Hobby groups in London
Below you'll find every hobby group we know of in London, as well as people looking to join one.
Online Co-reading room - 30 mins focus
Book club
This online co-reading group offers a short 30-minute focus session for people who want to read quietly alongside someone else. Participants are randomly paired, then asked to turn up, say what they intend to read, and spend the time reading in silence.
Sign in to contactTooting Book Club
Book club
This book group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the Trafalgar Arms pub in Tooting. Members read a range of books chosen by the group, with suggestions taken from those attending the meeting. Attendance costs £2 to help cover the running costs.
Sign in to contactWimbledon's 20- and 30- Somethings Friendly Book Club
Book club
This Wimbledon book club meets once a month and reads recent popular fiction and non-fiction, topical titles and the occasional classic. The listing suggests it is for people in their 20s and 30s, and the first meeting is due at the end of April 2025.
Sign in to contactTheme of the Month Book Club (women only)
Book club
This women-only book club in London reads both fiction and non-fiction, with each month centred on a chosen theme. Members meet in a relaxed setting for friendly and thoughtful discussion, and the monthly book is selected from suggestions that receive the most likes in the discussion thread. It is aimed at people who enjoy reading and talking about books with others.
Sign in to contactWest London Niche Non-Fiction Book Club
Book club
This London book club reads and আলোচনা? Avoid non-English. Let's craft properly. It meets in the last week of each month, with meetings held on different days, usually in Ealing and sometimes at an exhibition or other themed event. The group focuses on niche non-fiction, especially microhistory and object biography titles on unusual subjects. Food can be ordered if wanted, and themed snacks may be provided.
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Book club
Film & Book Club in London brings together readers and film fans to explore books alongside their screen adaptations. The group uses discussions to look closely at both literature and cinema and share ideas about each. It is open to people who enjoy either books or films.
Sign in to contactBrixton Life Drawing
Sketching & art
Brixton Life Drawing runs sketching and art sessions online via Zoom. It holds two classes each week, on Tuesday at 7pm and Friday at 10am. The sessions are pay what you can, and a share of the profits is given to different charities each month. It is open to all ability levels.
Sign in to contactLondon Drawing Life Drawing Meetup
Sketching & art
London Drawing Meet Up shares details of life drawing sessions across London, including drop-in classes, Saturday workshops, courses, summer schools and special events. Sessions take place in a range of venues around the capital, with professional tutors and models. They welcome people of all abilities.
Sign in to contactCamberwell Life Drawing
Sketching & art
Camberwell Life Drawing is a London group for relaxed, untutored drawing sessions on Wednesday evenings. It welcomes people of all skill levels and uses a range of models, with shorter poses one week and longer poses the next. The group provides drawing materials such as boards, pencils, charcoal, pastels and paper.
Sign in to contactEsoteric Etchings
Sketching & art
This London art circle runs untutored sessions based around surrealist automatic drawing and related practices such as working with life models, scrying, dream journalling and tarot. Its first run of events is planned for each full moon from July, once a venue in London has been secured. The group is for people interested in experimental sketching and art.
Sign in to contactSketch and Unwind
Sketching & art
Sketch and Unwind is a London-based sketching group offering relaxed sessions with creative prompts and shared ideas. It provides a welcoming, no-pressure setting for people to draw together and enjoy the process. The group is open to both beginners and experienced artists, and members are asked to bring a sketchbook.
Sign in to contactLondon Sketch club
Sketching & art
London Sketch Club is for people in London who enjoy drawing, sketching and painting, with all abilities welcome from beginners to experienced artists. It brings members together for outdoor sketching, gallery visits, creative workshops and other art activities at various venues across the city. The group is described as a relaxed place to share ideas, develop skills and meet other local artists.
Sign in to contactCosy Café Sketchers
Sketching & art
Cosy Café Sketchers arranges relaxed drawing sessions for people in London. Members meet at local cafés to sketch, share art supplies and enjoy time with others who like art. The group is open to people of any skill level, whether they are practising existing skills or trying something new.
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Sketching & art
Diary Drawing Club in London is a friendly group for people who want to share sketchbook work and draw simple illustrations about their day. It is described as a creative space with conversation alongside drawing. The group says there is no need to be skilled, just willing to express oneself.
Sign in to contact🗣️UK! 🇪🇸Let's speak Spanish 🇪🇸
Language exchange
This London-based Spanish language group is for people who want to learn or improve their Spanish through conversation, vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation practice. It runs online on Zoom, with meetings for different levels and groups limited to six people. Sessions are usually in Spanish, although beginners may have explanations in English or French.
Sign in to contactAmigos Hispanohablantes!
Language exchange
Amigos Hispanohablantes is a London-based group for Spanish and English speakers, as well as language enthusiasts, who want to practise and improve their skills through conversation and cultural exchange. It welcomes both native speakers and beginners learning Spanish, and organises meetups, language exchanges and other events focused on Spanish language and Hispanic culture.
Sign in to contactOnline Spanish Practice & Language Conversation Club –Europe
Language exchange
This online language exchange group brings together learners, native speakers and travellers for relaxed conversation practice and cultural exchange. It is based in London, but the meetups are held online and welcome people from any country and time zone. The group is open to those practising English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean and other languages, with no pressure to speak perfectly.
Sign in to contactUK Talk, Language exchange and Social Activity
Language exchange
This London-based group offers language exchange and social conversation in a relaxed, friendly setting. It meets both online and in person, with an emphasis on respectful discussion and giving everyone a chance to speak. The group is open to people who want to support one another while chatting and practising languages.
Sign in to contactFuramori - Language Exchange London ⭐
Language exchange
Furamori runs small language exchange meetups in cafés and bars, with groups of around 4 to 6 people. In London, it pairs French with English speakers, and sometimes French with Japanese speakers, so participants can practise conversation naturally. It also offers cultural mix sessions for meeting people from different backgrounds. The listing says that both shy and talkative people are welcome.
Sign in to contactHola Together - Spanish & English Practice 🌍
Language exchange
Hola Together is an online Spanish and English language exchange community focused on conversation and regular speaking practice. It runs weekly group sessions and also offers daily practice through its online community. All levels are welcome, and it is open to anyone who wants to build confidence using either language.
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