See website for details. Places are limited and ticket-only.
Web : Backgammon and Wax
Backgammon in Chiswick
The Steam Packet, 85 Strand-on-the-Green, Chiswick, London W4 3PU
Informal, friendly backgammon evenings – have fun and improve your backgammon skills!
When: First Wednesday of each month from 6.30pm
How: Sign up in advance for the next session here, and join the closed Whatsapp group for monthly reminders.
Also: Regular fun chouette table (opt-in on form above)
Website: https://www.bgie.club/chiswick
Organiser: Kate Burness
Last update: March 2026
Backgammon in Ealing
The Rose and Crown, Church Place, St Mary’s Road, Ealing, London W5 4HN
When: Every Monday from 5.30pm (registration by 6.15pm for first tournament)
Website: https://www.bgie.club/
Organiser: Gavin Anderson
Last update: March 2026
Backgammon in Holland Park
The Britannia Pub, 1 Allen Street, London W8 6UX
When: Sundays 5:30 for 6pm start (next on 21 Dec then again from 18 Jan)
Email: Catherine Thome
Backgammon Socials at the Civil Service Club and Central London venues, London
The Civil Service Club, 13-15 Great Scotland Yard, SW1A 2HJ
When: Alternate Sundays from 3pm
Website: https://www.meetup.com/Sapphire-Backgammon-In-London/
Organiser: Christopher Sattaur
Bounds Green Backgammon Club (updated March 2025)
The Spouters’ Corner, 180 High Road, Wood Green, London N22 6EJ
When: Wednesdays, from 6.45pm
Website: www.facebook.com/TollgateTournament
Organiser: Tom McMahon
Last update: September 2026
CityGammon (updated April 2023)
The Travelodge Hotel, 22 Middlesex Street, London E1 7EZ
When: Third Wednesday of the month (but check website)
Website: https://www.backgammonlondon.com/backgammon-in-london
Organiser: Engin Ongel
Clissold Arms – see North London Backgammon
Croydon Cube Collective
The Crown and Pepper, 242 High Street, Croydon CR0 1NF
When: First and third Monday of each month from 7pm
Organiser: Joe Raccagna
Last update: December 2025
Fulham Backgammon
Amuse Bouche, 51 Parsons Green Lane, London SW6 4JA
When: First and third Tuesday of the month. Registration 6.30pm, Kick off 7.00pm
Website: https://www.fulhambackgammon.com/
Organiser: Alex Ellerington and Nicole Coleman
Last update: June 2026
Greenwich Backgammon
The Plume of Feathers, 19 Park Vista, London SE10 9LZ
When: Third Monday of the month. Opens at 6pm; arrive by 7.30 for occasional KO tournament.
Organiser: Graham Ross
Last update: June 2026
Hatfield Backgammon Club
The Hatfield Tap, 91 Bishops Rise, Hatfield AL10 9BZ
When: Mondays from 6pm
Organisers: Liviu Ionescu and Hannah Parente
Last update: November 2025
No Dice Backgammon
The Island, 123 College Road, Kensal Green NW10 5HA
When: Launch date: Tuesday 10th March 2020; fortnightly thereafter
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/631131327651036/
Organiser: Edwin John
North London Backgammon
The Clissold Arms, East Finchley N2 9HR
When: First Monday of the month from 6pm
Website: https://www.backgammonlondon.com/backgammon-in-london
Organiser: Andrew Selby
Last update: May 2022
North London Backgammon Club (updated November 2024)
The Clissold Arms, East Finchley N2 9HR
When: Every Thursday, 6.45pm
Organiser: Aydin Kolcak
Ruislip Backgammon
No longer meeting.
St Albans Backgammon Club (updated April 2023)
The King William IV pub, 185 Sandridge Road, St Albans AL1 4AH
When: Tuesdays – chouette from shortly after noon; draw for KO tournament at 6.25 pm
Website: www.stalbansbg.co.uk/weekly-play
Organiser: Chris Purchase
The Union Club
50 Greek St, Soho, London
When: Last Tuesday in the month (plus online nights a couple of times a month).
We also play in the London Clubs League and against other clubs in the UK and abroad.
Organiser: Tim Cookson
Twickenham Backgammon
The Brouge Bar and Restaurant, 241 Hampton Rd, Twickenham TW2 5NJ
We are a friendly, social backgammon club with players of all standards. The format varies from week to week, depending on numbers. We charge no fees and welcome beginners and Grand Masters with equal enthusiasm.
