Hobby groups in Harrogate
Below you'll find every hobby group we know of in Harrogate, as well as people looking to join one.
Ashley
Seeking a gaming group
I'm looking to join an RPG group to play a range of different systems (new and old) with new people. Quick learner, team player, brings snacks.
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Seeking a book club
Hello, I'm 30 and live in Harrogate. I'd love to find an active local group (or start a new one!). I'm currently making my way through John le Carré's books and have had a bit of an espionage obsession recently, but I like to read widely. Ideally some interesting and challenging contemporary fiction, but I'm open to anything (within reason).
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Elizabeth44
Seeking a book club
Enjoy contemporary fiction crime espinage politics Enjoy debating analysing about books
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Seeking a book club
I love books!!
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Tom
Seeking a gaming group
I'm in Loftus, I'm looking to run a game of the old school variety (B/X or AD&D 1E) in an unusual setting. Style would be simulationist, so tracking torches, food, ammo and so on, with hexcrawl and open ended world. I can host, or play online.
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Seeking a gaming group
Hey guys I’m new to tabletop gaming but have been wanting to get into dnd for years so I thought I should look for a group so if anyone’s looking for a member and dosent mind showing me the ropes plz message me
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Seeking a book club
I would like to see my favourite speaker and author, Sophie Jane Lee, at an event talking about her new book, 'Beyond Palatable' - a book about unapologetic self-expression for women who want to reclaim their voice, their power and their joy. www.beyondpalatable.com
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BrenGrig77
Seeking a gaming group
Regular In-Person RPG Group Forming – Harrogate Looking to form a small, steady tabletop RPG group in Harrogate for a regular evening campaign (weekly or fortnightly). System is flexible — we’re primarily interested in story-driven, immersive games. Possibilities include: D&D 5e – classic fantasy adventures with heroics and character growth. Star Wars: Edge of the Empire – cinematic space adventure on the fringes of the galaxy, where choices matter and danger is always around the corner. The Witcher Role-Playing Game – gritty low fantasy full of monsters, moral dilemmas, and political intrigue. A Song of Ice and Fire Roleplaying – noble houses, shifting alliances, and high-stakes drama where loyalty and strategy matter. Conspiracy X – modern detective-style campaigns dealing with hidden alien agendas, secret conspiracies, and covert investigations. Other systems are also open for discussion — the GM has an extensive list of games they’re happy to run depending on the group. This is a friendly, no-pressure group focused on long-term, character-driven campaigns. We’re looking to start with 3–4 players, and new players are more than welcome — enthusiasm and imagination matter more than experience. If you’re curious, send us a message — you’ve got nothing to lose, and everything to imagine!
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Seeking a book club
I’m 31 looking for a fun and social book club. I’m open to any genre, but my current bookshelf is mainly crime/ thriller.
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Seeking a book club
I am 63 recently moved to Harrogate. I like modern and classical literature. Im not too keen on crime, horror or sci-fi.
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Seeking a book club
Looking to join a book club to meet new people. I mostly read fantasy, with some crime fiction thrown in now and then.
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Seeking a book club
I like reading crime fiction but would like to read other genres
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Seeking a gaming group
Using 5e handbook. Have a little experience and looking to connect with more people to try new campaigns and games
Sign in to contactBrevity
Seeking a gaming group
I played 8 months of a mostly weekly unfinished 5e campaign in 2019. I am a fan of live play shows, especially Dimension 20. Currently listening to NADDPod and Critical Role Campaign 4. Looking to become more familiar with the game and exercise my rusty role play. Interested in learning to DM, but too new to want to jump in at the deep end.
Sign in to contactWhispering GM
Seeking a gaming group
Story-driven GM with 25 years’ experience, happy to guide new players or challenge seasoned veterans. I love immersive games where choices matter and characters come alive. New to the area and looking for a group to play with in person. Happy to travel! Longer Description: I’ve been roleplaying for 25 years, mostly as a GM but also as a player, and I specialize in story-focused, "roleplay" games. I love running both one-shots and full campaigns, tailoring the experience to the group, and giving players tough choices that shape their characters and the story. I’ve GM’d a wide range of systems, including Vampire: the Masquerade, Conspiracy X, Call of Cthulhu, Blades in the Dark, 7th Sea, Shadowrun, Star Wars: Edge of the Empire, Dragon Age, DnD and many more. I enjoy both gritty and lighter tones, and I love working with brand-new players eager to learn, or grizzled veterans looking for a challenge. I prefer in-person games, ideally with 3–5 players, and I’m available most evenings and weekends. I’m looking for a group that enjoys deep storytelling, meaningful choices, and immersive roleplay, whether for a one-shot or a long campaign.
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Seeking a gaming group
Hello, I'm just a guy looking to play dnd. I've been playing 5e for around 5 years online. Happy to have a chat with anyone and see if a group is willing to take me along with them. I'm more interested in trying a more light-hearted campaign at the moment but frankly I just want to start playing again.
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RLF Reading Round Group - Harrogate
Book club
Join “Reading Round” – A New Community Reading Group in Harrogate Love reading but don’t have time for a book club? Reading Round is a new, free weekly reading group open to all—perfect for anyone who enjoys stories and poems. Led by published author Rebecca Colby for the Royal Literary Fund, each session explores one short story and one poem—read together on the day. No homework, just relaxed discussion and shared enjoyment of great writing! Starts Friday, 19 September 2025 10.15 – 11.45am Harrogate Library, Victoria Avenue, HG1 1EG Whether you’re a regular reader or just curious, all are welcome. Spaces are limited, so please email to reserve your free place: [email protected]
Sign in to contactRebecca
Seeking a book club
I will be running a reading group with no homework. At each session one short story and one poem will be read and discussed. Starts Friday, 19 September 2025 at 10.15am at Harrogate Library. It's free to all but places are limited. Please contact me on [email protected] to book your place or to learn more.
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Seeking a book club
I’m Toby, 28 and recently moved to Harrogate. Joining/forming book clubs has been a good way to meet people and make friends in the past so keen to do so again. I love crime fiction but also want to read things I wouldn’t normally pick up!
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