Tabletop games

A first-timer's guide to UK Games Expo 2027

UK Games Expo is a tabletop games convention of board games, role-playing and miniatures at the NEC and Hilton Birmingham Metropole, 4–6 June 2027. It's worth a weekend if your group wants to find games you'll actually play, not just more boxes for the shelf.

BY Doug Silkstone21/09/26

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Nerdy hobbies for adults worth starting

A nerdy hobby is one with a learning curve and a community that cares about the details, such as miniature painting, card models or a Raspberry Pi. The way in is one first project: a free Warhammer shop session or £23.50 squad, a £10.50 card shelter or a £10 Pico kit.

BY Doug Silkstone21/09/26

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Women's designer perfume prices compared

Compare ten women's designer perfumes by exact bottle, size and delivered cost at UK shops. The shortlist draws on named published reviews and awards, with each bottle stocked by at least two shops on our check date.

BY Doug Silkstone03/11/26

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Best men’s aftershave for UK buyers

Compare the exact aftershave bottle and concentration, then check delivered cost per ml. Live UK prices sit beside each reviewed pick.

BY Doug Silkstone03/11/26

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Tom Ford and Creed perfume prices compared

Compare exact Tom Ford and Creed bottles by size, concentration and delivered cost per ml. The shortlist draws on named reviewers and live UK shop listings.

BY Doug Silkstone03/11/26

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Best built-in ovens for UK kitchens

Compare built-in single, double and built-under ovens by fit, cleaning and running costs. Picks draw on published reviewer tests and models listed at two or more UK shops.

BY Doug Silkstone03/11/26

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Best freestanding cookers for UK kitchens

Compare dual fuel and electric freestanding cookers by fit, fuel, oven layout and running costs. Picks use published reviewer findings and live prices at UK shops.

BY Doug Silkstone03/11/26