Hobby groups in Tyne ＆ Wear
Below you'll find every hobby group we know of in Tyne ＆ Wear, as well as people looking to join one.
All listings in Tyne ＆ Wear
Sarahelizm (Gateshead)
Seeking a book club
Avid reader of contemporary, thriller and fantasy genres looking to meet other readers :)
Sign in to contactCourtney (Blaydon-on-Tyne)
Seeking a book club
I'm a twenty seven year old new mother who would love to meet with like minded people to discuss books, get recommendations and make friends with similar interests
Sign in to contactRach (Houghton le Spring)
Seeking a book club
I’m looking for a group that I can make friends in and discuss our latest reads! I’ll read LITERALLY anything but prefer dark or romantic fantasy. I’m a certified bookaholic and always complete the 100 books a year challenge!
Sign in to contactMeganA! (Houghton le Spring)
Seeking a book club
I would love to be able to share my love for reading with others. I love reading romance, crime and books cemented in a historical event, like one of the wars.
Sign in to contactJo Collier (Sunderland)
Seeking a book club
I am interested in exploring all genres. I am female 56 and a Social Worker for Stockton Borough Council in the Fostering Team. I live in Sunderland but work in the Redcar and Cleveland, North Yorkshire, Middlesbrough, Billingham, Stockton, Thornaby and Hartlepool areas and would prefer to join an after work group in one of these areas.
Sign in to contactJo Collier (Sunderland)
Seeking a book club
I am interested in exploring all genres. I am female 56 and a Social Worker for Stockton Borough Council in the Fostering Team. I live in Sunderland but work in the Redcar and Cleveland, North Yorkshire, Middlesbrough, Billingham, Stockton, Thornaby and Hartlepool areas and would prefer to join an after work group in one of these areas.
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Social ladies book club Gateshead and Newcastle (Gateshead)
Book club
This is a ladies’ book club for people who enjoy reading and talking about the latest books. It is based in Gateshead and Newcastle, and the group meets up to chat about books members have enjoyed. The organiser has set it up for women who want to get started with reading and book discussion.
Sign in to contactSisters Read the World Book Club (Newcastle upon Tyne)
Book club
This Newcastle upon Tyne book club is for women who want to read books by authors of colour and share discussion over a meal. It usually meets on the first Sunday of each month at 1.30 pm, with Silent Book Groups also held for reading quietly, talking about current books and swapping titles. Members are asked to pay £5 a year to help cover hosting costs.
Sign in to contactNorth East of England French Language Meetup (Newcastle upon Tyne)
Language exchange
This Newcastle upon Tyne meetup brings together English speakers who want to practise French and French speakers who want to meet English people. The group meets in French only, so members need at least conversational French. It meets at different venues, including The Lost Wanderer bar and Brandling Villa pub, with Saturday sessions listed from 4 July to 22 August 2026.
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Language exchange
This Spanish conversation group brings together native Spanish speakers and English speakers who want to practise the language. It meets at 6pm every Wednesday at Bealim House in Newcastle city centre, although it usually moves to Tuesday when Newcastle have a home match. It is open to everyone, but it is said to suit people with at least an intermediate level of Spanish.
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Language exchange
This informal group in Newcastle upon Tyne brings together people who want to speak Italian, including native Italians wanting to meet others and learners who want to practise. It is open to everyone, although the organisers say members will get the most from it if they have at least an intermediate level of Italian. Drop-ins are welcome, even if someone can only stay for a short visit.
Sign in to contactNewcastle International Friends And Locals Meetup Group (Newcastle upon Tyne)
Language exchange
This Newcastle upon Tyne meetup brings together local people and international visitors for language exchange. It meets every Thursday and is aimed at those wanting to practise different languages and meet others in the city.
Sign in to contactLanguage Learners Circle (Newcastle upon Tyne)
Language exchange
Language Learners Circle is a language exchange group in Newcastle upon Tyne, though it is currently paused until further notice. It welcomes people studying languages and says it may try different session styles, including quiet self-study, chat-based meetups, board games and sharing learning methods.
Sign in to contactNewcastle Conscious Breathing & Meditation (Newcastle upon Tyne)
Meditation
Newcastle Conscious Breathing & Meditation is a local group in Newcastle upon Tyne offering conscious breathwork and guided meditation. It runs a weekly drop-in class called Breathe To Release, as well as occasional multi-week courses that focus on deeper release and emotional regulation. The group says it welcomes beginners and more experienced practitioners, and mats and props are provided at the venue.
Sign in to contactBuddhist Meditation Newcastle (Newcastle upon Tyne)
Meditation
The group holds guided Buddhist meditation sessions in Newcastle upon Tyne, meeting on the first and third Wednesday of each month at Ousburn Community Centre, and on other Wednesdays at 60 Wilton Ave, NE6 2TT. It includes a short introduction to Buddhism and basic meditation guidance for newcomers. The weekly sessions are free and open to anyone who wants to learn to meditate.
Sign in to contactMindful Therapies (Newcastle upon Tyne)
Meditation
Mindful Therapies runs weekly mindfulness meditation classes across Tyneside and online. The sessions are drop-in, with a suggested donation of £2 to £5, and they are open to all levels of experience, from complete beginners to those with an established meditation practice.
Sign in to contactFree Meditation Yoga Newcastle (Newcastle upon Tyne)
Meditation
Free Meditation Yoga Newcastle offers free Sahaja Yoga meditation classes run by volunteers from a charity. The sessions are presented as gentle and effortless, using chairs rather than yoga postures, so no mat or special clothing is needed. They include introductory talks, videos, practical workshops and time for questions, with local meetings mentioned in Middlesbrough and online classes available.
Sign in to contactWomen’s Creative Writing Collective (Newcastle upon Tyne)
Writing
This Newcastle upon Tyne group is for women interested in creative writing, from complete beginners to published authors. It welcomes a wide range of writing, including fiction, poetry, memoir, comics and speculative work, with a focus on mutual support, idea development and optional feedback. Members meet in person about every six weeks.
Sign in to contactSunderland & South Tyneside CAMRA (Sunderland)
Real ale
The Sunderland & South Tyneside 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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