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

isthisphoebe (Basildon)

Seeking a gaming group

I have a good few years of being a player and am just open to trying to expand my RP skills!

jimmy (Southend-on-Sea)

Seeking a gaming group

I'm 29, fairly new although been into DnD for many years! I've only played 11 games, 6 hour sessions, and have finished my first online campaign

Robert (Saffron Walden)

Seeking a gaming group

I am a father of two and work in digital and have been playing TTRPGs for longer than I care to admit. Unfortunately, I've only played spottily (3.5e & 5e D&D and a bit of Numenera) since the Pandemic and am itching to join a regular in-person group, ideally as a player. As a player, I like the intersection between role-playing, puzzles, combat, and bad puns. As a DM, I have quite a bit of 3.5 DM experience and have run a couple of 1 shots 5e, albeit I am rusty and players would need to be a bit forgiving as I shake the rust off.

Billy - 24 (He/Him) (Colchester)

Seeking a gaming group

I have played in numerous campaigns of 5E over the past few years, haven't had a regular group or campaign since I moved to the area a couple years ago, I'm looking to get back into TTRPGs and make some new friends :), I like painting minis and gaming in my off time.

Lucy (Hornchurch)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I am looking to join a book club to make friends and discuss and rant about current books i am reading at the moment. Always looking for new book recommendations. I am interested in all books that are supernatural, any enemies to lovers books, Fantasy world , reverse harem and a few mafia based books.

Lucy recommends:

Forced Proximity

by Jaymin Eve | Learn more and buy

is a cliffhanger. based off enemies to lovers and there is a threat to the FMC and the guys she lives with are all concerned for her

Emma (Southend-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

37y/o. Enjoy a mix of fiction and non-fiction. Currently reading; The Book that Held her Heart, Lord of the Rings (Two Towers), The Wide Wide Sea

Emma recommends:

A bright moon for fools

by Jasper Gibson | Learn more and buy

it lures you into security with its dark humour and then hits you

Kylie (Hornchurch)

Seeking a book club

Looking to join a book club to explore different authors / genres. Look psychological thriller at the moment and probably read a book a month.

Hornchurch readers (Hornchurch)

Book club

A club for those near Hornchurch. Ideally a book a quarter, we agree on a theme and then book selection then meet up at the end of the quarter to talk through the book

Jem (Hornchurch)

Seeking a book club

Would love to find people to discuss books with, either over a coffee or on a walk. 29 and into a variety of genres so open to reading a good mix of books.

Alan (Maldon)

Seeking a book club

Am old 80, love reading, relatively new to the area

Cici (Leigh-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

26 years old & I love reading & really am just looking to find people to yap about books with :) based in LOS/Benfleet/Hadleigh area & would love to schedule some in person meet ups

Aaron (Braintree)

Seeking a book club

Hi! I’m 28 and love reading a bit of everything — from classics to thrillers to fantasy. I’m open-minded with genres and really enjoy hearing other people’s thoughts on what they’re reading. There’s something great about seeing someone talk about a book they love. I’m looking for friendly, relaxed people to chat about books, share recommendations, and enjoy good conversations. Age isn’t a factor for me — I’m happy to connect with anyone who enjoys reading.

Tomas (Basildon)

Gaming group

Hey there! I'm 27, a fairly classic nerd, and a fan of Pathfinder 2e and DnD. I'm not looking to DM, as I've been doing that for the past 6 years, but I'd be very happy to join in on a campaign in either system! I love the roleplaying and collaborative aspect of TTRPGs, it's such a nice way of getting to know people in and out of character. I'm preferably looking for somewhere either around the Basildon/Billericay area, or in the area around Chelmsford - both are fairly easy drives. Look forwards to hearing from you!

Tomas (Basildon)

Seeking a gaming group

Classic nerd with a love for storytelling and just having a good time and meeting people.

ocaena (Colchester)

Seeking a gaming group

New here, looking to try things out and see where it goes.

Lauren (Halstead)

Seeking a book club

Hi I'm 29 just moved to the area and was hoping to meet people from the area and find some great books to read in the process ☺️ I love reading all sorts of books but my go to tends to be romance or spicy books!

Aegi (Saffron Walden)

Seeking a gaming group

I’m enquiring for my 17 year old son Games Master looking for DnD group near us. Apparently he’s quite good!

Hannah-Lee (Braintree)

Seeking a book club

Hi, my name is Hannah, and I’m a 20yo with a passion for reading. I enjoy pretty much every genre, but I have a keen interest in lit fiction, fantasy, mythology retellings, and horror, however, I am trying to read more classics and non-fiction. Would love to talk, buddy read, and find new recommendations <3

Rayleigh Vineyard Book Club (Rayleigh)

Book club

We meet at 8pm on the second Sunday of each month in Rayleigh. Informal, friendly, and we don't mind if you haven't read the book or didn't finish it. We vote on the next book, and take turns to lead, so it's very democratic.

SunnyAnnie (Rayleigh)

Seeking a book club

I lead a fun and informal book club in Rayleigh and we're looking for new members.

SunnyAnnie recommends:

The Boy on the Bridge

by MR Carey | Learn more and buy

It's the prequel to The Girl with all the Gifts but it's best to read TGWATG first, as there are some delicious Easter eggs in this one, and it does a great job of answering questions and world building, all around beautiful relationships and fully realised complex characters. A real gut-punch of a book.