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

Harry (Epping)

Seeking a book club

I used to love reading as a teenager, and now that I’m older, I’m hoping to reconnect with that passion. I enjoy classics, crime fiction, a bit of history and politics. I’d love to join a book club — even if it’s just a casual virtual meet-up once a week — to share thoughts, stay motivated, and vote on what to read next.

Prem (Chelmsford)

Seeking a book club

I am interested in reading thrillers, self help and social/philosophical books. I would like to join a group that I can share my interest and love of reading which I have not had sufficient time for whilst raising my family and working but now have - so would like to meet new people who are like-minded.

Jodifrancis (Harlow)

Seeking a book club

Predominantly fantasy reader but open to other genres.

Lauren (Harlow)

Seeking a book club

Im a book worm and a crafter too. Love both hobbies but I love reading more.

Lauren recommends:

Mistborn

by Brandon sanderson | Learn more and buy

Unique world building , unbelievable plot twists, emotional and it's written by Brandon Sanderson

Dungeon crawler carl

by Matt Dinniman | Learn more and buy

LitRPG book. Hilarious. The audiobook book to this makes it so much better

Shadow Hunters

by Cassandra Clare | Learn more and buy

All the shadow hunter books (20 in the main series) . They are just heart wrenching , exciting, past paced and great story line.

The Poppy Wars

by R F Kuang | Learn more and buy

If you like emotionally damaging books this is for you . Want your heart wrenched out of your chest read an RF Kuang book. this is just top tier writing.

Blood Over Bright Haven

by M L Wang | Learn more and buy

The same author as The Sword Of Kaigen. Another author that likes to emotionally damage yoj. This one of the best dark acadamia books I've read in a while.

Lauren (Harlow)

Seeking a book club

Book addict. Love of all fantasy books but I will read other genres. Looking to connect with other book worms, so I can laugh and cry about my current reads. Looking to make friends with same the hobby.

Lauren recommends:

Mistborn

by Brandon sanderson | Learn more and buy

Unique world building , unbelievable plot twists, emotional and it's written by Brandon Sanderson

Dungeon crawler carl

by Matt Dinniman | Learn more and buy

LitRPG book. Hilarious. The audiobook book to this makes it so much better

Shadow Hunters

by Cassandra Clare | Learn more and buy

All the shadow hunter books (20 in the main series) . They are just heart wrenching , exciting, past paced and great story line.

The Poppy Wars

by R F Kuang | Learn more and buy

If you like emotionally damaging books this is for you . Want your heart wrenched out of your chest read an RF Kuang book. this is just top tier writing.

Blood Over Bright Haven

by M L Wang | Learn more and buy

The same author as The Sword Of Kaigen. Another author that likes to emotionally damage yoj. This one of the best dark acadamia books I've read in a while.

Evie 🦥 (Southend-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

I am 18 years old. My favourite genres are romance, literary fiction and thrillers.

Lottie (Westcliff-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

Looking to meet like-minded people in the area, I enjoy reading fiction and non-fiction and I work for a publishing house.

Abi (Southend-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

I’m 20 years old and absolutely love reading. My favourite genres are romance and thrillers, but I also read fantasy often. I don’t have any friends that read so I’m looking to make friends with someone with the same hobby. I also love cafes and bookshops!

Jessy (Saffron Walden)

Seeking a gaming group

Hi I have just moved to the uk, always wanted to play DnD. I am brand new to the game I do listen to podcasts. I am looking for people to play with

Sophie (Wickford)

Seeking a gaming group

Hey!! New to D&D, I've been playing a lot of solo games (and watching a lot of High Rollers and Critical Role). I'd love to find a group to play with, either in person or online, I'm learning as I go.

Jessie (Leigh-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

Romance, thriller, mystery and fantasy

Jen (Laindon)

Seeking a book club

I am 40 years old and a big reader, I studied writing at uni and still dabble a bit when I can find the time. I read every day and enjoy many different genres, from Haruki Murakami to Stephen King. I would like to join a book club to have discussions with people who also love books and hopefully make some friends locally.

Jen recommends:

The House of the Spirits

by Isabel Allende | Learn more and buy

This book introduced me to the genre of magical realism which I absolutely love, so it will always have a spacial place in my heart.

Dexterdoughnut (Basildon)

Seeking a gaming group

Season player who hasn't played in a very long time and looking to get back into playing

Itra (Woodford Green)

Seeking a book club

I’m an avid book lover who’s always ready to get lost in a captivating story. Some of my all-time favorites include The Alchemist for its timeless wisdom, The Book Thief for its haunting beauty, and The Nightingale for its emotional depth. I’m also a big fan of page-turning thrillers by Riley Sager and the emotional rollercoasters crafted by Colleen Hoover.

Madeline (Saffron Walden)

Seeking a gaming group

Hi! I’m looking to create/join a 5e campaign. I’m new to the area and would love to make friends in Cambridge or the surrounding region. I have experience both as a player and a DM.

Pat (Hockley)

Seeking a book club

An avid reader, love sci Fi and fantasy but happy to try all genres

Ellie_Kawaii_Wanderer (Colchester)

Seeking a gaming group

Just a small town weeb and board games enthusiast. They/them . 25. >•< looking for either one off or long term games !!

Ryan (Epping)

Seeking a book club

I am 22 years old and live in the Epping/Theydon/Loughton area. Having not read as much these past few years, I would love to get back into a good book. Mainly into historical, non-fiction and fictional crime stories, but very much open to other genres on my way back into reading. Would love to maybe start a new book club for all tastes of interests with others looking to be part of one too.

Ryan recommends:

Inside Alcatraz: My Time on the Rock

by Jim Quillen | Learn more and buy

The book presents a very honest, personal experience of being in one of the most notorious prisons in US history. It covers the author's upbringing and then moves into his time at Alcatraz, highlighting how he got there, and what life was really like on the Rock. Highly recommend to any non-fiction reader.

William (Harwich)

Seeking a book club

I am 82 years of age I have been writing, books for the past ten years mainly, to keep my brain active and away from Alzheimer's disease. I have just had my first book published.