When: Every Wednesday from 7pm
Organiser: Ken Gibson
UCL (University College London) Backgammon Society
Email for more details
Wanstead Backgammon Society
The Duke, 79 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead E11 2EY
When: Every Monday at 7.30pm.
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/wanstead-backgammon-society/home
Organiser: Pete Daly
England – South East
Amersham Backgammon
The Cross Keys, 40 High Street, Great Missenden HP16 0AU
When: 1st or 2nd Monday of the month, 7pm ; relaxed, sociable backgammon for no stakes
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AmershamBackgammon/
Meetup Group: https://www.meetup.com/Amersham-Backgammon-Meetup
Organiser: Laurence May
Bexhill Backgammon Club (new listing July 2025)
The Wheatsheaf, 2 Barnhorn Rd, Little Common, Bexhill on Sea TN39 4LR
When: Every Wednesday 7-10pm for relaxed, sociable evening. All abilities welcome.
Contact: Patricia Smith
Bognor Backgammon
The Waverley, Marine Drive West, Aldwick, Bognor Regis PO21 2QA
When: 2nd Thursday of the month, from 8pm
Also: Last Thursday of the month, from 8pm – both teaching and playing
Website: http://www.backgammon-boards.co.uk
Organiser: Peter Christmas
BOSS: Barton on Sea Social Backgammon, Hants
The House Martin, Christchurch Road, Barton on Sea BH25 6QF
Facebook: New Forest Backgammon Players
Organiser: Alan Masters
8 Cube Brighton Backgammon
Sidewinder pub, St James’s Street, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1PJ
When: Tuesday evenings from 6pm (check website)
Website: http://www.brightonsummeropen.com/brighton-backgammon-premier-league/
Organiser: Tim Parfitt
East Kent Backgammon Club
Kent & Canterbury Club, 17 Old Dover Road, Canterbury CT1 3JB
When: Fortnightly every other Thursday from 6.30pm – contact Sean Thomas for details
Contact: sean-thomas@sky.com
Website: https://www.eastkentbackgammonclub.com/
Organisers: Sean Thomas and Matthew Guy
East Malling Backgammon Club
Institute Hall, Mill Street, East Malling ME19
When: Second and fourth Mondays of the month
Website: eastmallingbackgammon.blogspot.co.uk
Organiser: Liz Simpson
Eastbourne Backgammon
The Wolf on the Corner, 58 South St, Eastbourne BN21 4XB
All levels and beginners welcome.
When: Every Monday, 6pm – 9pm.
Website: https://m.facebook.com/groups/1070738624338834
Organisers: Melvyn Vinall and Rod Jordan
Last update: September 2026
Horsham Backgammon Club
Horsham Brewery and Tap Room, 22 Blatchford Close, Horsham RH13 5RG
When: Every Wednesday from 7pm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1277774746007145
Organiser: Neil Clarke
Last update: April 2026
Jittermugs, Faversham
Jittermugs, 18A Preston Street, Faversham ME13 8NZ
When: Currently inactive
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jittermugs/
Last update: March 2025
Oxford Backgammon (updated January 2025)
The Slow and Steady, 38 Abingdon Road, Oxford OX1 4PD
When: Monday evenings from 6.30pm
Website: www.oxfordbackgammon.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/501483876054825
Organiser: Phil Doubtfire – email to be added to club Whatsapp group
Petersfield Backgammon Club
Petersfield Social Club, Station Road, Petersfield GU32 3ED
When: Last Monday of the month, from 7pm
Organiser: JP Ludig
Portsmouth Backgammon Club
Not currently running.
Rayleigh & Wickford Backgammon Club
In the process of forming – get in touch for more details.
