Hobby groups in West Sussex

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

All listings in West Sussex

angela (Pulborough)

Seeking a book club

hoping to find an afternoon bookgroup that meets for a couple of hours with tea drinking involved! Seeking lively conversation/discussion once a month with like minded people about a range of books.

Becky (Worthing)

Seeking a book club

I’m 28 and recently got back into reading, which I’m really enjoying. Never been a part of book club before, but thought it would be nice to talk to people who share similar interests

Marie (Worthing)

Seeking a book club

I'm a busy person with a childish sense of fun and enjoyment of life. I love being outside and walking with my partner and our dog. I live near the sea and enjoy swimming all year round. I'm happiest when I'm being active and I try to do yoga daily and some sort of dance based or cardio class.

Marie recommends:

The Mission House

by Carys Davies | Learn more and buy

It's a beautifully written book about an average Englishman and the way she writes makes you feel like you are in India too. It's not very long so won't take ages to read.

Marie (Worthing)

Seeking a book club

I've loved reading since I was a child, I used to disappear into The Famous Five, Malory Towers and The Secret Seven books, leaving the real world behind. I've always loved the escapism and total immersion I feel when reading. As a teenager I was often laid up with glandular fever and used to read my Granny's Mills & Boon books, often a book a day (now I know where I got my ridiculous younger ideals of love and romance!?) I've spent the last decade or so reading a lot of crime novels and love Jo Nesbo, Peter James, Michael Connolly, Val McDermid etc. However my mother-in-law is a book addict and short story author and has introduced me to a variety of books and authors and I've loved reading something new but wish I had a gang of like minded bookworms to discuss it with.

Marie recommends:

The Mission House

by Carys Davies | Learn more and buy

It's a beautifully written book about an average Englishman and the way she writes makes you feel like you are in India too. It's not very long so won't take ages to read.

Kristine with a K (Crawley)

Seeking a book club

I’m 26 , recently got back into reading and really enjoy it . I would love to meet people with similar interests. I’m looking for a new hobby so thought I would start with a book club. I’ve never been to a book club before, so a little nervous . I enjoy reading thrillers and romance novels but open to trying different genres. The most recent book I enjoyed reading was “The housemaid” by Freida McFadden.

Kristine with a K recommends:

The Murder After the Night Before

by Katy Brent | Learn more and buy

The suspense throughout the whole book and unexpected ending .

Quaver (Horsham)

Seeking a gaming group

I’m Graham, 33, living in Horsham. I’m a recently new dad and looking to get back out in the wild to socialise and play some games, hopefully on the regular. I’m familiar with D&D 5E. It’ll be great to find a DM or group to slot in. I might be able to bring a couple more players in, too. Hoping someone can host, as my flat is a bit too small.

Claire (Horsham)

Seeking a book club

I am interested in joining a book group. I tend to go for easy reads with a happy ending. But am open to other genres. I would love to meet some new friends and have an activity that doesn't revolve around my lovely children!

Rachel (Haywards Heath)

Seeking a book club

Looking to join a local book group to reignite my love of reading! Got out of the habit after having my son ! Like historical novels, magical realism, murder mystery, pretty flexible !

Dan (Horsham)

Seeking a gaming group

I have previously DMd 2 campaigns and have been a player occasionally too. I am new to Horsham and looking to make new friends and thought that finding a group to play D&D with might be a good start! If someone is looking for a player or even a DM please don't hesitate to reach out to me :). For personal details about me: I am 25, a psychology graduate, my favourite author is Kurt Vonnegut, and some people mistake me for being funny.

Mima (Horsham)

Seeking a book club

Hello :) I am a 21yr old aussie sorta new to the area. I work a 9-5 and outside of work ya can normally find me journaling, at the beach, cooking, gardening, on a walk, or snuggled up with my cats! I would like to get more into reading sort of for an escape but also to learn. I am not really sure yet but I have previously enjoyed historical memoirs, however they are a bit sad.

HoyGoblin (Horsham)

Seeking a gaming group

Middle-aged fantasy fan, M51, straight. I haven't played since the 90s but familiar with 5e and now 2024 edition. Has been collecting lots of minis but not ready yet to DM. Would like an easy going group of adults to play with when my hectic life schedule allows

Irena (Haywards Heath)

Seeking a book club

I have loved reading for as long as I can remember, so I have been thinking of joining a local book club since moving to West Sussex in 2020, but I couldn't find one. I'd be happy to meet new people and occasionally gather to chat over a cup of tea in a local pub or cafe. With my son off to uni this year, it feels like the right time to make another effort in this direction. Regarding my preferences, I like reading historical fiction, thrillers, dramas, and detectives. I often alternate fiction with nonfiction, preferring books about history. Lastly, English isn't my first language in case it's important to someone, but I haven't had problems communicating with others so far.

Kate (Littlehampton)

Seeking a book club

I love reading and sharing book recommendations. I read a range of genres and enjoy discovering new authors. Amongst my current favourite authors are David Mitchell, Kate Atkinson, Ned Beauman and Jasper Fforde. I'd like to find a book club to share my love of fiction with others.

Kate recommends:

Still Life

by Sarah Winman | Learn more and buy

The characters and the setting were equally engaging. The story spanned varied times and lives, beautiful relationships, places and art.

JOHN (Littlehampton)

Seeking a book club

Like reading literature. Would happily join play reading too. Would enjoy meeting others to talk about and recommend favourite books.

JOHN recommends:

Mayflies

by Andrew O’Hagan | Learn more and buy

One of the best novels I’ve read about male friendship. It covers two chunks of time, one when a group of friends are young and on the Hacienda club scene, following The Smiths, and then much later when they’re holding down jobs and coping with major problems. Moving and real.

Helen (Arundel)

Seeking a book club

I love being drawn into a book, when you just have to have a quick 2 pages before you can carry on with your day! It is only recently, as I no longer work full time, that I feel I have time to indulge in a book. I am looking to meet similar people, and to read books I wouldn’t necessarily choose myself.

Helen recommends:

The Keeper of Stories

by Sally Page | Learn more and buy

I enjoyed the different relationships that the main character, Janice, had with others in the story.

JohnCBL (East Grinstead)

Seeking a gaming group

I played D&D when it first came out in the 70s and continued into the 80s, but not since. I would like to find any local players/club locally that play RPG games or even D&D. I'm a sIxty something lapsed RPG gamer, but still play Civilisation, Carcassonne, Setters of Catan, when ever I get a chance, which isn't often enough.

Anna (Chichester)

Seeking a book club

I am interested in meeting other people with a love of reading, I particularly enjoy fantasy novels.

Anna recommends:

Assassin's Apprentice

by Robin Hobb | Learn more and buy

Absolutely beautiful writing style, so descriptive, fell in love with every character!!!

Jim (Hassocks)

Seeking a gaming group

Older gamer back into rpgs via family, but now looking for more grown up group. Interested to learn, play , run or try anything really especially CoC, Mork Borg, Vaesen, WFRP, Stormbringer (less so DnD).

Escapees Book Club (Haywards Heath)

Book club

Unpretentious and game for a laugh. Curious and hungry for different stories. Slightly less keen on sci fi, always an open heart for deftly told romance … but open to persuasion in any genre. Monthly in pubs.

Wren (Horsham)

Seeking a gaming group

New to Horsham, and just moved here. I am looking for new people to meet and have a good time playing dnd. Happy to be a dm or player. Very queer friendly and open to everyone. Also if it's in person I'll make cookies :0