Hobby groups in Surrey

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

All listings in Surrey

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Kingston Knitting Bee (Kingston upon Thames)

Knitting & crafts

Kingston Knitting Bee is a weekly meeting in Kingston upon Thames for knitters, crocheters and stitchers to work on their own projects, chat and share ideas. It is a friendly social group rather than a formal class, with people of all skill levels welcome and help available for trickier techniques. Members should bring their current work and the tools they need.

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FeatherFrame: Wildlife Photography & Storytelling (Kingston upon Thames)

Birdwatching

This group brings together wildlife photographers who want to go beyond single lucky images and learn how to tell a story through their pictures. It runs field-based sessions in Surrey and Greater London, with regular outings to places such as Bushy Park, Kempton Nature Reserve and the London Wetlands Centre. Workshops, guided sessions and small group shoots are offered, and it welcomes people using any camera, including beginners.

Guildford Board Games Club (Guildford)

Gaming group

Guildford Board Games Club is a friendly group that plays modern euro-style board games, with lighter introductions as well as some more complex titles. It meets on Tuesday evenings at the Guildford Institute, starting from 6.30pm for a 7pm session. The club welcomes newcomers and says the attendance fee is lower than many board game cafes.

Guildford Book Club Meetup Group (Guildford)

Book club

This Guildford book club is a new, relaxed group for local readers who enjoy books that lead to discussion. It covers a wide range of fiction, including contemporary and literary titles, translated novels, mysteries and historical stories, with an emphasis on character-driven reading. Members do not need specialist knowledge, only an interest in books and hearing different views.

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Guildford Figure Drawing Meetup (Guildford)

Sketching & art

Guildford Figure Drawing Meetup runs untutored life drawing sessions in Guildford, with meetings every Wednesday from 7pm to 9:30pm and every other Saturday from 5pm to 7:30pm. Entry costs £12, with a 50% discount for students. All levels are welcome, no previous experience is needed, and attendees need to bring their own materials.

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Guildford Art Time Meetup Group (Guildford)

Sketching & art

Guildford Art Time is an art and sketching group that offers a chance to be creative, make art and pick up new techniques. It meets for one-hour sessions on two evenings each week in Guildford. The group also provides a social setting for people who want to create with others.

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Woking Life Drawing (Woking)

Sketching & art

Woking Life Drawing runs fortnightly life drawing sessions in Woking, with some classes including danced poses to give a sense of movement. Participants are asked to bring their own materials, and poses begin at 7pm, with doors opening at 6.50pm. Prices are £20 for a solidarity rate, £15 standard, and £8 for low budget or student attendees, with free parking outside the United Reformed Church in Woking.

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Paint & Co Godalming Sketchbook Club (Godalming)

Sketching & art

Paint & Co Godalming Sketchbook Club is a group in Godalming for people who enjoy sketching, drawing and painting. It brings together art lovers for creative meet-ups and outings centred on art appreciation. The listing does not give details of when the group meets or any cost.

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Spanish conversation Godalming (Godalming)

Language exchange

This is a Spanish conversation group in Godalming for native and non-native speakers. It welcomes people of all levels and focuses on practising the language together.

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Guildford Korean/English Language Exchange 영어/한국어 언어교환모임 (Guildford)

Language exchange

This Guildford language exchange brings together Korean and English speakers for conversation. The group says its regular in-person meetings have stopped because most members have moved abroad, but it is open to arranging face-to-face sessions again if people are interested. When it did meet, members prepared optional weekly topics for discussion on broad everyday subjects.

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The Conscious Dance Collective — Silent Disco & Meditation (Woking)

Meditation

This Woking group offers conscious dance, silent disco sessions, mindful movement and meditation, with a focus on connection, music and awareness. It provides a space for people to move, explore and reconnect with themselves while sharing these experiences with others. No details are given about meeting times or costs.

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The Surrey and Hampshire Photography Group (Farnham)

Photography

The Surrey and Hampshire Photography Group runs photography meet-ups for people who want to share skills and experience in a friendly, social setting. It is based in Farnham and has been active since 2012, with events for both experienced photographers and beginners. Members using any type of camera are welcome, and the group invites new people to join in its activities.

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The Write Way Up Creative Writing Meet Up Group Farnham (Farnham)

Writing

This creative writing group is for people who want to start writing for a blog, a hobby or social media, or who want to get their enthusiasm for writing going again. The sessions use prompts and exercises to help members write together in a creative, encouraging setting. It is currently online, with plans to meet in person at inspirational venues.

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Kingston & Leatherhead CAMRA (Leatherhead)

Real ale

The Kingston & Leatherhead branch of CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale. Branches organise socials, pub crawls, brewery visits and beer festivals, and anyone who enjoys real ale, cider and perry is welcome.

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Croydon & Sutton CAMRA (Croydon)

Real ale

The Croydon & Sutton branch of CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale. Branches organise socials, pub crawls, brewery visits and beer festivals, and anyone who enjoys real ale, cider and perry is welcome.

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Dorking & District Local Group (Dorking)

Birdwatching

Dorking & District Local Group is a local group of the RSPB. Members meet for talks, birdwatching trips and walks, and help with conservation work. Newcomers and beginners are welcome.

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Croydon Local Group (Croydon)

Birdwatching

Croydon Local Group is a local group of the RSPB. Members meet for talks, birdwatching trips and walks, and help with conservation work. Newcomers and beginners are welcome.

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Corazon Live! (Caterham)

Bands

This Meetup group is for people who enjoy Santana, Latin rock and other live music with strong rhythm and musicianship. It follows Corazon, a UK-based tribute act to Carlos Santana, and shares details of upcoming performances, theatre shows, club gigs and special events across the South East. It also brings together fans of classic rock, blues-rock, funk and soul.

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Stoughton Hearts & Voices Community Choir (Guildford)

Choirs

This community choir in Stoughton, Guildford sings a mix of styles including pop, choral, folk and music from musicals. It meets on Wednesday evenings at the QE Park Centre on Railton Road, and there are no auditions, with all voices welcome.

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Simon (Esher)

Bands

A musician is looking for a guitarist and keyboard player to join an experienced line-up performing music from the 1980s. The band is focused on post-disco synth-pop, New Wave and US radio rock-pop, and is aiming for paid work.