Organiser: Ron Starbuck
Reading Backgammon Club
The Moderation Pub, Caversham Road, Reading RG1 8BB
When: Monday evenings
Organiser: Paul Hughes
Romsey Backgammon
Romsey British Legion Club, Shean House, Love Lane, Romsey SO51 8DE
When: Every Monday at 7.30pm
Organiser: Rob Daniel
Website: https://romsey.sobusy.co.uk/
Last update: October 2025
Stubbington Backgammon Club
Stubbington Sports Club, Stubbington Village, Hampshire PO14 2JY
When: Inaugural night – Wednesday 6th March 2019
Organiser: Melissa Squires
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/382243299222365/
St Leonards Backgammon Club (new July 2024)
The Horse & Groom, 4 Mercatoria, St Leonards-on-Sea TN38 0EB,
When: Monday nights from 6.15pm
Email: stleonardsbackgammon@gmail.com
Surrey Heath Backgammon
No longer meeting
Last update: February 2026
ThameGammon
The Peacock Country Inn, Henton, near Chinnor, OX39 4AH
When: Every other Tuesday from 6pm. Email to confirm dates and to join WhatsApp group. Swiss tournament from 6.45 pm (optional side pool) or non-competitive, social play
Organiser: Tim Spring
Last update: April 2024
Winchester Backgammon Club
The Winchester Hotel, Worthy Lane, Winchester SO23 7AB
When: Every Thursday 7 – 11pm
Email: rogers.stuart@talk21.com
Organiser: Stuart Rogers
Last update: September 2022
Worthing Backgammon Club
The Brewhouse and Kitchen, Beechwood Hall, Wykeham Road, Worthing BN11 4JD
When: Every Monday, from 7pm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1346976079827937/
Last update: June 2025
England - East Anglia
Billy’s Backgammon Club, nr. Ipswich
Freston Village Hall, The Street, Freston IP9 1AF
When: 1st and last Tuesdays of the month, 7pm – 10pm (starting October 2026)
Organiser: Billy London
Last update: September 2026
Bury St Edmunds Backgammon Meetup
When:Weekends, spontaneous and informal!
Organiser: Henry Stevenson
Cambridge University Backgammon Society
Open to all, not just university members!
Gonville & Caius College bar, Trinity Street, Cambridge
When: Wednesday evenings in term
Organiser: George Tetley
Cambridgeshire Backgammon Meetup
The Old Spring, Ferry Path, off Chesterton Road, Cambridge (2nd Thursday of the month)
The George, Girton (Tuesdays)
The Waggon & Horses, Great North Road, Eaton Socon (alternate Mondays)
The Park, Kimbolton Road, Bedford (every Monday)
Website: http://cambridgebackgammon.org
Organiser: Ian Johnson (Cambridge), Julia Hayward (Eaton Socon), Tim Hall (Bedford), Phil Cohen (Swavesey)
Chelmsford Backgammon Club (updated Sept 2025)
The Millennium Centre, Great Baddow, Chelmsford CM2 9RL
When: 3rd Tuesday of each month, from 6pm onwards
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/chelmsfordbackgammon/home
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backgammon.chelmsford
Organiser: Carol Slade
Crowland (Lincs) Backgammon Club
The Library, Hall St, Crowland, Lincs
When: Thursdays, 2pm-5pm
Organiser: Steve Osgood
Last update: November 2025
Hadleigh Backgammon Club
Hadleigh Leisure Centre
When: Fridays, from 19.00
Organiser: Danny Nistor
Last update: November 2022
Huntingdon U3A Backgammon Group
When: Last Friday of the month
A new group in the process of forming. Contact julia@ukbgf.com for more information.
