Hobby groups in Bristol
Below you'll find every hobby group we know of in Bristol, as well as people looking to join one.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Bristol and World Peace Cafe
Meditation
Kadampa Meditation Centre Bristol is based on Gloucester Road in Bishopston and offers meditation classes, courses and retreats, including lunchtime drop-ins and longer study programmes. It welcomes anyone interested in learning meditation, exploring Buddhism or developing their practice further. The centre also runs classes at other locations in the surrounding area and includes the World Peace Cafe and gardens.
Sign in to contactThe Bristol Writing Collective - writing sessions
Writing
The Bristol Writing Collective runs regular writing sessions in Bristol for people who want to get work done alongside others. Each meetup includes three hours of mostly quiet working time, followed by an optional chat at the end, and attendees can arrive or leave at any point during that period. Writers are asked to bring a fully charged laptop or a notebook, as charging points are not always available.
Sign in to contactShut Up & Write!® Bristol
Writing
Shut Up & Write! Bristol runs structured writing meet-ups where attendees begin with brief introductions, then spend time writing in a quiet, focused setting. Sessions finish with an optional chance to chat and share progress. The group offers a safe space for writers to work on their projects, and nobody reads or critiques anyone’s writing.
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Knitting & crafts
This weekly Bristol gathering is for women who want to work on knitting, needlework or other craft projects while meeting others, sharing ideas and making new friends. It meets at the Watershed for 1.5 hours, and people can stay longer if they wish. Attendees should bring their own materials, and all crafts are welcome as long as they are not messy.
Sign in to contactBristol Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club
Fandoms
This Bristol book club holds a relaxed monthly meet-up for people who enjoy sci-fi, fantasy and speculative fiction. Each month the group chooses a different book, from modern titles to older classics and lesser-known finds, and then discusses it together over a drink.
Sign in to contactBristol Movie & Theatre Fans
Theatre trips
Bristol Movie & Theatre Fans is a group that goes to see interesting films and meets beforehand to eat or drink and chat. It is based in Bristol, though the listing does not give specific times, costs, or details about who can join.
Sign in to contactBristol & District CAMRA
Real ale
The Bristol & District 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.
Sign in to contactBristol Local Group
Birdwatching
Bristol 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.
Sign in to contactBristol A Cappella
Choirs
Bristol A Cappella is a mixed choir in Bristol that sings without instruments, with a repertoire including show tunes, rock, pop and barbershop. It rehearses every Tuesday and takes in new members on the second Tuesday of each month, though this can change. The chorus welcomes people of any age or background, and while previous singing or performance experience is useful, sight-reading is not needed.
Sign in to contactEl Rincoro - Spanish Choir
Choirs
El RinCoro is a choir in Bristol that uses music to help people practise Spanish. It is open to everyone, with no need for singing experience, and is aimed at people who enjoy music and want to have fun while using the language.
Sign in to contactGuitarist looking to jam
Bands
An intermediate guitarist in South Bristol is looking for other people to jam with, preferably another guitarist or a bassist. They are open to playing most styles and are seeking regular musical company rather than formal tuition.
Sign in to contactbass player
Bands
A bass player in Bristol is looking to join a working band. They have experience across most styles, with a particular interest in funk, soul and disco, and say they have good equipment, transport and are reliable.
Sign in to contactBassist Wanted
Bands
A start-up band in North Bristol is looking for a bass player to join them. They want to play soul and blues covers, including a mix of well-known and lesser-known songs. The group says it is open to any gender or age, and is after someone who can keep the sound straightforward and effective rather than too rocky.
Sign in to contactMusic Producer, Mixer, Multi-Instrumentalist & Musician...
Bands
This describes a Brighton-based music producer, mixer and multi-instrumentalist who is looking to collaborate with artists and songwriters. They work both locally and remotely and say they can help create and finish music without a large setup.
Sign in to contactLead Singer/Vocalist Wanted
Bands
An indie guitar band in Bristol is seeking a new lead singer or vocalist. It plays a mix of covers and original songs and rehearses in central Bristol roughly every fortnight.
Sign in to contactWanted players for Wednesday Evening Band and Monday Afternoon Band - Redland
Bands
This Bristol band is looking for saxophone players, and also bass guitar players for the Monday afternoon group or trombone players. It meets in Redland, with one band rehearsing weekly on Wednesday evenings and another gathering fortnightly on Monday afternoons. The group plays jazz material from Hal Leonard's Easy Jazz series.
Sign in to contactBASS PLAYER WANTED – BRISTOL (ALL GENDERS & AGES WELCOME)
Bands
A Bristol-based music project is looking for a bass player to join an established alternative, electronic and psychedelic act. They play live regularly, have appeared at a range of venues and festivals, and welcome bass players of all genders and ages.
Sign in to contactWild Voices Drop-In Choir Bristol
Choirs
Wild Voices Drop-In Choir Bristol is a group that meets for singing, breathing exercises, vocal warm-ups and playful improvisation. It works on close harmony songs, rounds and material from different genres, with gentle movement and sound-based activities included in the session. The listing says everyone is welcome and describes it as a friendly community choir in Bristol.
Sign in to contactThe Raff Pack
Choirs
The Raff Pack is a Bristol male voice choir that sings mainly rock and pop, with some sea shanties, barbershop and folk songs as part of the repertoire. It meets on alternate Sundays from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. The listing does not mention any cost or specific experience level.
Sign in to contactThe Orchard Community Choir
Choirs
This Bristol community choir meets in Redfield on Tuesday evenings from 7.15pm to 8.45pm. It sings a mix of seasonal and harmony pieces in two, three and four parts, with songs taught by ear so that people who do not read music can still take part. The choir welcomes everyone and performs a couple of times each year.
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