Hobby groups in West Midlands
Below you'll find every hobby group we know of in West Midlands, as well as people looking to join one.
All listings in West Midlands

Birmingham Central Roleplayers (BCRP) (Birmingham)
Gaming group
We've been part of the Birmingham TTRPG scene for a while - every Thursday, you can find us at the Bournbrook & Selly Oak Social Club from 7pm-11pm, welcoming gamers of all levels of experience. We have an array of games for people to play, including Dungeons and Dragons, Vampire the Masquerade, and Delta Green - plus, if you're also into Magic, we've got something for you! We invite everyone to join us and meet some new friends as they explore their own plotlines - we'll show you how to get started!
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Birmingham Wargames And Boardgames Club Aka Dragoon's Den (Birmingham)
Gaming group
The Birmingham Wargames and Boardgames Club, known as Dragoon's Den, meets regularly at a venue with a big free parking lot and a bar. Our club's Facebook group has all the details, and regardless of the game, all are welcomed! If you'd like to join us, our sessions happen on Fridays from 6:45 until 11:45 pm, and the 1st and 3rd Sundays from 1:30 to 11:45 pm.
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Roleplayers Guild - Birmingham (Birmingham)
Gaming group
Want to join in on some roleplaying fun? Come to central Birmingham, UK every Thursday night 7-11 to the Ladbrooke Hotel, Bordesley Street. It's completely free and you just show up! If you'd like, check out the Birmingham Role Player's Guild Facebook group. The hotel has an on-site bar and is about 10 minutes from New Street station(map available). We have been playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, Cthulhu, Chivalry and Sorcery, Vampire, Savage Worlds, and many more. Or if you'd like to come and play something different we'd be happy to! It's a great spot for your regular game too. We welcome all players so drop by and we'll introduce you to the hobby!
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Afternoon Play (Birmingham)
Gaming group
On the first Sunday of each month, join the friendly and relaxed board game event, Afternoon Play, in Birmingham city centre! Come for a visit or bring your own favorite board games, card games, dice games, or anything else you can play in a pub.
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Bravo One Gaming (Birmingham)
Gaming group
Bravo One Gaming is situated in the heart of Birmingham and is continually expanding. It has facilities for playing various games such as Guildball, X-Wing, MTG, Dungeons & Dragons and Army Painter, plus an extra 10,000 square feet for any other game. In addition, its 72,500 square feet includes Rage Room, LARPing, Airsoft and Archery Wars.
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October Wargames Association (Birmingham)
Gaming group
The Club convenes each Tuesday evening (except the final two weeks of December) at Ladywood Social Club in Birmingham, from 6:00 pm until 11:00 pm. The Club covers a variety of interests, including historical Bolt Action and Black Powder ACW Fire & Fury, as well as sci-fi/40K, 40K Kill tournament Combat Patrol, Fantasy, Board Games, Necromunda campaigns, Warhammer/Hordes Frostgarve, and a number of other activities.
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Cocked Dice Gaming (Coventry)
Gaming group
We gather at All Saints Church Hall in Allesley, Coventry between 7:30pm and 10:30pm every Thursday. We play a range of games, including Warhammer 40k, Kill Team, Bloodbowl, Age of Sigmar, Adeptus Titanicus and Necromunda, among others. We are open to everyone, both novices and experienced players. Feel free to join us - the first visit is on us!
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Grange Live Gaming (Birmingham)
Gaming group
At the Birmingham Grange, you can find 10 or more tables devoted to live gaming, as well as an onsite cafe. It's open Wednesday from 3 to 10:30 PM, Thursday and Friday from 9 to 10:30 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 9 AM to 5:30 PM.
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Dudley Darklords (Kingswinford)
Gaming group
The Dudley Darklords is a gaming organization that convenes every Tuesday evening between 7 and 11 at The Kingswinford Community Centre. All sorts of gamers are encouraged to join, from card game aficionados to RPGers; from fantasy miniature fanatics to historical wargamers - everyone is welcome. The cost is Β£2 per evening, with the first visit being at no cost.
