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

Lucy (Basildon)

Seeking a book club

21 year old female. Love thrillers, romances, romantasy, etc. looking for some girls that are as book obsessed as me !!

mandy.louise (Braintree)

Seeking a book club

Single female 37. Looking to join a book club in or around Braintree/Colchester. Always been a big reader, open to genre but my favourites are probably thrillers and fantasy and would like to meet new people who are also big readers.

mandy.louise recommends:

One Step Too Far

by Lisa Gardner | Learn more and buy

Great locked room style thriller

Thomas (Braintree)

Seeking a gaming group

I play Warhammer 40k Tyranids and I'm looking for someone local to play games with. I'm fairly new but understand the basics of the game.

Sharon (Brentwood)

Seeking a book club

In 52 and recently moved to Brentwood. Interested in many genres. Trying to get back into the habit of reading on a regular basis.

LucyJane96 (Halstead)

Seeking a book club

28 years old and looking to make some reading friends. I love fantasy, fluffy romance and dark romance, reverse harem style books. Read around 60 books this year and just want someone to talk to and share good recs with :) Connect with me on Goodreads Lucy The Book Nerd

LucyJane96 recommends:

Den of vipers

by K. A. Knight | Learn more and buy

It's a standalone reverse harem with some dark scenes. It's not the best written book but it's funny and I jusy genuinely enjoy it

Throne of Glass

by Sarah J Maas | Learn more and buy

Absolutely loved this series. It does get a little dull for a book in the middle but soooo worth finishing! Obsessed. Wished I could start it from scratch

Mujtahid (Romford)

Seeking a book club

A reader of non-fiction books.

Marie (Loughton)

Seeking a book club

I’m Marie and I am interested in joining a book club. I love reading and since having my daughter 3 years ago I feel like I have no time for myself, so would love to join a group

Jane (Braintree)

Seeking a gaming group

Hi! I've played a bit of pathfinder 1ed and some homebrewed campaigns. I would like to find a forever group to join 🙂

George Lee (Hockley)

Seeking a gaming group

Looking for someone to join a 5th edition game of dungeons in drakenheim campaign. I’m not the DM but I’m looking for a player for him. We are part way through the campaign but still near the start generally (level 6). Game consists of three 18 year olds and a 21 year old.

Ben (Colchester)

Seeking a gaming group

Hi, my name is Ben. I am 37. I’m a total beginner who is interested in getting into playing some D&D or other cool RPGs. Based in Colchester. Getting a group going would be cool if it’s doable 😎

Robin (Brentwood)

Seeking a book club

Hello, my name is Rob. I am 49. I've been reading all my life (I have kept every book I have read since I was 25, all proudly displayed on shelves in my bedroom). I've been reading a lot of popular science lately, but I think I've covered most genres by now. I've always had a soft spot for a classic whodunnit. I have Multiple Sclerosis and use a wheelchair. I'd like to join a group of fellow readers and meet people for stimulating conversation. Email me: [email protected]

Robin recommends:

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

by Neil deGrasse Tyson | Learn more and buy

Stars, planets, black holes, telescopes

James (Colchester)

Seeking a book club

Hi I'm James and I'm 29. I want to get more into reading as I need a new hobby. I like thrillers and books with plenty of witty humour. Looking to discuss books and make new friends. Open to any book recommendations!

Ana (Colchester)

Seeking a book club

I am a retired Spanish Tutor and would love to organise a reading group in Spanish, also explore literature and poetry.

Ana recommends:

A man called Ove

by Frederik Backman | Learn more and buy

It's described as 'Warm, funny and unbearably moving' and I agree

Tao82 (Southend-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

I enjoy fantasy and sci-fi novels. My favourite author is Terry Pratchett . I would like to meet people to discuss the books i have read in depth

Dawn (Clacton-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

Zahra (Romford)

Seeking a book club

Hey, I like history books as well as fantasy fiction but open to everything. Idk my friends don't read and I'm bored and like yapping a lot

Curt (Witham (Essex))

Gaming group

38yo with some historic experience playing D&D 5e as both a player and DM. Looking to connect with a group to get back into it! Ideally starting as a player. Happy to travel within the area~

Mac94 (Harlow)

Seeking a book club

I love psychological thrillers, murder mystery, historical fiction and tragicomedy. I'd love to meet new people, make friends and talk about great books and other interests.

Mac94 recommends:

Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine

by Gail Honeyman | Learn more and buy

It's okay to break down walls built by grief and trauma. It's okay to say you're not okay. Simple acts of kindness, even by complete strangers can help you do that. I love the author's depiction of the main character in this. Eleanor is tragic yet witty, you can see she has gumption but her morbid routine stops her from doing anything positive with it. This is because she feels unworthy of anything better in life, it is fate and the help of strangers that helps her change that view of herself.

Mru (Colchester)

Seeking a book club

I'm looking to get inspired to read some new books! I usually enjoy suspense, thrillers, and romance, but I'd love to branch out and discover some great recommendations for non-fiction too.

Clive (Basildon)

Seeking a gaming group

Hi. I'm Clive. I've been around the Warhammer hobby for over 30 years. I'm looking to meet someone or join a group where we can play any of the Games Workshop games, paint together, or talk about our next hobby project. As I write this, I'm currently working on a Kill Team and a Blood Bowl team but I'm interested in all aspects of miniature painting and tabletop gaming. Please get in touch if this sounds like something you'd be interested in.