Hobby groups in Kent

Below you'll find every hobby group we know of in Kent, as well as people looking to join one.

All listings in Kent

Gail (Westerham)

Seeking a book club

Teacher approaching retirement, active and love the outdoors, always have a book on the go and enjoy discussing ideas

Gail (Westerham)

Seeking a book club

I like whodunits but also the classics and anything recommended eg recent prize-winners. Would like to join a group to widen my reading, enjoy chatting about the books and be sociable locally.

Digby (Edenbridge)

Seeking a gaming group

20M, I am very new to dnd but I have played a few campaigns before. Very eager to learn

Bookscape Books Sheerness (Sittingbourne)

Book club

Book club in Sheerness on Isle of Sheppey

Mat (Canterbury)

Seeking a gaming group

Hey! My name is Mat 31M and looking for a IRL group. Live just 5 minutes outside of Canterbury. I have played DND for a few years now and been in a long term campaign for around 2 years. I am definitely more of a roleplaying, exploration type of player but not scared of thrusting my characters into combat.

Iona (Tunbridge Wells)

Seeking a gaming group

Hello! Brand new player here, fallen down the inevitable rabbit hole, with many of my friends being lifelong TTPRG lovers, but none have a table space currently open. I'm also relatively new in town, and looking to make connections, get out of the flat, and disconnect from work as quickly and effectively as possible. I'm passingly familiar with DND, and would love to give that a go - though open to hearing other options and editions etc. Profile-wise, I'm 31F, articulately goofy, and a card-carrying nerd for anything sci-fi, fantasy, comics, film/TV, roleplay etc.

VannG (Tunbridge Wells)

Seeking a gaming group

Hi I am 43(F). I am new to Dnd and would love to find a group that would be happy to help me to dip my toes in the game.

Ashley (Bromley)

Seeking a gaming group

I am a decently experinced player who is looking to join a new group after my previous group broke up. Happy to play any system

Kelly (Maidstone)

Seeking a book club

I'm early 50's, have three teenage children and work from home so don't get to interact with many people. I would just love to make some new friends and they say start with your interests, so here I am looking for likeminded people who enjoy reading, I read cosy mysteries, romance, fantasy and am willing to try any recommendations. Would love to join a group just to get out of the house but would also be willing to help host a new group should anybody be willing too with me.

Kelly recommends:

The Eight

by Katherine Neville | Learn more and buy

The story is full of puzzles, conflict, adventure, romance, history and modern reality and spans time from 1790 to 1973, a mystery revolving around a legendary chess set made of gold and silver studded with jewels.

Luke (Canterbury)

Seeking a gaming group

Hi! I’m an experienced D&D 5e player and long-time DM, having run a couple of multi-year campaigns from start to finish. I really value character-driven stories, collaborative worldbuilding, and a solid mix of roleplay and tactical combat. For me, the right group of people is what makes a campaign shine. I’m looking for a friendly, reliable table that enjoys playing together and committing to a longer-term game.

TeaAndBooks (Chatham)

Seeking a book club

Hi! I’m a 21-year-old female who’s recently finished university, and I’m looking to meet some new people who enjoy reading and chatting about books over a tea or coffee somewhere local ☺️I’m mainly interested in psychology, neuroscience, science, politics and history books, but I also enjoy classic fiction, especially Russian literature and authors like Dostoevsky. I like books that explore human nature, society and different perspectives, and I’m always looking to learn more through discussion and hearing other people’s interpretations. Would love to meet fellow readers who enjoy thoughtful but relaxed conversations and discovering new books together!

TeaAndBooks recommends:

Neuroscience: A Historical Introduction

by Mitchell Glickstein | Learn more and buy

What I particularly enjoy about A Historical Introduction to the Brain and Neuroscience by Mitchell Glickstein is how it combines the historical development of neuroscience with modern research and scientific understanding. Rather than only presenting facts about the brain, the book explains how theories and discoveries evolved over time, making the development of neuroscience feel much more detailed and interconnected. I also like that it balances scientific depth with accessibility, making complex ideas easier to follow while still feeling academically rich.