Loddon Backgammon Club (New club, first listed May 2022)
The White Horse, 5 Norwich Rd, Chedgrave, Norwich NR14 6ND
When: 4th Tuesday evening of the month, from 19.00
Organiser: Steve Cant
Lowestoft Backgammon Club (updated May 2024)
The Stanford Arms, 94 Stanford Street, Lowestoft NR32 2DD
When: 1st Thursday of the month, from 19.30
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/703244026438822/?fref=ts
Organiser: Gary Thompson
North Norfolk Backgammon Circle
Gresham Village Hall, Gresham, nr Norwich NR11 8RT
When: 1st Sunday of the month, 9.45 – 12.45
Organiser: John Ingamells, Gerry Enslin
England - South West
Bournemouth Backgammon Club (updated October 2023)
Where: Pavilion Arms, 41 Wimborne Rd, Bournemouth BH2 6NB
When: First and third Tuesday of each month 7.00-10pm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/570001344558847
Organisers: Ange or Barney
Bath Backgammon Club
Barton Street Wine Bar, 28 Barton Street, Bath BA1 1HH
When: First Thursday of the month. Please drop an email to Rebecca to let her know you’re coming as space is limited.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/381335248910897/
Organiser: Rebecca Lipkin
Bristol Backgammon
Bristol County Sports Club, BS1 5AE (Mondays)
Rainbow Casino, Explore Ln, Bristol BS1 5TY (Thursdays)
When: Monday and Thursday evenings plus other events – see website
Website: bristol-backgammon.org
Organiser: Ian Tarr
BISH – Backgammon in South Hams
The Sportsman’s Arms, Hemborough Post, Dartmouth, Devon TQ9 7DE
When: First and third Tuesdays of the month. Arrive before 7pm to be included in the tournament
Website: www.bishbg.weebly.com
Organiser: Dicky Biddle
Cheltenham Backgammon Club (updated Sept 2024)
St Stephen’s Social Club, 52 Tivoli St, Cheltenham GL50 2UW
When: Most Wednesdays 19:30 – 22:30
Website: https://cheltenhambackgammonclub.weebly.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1787936434714223/
Organiser: John Georgiou
Devon Backgammon (all clubs based in Devon)
Website: https://www.devonbackgammon.co.uk/
Exeter Backgammon (new in 2023)
The Ship, 1-3 Martin’s Lane, Exeter EX1 1EY
When: Fortnightly from 19:00 on a Tuesday
Organiser: Tim Paulden
Newton Abbot Backgammon Club
The Maltings Taphouse, Teign Road, Newton Abbot TQ12 4AA
When: Sundays, 2pm – 4pm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1293856835053715
Organisers: Amy and Lee Walkden
Last update: April 2025
Plymouth Backgammon
Raffles, 5 Ermington Terrace, Mutley, Plymouth PL4 6QG
When: Every Monday at 7pm
The Treasury, Catherine St, Plymouth
When: Tuesdays at 7pm
The Waterfront, West Hoe, Plymouth
When: Wednesdays at 12pm
The Lounge
When: Fridays at 12.30pm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plymbg
Organisers: Gerald and Rosemary Whitehouse
Mobile: 07767 756736
Last update: May 2026
South Molton Backgammon Club
The George Hotel, South Molton EX36 3AB
When: Alternate Thursdays, from 7pm
Organiser: Jules Smith
Last update: July 2025
South Molton U3A Backgammon Club
The Town Arms, Broad Street, South Molton EX36 3BU
When: Thursdays, 11 – 12.30
Organiser: Jules Smith
Last update: January 2025
Tavistock Backgammon Club
Tavistock Golf Club, Down Road, Tavistock
When: Thursdays from 7pm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1532858897576569
Organisers: Gerald and Rosemary Whitehouse
Last update: July 2024
Totnes Backgammon Club
Totnes Cinema, 27 High Street, Totnes TQ9 5NP
When: Every Tuesday, 10am-1pm
Organiser: Warner Solomon
Last update: July 2024
Torbay Backgammon Club
Churston Golf Club, TQ5 0LA
When: First meeting Thursday 2/10/2025, from 6.30pm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578064947257
Last update: October 2025
England – Midlands
Allington Backgammon Club, near Grantham
The Welby Arms, The Green, Allington, Grantham NG32 2EA
When: Social play every Wednesday evening, from 7pm
Website: facebook.com/AllingtonBackgammonClub
Organisers: Eric Reno (Wednesday social), Michael Skinner (League)
Last update: November 2023
Belper Backgammon Club
The Grapes, 66 High Street, Belper DE56 1GF
When: Tuesdays, 7pm – 10pm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1735039720661403
Organiser: Ken O’Halloran-Brown
Last update: June 2026
Birmingham Backgammon Club
Loyal Caledonian Corks, 225 Alcester Road South, Birmingham B14 6DT
When: Wednesdays from 7pm
Website: birminghambackgammon.weebly.com
Organisers: Matthew Fisher and Paul Hunt
Birmingham Estia Backgammon Club
Magnet Centre, Park Approach, Birmingham, B23 7SJ
When: Mondays and Wednesdays from 7.30pm
Organiser: Antonio Papadopoulos
Coventry Backgammon Club
Copsewood Sports & Social Club, The Pavilion, Allard Way, Coventry CV3 1JP
When: Every Thursday, 7pm to 10pm
Website: https://tutchingsp.wixsite.com/covbg
Organiser: Phil Tutchings
Last update: March 2025
Leicester Backgammon Club
The club at the Bowling Green has closed.
