Pop up board game nights across Cumbria

Board games.
Good times.
Great company.

The Wandering Dice brings a carefully chosen library of brilliant modern board games into pubs and cafés around South Cumbria and the Lake District making it easy to turn an ordinary evening into something memorable.

Friendly hosts • Easy to learn games • Adults & groups welcome
Pip, The Wandering Dice mascot, hiking with a walking stick and backpack

Upcoming game nights

Join us for an evening of modern board games, good times and great company. Come with friends or come solo — everyone is welcome.

White Hart Sports & Social Club

Sedbergh, Cumbria

6pm–9pm

Nook Bar & Kitchen

Staveley Mill Yard, Staveley, Kendal LA8 9LR

6pm–9pm

The Dunes Hotel

6pm–9pm

The Sun Inn

6–14 Market Street, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 7AY

6pm–9pm

Entry prices · per person

Ages 17 and over
£5
Ages 12–16
£3
Under 12s
Free

These prices apply to all events.

A game night that comes to you.

We bring the games, explain the rules and help people find something they will genuinely enjoy playing.

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Curated games

A varied collection covering quick party games, strategy, two player favourites and approachable modern classics.

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Friendly guidance

Not sure what to play? We match each group to a game based on time, experience and mood, then get you started.

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Local venues

Pop up sessions in pubs and cafés around Ulverston and across South Cumbria and the wider Lake District.

How it works

Simple, social and designed to remove every bit of hassle from playing something new.

Choose a session

Join one of our pop up evenings at a local pub or café.

Pick your vibe

Tell us your group size, how long you have and whether you want relaxed, competitive or chaotic.

We teach the game

We recommend a good fit and explain the essentials so you can start playing quickly.

Play & enjoy

Settle in, order a drink, and let the evening wander wherever the dice take you.

Something for every table.

Our collection has games designed for whatever type of night you are hoping for, from quick to play group games, solo games and games that will last all night, just ask the host for recommendations or just pick and play and discover a new favourite

Sample favourites

JaipurThe Fox in the ForestCodenamesAzulTicket to RideHeat: Pedal to the MetalCatanCarcassonneWavelengthKingdominoCascadiaCheese ThiefWyrmspanJust One

For pubs & cafés

A Wandering Dice pop up gives customers a reason to stay longer, meet people and come back for another session.

  • Designed to work well on quieter weekday evenings.
  • We bring and manage the game collection.
  • We help guests choose and learn games.
  • Trial evenings can be arranged before committing to regular dates.
Discuss a venue night
A typical pop up

A relaxed 2–3 hour evening with 20 to 30 games to choose from.

Best for: pubs, cafés and taprooms looking to add something different to a quieter evening.

Audience: adults, couples and friendship groups.

Area: Ulverston and surrounding Lake District / South Cumbria locations.

Fancy a game night?

Whether you run a pub or café, or just want to know where we are popping up next, get in touch.

hello@thewanderingdice.co.uk