The club
About VaultHammer
VaultHammer Gaming is a community-first hobby space and store in the heart of the Scottish Borders, open to all ages and abilities. Whether it's massed tabletop wargaming, fast-moving skirmish games, trading card games, board games or roleplaying campaigns like D&D, if it's played around a table, it has a home here.
Our goal is simple: to grow and support the local gaming community. New to the hobby? Our beginner-friendly and learn-to sessions will get you rolling dice, slinging cards or painting your first miniature in no time. A seasoned veteran? Pull up a chair — there's always a game on.
The club houses six large gaming tables (splittable into twelve smaller ones), a growing terrain library, in-store hobby stock, and a weekly programme covering every corner of tabletop gaming.
Opening times
| Wed – Fri | 6pm – late |
| Sat – Sun | Noon – late |
| Mon – Tue | Closed · (Coming soon: private event hire) |
The weekly line-up
| Wednesday | Skirmish games |
| Thursday | Trading card games |
| Friday | Tabletop wargaming |
| Saturday | Open gaming & events |
| Sunday | Learn-to-* (paint, play — changes weekly) |
| Mon & Tue | Closed — available for private events (enquire) |
Find us
72 Bank Street, Galashiels, TD1 1EL
Frequently asked questions
I'm brand new to tabletop gaming — can I still come?
Absolutely. Sundays are our learn-to sessions (painting, playing — it changes weekly), and every night has people happy to teach. You don't need to own anything to get started.
Do I need to book a table?
Booking guarantees your spot and lets us set the table up for you — book here. Walk-ins are always welcome but table availability can be limited; the schedule shows live availability.
How do table sizes work?
We have 6 big tables. Each can be split into two small tables, so up to 12 small games at once.
How do tournaments work?
Buy a ticket on the events page. Pairings, standings and results appear live on the event page on the day — some events are streamed on Twitch too.
Can I hire the venue?
Mondays and Tuesdays are set aside for private events — birthdays, club nights, corporate games days. Get in touch with what you have in mind.
Is there an age limit?
No age limit. Vaulthammer is open to everyone. The only caviat is that children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Food and drink?
We kindly ask that there are no outside drinks or snacks. Hot food from surrounding businesses and venues is absolutely fine. Feel free to ask a member of staff for clarification.
Where can I park?
Parking is available on the highstreet but is extremely limited. There is