Lincoln Backgammon Club
The Home Guard Social Club, 13 High Street, Branston, Lincoln LN4 1NB
When: Tuesday evenings from 19:00
Organiser: Martha Vahl
Last update: May 2025
Lincoln ‘IzzieTheDog’ Backgammon Club
First venue: Boultham Breakthrough Centre, Boultham Park Road, Lincoln LN6 7ST
When: Thursday evenings from 7pm, starting Thursday 13.10.22
Second venue: Lincoln Civil Defence Club, 369 High St, Lincoln LN5 7RU
When: Tuesday evenings from 7pm (to be confirmed)
Organiser: Jason Edwards (Email for more details)
Last update: October 2022
The New Lincoln Backgammon Club
The Hospital Club, Lincoln LN2 5RA
When: Thursday evenings
Website: homepage.ntlworld.com/michael.a.crane/index/
Organiser: Michael Crane
Long Buckby Backgammon Club (updated February 2024)
Long Buckby AFC, Station Road, Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, NN6 7QA
When: Wednesday evenings, 19:00-Close
Organiser: Mark Ellison
Loughborough Backgammon Club
The club at the Centro Lounge has closed.
Nottingham Backgammon Club
The Lion, Mosley Street, Nottingham NG7 7FQ
When: Monday evenings
Website: Nottingham Backgammon Club; also Facebook and Instagram
Organiser: Jeff Bale
Shrewsbury U3A Backgammon Group (updated November 2024)
The Inn on the Green, Bank Farm Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 6DU
When: 2nd and 4th Mondays, 10:00-12:00 (Sept-July)
Organiser: Marion Lexmond
Stoke Backgammon Club
The Wheatsheaf Stores, Keelings Road, Stoke on Trent
When: Monthly, see Facebook for dates
Email: stokebackgammon@zohomail.eu
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572672323335
Instagram: stoke_backgammon
X: @StokeBackgammon
Last update: November 2025
Worcester Backgammon Club
Claines Royal British Legion Club, Cornmeadow Lane, Worcester WR3 7PL
When: Tuesday evenings
Website: www.worcesterbgc.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/683931914965446/
Organiser: Sean Jones
England – Yorkshire
Beverley Game Shack – Backgammon Nights
The Game Shack, 8 Landress Lane, Beverley HU17 8HA
When: Thursday evenings, 6-9pm
Website: https://thegameshackbeverl.wixsite.com/thegameshackbeverley
Email: thegameshackbeverley@hotmail.com
Last update: January 2026
Harrogate Backgammon Club
Everyman Harrogate, Westgate House, Station Parade, Harrogate HG1 1HQ
When: Monday evenings, 7-9pm
Website: http://backgammonharrogate.co.uk
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Harrogatebackgammonclub
Organiser: Alex Hannam 07580 894343
Napoleons Casino
Bradford BD1 4DR
See West Yorkshire Backgammon
Leeds Backgammon Club (currently inactive)
The Hummingbird, Chapel Allerton LS7 3PG
When: See website
Website: www.facebook.com/leedsbackgammonclub
Organiser: Steve Wilkinson
Sheffield Backgammon Club
The Walkley Cottage, 46 Bole Hill Road, Sheffield S6 5DD
When: Tuesdays from 6.30pm
Website: https://sheffieldbackgammon.uk
Organiser: Rosie Flack
West Yorkshire Backgammon
Napoleon’s Casino, Bradford BD1 4DR and other venues
When: See website
Website: http://westyorkshirebackgammon.co.uk/index.html
Organiser: Steve Lee
England – North East
Backgammon in Bridlington
Bridlington Conservative Club, 3 Tennyson Avenue, Bridlington, East Yorks YO15 2EU
When: Mondays, 7pm
Contact: Roger Porter
Darlington & District Backgammon Club
The Cockerton Club, Woodland Road, Darlington DL3 9AB
When: 1st / 3rd Tuesday of the month, starting 6/5/2025.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1833239924138952
Contact: Carl Stephens
Last update: April 2025
North East Backgammon Association
The Gosforth Hotel, High Street Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 1HQ (upstairs in the Summer Suite)
When: Second Tuesday and fourth Wednesday of the month, 6.45pm
Website: www.northeastbackgammon.com
Contact: northeastbackgammon@gmail.com
Saltburn Backgammon Club
Saltburn Conservative & Unionist Club, 1 Balmoral Terrace, Saltburn TS12 1AS
When: Currently inactive
Stockton Social Backgammon Club
Several venues – contact Judith for details of times and places
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stocktonbackgammonclub/
Contact: Judith Hindmarsh
Whitby U3A (New May 2024)
The Rifle Club Sports Ground, West Cliff Avenue, Whitby YO21 3EW
When: Thursdays in term time, 14:00
Website: u3asites.org.uk
Contact: Helen Martin
England – North West
Bolton & Bury Backgammon (new Sept 2024)
The Plough, 157 Lea Gate, Bolton BL2 4BQ
When: Every Monday, 7-11pm
Website: see Facebook
Organiser: Ben Cazin (or use club email)
Bone Club @ Boca, Poulton-le-Fylde
Boca Cafe Bar (upstairs), Breck Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7AA
When: Every Wednesday, 7-10pm
Website: http://www.boneclub.co.uk
Organiser: Guy Haslam
All levels of players welcome – learn and have fun!
