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

Mossus (They/He) (Braintree)
Seeking a gaming group
Hi! I'm a 19-year-old new player looking to join a DnD group relatively local to me. I've played a few one-shots, but wanted to find a slightly more permanent group :))
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Jonathan (Ingatestone)
Seeking a gaming group
I play board games with my wife. We're in our mid-30s and based in Ingatestone. We play Spirit Island, LOTR Journeys in Middle Earth, Mysterium and others. Happy to play most other tabletop/board games too. Looking for a group or others.
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Turn76 (Brentwood)
Seeking a gaming group
Looking for a d and d group for my son who is 12- has learnt how to play but wants a regular teen friendly group to play
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Arireadsalot (Ilford)
Seeking a book club
I love reading all kinds of genres β psychological thrillers, murder mysteries, and a good old rom-com are definitely my go to, but honestly, Iβm up for reading a bit of everything. Iβm always looking for new recommendations and love chatting about books with people who are just as into reading. think itβll be fun to share thoughts, hear different perspectives, and just be part of a community that appreciates a good story!
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Claire (Southend-on-Sea)
Seeking a book club
33 year old who has recently gotten into books again! I really enjoy romance, dark romance (current fixation), fantasy and horror books. Looking to connect with people who are also book lovers and to share recommendations and get out of my comfort zone!
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Lilsreads (Rayleigh)
Seeking a book club
Just a 33 year old who has always been obsessed with all books romancey, dark romance (yes please to spice) , Fantasy and otherworldly paranormal genres! -- okay I'm just ganna say it I recently fell down the booktok hole (i know I know! But the fan art is sooo good!) and I'm loving every minute of these books, (not even sorry ha!) and would lovvvvve for other like minded people to chat with, my social life consists of reading in my dressing gown like a grannie giggling to the plot lines and there are times I wish I had someone/a group to giggle with and swoon with and scream passionately about plot lines with! Looking for a book club maybe or online connections! I just moved back to the area and it would be great to do something social
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Joe (Clacton-on-Sea)
Seeking a gaming group
I'm new to the game the only experience I have is Balder's gate 3 and was hoping to join a group
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E (Romford)
Seeking a gaming group
I am really interested in playing DnD and possibly the new tabletop Disc world game. I am a total beginner , but love fantasy genre in general and follow a lot of DnD players like Tank Tolman , Quincy's Tavern etc...
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Michelle (Harwich)
Seeking a book club
New to the area and just started reading again
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Adam (Colchester)
Seeking a gaming group
First-time D&D player here! Iβm an introvert with a good sense of humor and a big interest in learning the game, telling fun stories, and laughing with the group.
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Lynn (Frinton-on-Sea)
Seeking a book club
Hi, I've recently moved to Frinton having semi-retired from a long career as a Primary School teacher. I'm keen to make new friends with similar interests (reading, walking, places if interest etc) and integrate into the community. Enjoy reading a range of genres, favourite author currently being Santa Montefiore. Not sure if group exists already but happy to join or start one.
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Elisabeth (Leigh-on-Sea)
Seeking a book club
I would love to join a book club locally
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Cinder's School Run Book Group (Colchester)
Book club
For people who love to read but can't get out in the evenings. This is a relaxed and friendly group where babies and toddlers are welcome to play while we discuss the book. We are based at The Dragon's Nest Centre For Storytelling in Brightlingsea and meet every 4 weeks on a Tuesday 2:15-3pm.
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Jonathan (Basildon)
Seeking a gaming group
Hi all! I'm new to DnD but am into writing, storytelling, Baldur's Gate 3, etc. and am looking to find some locals to RP with. Can host at mine or be a guest locally.
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Sharon (Chelmsford)
Seeking a book club
I moved to althorne 3 months ago with family from Kent. I'm 55 Looking to make contact with other keen readers or looking to build friendship in local area. Happy to travel to maldon or Chelmsford as work at Broomfield Hospital 3 days pw.
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TBC - (Will develop a name, very early stages) (Leigh-on-Sea)
Book club
We're looking to create a book club here within our care home, I would love some guest speakers and people that would love to interact with our residents
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Jordan (Leigh-on-Sea)
Seeking a book club
I'm looking to set up a book club within my care home - Residents here love to read and we would love people to join us and discuss stories
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Katie (Wickford)
Seeking a book club
Hi Iβm Katie, 36 from Wickford. I love thriller, romantasy and fantasy books and am just getting into romance/ dark romance. I would love to join a local book club or meet people to chat about books with! Xx
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