About us
Important! This group will be moving to Aftergame on 22nd November 2026.
To sign up for future events go to https://aftergame.app/groups/whitstabletop
About us?
Do you know your Settlers of Catan from your Carcassonne? Do you have a copy of Ticket to Ride laying about and no-one to play it with? Or would you just like to play some board games that you've never played before? Well assuming that you're in or around Canterbury, Herne Bay and Whitstable, this meetup is for you!
History?
This group was formed more than 10 years ago on Oct 8th 2023. The first event was called "The Settlers of Catan" and held in the Ship Centurion Pub, Whitstable.
What do we do?
We meet and play board games four times a month.
More info?
See events for details of upcoming gaming sessions.
For online gaming refer to the Tuesday Online Gaming discussion.
Find us too on Board Game Geek
Group Guidelines and Code of Conduct
Upcoming events
20
- £2.00
WhitsTableTop Midweek Gaming at Umbrella Centre Whitstable (3hrs)
Whitstable Umbrella Community Support centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, GBGaming will start promptly at 1900
If there is a game you want to play or get played, post in the comments below. If you have any non-standard timings when attending, please let a host or the person running your game know.
PLEASE AIM TO ARRIVE AT 1900.
If you are going to be late or you have any questions please message me via Meetup, email (gary_blower@mac.com) or WhatsApp (07515 356161)
You must RVSP as there is a cap for this event. You may bring up to 2 guests.
Gaming ends at 2200 or when the hall closes.
Fees
Members are asked to make a suggested £2 per donation to the Umbrella Centre.
You can alternatively donate £5 per month online: https://bit.ly/3aiFY1S
Food and drink:
Is available: please buy drinks to help the charity.
On arrival:
Entrance is down the side of the building. We will have tables reserved.
Getting There:
Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre
Oxford Street
Whitstable
Kent CT5 1DD
Tel: 01227 274 880
https://www.umbrellacentre.co.uk/where-we-are/
Public Transport:
Whitstable Station and Triangle Bus services
Parking
On street parking is free after 6pm on Whitstable High Street. There is a public car park at the rear but fees apply.
1 attendee - £6.00
Whitstabletop Gaming at The Long Rest Canterbury (4hrs/£6pp)
The Long Rest, 8 Butchery Lane, Canterbury, GBJoin us for board gaming at "The Long Rest Board Game Cafe" in Canterbury, Kent, starting at 10:00 a.m.
The Long Rest is a board gaming cafe in the heart of the city and is an independently owned cafe and event space, with a growing library of board games for all ages.
There is a discounted cover charge fee for Whitstabletop players of £6 per person for CAFE NON-MEMBERS (see Long Rest Cafe Membership below), £free for CAFE MEMBERS.
Note, the cafe has an overstay fee of £2pp for games that exceed 4 hours.
We have at least two tables reserved for up to 12 players. All non-member discounted cover charge fees are payable to me (Gary) via PayPal/Monzo in advance and include access to the Cafe Game Library.
The Long Rest Cafe Membership Scheme
The cafe offers a membership scheme with 10% off food & drink and no-cover charges for 3 hours of gaming. Details can be found here: https://www.thelongrestcanterbury.com/plans-pricingFees
CAFE NON-MEMBERS:
£6 per person; please pay your discounted cover charge fee IN ADVANCE using the PayPal or Monzo.Paypal: https://paypal.me/garyblower
Monzo: https://monzo.me/garyjohnblowerCAFE MEMBERS:
Please pay for your food and drink as normal in the cafe.Sorry, I cannot take cash.
PLEASE RSVP by the Friday before so I can confirm attendance numbers with the café.
A full menu of food and drink will be available.
Venue info: https://www.thelongrest.co.uk
The Long Rest
8 Butchery Lane
Canterbury
United Kingdom
CT1 2JRAccessibility
The café is partially accessible (toilets are on the top floor). Rooms are available over three floors.
Bus and Train
The café is close to the bus station. The nearest rail station is Canterbury East.