Cedar Manor, Windermere
Cedar Manor Hotel, Ambleside Road, Windermere LA23 1AX
When: Last Thursday of the month, 7 – 9.30pm
Website: http://www.cedarmanor.co.uk/contact
Organiser: Jonathan Kaye
Chester Backgammon Club
The Ship Inn, Handbridge, Chester CH4 7JE
When: Most Mondays at 7pm. Check on Facebook for dates.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cbackc
Website: https://chesterbackgammonclub.weebly.com/
Organiser: George Sadler
Last update: September 2026
Clitheroe and Ribble Valley Backgammon Club
No longer meeting.
Last update: June 2026
Jackgammon, Manchester
The Carlton Club, 113 Carlton Road, Whalley Range, Manchester M16 8BE
When: every Monday, from 7.15pm
Website: www.facebook.com/groups/434489419959383/
Organiser: Irving Czechowicz
Last update: February 2023
Liverpool Backgammon Club
Christ The King Parish Centre, Score Lane, Liverpool L16 6AW
When: Every Thursday from 7pm (Format changes monthly – contact organiser for details)
Website: liverpoolbackgammon.co.uk
Organiser: John Wright
Last update: February 2022
Malpas Backgammon Club
The Lion, 1 Old Hall Street, Malpas SY14 8NE
When: Every Tuesday, 7pm
Organiser: Graeme Campbell
Last update: November 2024
Manchester Backgammon Club
The Moor Club, Stockport SK4 4PB
When: Tuesday evenings from 7pm
Website: https://backgammoninmanchester.co.uk/manchester-club (includes other backgammon in Manchester)
Organisers: Ian Gray / Peter Snape / Rodney Lighton
Last update: February 2026
Backgammon in the North of England
General information about Backgammon action in northern England
Website: www.facebook.com/groups/Backgammin
Maintained by Irving Czechowicz
Solway Backgammon Club
Silloth Library, Silloth, Cumbria CA7 4DD
All abilities are welcome. No fees to pay. Free coaching.
When: Wednesdays, 13:30 – 15:30
Organiser: Dave Gallagher
Last update: September 2025
St Annes Backgammon Club
The Links Pub, St Annes, FY8 2HS
All levels of players most welcome
When: Monday evenings fortnightly from 7pm
Organiser: Ian Squire (07817 111259)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stannesbackgammonclub
Last update: October 2022
Ulverston Backgammon Club
The Stan Laurel Inn, The Ellers, Ulverston LA12 0AB
When: 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month, evenings
Contact: Paul Galley
Backgammon Night in Urmston
Prairie Schooner Taphouse, 33 Flixton Road, Urmston M41 5AW
When: 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7pm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2345136749154258
Last update: November 2024 (new)
Warrington Backgammon Club
The Kings Club, 99 St Mary’s Street, Latchford WA4 1BH
When: 2nd/4th Tuesdays of the month, 6.30pm
Website: https://warringtonbg.weebly.com/
Facebook: Warrington Backgammon Club
Last update: March 2026
Scotland
Backgammon Scotland
Information about clubs in Scotland, including contact details, blog and event calendar can be found here:
Website: https://backgammonscotland.uk/
The site has been created by Willie Craig of Backgammon Ayr, to whom updates may be sent.
