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

Simon92 (Brentwood)

Seeking a gaming group

Hello! I'm 32 soon to be 33 I've played a bit of DnD 5e on occasion, my regular online session has been very sporadic recently due to members having significant life moments (myself included). Looking to get more of a regular thing going again and join a new party. I would still consider myself somewhat of a novice, but I have had a go at creating a homebrew campaign and eager to give DMing a go.

Derek (Southend-on-Sea)

Seeking a gaming group

I am a Pathfinder officer in charge of Essex. I am looking for Gm's who are aware of venues to play in and us them yourselves. I would like to have a chat with you please.

Toni (Southend-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

30 something woman into romantasy, fantasy, urban fantasy books. Willing to meet up monthly if I find a good group to gel with.

Toni recommends:

Magic Bites

by Ilona Andrews | Learn more and buy

Great found family, round of diverse characters, witty banter, bit of romance, great world-building urban fantasy.

Valayra Rose (Basildon)

Seeking a book club

33f and currently delving into the world of fantasy after falling in love with ACOTAR and absolutely obsessing over Fourth Wing (I am here for all fan theories after reading Onyx Storm). Also love a crime thriller but 2025 is the year of fantasy/romantasy so all recommendations will be appreciated.

Valayra Rose recommends:

Onyx Storm

by Rebecca Yarros | Learn more and buy

The current big sensation which I have fallen head over heels for. This is the sort of series where I am transported into the world and it’s more than words on a page. Yes I may be slightly obsessed with Xaden but this series brings me the excitement that I felt as a kid with the Harry Potter series.

Debs28 (Chelmsford)

Seeking a book club

I've recently retired and now I've got more free time so would like to get back to reading good books.

Kelly (Colchester)

Seeking a book club

I'm 36 and I love books, true crime, romance, comedy, autobiographys and so many others.

George (Chelmsford)

Seeking a gaming group

Looking for DnD and Warhammer groups for teens near Chelmsford.

Stew26 (Billericay)

Seeking a gaming group

Been a big 40K fan since 5th edition but never played due to never having friends in the hobby. Recently moved here and would love to meet some new people and finally play some games

Alicja (Harlow)

Seeking a book club

27 and recently moved to the area. Hoping to find a local book club and make some new friends. Read a lot of non fiction but also partial to contemporary fiction.

Indy (Romford)

Seeking a book club

30 years old and loves fantasy romance!

Fern (Braintree)

Seeking a book club

Hello, I’m 22 and live locally and love to read, haven’t quite found my favourite genre yet and will read most things from romance to crime thrillers to non-fiction and everything in between, I’m looking to reach out and talk to people about the world of books along with hopefully making some new friends

K (Clacton-on-Sea)

Seeking a gaming group

D&d

Toni (Leigh-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

Looking to join a book club to meet some new people. Favourite genres are fantasy and romance :)

Dan (Clacton-on-Sea)

Seeking a gaming group

Love In Clacton looking to get In to DND love to watch critical role every time looking to play battle mage / wizard

Demmi (Epping)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I am 23 years old. I love to read romance books (mainly dark). I am looking to make new friends. If you like reading romance books and would like to be friends, message me.

Michael (Billericay)

Seeking a book club

Avid reader and audiobook listener, in my 50s. Live in Billericay. I like allsorts of fiction and non fiction. A few examples of recent favourites: The Essex Serpent and Enlightenment by Sarah Perry, Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen, Winchelsea by Alex Preston But I also love a good detective pager turner and historical fiction novel e.g. Robert Harris and Mick Herron

Michael recommends:

The Essex Serpent

by Sarah Perry | Learn more and buy

A great gothic story, set in the Essex salt mashes and waterways. Highly recommened, even if you don't know that part of the world.

Spicy Fantasy (Southend-on-Sea)

Book club

Exploring Spicy Fantasy books. Open to recommendations.

Maddie (Braintree)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I'm Maddie. I'm 27 and looking to be able to enthuse about books with others. I have recently moved into the area so would be nice to make some local friends. I read quite a lot of fantasy, romance and greek mythology but some of my favourite books are from other genres.

Maddie recommends:

Glorious Exploits

by Ferdia Lennon | Learn more and buy

It is funny and shocking and heart-wrenching all at the same time.

Emily H (Westcliff-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

I am Emily and I am 32, and I live in Southend but I do drive. I have got back into reading over the last couple of years and would love to meet other like-minded people to share my enthusiasm with. I like fantasy, romance, thrillers, murder mystery, all sorts really.

Emily H recommends:

A Court of Silver Flames

by Sarah J Maas | Learn more and buy

It's my favourite Sarah J Maas book, and she was the first author to really introduce me to Spicy Fantasy. I was normally a Tattooist of Auschwitz/historical fiction/thriller reader. But she has really ignited my Passion for reading again

Phoebe (Leigh-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

Hello I’m Phoebe :) I’m 25 and just moved to Essex. I’m looking for fellow readers who want to expand their tastes. I’m up for coffee meet ups and long walks about the books we have read.