Thank you to everyone who came along to HandyCon October and celebrated our first convention at Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club in Daventry with us. Moving to a new venue brought plenty of changes, and we hope you enjoyed the convention. We'd love to hear what you thought, so we've put together a feedback form to give you the opportunity to share your experience with us. Whether it's about the venue, facilities, games, events, exhibitors, food or the overall experience, we'd

Get Ready to Navigate Handycon! So, you want to know how to get around Handycon? Well, too bad if you don’t. This map is your new best friend, showing you all the exciting areas you’ll want to check out. Now that you’ve seen it, there’s no going back! Hah! You lose! What to Expect As you explore, you’ll find a treasure trove of activities and spaces designed to keep you entertained. From the bustling registration area to the cosy gaming lounges, there’s something for everyo

Maybe the opportunity to be part of the OG Staverton Park HandyCon is not enough for you? Maybe the chance to turn up and play loads of games in well-lit and warm rooms while the gloom and darkness set in outside isn't enough for you? Well, here are just 5 reasons we think you should be excited about October Handycon. New Venue We are in the biggest, most modern and most convention-friendly hotel we have been in for 3 days, where the library, the bring and buy and the usual H

Order deadline: 20 October 2026 at 7:00 am. The form will close at this time, and no orders or changes will be accepted afterwards. For HandyCon October at Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club in Daventry, attendees will have the option of booking a dinner buffet on Friday and Saturday evenings. The buffet will be available from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm, with a different menu each evening, including starters, salads, main courses and desserts. (Check menu down bellow.) 💷 Buffet Pri

We are delighted to announce that the online room booking portal is now open at Staverton Park Hotel. Your promo code is "HANDY", and you can find instructions in the attached PDF. Please note there is a small chance you may be able to get a room at comparable prices on Booking.com if you are a frequent user and have discounts accrued, but please be careful to ensure breakfast is included. The hotel discount allocation includes breakfast. We are aware the evening buffet menu

Lots of wonderful people have had an awesome day already at our Day Zero, pre-con day, with others attending the Hachette retailers' day in another room and having an amazing time. As I speak, the library is being finished, the Bring & Buy is being constructed, banners are being assembled, and the skywriting plane is taxiing to the runway. At 9 am tomorrow we open the doors and welcome you all for another festival of gaming, which sources are already calling 'the best board g