Hobby groups in Bath

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

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Molly

Seeking a book club

Looking to join a book group to meet new people and get back into reading:)

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Lucy

Seeking a book club

I am looking to join a book group in bath, to enjoy chat and connecting with others over ideas about books!

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SarahG

Seeking a book club

looking to have great chats about great books.

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English Language Coffee Mornings in Bath

Language exchange

This monthly English conversation meet-up in Bath is held in a cosy cafΓ© and is aimed at people who want to feel more confident speaking English. An experienced teacher runs the session, and participants chat in a relaxed, natural way over a coffee. Anyone joining is asked to buy a drink to take part.

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Kadampa Meditation in Bath

Meditation

Kadampa Meditation in Bath runs guided meditation sessions aimed at helping people in the Bath area develop a calmer mind and greater clarity. The group says its classes are intended to support relaxation, easing stress and improving day-to-day wellbeing. It also mentions that it offers meditation classes in other places and at its centre in Bristol.

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Free Meditation & Yoga Bath

Meditation

This group offers free Sahaja Yoga meditation meetings in the Pavilion at Sydney Gardens, Bath, on Wednesdays. Sessions are led by volunteers and include introductory talks, videos, practical workshops and time for questions. Meditation is usually done sitting on chairs, and no mats or special clothing are needed.

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Bath Yoga & Meditation Meetup Group

Meditation

This Bath group meets for yoga and meditation, including vinyasa flow, chakra balancing yoga, breathwork and mindfulness. Sessions are held in Bath on Tuesdays at 6.15pm and Thursdays at 6pm. It is open to people of all levels, from complete beginners to experienced practitioners.

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Bath Diamond Way Buddhist Group

Meditation

Bath Diamond Way Buddhist Group is a meditation centre in Bath linked to the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. It offers a place for people to learn meditation and Buddhist teachings in a modern, friendly setting, and it also arranges talks and teachings from visiting teachers.

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Opera Together - Bath Opera Meetups Group

Theatre trips

This Bath-based meetup brings together people who enjoy opera and sometimes go to performances by themselves. Members may attend shows together, meet for a drink before or during the interval, and occasionally join talks or introductions for extra context. It is open to people who want a relaxed, low-pressure way to share opera, with no need to attend every event or socialise more than they wish.

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Bath & Borders CAMRA

Real ale

The Bath & Borders 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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Bath & District Local Group

Birdwatching

Bath & 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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Top of the World Singers

Choirs

Top of the World Singers is a small, welcoming community choir in Bath that sings a mix of English songs and music from around the world. It meets on Tuesdays during term time from 7.15 to 8.45pm, with informal sessions that focus on enjoyment, confidence and wellbeing. New singers are welcome.

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Solsbury Community Choir

Choirs

Solsbury Community Choir is a mixed choir in Bath that welcomes people of all singing abilities, including complete beginners, and does not hold auditions. It sings a range of songs using voices only, with music taught by ear rather than from written notation. Sessions run on Monday evenings during term time from 7.30 to 8.45pm.

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Singing with all Seasons

Choirs

This Bath singing group meets once a month from 1 November through the winter into spring. Sessions involve learning and sharing songs in an intimate fireside setting, with vocal warm-ups and a friendly group welcome, and there is a gentle therapeutic element if participants wish to engage with it. Places are limited to keep the gatherings small.

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Rolling Harmony

Choirs

Rolling Harmony is a vocal ensemble based in Bath, performing a range of music drawn from English and American harmony singing traditions. It holds rehearsals and performances throughout the year, and also runs workshops that welcome singers of all levels. The group is auditioned and is affiliated with the Natural Voice Network.

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Clarity Bath

Choirs

Clarity Bath is an open-access a cappella choir that sings uplifting songs from around the world in different styles, mainly for enjoyment, with occasional performances. It meets at St Swithin’s in Bath on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12pm during term time, with a coffee break halfway through. New members can try a free taster session, and there are no auditions or entry requirements beyond joining in.

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Bath Songways

Choirs

Bath Songways is a choir that meets on Wednesday evenings during term time at St Swithin’s Church in Bath. It offers relaxed singing sessions with a varied mix of songs and harmonies, and there is no audition or need to read music because the songs are taught by ear. The choir also performs with the Bradford on Avon Songways choir in venues such as Bath Abbey.

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The Upton Inn session

Music sessions

A traditional music session at The Upton Inn, Upton Cheyney. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.

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The Ram session

Music sessions

A traditional music session at The Ram, Bath. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.

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The Royal Oak session

Music sessions

A traditional music session at The Royal Oak, Bath. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.

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