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Play More Games (Solihull)
Gaming group
Come join us at Play More Games, our awesome regular tabletop event in Solihull in the centre! Here you can bring and play your favourite board games, have some drinks, sample delicious cakes, and meet an amazing group of people. At the Paramo Lounge, weβll have both silly and challenging games to play, giving you up to 5 hours of gaming fun. Between games, you can take a break for a bite to eat or a chat with the other attendees.
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Knowle Non-Fiction Reading Group (Solihull)
Book club
Meetup every month at Knowle Library! Our group, organised by Solihull MBC - Libraries, reads and discusses non-fiction titles recommended by members of the group. We encourage reading diverse genres with no specialized knowledge required. Come join and explore something different! If interested, contact library staff and they'll link you up with us. We're always welcoming new members at our monthly meetups at 1667-1669 High Street, Knowle, Solihull, B93 0LL.
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Avid Readers, Earlsdon Library, Coventry (Coventry)
Book club
Meets at Earlsdon Carnegie Community Library on Run by Avid Readers, Earlsdon Library, Coventry Library service Coventry City Council - Libraries Avid Readers book club meet at Earlsdon Library on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30pm. We discuss a different book each month over tea and cake and new members are always welcome. /// Booking not necessary - just come along and join in the discussion (donβt worry if you havenβt read/finished the book). // ββ Book choices August-February 2023: August: Circe by Madeline Miller. September: Unsettled Ground by Claire Fuller. October: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. November: Tomb of Sand by Geetanjali Shree. December: Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. January: The Salt Path by Raynor Winn. February: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro. /// For more information please email Steve: [email protected] π We meet at: Earlsdon Avenue Northern , Coventry, CV5 6FZ Accepting new members
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Tile Hill Library Readers Group (Coventry)
Book club
Gathering at the Tile Hill Library, ran by Coventry City Council Libraries, we welcome all new members to our location located at Jardine Crescent, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 9PL.
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Tile Hill Chatterbooks (Coventry)
Book club
We gather at the Tile Hill Library, managed by Coventry Libraries, a service of the Coventry City Council β Libraries, located at Jardine Crescent, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 9PL. We are eager to accept new members, particularly those interested in Chatterbooks.
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Bookworms (Coventry)
Book club
The Chatterbooks Reading Group for kids aged 5-11 is run by Elaine Chrichlow and is accepting new members. Our next meeting is on 4/1/14 and will be held at the Tile Hill Library located at Jardine Crescent, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 9PL.
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Halesowen Manga Group (Halesowen)
Book club
At Halesowen Library, join Donna Taylor each month to read Manga titles and take part in crafts. Refreshments are provided, and those aged 13-18 are encouraged to attend. The library is located at Cornbow, Queensway Mall, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 2HQ. This service is open to new members and tags English as a second language, graphic novel, lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender, visually impaired, and writing.
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Evening Readers Group (Halesowen)
Book club
Meets at Halesowen Library on Run by Jill Wood Library service We meet on Thursday evenings at Halesowen Library. We read and discuss a variety of fiction from various genres. New members are welcome. Please contact the Library on 01383 812980 for more information. We meet at: Queensway Mall, The Cornbow, Halesowen, West midlands, B63 4AJ Accepting new members
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Halesowen Chatterbooks (Halesowen)
Book club
The group, run by Donna Taylor, takes place at Halesowen Library, where 8 to 12-year-olds are invited to share their reading interests. Snacks are available, and new members are welcome. The gatherings are part of the Chatterbooks library service.
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Bookworms (Halesowen)
Book club
Meets at Halesowen Library on Run by Jill Wood Library service We are an adult reading group and enjoy general fiction and non-fiction. Our group is virtually at capacity at present but names can be added to a waiting list - we hope to start a new evening group in the very near future. We meet at: Queensway Mall, The Cornbow, Halesowen, West midlands, B63 4AJ Accepting new members
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Manga Reading Group (Halesowen)
Book club
Meets at Halesowen Library on Run by Kirsty Jenkins Library service Discuss Manga/Anime, craft activities, games, refreshments, prizes We meet at: Queensway Mall, Halesowen, West midlands, B63 4AZ Accepting new members Tags ebook, graphic novel, talking books, writing
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