Last update: October 2022
Backgammon Ayr
The Bell Rock, 144 Ayr Road, Prestwick KA9 1TS
When: Tuesdays, 7-9.30pm
Website: https://backgammonscotland.uk/
Organiser: Willie Craig
Last update: May 2025
Backgammon in Aberdeen
The Sportsman’s Club, 11 Queen’s Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YL
When: Wednesdays 7pm – 9.30pm (not all weeks; contact Brenda to confirm)
Also at: The Carmelite Hotel, Stirling Street, Aberdeen AB11 6JU
When: One Sunday each month, 2pm-4.30pm (dates vary; contact Brenda for latest dates)
Website: https://backgammonscotland.uk/
Organiser: Jenny Watson
Last update: April 2026
Edinburgh Backgammon
Victoria Bar, 265 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 8PD
When: Every Sunday from 4pm
Website: https://backgammonscotland.uk/
Organiser: Karen Slawek
Last update: October 2022
Edinburgh U3A Backgammon Group
McDonald Road Library, Edinburgh
When: First meeting 5th August 2025, 2-4pm, expected fortnightly after that
Website: https://edinburgh.u3asite.uk/u3a_groups/backgammon/
Organiser: Mark McKergow
Last update: July 2025
Glasgow Backgammon
The Crystal Palace, 36 Jamaica Street, Glasgow G1 4QD
When: Mondays, from 7pm (not all Mondays; contact for details)
Website: https://backgammonscotland.uk/
Organiser: Ian McFarlane
Last update: October 2022
Inverness Backgammon Club
Organiser: Steve Wilson
Perth U3A Backgammon Group
The NCOC Annexe, Glasgow Road, Perth PH2 0NZ
When: Fortnightly, on Thursday afternoons
Website: https://perth.u3asite.uk/u3a_groups/backgammon/
Organiser: Roy Sneddon
Last update: March 2025
St Andrews Backgammon
Website: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=127824843408774&id=100085437755632
Organiser: Ruairidh Davidson
Last update: December 2022
West Glasgow Backgammon
The Three Craws, 501 Crow Road, Jordanhill, Glasgow G11 7DN
When: Thursdays, from 7pm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567338133355
Email: westglasgowbackgammon@gmail.com
Organiser: Ian Henderson
Last update: October 2024
Wales
Cowbridge Backgammon
Cowbridge Library, Old Hall, Cowbridge CF71 7AH
When: Every Thursday 1:00pm through to 3:00pm
Contact: 01446 772830 or johnpugh2830@yahoo.com
Organiser: John Pugh
Last update: February 2022
Vinyl and Dice, Cardiff
The Famous City Arms, Cardiff. Complete with live music!
When: Contact for details. Places are limited and ticket-only.
Email: Mark Falzon
Last update: July 2026
Northern Ireland
Belfast Backgammon Club
Caffe Nero, Forestside, Belfast
When: First Tuesday of the month, 5.30pm
Website: www.belfastbg.com
Organiser: Rich Tegna
Fermanagh Backgammon Club
Blakes of the Hollow, 6 Church Street, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 7EJ
When: First Monday of the month (excluding UK Bank Holidays)
Website: http://blakesofthehollow.com/
Organiser: Danny Gallagher +353 (0)862679058
New and experienced players welcome!
Republic of Ireland
Dublin South Backgammon Club
Fitzgeralds Pub, Sandycove, Dublin
When: See website
Website: www.irishbackgammon.com/category/club-events
Organiser: Dama Cunningham
Palmerstown Backgammon Club
Palmerstown House, Old Lucan Road, Dublin
When: 3rd Weds. of the month
Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100015910625977
Clonakilty Backgammon Club
Casey’s Bar, Clonakilty
When: Wednesday evenings
Website: www.clonakiltybackgammon.com/
Organiser: Philip Newton (Philafel)
Backgammon Galway
The Trappers Inn, Galway
When: Tuesday evenings
Website: www.backgammongalway.wix.com/backgammon-galway
Contact: Joe McGinley
Wicklow Backgammon Club
The Chester Beatty Inn, Ashford, Co. Wicklow
When: See website
Website: wicklowbackgammonclub.webs.com
Contact: Paul Davitt
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