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

Lizzie (Chelmsford)

Seeking a book club

I am hoping to move to live in Holt in the next few weeks as we are currently selling and buying a property. I don't know anyone in Holt and as I love reading, I thought joining a book club would be a fab idea.

Lizzie recommends:

A Man Called Ove

by Fredrick Backmann | Learn more and buy

It is so funny, sad but ultimately heart warming

Chris (Braintree)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I’ve been retired for a while, into my garden, friendship groups, choirs and travelling. Spend much of my spare time reading. Love all genres apart from sci-fi, great fan of Philippa Gregory and Robert Harris. Just read the Spartacus trilogy by Jay Penner, wonderfully descriptive and evocative.

Chris recommends:

Conclave

by Robert Harris | Learn more and buy

Fascinating insight into a different world.

Abigail (Chelmsford)

Seeking a book club

I’m 16 soon 17 and reading is a big part of me. I want to join a book club so we can discuss the plots, the characters, and what we think would happen next. I hope to meet up regularly and have a fun time. Xx

Abigail recommends:

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Learn more and buy

This book plays with your emotions and the plot twists won’t stop coming it’s incredible.

Five Survive

by Holly Jackson | Learn more and buy

The suspense, the confusion, the secrets literally the whole entire plot it’s so good and read it till the end because you wanna know who dies.

Fourth Wing

by Rebecca Yarros | Learn more and buy

This book is like a rollercoaster of twists and suspense.

Powerless

by Lauren Robert’s | Learn more and buy

This book helped me out of a book slump I was hooked, it’s a great plot, huge twist at the end and a lot of foreshadowing I loved it.

The Wrong Sister

by Claire Douglas | Learn more and buy

The plot was plotting I can honestly say that I love psychological thrillers and this delivered. It really felt like I was in it and it kept giving me plots and twists it’s really good.

The Silent Patient

by Alex Michaelides | Learn more and buy

This book keeps you hooked until the very end, and you think you’ve guessed it but guess again it’s something else.

Nicole Obi (Basildon)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I’m Nicole – I’m 18 and currently on a journey of self-growth, exploring new passions, and creating a life that feels meaningful and exciting. Lately, I’ve been trying to romanticize the little things and focus on becoming the best version of myself – and reading has become a big part of that. I want to join a book club because I love getting lost in a good story, especially romance. There’s something about the emotions, the characters, and the twists that just pull me in. But I’m also open to exploring different genres and discovering books I wouldn’t normally pick up on my own. More than anything, I’m looking forward to sharing thoughts, hearing different perspectives, and connecting with others through books.

Grace (Colchester)

Seeking a gaming group

Hello! My name is Grace and I'm 26. I'm a writer and a fantasy, nature & anime enthusiast. I'm looking to join a Dungeons and Dragons campaign. One that is hosted weekly, bi-weekly or monthly is preferred. I've played one campaign before and I'm constantly watching videos of campaigns, rules and lore, alongside playing the infamous Baldur's Gate 3. Please feel free to reach out if you have a group, or if you'd simply like to be friends. Thank you! :)

Lilly Effeny (Loughton)

Seeking a book club

Hiya my name is Lily I love reading and have done from a young age. My favourite type of book genre is romance my favourite book is it ends with us and I’m about to read the boys of Tommen series by chloe Walsh

Madison (Hornchurch)

Seeking a book club

I love reading romance books, as well as medical books mainly doctors real life stories! Would love to discuss books and make new friends!!

zara (Chelmsford)

Seeking a book club

I’m 17 and I love reading, my favourite author is Sally Rooney. I would love to join a book club to make friends and socialise more. I’m looking for a friendly chilled out book club of mostly teens that can meet up regularly.

Rory (Grays Thurrock)

Seeking a gaming group

Im Rory 24 Male, Played and Dm'd some 5th edition still not an expert at all lol, and also some star wars ttrpg, I enjoy rp more than combat

Firefly (Wickford)

Seeking a gaming group

I'm currently 27, almost completely new to DnD, with my only real experience being reading about it and playing BG3, which I fell in love with. I enjoy roleplaying, but all of my real experience is with text based RPGs, and I'd like to find a beginner friendly group to make friends and get to know the game better :) Willing to travel within reason.

Gatekeeper (Grays Thurrock)

Seeking a gaming group

Cleaner by trade gaming is a hobby

Erin (Brentwood)

Seeking a book club

I’m 24 and just moved to the area - I studied literature (although you probably wouldn’t be able to tell from my taste in books) and want to make some friends ! My most recent read was Butter by Asako Yuzuki and I’m currently reading The Book of Witching by C.J Cooke. I read across many genres (although I have a soft spot for anything Victorian) so I’m happy to chat to anyone :) and we can exchange goodreads if you have it !

Nin (Chelmsford)

Seeking a gaming group

I’m 24 years old and I’ve never played DnD before but I have always been interested and have played a lot of Baldur’s Gate over the past year. I did make a character to play with at university but it never ended up happening - Me and my friend (also a complete beginner) want to find a group to play with. I’m Brentwood based but Chelmsford would probably be a good middle ground for the two of us!

James (Hornchurch)

Seeking a gaming group

Im a 23 year old male looking for an in person DND game I've only played one in person game but have played a little bit of Baldurs gate

Trisha (Tilbury)

Seeking a book club

I am looking to join a group to get me out a bit. I enjoy reading most books accept horror. I am 56 years old . I drive so getting there is no problem.

Badger (Romford)

Seeking a gaming group

Hi im badger I'm in my late 20s I've mostly played D&D with a bit of cyberpunk mixed in. I'm looking for a group of people to play rpgs with locally and am down to try new rpgs like call of cuthulu. About me I like reading, painting, and music.

Stephen (Brentwood)

Seeking a gaming group

Bardswell Social Club Thursday 7pm-11pm Range of RPG's campaigns played.

FaeWitch (Romford)

Seeking a gaming group

I'm looking for a 5e game that has a good balance of roleplay and combat, where character interactions actually matter. I can make any evening work apart from Wednesday or Thursday.