Hobby groups in Manchester

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

Jess

Seeking a gaming group

Played on and off over the years, pretty casually with friends, but want to get back into it. Tried DMing a few times but looking just to be PC for foreseeable. Would do in person (at board game café, pub, etc) or online. Really enjoy the role play & storytelling most.

Daniel

Seeking a book club

I'm Daniel, looking for a relaxed book club to introduce me to interesting books. My office book club has been really good so looking for another. Ideally quite a chill one with friendly people who enjoy books and reading

Daniel recommends:

Circe

by Madaline Miller | Learn more and buy

A super interesting take on Greek Mythology and great character driven story

Guards! Guards!

by Terry Pratchett | Learn more and buy

It was the book that rekindled my love of reading in my teens that’s carried into adulthood, it's a good story, well written characters and interesting take on a piece of the world

Drew03

Seeking a gaming group

I’m 46 and love tabletop RPGs. Whether I’m boldly going where no one has gone before in Star Trek Adventures or battling eldritch horrors in Achtung! Cthulhu, I’m all about having fun, laughing around the table, and getting lost in epic adventure. Looking to set up an in-person Achtung Cthulhu group.

Joe

Seeking a gaming group

Hey I'm Joe I'm 22, I'm looking for a group to play DND (as a player) - I've gotten into it the last year - watching groups play on youtube, BG3 etc etc. Last year me and my mate were lucky enough to find some people and do a very small campaign, we had to stop after a few sessions as we were in our last year of University which sucked. However a lot of free time has opened up and we're looking for some ways to find a DND group so if anyone is looking for 2 extra players hit me up

Ayesha

Seeking a book club

Hi my names ayesha i love reading feel good books and romance books. I’d love to join a book group because I’m looking for a way to connect with others in a meaningful, low-pressure setting. I spend most of my time working as a nurse, which can be rewarding but also isolating, and I miss having regular conversations that aren’t just about work. I enjoy reading and would love the chance to share thoughts, laugh, and listen with people who also find comfort and inspiration in books.

Lucy

Seeking a book club

I mainly love romance and romantasy, but I read a bit of anything fiction! I just read Serial Killer Games, I'm rereading The Cruel Prince with my partner and I'm reading Tender is the Flesh in my own time:) I recently moved up to Manchester and I'm just looking for other people to talk about books with!

Lucy recommends:

Serial Killer Games

by Kate Posey | Learn more and buy

Funny, lots of plot twists and not as stereotypical as I was expecting. Light-hearted!

Toby Charity

Seeking a book club

I‘m 23, doing a PhD in acoustics in Manchester have become a lover of books and would love to have a space to discuss them. Ideally modern classics but open to any fiction :)

Toby Charity recommends:

How To Write An Autobiographical Novel

by Alexander Chee | Learn more and buy

Got me into reading as an adult again - so well written but also such an interesting format for a book.

Alex

Seeking a gaming group

Loads of experience with 5e, both running and playing with a smattering of PF2e as well. Already run a 5e campaign but I'm looking to join an in person game, would be interested in trying some new systems but mostly interested in telling stories and having fun.

Hazel

Seeking a book club

I love reading a large variety for example horror, romance, thriller and crime fiction. I am looking to find new people to talk about books with and b able to enjoy a book with all while making some new friends.

Neryko_Art

Seeking a gaming group

Hi there! Im looking for new people to play games. Either joining them or DM. Most of my experience is with DnD (3.5 and 5e) but Im looking forward to try new systems (specially Vampire).

Simon

Seeking a gaming group

I am a long time fan of rpgs I work Monday-friday most weeks and am a dad and have many pets I am looking for a long term game I can join where I can explore the concepts and complexities of highly magical characters. I find it uncomfortable to play evil characters, and am not a high machiavelian schemer - more of an Explorer and technical builder. I like exploring lore, being technical with overcoming challenges, and creating projects within a setting (preferring to have an upgradable base to work from over being a murder hobo)

Michelle

Seeking a book club

hi my name is michelle im am 59 years old and want to meet people love walking reading and playing games

Matt

Seeking a gaming group

Newbie - never played ttrpgs but have wanted to try for a while. I'm 30, generally into video games, fantasy etc. Open to any type of game. Would be nice to have some sort of regular game going

PamTown

Seeking a gaming group

Done a bit of DMing, but I usually prefer to play. Big fan of silly games but also fully understand when to be serious too!

Romi

Seeking a book club

Hi! I’m Romi – I teach Spanish and English and love all things language, literature, and philosophy. Big fan of short, powerful stories (Hemingway, Carver, Borges). I moved to Manchester three years ago, but with lots of back and forth, I’m only just settling in — and still don’t know many people here. Would love a literature meet-up or book club!

Romi recommends:

Why Don't You Dance

by Raymond Carver | Learn more and buy

One of my favourite short stories. I love how it captures so much with so little - the classic iceberg structure. It’s visually simple but emotionally deep, touching on relationships, youth, and those quiet, defining moments that linger long after you've finished reading.

Yvonne

Seeking a book club

I want an excuse to read a book and share that experience with someone else. We go for meals and go to the cinema them chat after or during that experience. I want to do that with people about books. I'm curious, chatty and want to develop a social life or friendships starting with a book. Ideally, I'm keen to explore the experiences of black people, black women but I'll grow from there.

PanTheMan

Seeking a gaming group

Big fan of silly solutions to situations and running with the bit.

Damian

Seeking a gaming group

Hi, I'm looking for a group to play Warhammer the Old World Roleplaying game with ☺️

Barney

Seeking a gaming group

41. No experience in TTRPG but want to try something new and meet fellow nerds in my area.

Chloe

Seeking a book club

Hello! My name is Chloe, I'm 28- I've just spent 6 months living at home after living in London for 4 years and now I'm making the move to Manchester as I just accepted a new job there. This year, I got back into reading and I love it! I've read 32 books so far this year but want to expand the genres I read and would love to connect to like-minded people who also love reading. My current favourite genres would be: thrillers, mythology-based fiction, fantasy and historical fiction but I'm looking to expand this! I would love to join a small, cosy book club in Manchester or in the surrounding areas!

Chloe recommends:

The Forest of Vanishing Stars

by Kristin Harmel | Learn more and buy

This book is a historical fiction novel based in the Nalibocka forest during World War II and centres on Yona, a woman kidnapped from a German family when she was a toddler and was raised in the forest by an eccentric elderly woman. This was honestly such a nice surprise of a book- it explores themes of love, survival and betrayal.

Hobby groups in Manchester

Jess

Daniel

Daniel recommends:

Drew03

Joe

Ayesha

Lucy

Lucy recommends:

Toby Charity

Toby Charity recommends:

Alex

Hazel

Neryko_Art

Simon

Michelle

Matt

PamTown

Romi

Romi recommends:

Yvonne

PanTheMan

Damian

Barney

Chloe

Chloe recommends:

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