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

Barrie (Poole)

Seeking a book club

I do not wish to join your book club as I live far away, I have written a novel based in the Welsh Marches which may be of interest? I can send a free copy if I have a postal address. You can check me out via my website: www.barriehaynes.wordpress.com

Barrie recommends:

The Castledrove Shepherd

by Barrie J Haynes | Learn more and buy

It's short and very easy to read written in the present tense, number five in a series.

Eddie (Bournemouth)

Seeking a gaming group

I've played a few different modules but am still learning mostly

Bookreader95 (Weymouth)

Seeking a book club

I am looking to find a book club in Weymouth or Dorchester! I am a mood reader so tend to pick up multiple genres I mainly gravitate towards Fantasy, Scifi and Thriller

Chance (Christchurch)

Seeking a gaming group

I'm chance, im 24, and im looking to find some dnd groups i could join to play as im a big fan

Ali (Swanage)

Seeking a book club

Exploring book club opportunities in or near to Swanage. Would love to meet up to chat about books with fellow readers.

Dario (Poole)

Seeking a book club

Hey! I'm 23, I love reading and writing - especially horror and adventure stories, but open to anything - and I'm looking to meet new people and make new friends. I also love the movies - I want to be a screenwriter :) Dario

Dario recommends:

The Martian

by Andy Weir | Learn more and buy

The unrelenting optimism of the main character is incredibly inspiring, along with his fun sense of humour, insane scientific detail and sense of adventure.

Georgia (Swanage)

Seeking a book club

I'm 23 and have just moved to the area. I read pretty much all genres and just want to get to know people :)

Georgia (Weymouth)

Seeking a book club

Hi! I’m from Weymouth and I’m looking for a book club! Especially fantasy/romantasy!

Bournemouth Books (Bournemouth)

Book club

How to use AI Technology to improve creative output and increase productivity

Kevian Liley (Bournemouth)

Seeking a book club

Author of AI Technology, Science Fiction and Self-Help books

Kevian Liley recommends:

AI TECHNOLOGY HANDBOOK

by KEVIAN LILEY | Learn more and buy

BEST BOOK IN 2026 TO LEARN ABOUT AI TECHNOLOGY

KevianLiley (Bournemouth)

Seeking a book club

I work across Dorset as an AI Consultant and have been writing books since 2007. I have published over 100 books on Amazon Kindle and have an author page on Waterstones online book store. I am an author with real creative output. I publish my work at www.kevianbooks.com . I write both fiction and non fiction. I plan long form work with clear structure and intent. I focus on future technology, society, consciousness, and narrative depth. My author experience includes: • Writing multiple book projects with defined chapter goals, structure, and themes. • Completing long form work with clear progression and continuity. • Managing my own author website as a professional portfolio. • Exploring complex subjects such as simulation theory, neural networks, AI, and future societies. • Writing across fiction and non fiction without losing clarity or voice. • Building detailed chapter outlines and summaries before full drafts. • Researching AI Technology and publishing AI Books. • Publishing consistently and developing my craft over time. I combine creative writing with analytical thinking. I focus on clarity when handling complex ideas. My work reflects discipline, range, and long term commitment to writing.

KevianLiley recommends:

AI TECHNOLOGY HANDBOOK

by KEVIAN LILEY | Learn more and buy

BEST BOOK IN 2026 TO LEARN ABOUT AI TECHNOLOGY

Kirsty (Blandford Forum)

Seeking a book club

I read mainly fiction but also love true stories and biographies. Intending on taking early retirement in the summer so will have more time for books. Looking for new friends of any ages to meet up at least once a month for books, coffee etc.

Gen Gomez (Dorchester)

Seeking a gaming group

30s woman looking for a group! I have only played DnD 5e in the past but happy to try other systems. Keen to meet new people!

tara (Bournemouth)

Seeking a book club

Hey my name's Tara. My favourite genres are romantasy and mystery but really, I'm open to anything. I'm looking to find more like-minded people around Bournemouth :)

Sarah (Sherborne)

Seeking a book club

I moved to the area 6 months ago and have thought about joining a book club for a while. Im no literary nerd, but do love getting lost in 'can't put the book down' zone! It would also be great to meet some like minds. I enjoy a range of genres (except si-fi and pass on anything horror/violence related) just arrived today H is for Hawk. When I'm not working, I enjoy long walks with the dog, yoga, rowing, dancing and eating good food and 🍷 I hope by joining a book club it would also motivate me to read more and introduce me to new authors.

Pappasmurf (Bournemouth)

Seeking a gaming group

I have 4 younglings, looking to get back into DnD (it's been over a decade) used to game a lot. I love fantasy RPGs and getting immersed in a character.

Fio (Bournemouth)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I’m Fio! I’m 21 and love all things horror, thriller, mystery and yes a little romantasy too. I read non-fiction now and then, mostly psychology or self help but i’m open to anything, so please do send recommendations! I also love true crime and I’m a big movie-buff. So if you like debating theories, chatting about true crime and mysteries or just want someone to share some books and movies with, lets chat! (Leeds and Bournemouth based but happy to have online book chatting!)

Eleanor x (Bournemouth)

Seeking a book club

Hi! I’m 20 and looking to make some new friends through reading. I read a bit of everything and I’m always open to any genre. My favourite book is The Secret History. I’d love to meet some like-minded people to chat books with and maybe join a book club xx

Mina (Bournemouth)

Seeking a book club

I'm looking for some reader friends, and maybe a book club! My favourite genre is fantasy (just finished The Stormlight Archive!!) but I like reading sci-fi, dystopian, lit-fic, romance and tbh a little bit of everything. Happy to try anything! My last goal for the year is to try some more historical fiction. I'm 24 and looking for people vaguely around my age so send me a message if you want to have a chat :))