Car Parking
The best options are
Queningate Car Park with Disabled Parking (CT1 2HJ) - Short Stay £3.20ph
Holman’s Meadow, Canterbury (CT1 3JB) - Long Stay - £1.80ph
Castle Street Multi Storey (CT1 2QD) - Long Stay - £1.80ph
Wincheap Park and Ride, Canterbury (CT1 3TQ) - All day - £41 attendee - £2.00
WhitsTableTop Midweek Gaming at Umbrella Centre Whitstable (3hrs)
Whitstable Umbrella Community Support centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, GBGaming will start promptly at 1900
If there is a game you want to play or get played, post in the comments below. If you have any non-standard timings when attending, please let a host or the person running your game know.
PLEASE AIM TO ARRIVE AT 1900.
If you are going to be late or you have any questions please message me via Meetup, email (gary_blower@mac.com) or WhatsApp (07515 356161)
You must RVSP as there is a cap for this event. You may bring up to 2 guests.
Gaming ends at 2200 or when the hall closes.
Fees
Members are asked to make a suggested £2 per donation to the Umbrella Centre.
You can alternatively donate £5 per month online: https://bit.ly/3aiFY1S
Food and drink:
Is available: please buy drinks to help the charity.
On arrival:
Entrance is down the side of the building. We will have tables reserved.
Getting There:
Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre
Oxford Street
Whitstable
Kent CT5 1DD
Tel: 01227 274 880
https://www.umbrellacentre.co.uk/where-we-are/
Public Transport:
Whitstable Station and Triangle Bus services
Parking
On street parking is free after 6pm on Whitstable High Street. There is a public car park at the rear but fees apply.
1 attendee - £6.00
Whitstabletop Gaming at The Long Rest Canterbury (4hrs/£6pp)
The Long Rest, 8 Butchery Lane, Canterbury, GBJoin us for board gaming at "The Long Rest Board Game Cafe" in Canterbury, Kent, starting at 10:00 a.m.
The Long Rest is a board gaming cafe in the heart of the city and is an independently owned cafe and event space, with a growing library of board games for all ages.
There is a discounted cover charge fee for Whitstabletop players of £6 per person for CAFE NON-MEMBERS (see Long Rest Cafe Membership below), £free for CAFE MEMBERS.
Note, the cafe has an overstay fee of £2pp for games that exceed 4 hours.
We have at least two tables reserved for up to 12 players. All non-member discounted cover charge fees are payable to me (Gary) via PayPal/Monzo in advance and include access to the Cafe Game Library.
The Long Rest Cafe Membership Scheme
The cafe offers a membership scheme with 10% off food & drink and no-cover charges for 3 hours of gaming. Details can be found here: https://www.thelongrestcanterbury.com/plans-pricingFees
CAFE NON-MEMBERS:
£6 per person; please pay your discounted cover charge fee IN ADVANCE using the PayPal or Monzo.Paypal: https://paypal.me/garyblower
Monzo: https://monzo.me/garyjohnblowerCAFE MEMBERS:
Please pay for your food and drink as normal in the cafe.Sorry, I cannot take cash.
PLEASE RSVP by the Friday before so I can confirm attendance numbers with the café.
A full menu of food and drink will be available.
Venue info: https://www.thelongrest.co.uk
The Long Rest
8 Butchery Lane
Canterbury
United Kingdom
CT1 2JRAccessibility
The café is partially accessible (toilets are on the top floor). Rooms are available over three floors.
Bus and Train
The café is close to the bus station. The nearest rail station is Canterbury East.
Car Parking
The best options are
Queningate Car Park with Disabled Parking (CT1 2HJ) - Short Stay £3.20ph
Holman’s Meadow, Canterbury (CT1 3JB) - Long Stay - £1.80ph
Castle Street Multi Storey (CT1 2QD) - Long Stay - £1.80ph
Wincheap Park and Ride, Canterbury (CT1 3TQ) - All day - £41 attendee
Past events
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