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

eleanor :) (Chelmsford)

Seeking a book club

27 year old female and have been reading for the past few years. I need more people to discuss reading. I mainly enjoy Contemporary literature and Horrors/Thrillers. Constantly looking for new book recommendations.

Kim (Woodford Green)

Seeking a book club

Have always loved reading .Nothing too heavy lol Retired last year and would like to join a book club in the local area .

ManFriday (Westcliff-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

i'm quiet, love books, and cards

Ellie H (Buckhurst Hill)

Seeking a book club

Ex-teacher with an English degree who has always been passionate about books, beautiful prose and story structure. Always on the look-out for new reading ideas and a good discussion!

Liv (Southend-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

In my early 20s looking to join a book club and get a new social link! Love a good chit chat with either a coffee or a glass of wine. Favourite genre is a thriller / mystery but I’m a sucked for a good romance and have just started leaning into the fantasy world. Looking for good book recs as well

Jodi (Basildon)

Seeking a book club

Hi I am a woman in my 40s who has always loved reading and mostly used to read thrillers, my favorite author of this genre being Karen Slaughter. However recently I have wanted to try reading some of the classics having just finished George Orwell’s 1984 an Animal farm which were both amazing, and I am loving working my way through my new classic reading list! I don’t know many other people who love reading like I do and would love to join a group and meet likeminded people and discover more genres and books that I haven’t tried yet.

Jodi recommends:

East of Eden

by John Steinbeck | Learn more and buy

It’s so different to anything I have read before, I love the depth of all the characters, the details in the authors descriptions of environment and the way the main characters change but you remain invested in all of them.

George (Colchester)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I am 27 and always happy to chat about books! I already attend a book club in Colchester but I am open to join more or even chat with other book-lovers over coffee. I live in the Colchester/Ipswich area. I like fantasy, thriller and occasionally historical non-fiction but could likely be persuaded to read from any genre.

George recommends:

Perdido Street Station

by China Miéville | Learn more and buy

Fantastic worldbuilding & always great to read fantasy that isn't afraid to move away from the common tropes of the genre!

WayneB (Harwich)

Seeking a book club

I have recently written my first short story. I have had the idea in my heads for over 10 years and worked on it in fragments. My step-son did a film degree and started me on this path. Originally I was writing a screenplay for him to look at making but as i recently got into more i decided my turn it into a story. I have been off work recently due to operations. This has given me the time to revisit the story. I do not have any school qualification as I dont complete school. I know my spelling and grammar need work but my wife and step-son have been helpful, albeit maybe a little biase. I would like to know where my story lands and how other people do theirs.

Tyler (Southend-on-Sea)

Gaming group

I’m running a pirate-themed campaign and we’ve got 3 players already, looking for 1–2 more to round out the crew. Expect high-seas adventure, questionable morals, naval combat, and plenty of roleplay. (although if you aren't quite comfortable with RP yet not to worry you can still join in!) New and experienced players welcome, main goal is to have fun and tell a good story together. If you like pirates, teamwork, and a bit of chaos, you’ll fit right in. Points to note: This Is my second Campaign DM'ing. I Plan to do a mixture of Theatre of the mind and Mini's and large scale structure especially within combat. Party Age range is between 20-30 although anyone above 18 can join. Feel free to send an email or contact me via discord @tyler_ofm

Heena (Romford)

Seeking a book club

Hello - i would like to get back in to reading and talk about what i have read with like minded people. I like reading crime or thriller but open to suggestions

Heena recommends:

A time to Kill

by John Grisham | Learn more and buy

his first novel about southern America and the complexity that go with that - this was the book that got me in to reading

Cunningaction (Clacton-on-Sea)

Seeking a gaming group

Beginner, played 3-4 sessions

Ashley (Southend-on-Sea)

Seeking a gaming group

Hi, I have 15 years of experience playing and GMing various TTRPGs, including D&D, Pathfinder, Cyberpunk Red, and more. I'm looking for a GM or group that is located in or near Southend. I also play Killteam for those interested in Warhammer too.

Daniel (Basildon)

Seeking a book club

I like sci-fi, action, adventure, romance. Would like to meet up once in a while to discuss which great books we've read.

DnDDude (Clacton-on-Sea)

Seeking a gaming group

Looking for a local group within the Essex area, I have a DM and I'm a player we are looking for 2-3 players to make contact with, we would like to play In-person in a public place such as a library etc we are still looking for a location as we want a concrete group first. Age: 19 DM: 21

Daniel (Basildon)

Seeking a book club

I like the genres Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure, Fantasy & Romance. I'd like to meet up with new people and make some friends who also love reading.

Millarcus (Southend-on-Sea)

Seeking a gaming group

I have been around since the original D&d , still play and also play malifaux, zombicide and MCP.

stacey (Westcliff-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

I'm 39, drifted apart from people and the friends I have left I rarely see so looking to meet new people. I spend all my time reading so a great way would be to join a book club! I read pretty much anything but I do love a psychological thriller

Ross (Rayleigh)

Seeking a gaming group

30M, looking to join a regular local D&D group as I'm new to the area. I've played a handful of sessions as both a player and a DM but not for a few years now (since I was at uni). I'm easygoing and enjoy a laugh and will bring snacks & drinks! Am also into Warhammer AoS/40k & One Page Rules.

LoveReading (Rayleigh)

Seeking a book club

Female 25, looking to get back into reading and attend a book club to get involved with reading and hopefully make some new friends in the process 😇

Ellis (Brentwood)

Seeking a book club

I’m someone who enjoys thoughtful reading and good conversation, and I’d love to join a book group to explore books that offer depth, insight, and a bit of joy.