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

Mary (Billericay)

Seeking a book club

I'm quite shy, I'd like to meet new people with similar interests. I love a murder mystery or detective book.

Mary recommends:

Missing in portland

by C L Kelly | Learn more and buy

The crime, the twists and turns, the detail.

Samantha (Chelmsford)

Seeking a gaming group

18, played lots and lots of D&D in my teen years, mostly as a GM, but currently between groups. I'm happy to play more D&D but I'd really enjoy trying out other games like Call of Cthuhlu etc. I'd prefer to join a group as a player as my free time has been gradually dwindling as exam season approaches xD I'm available any time on weekends though so please contact me if you can play at those times!

Tracey (Basildon)

Seeking a book club

I particularly enjoy crime and history books but I will read other genres. Looking to join a club

Paul (Saffron Walden)

Seeking a gaming group

I played th Original C&S (first edition). Looking for people who would be interested in the RP game. Just ordered 5th edition. I am also a Tolkien fantacy miniatures wargamer so happy to do that also. Looking forward to meeting up.

monaevisa (Grays Thurrock)

Seeking a book club

Hi! Over the past year, I’ve really gotten into romantasy, and I’ve been loving the mix of magical worlds and emotional storylines. I also enjoy general romance and crime/thriller novels—basically anything with strong characters and a plot that keeps me turning pages. I’m looking to join a book group to make friends, connect with others who enjoy reading as much as I do, discover new titles I might not pick up on my own, and have fun discussing different perspectives. I'd love to meet up about once a month if possible, and I’m open to both in-person and virtual chats.

Nikita (Brentwood)

Seeking a book club

Recently moved to the area and would like to meet people to discuss book recommendations!

Nikita recommends:

The Secret History

by Donna Tartt | Learn more and buy

Such an interesting novel with twists and so well written

Wizard (Witham (Essex))

Seeking a gaming group

I am in my early 50's and I have playing D&D for many a year, looking for a local group to get in with again. I do work days and nights which would impact some games but I can work around it most times.

T (Southend-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I’m 24, and I enjoy most types of fiction. Looking to meet some people who I can get along with, and have some common interests with

Kerrie (Basildon)

Seeking a book club

I’m Kerrie, I like to read romance and romantasy, occasionally I enjoy a good thriller or dark romance. Looking to make friends who enjoy reading and broaden my reading genre

Mike (Grays Thurrock)

Gaming group

Elderly, easy going, always wanting to learn new things, play games on PC i.e. AOE 1,2,3,4 Would like to learn DnD but no I dea how to play (complete newbie). Love to join clubs and meet new people and make new friends.

Mike (Basildon)

Seeking a gaming group

I am a mature person in my autumn/winter years of life (68yrs old) and have wanted to learn to play DnD for many years now. When my wife was alive we always had an active social life with friends, but when my wife passed all our friends just closed their doors on me. I am now trying to meet and make new friends, but alas our local council has closed all social clubs down and there is nothing in Thurrock for over 20's, unless you count the pubs; and I'm not really a drinker. At first I thought DnD was for kids but having watched a documentary on tv, American doctors have found that getting elderly people into such clubs as DnD it has helped people aged between 40 - 80 get some memories back. I can't find anything for in age group in Thurrock, and though I can drive and have a vehicle I'm prepared to travel short distance to join clubs. If there are any DnD clubs near Thurrock or Basildon, and willing to take on newbies (never played the game before), I'd love to join, please bear in mind my age, I don't mind people younger than myself, but I don't want to be the eldest by about 30 years. If there are such clubs, within reason, I don't mind paying a subscription; just want to have some fun and laughs before my time is up.

Craig (Southend-on-Sea)

Seeking a gaming group

Looking for anyone who wants to play Killteam

Lauren (Southminster)

Seeking a book club

I'm Lauren, I mostly enjoy romance and fantasy, but often enjoy a good murder mystery too. I'd like to connect with other book worms in my area, though I'm a bit of a slow reader so I'll do my best to keep up lol

Lauren recommends:

The Magician's Guild

by Trudi Canavan | Learn more and buy

This book is very tense and exciting, I didn't want to put it down. The worldbuilding is so easy to follow, the characters are great and the plot has a really good pacing to it.

RhiReads98 (Southend-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

I'm Rhi, I'm 26yrs old. I like to read romance (light and dark) and spice. Easily influenced by all the books that are recommended on TikTok. I'm very much a hermit and looking to step outside my comfort zone and meet people with a similar interest.

Ian (Chelmsford)

Seeking a gaming group

Hi, looking for a mid/north Essex (I'm near Braintree but can travel) CoC/Runequest/C&S /something interesting now I have a lot more time (and flexibility) I would love to see what's out there.

Demi Homewood (Basildon)

Seeking a book club

I’ve been reading since 2018 and I try to read a bit of everything. Romance, fantasy, thriller, general fiction and memoirs. I would love to meet people who has the same reading tastes as me!

Demi Homewood recommends:

one day

by David nicholls | Learn more and buy

I remember being so upset finishing this book and I just loved the story. I feel i want to reread it already!

Sunny (Billericay)

Seeking a book club

Hi Everyone, I love reading the classics and still working my way through, would love to mix that up with newer reads... open to most genres but generally prefer fiction. Looking for an "inperson" book club in central london / square mile to make friends, meet up and discuss books. In my early forties and work in the city. Sunny

Nathan (Basildon)

Seeking a gaming group

I have quite a few board games, but never had the chance to play any. I really like dnd but again, I’ve never played. I’m very anti social and fairly unwell but would love to find some friends to play with! (I’m 25 years old)

Jade (Basildon)

Gaming group

Hi, I’m 32. I’m a complete newbie to D&D and very keen to learn and play. I have grasped the concept of the game and created my first character. All I need now is a group to play with inc DM. Would be available to play Friday evenings. Anyone willing to teach me?

SoniaS (Grays Thurrock)

Seeking a book club

Hello! I recently moved to the area and looking to meet some new friends. I'm in my mid-30's and enjoy reading and listening to audiobooks. My go to genres are romance, cozy crime, period dramas and comedy, but I'm also interested in exploring new genres.

SoniaS recommends:

Confessions of a Forty-Something F*** Up

by Alexandra Potter | Learn more and buy

Hilarious, relatable, makes you smile and laugh. A comfortable read, it's a hug in a book and the writing makes you feel like your on Nells journey with her.