The boy who was raised as a dog

by Bruce D.Perry | Learn more and buy

The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog by Bruce D. Perry is particularly compelling because it combines neuroscience, psychology and real clinical case experiences to explore how childhood trauma affects brain development and behaviour. What makes the book especially powerful is how it explains complex ideas about attachment, stress and trauma in a very human and accessible way through real stories of children and recovery. I also found it interesting how the book connects early experiences with emotional and neurological development, while still emphasising resilience, healing and the importance of supportive relationships.

What is Existentailism?

by Simone de Beauvoir | Learn more and buy

The Ethics of Ambiguity and the existentialist ideas of Simone de Beauvoir are interesting because they explore freedom, responsibility and what it means to create meaning in an uncertain world. I like how existentialism focuses on human choice, individuality and the tension between personal freedom and social responsibility. Beauvoir’s writing is especially thought-provoking because she connects philosophical ideas to real human experiences, ethics and society rather than treating philosophy as something completely abstract.

Louie (Erith)

Seeking a gaming group

17m prefer 5e dnd but dont mind other

Beth (Canterbury)

Seeking a book club

Hi Im Beth and not long been living in Canterbury area. I love books especially crime both fiction and fact. I also like biographies and Victorian history. I’d love to join a book club and especially with people who like a bit of fun chatter.

Beth recommends:

The Lewis Trilogy

by Peter May | Learn more and buy

Loved the characters and the setting … I fell in love with the Scottish highlands after reading these books.

Matti (Bromley)

Seeking a gaming group

played some various ttrpgs and one shots, i have some experience with 5e but i've never finished a full dnd campaign before

P (Tunbridge Wells)

Seeking a book club

Hi I’m 35 I love a good book that I can’t put down , I like thrillers , horrors , something that’s keeps me on edge

Jenn (Westerham)

Seeking a book club

I am loooking to join a book club i love psychological thrillers

Jenn recommends:

Dont let him in

by Jane | Learn more and buy

Its a good page turner

Sam (Dartford)

Seeking a gaming group

New posting as my old one on here is more than a year old at this point A little about me: I started playing D&D 10+ years ago at a games store in Bromley that is now unfortunately no longer there, so I started hosting/running D&D games out of my parent's home for my friends but found that I was, at the time, struggling to find enough people to run decent sessions. I now have a roster of approx. 10 or so people who I regularly play with, most of those I have taught how to play the game myself so as a result our table is very accommodating to all levels of experience. I'm 27 years old, Male and usually I am the DM for any sessions that I run from home (though I wouldn't be opposed to being a player every once in a while!) I generally run games in one of two formats; Oneshots, where the start, middle and end are wrapped up nicely in a single standalone session which requires no knowledge of any existing characters or locations. These are somewhat linear as I typically have a specific story to tell during these. These oneshots are a good opportunity to try out new classes or character builds, or just try out a few different character personalities without too much fear of being 'locked in' long term to a character you dont know if you like yet. Campaigns, which are more long term. These are story arcs told over several sessions and require a single character to be used consistently each time we meet. These are much more freeform and 'sandboxy' and broadly, the party can do whatever it is that they like to explore the world and there are usually many available plot strings that could be followed. I have run campaigns of lots of different lengths over the years, ranging from a few weeks all the way up to a multi-year storyline. My groups tend to lean towards narrative storytelling with some roleplay elements rather than dungeon crawls, with some players being confident enough to do voices and such, but the extent to which you may wish to take part is entirely up to you (many players find it easier to narrate their character's actions and dialogue in third person until they are comfortable with the group) we are perhaps less focussed on being combat heavy, though there will usually be 1-3 encounters per session that could lead in that direction depending on player actions. I personally like to reward player creativity and prioritise telling a good story over 'players vs DM' types of games. Shoot me an email if any of this sounds like it might be your thing, if we're broadly on the same page about expectations for any games, maybe we can meet up in a 'neutral space' such as a hobby shop or similar, or arrange a call on discord or whatsapp (I don't tend to invite people into my home when meeting them for the first time)

Alex (Gravesend)

Seeking a gaming group

Very small dnd exp Played couple of board games Multiple digital games Fav heroes 3

koifish16 (Canterbury)

Seeking a gaming group

I have brief past experience as a player. Slightly more rpg heavy then combat

Rhi (Sittingbourne)

Seeking a book club

32 years old and got back into reading again last year. Currently loving Romantasy/Fantasy books. Just finished Throne of Glass and in a bit of a reading slump. Would love go join a book club to meet people with the same book interests.