Hobby groups in Dorset
Below you'll find every hobby group we know of in Dorset, as well as people looking to join one.
All listings in Dorset

Mrswaffle (Blandford Forum)
Seeking a book club
Old woman with a lifelong reading addiction. Favourite writer: Charles Dickens, but I read a lot of history, some politics & biographies. Also keen fan of the Golden Age mysteries (principally Allingham, Sayers, Christie, Mitchell).
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Paula (Wimborne)
Seeking a book club
Recently moved to Wimborne having been in a book club in West Sussex for several years. Looking for a group who enjoy reading for pleasure rather than too highbrow.
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Samantha (Bournemouth)
Seeking a book club
I’m a keen reader and writer with a love for literature, poetry, and mythology. I enjoy everything from fantasy and gothic fiction to darker, more thought-provoking novels. I’m hoping to find a friendly, welcoming book group where I can discover new authors, share recommendations, have interesting conversations, and, most importantly, make some new friends. It would be lovely to meet like-minded people who enjoy a good book and a good chat, and to have something to look forward to outside of everyday life. I’m happy to explore different genres and would love to be part of a group where everyone feels comfortable sharing their thoughts, even when we disagree about a book!
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Alfie (Poole)
Seeking a book club
Heyy I'm new here looking to meet new friends that also love to enjoy and read books! I love fantasy books and I love to meet new people I'm 17 I'm very mature with my books I love to read anything and hopefully we can be friends
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Eddie (Wimborne)
Seeking a book club
Hey there! My name is Eddie (20) I like working on motorcycles and enjoy combat sports but during my downtime I am trying to get into reading rather than doom-scrolling my life away. I love gritty-fantasy, crime investigation and have an obsession with Georgian era romance.
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Eli (Sherborne)
Seeking a book club
Historical fiction, fantasy, romance, classics - love them all! Moved to the area a few months ago and would love to join a book club to make some new friends.
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Sean (Bournemouth)
Seeking a book club
Hi- I am already a member of a book group in Bournemouth but am also a local author. I'm an award winning playwright and was awarded the MBE in the New Year's honours list. I'm afraid my book is currently only available on Amazon at present so is not showing up on the link provided here.
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Moustachereader (Blandford Forum)
Seeking a book club
I love horror and thriller books but am trying to branch out into fantasy and some crime/ murder mystery books. I am always looking for good si-fi recommendations too
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Sam Hart (Bridport)
Seeking a gaming group
23 Looking for a 5th edition or other fantasy rpg honestly. I’m an artist and 3d modeller who’s just moved back to Dorset. I’d love a group of creative and inspiring people to play ttrpgs with. However I am not interested in playing online. Happy to travel as far as Weymouth or something!:) My instagram is @Draugr_lysium if you want to chat!!
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Logan (Poole)
Seeking a book club
Hi I'm 23 and love fantasy mainly but interested in most genres. My favourites are The Hunger Games, Legendborn and Project Hail Mary. Would love to meet more people who are interested in reading books from diverse authors and books with compelling characters or world-building.
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Anne to meet new friend. To meet up once weekly. Genre historical fiction (Christchurch)
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Historical fiction To meet new friends I am a retired GP
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Julie (Swanage)
Seeking a book club
I have (semi) retired and recently rediscovered the joy of reading again. I would love to meet like-minded people for stimulating but not too serious chats about books over tea etc.
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Daniel (Dorchester)
Seeking a book club
I love books and I'd like to discuss it with other people
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Dave (Poole)
Gaming group
Looking for a new RPG group. Me and my wife. Both played different versions of DND and I'm also into many other systems. If the theme is cool I'm in. Looking for in person group rather than online. Please get in touch if you need players or have an existing group and new members.
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Louli (Swanage)
Seeking a book club
Hi been in Swanage a couple of years. Looking to meet new friends. Interested in a wide variety of genres.
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Kitty (Weymouth)
Seeking a gaming group
I'm a 20yo girl looking to make new friends playing D&D! I've played a bit with some friends within the last year but we are all very new but I've enjoyed learning how to mess around with it :)
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Emily (Poole)
Seeking a gaming group
I'm 17 have played DND for 3 years, and I'm really into role-play I do like a bit of combat but short and sweet is my preference
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MICHELLE (Bournemouth)
Seeking a book club
What better way to make new friends through books and reading. Have read alot of autobiographies but as long as the story captures my imagination i will read almost anything Im a very young at heart 55 year old
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Badly Behaved Bookclub (Poole)
Book club
🖤 Badly Behaved Book Club 🖤 Always Badly Behaved, so why not meet up and talk about it... Smut, fantasy and dark romance meets girls night out. The meetings are once a month with some social events throughout the year. So whether you're a new reader, looking for other recommendations or open to meeting like-minded people, we would love to see you at the next meet up! Each month we are going to be choosing a specific genre, and then that will be the book choices for the month... Do you love your books Filthy? Fun? Smutty? DARK? Then, this is the book club for you!! ❤️🔥💁♀️ Each month we will dive into the latest read of the month, chosen by YOU! There will be plenty of opportunities to chat books; play spicy icebreaker games and meet like-minded people. 😍😍 Don't feel like reading the book? That's fine! Come along and chat all things bookish.❤️🔥🔥 Don't like the book? No problem! Come along and let's chat about why!😇 There is no pressure at all. I want this to be a safe space for all... with no judgement, no high expectations and just enjoy a cheeky night out!! Everyone welcome!📚 (18+)
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Scott (Christchurch)
Seeking a gaming group
Hi! I've loved DnD for over a decade now but haven't been able to join a game for over a year, so I may be a little rusty! I adore roleplay over combat so please expect silly voices and accents and interactions. I'm also a big fan of Sci-fi RPGs like the Alien RPG, Fallout RPG and Mothership. I have all the physical books but have never been able to play them IRL!
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