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

Dale (Clacton-on-Sea)

Seeking a gaming group

Hi, I'm Dale, I'm 43 and was roleplaying between the ages of 14-33 and I'm now looking to get back to the gaming table after a decade. I was a GM and player during this time but I favorite role was GM. I have a particular interest in game mechanics so love reading lots of different rule books and have continued to do this over the last decade despite not playing. Games I've either GM'd or played include: DnD 2nd, 3rd and 4th editions, Star Trek, Trinity, Aberrant, Runequest, Call of Cthulu, World of Darkness (Vampire, Mage, Fey, Werewolf, Demon), Trinity, The One Ring, Chronicles of Darkness, CODA Lord of the Rings, Nephilim, Earthdawn and more. I'm not looking for any particular game to play, just want to get back to roleplaying.

Ellie1066 (Colchester)

Seeking a book club

I'm in my early 20's and not into the usual scene for my age group, so wanted to try and branch out in other ways. I like both fiction and non-fiction reading, with a special love of dystopian and history books.

Ellie1066 recommends:

Witch & Wizard (series)

by James Patterson | Learn more and buy

This was my favourite book series growing up, and I've read it countless times. My first copy is close to falling apart. I love how silly it is, the world building and the way the story is told from different POV's.

LostinBooks (Frinton-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

Lover of contemporary fiction, fantasy, historical fiction and thrillers. I would love to be able to discuss reads with others and discover new books.

LostinBooks recommends:

The Help

by Kathryn Stockett | Learn more and buy

I have not stopped thinking about this book since I first read it year ago.

DemiiB (Clacton-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

I love to read romance and fantasy! Some of my favorites include Fourth Wing, ACOTAR and the Chestnut Springs series

TMC (Epping)

Seeking a gaming group

Recently moved to Epping and looking for a local club or group to play Blood Bowl, Necromunda or Warhammer Old World. I'm also interested in learning DnD.

Tania (Ilford)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I'm looking for a book group to discuss books and chat about the plot and themes. I enjoy reading a range of topics. Could you please let me know of you are meeting to dicuss the listed book? Thank you

Tania (Ilford)

Seeking a book club

Book reader21H (Clacton-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

Like a range but not romantic or comic reads enjoy a challenge but a good narrative

Book reader21H recommends:

A Fort of 9 Towers

by Qais Akbar Omar | Learn more and buy

The great sadness of Afghanistan but also the beauty it once had and the many happy times within family life.

Sue (Basildon)

Seeking a book club

I love reading fiction but everyone around me only reads self help, I feel when I’m finished a good read I’m itching to share my thoughts and passion about it and don’t have anyone who’s as interested. I enjoy reading gripping fiction novels, mainly thrillers and plot twists. Will read romance and fantasy but a bit more picky with these genres.

Anne (Rayleigh)

Seeking a book club

I’m a recently retired 71 year old female. I’ve always loved reading. I like most genres apart from the Mills and Boon style books. I often struggle to find a new good book after I’ve finished reading the current one so I though a book club would keep me well stocked and able to discuss the books I’ve read with like minded people.

Paul B (Chelmsford)

Seeking a book club

loved reading but work has got in the way and have lost my way , look to commit to a reading club to encourage and provide support . Live in Chelmsford

readmeow11 (Basildon)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I love romance/action-sequel books as well as fantasy. I’m looking for a book club around Basildon and or Southend.I want to make friends and recommend/read books with people!

Charlie (Braintree)

Seeking a book club

I find that all I do with my time is work and see friends but it’s all very repetitive and I feel like I don’t have any actual real hobbies, I’ve always enjoyed reading but don’t really have the motivation to actually do so, and feel like mixing with a new group of people with a topic to talk about could be fun and interesting

Rosie (Hornchurch)

Seeking a book club

Hoping to find like minded people, read, educate and gain a hobbie!

John (Clacton-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

I like BL books

Viktoria (Saffron Walden)

Seeking a book club

Hi, my name is Viktoria and I am a big fantasy and romantasy book reader. I would love to find people with similar taste or joint book club who focus on fantasy/romantasy

Viktoria recommends:

The Ballad of Never After

by Stephanie Garber | Learn more and buy

The OUABH trilogy is my Roman Empire. I think of Jacks and Eva and the magnificent north everyday. What is so great about these books? Honestly I don’t know. All I know is that I connected so much with the characters the world and their adventures.

Izetbookfan (Romford)

Seeking a book club

I'm a reader of epic fantasy, horror and recently classic novels.

Izetbookfan recommends:

Lolita

by Vladimir Nabokov | Learn more and buy

Despite it's controversial subject matter, Lolita is one of the most compelling, complex and most beautifully written books I've ever read. The writing prose, along with the unique examination of its characters, makes this book an absolute masterpiece.

The Bonehunters

by Steven Erikson | Learn more and buy

One of my favourite fantasy books of all time, and so far my favourite book in the incredible Malazan series, the Bonehunters contains pay off after pay off as to its incredible storytelling throughout the series, features some of the most expansive and most unforgettable set pieces in the series, and two notable endings for the price of one.

A Memory of Light

by Robert Jordan | Learn more and buy

An incredible conclusion to an amazing series, this 14th and final book to the immersive Wheel of Time series delivers a grandiose and heart-wrenching ending filled with epic action, memorable character moments, and one of the best endings to series in recent memory. An absolute knockout of a book.

Duck99 (Hornchurch)

Seeking a book club

Hoping I’m not too shy to join a book club

heather (Colchester)

Seeking a gaming group

I'm 23 and Autistic, I'm hoping for an in person DnD group relatively local to Colchester or Tendring area. I used to play with a bunch of people at uni but since finishing and coming back home I've struggled to find people to play with. I just really miss the whole experience and I'm hoping to make some new friends along the way.

Michael (Ilford)

Seeking a book club

I'm looking to reignite my love of books with like minded people. I've read everything from classics to trashy science fiction. I'm not very interested in autobiographies, preferring fiction. I'm not particularly looking for a social life outside of a book club, but wouldn't be averse to the occasional night out. I'm 62, married, with 3 grown up children and for the past 20 years I've worked at various jobs in the criminal justice system. Currently part time, in an effort to get a better work-life balance and have time for hobbies again.

Michael recommends:

The Gunslinger (Dark Tower Series)

by Stephen King | Learn more and buy

I read the 1st instalment and was enthralled by the ingenuity of the story line, entwining the genres of science fiction and the western, with a mix of different worlds, unlike anything I'd read before. I'd read some other Stephen king but this was completely different and I've re-read it many time since and always enjoyed it again.