Hobby groups in Norwich
Below you'll find every hobby group we know of in Norwich, as well as people looking to join one.
Gill
Seeking a book club
I moved to Norwich from London 6 years ago after retiring from lecturing in London. I'd like the opportunity to read more crime fiction as I have had no time up till now.
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Bridget G
Seeking a book club
I enjoy reading, live on my own,widowed . I am quite outgoing,creative and love talking to people having had my own retail business. Looking to be involved with same minded people.
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Clio
Seeking a book club
Hi! I’m 19 yr old girl and I’m open to reading all genres! I definitely tend to read romance, fantasy and feminist nonfiction types books though. I’d love to join a book club near me! xx 🎀
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Flynnandfox28
Seeking a book club
Hi there I’m dilly, I’m 20 and I’m a florist I really love reading and want to join a book group to find new recommendations and a nice community where we can discuss books. I really love fantasy books :)
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Costessey Boardgames Group
Gaming group
This Norwich board games group meets regularly for members to play a range of modern tabletop games that they bring along themselves, including strategy games, party games and older favourites. It describes itself as welcoming and inclusive, and says it is open to both experienced players and complete beginners. The group can take more than 10 people.
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Feminist Book Club - Norwich
Book club
This Norwich book club meets each month to read and discuss books with an intersectional feminist focus. It aims to create a welcoming space where people can share different perspectives and talk about how background and experience shape responses to stories. The group is described as casual and open to all folx.
Sign in to contactNorwich Japanese/English Language Exchange 日本語/英語 言語交換イベント
Language exchange
This Norwich-based volunteer community group holds informal language exchange meetups for English and Japanese practice, along with cultural exchange. It meets every Saturday from 2pm to 3:30pm, with about 45 minutes spent on each language. People of all levels are welcome, including beginners who want to practise basic Japanese or help with English.
Sign in to contactThe Norwich French social meetup group
Language exchange
This Norwich group brings together people who speak French or simply enjoy the language, French culture, books and films. It meets in cafés, French restaurants or local pubs in and around Norwich for informal conversation and a chance to meet other people. The listing does not give any cost or set meeting times.
Sign in to contactGood Company: Norfolk Women in their 60s
Language exchange
This is an in-person Meetup group for women in their 60s living in Norfolk, based in Norwich. It offers relaxed conversation and time together over café visits, walks or lunch, with most members attending on their own. Members are asked for a £2 donation at each event to help cover running costs, and any other paid events are optional.
Sign in to contactNorwich Multi-Language Conversation Group
Language exchange
This Norwich group holds regular conversation meet-ups at Cafe Bar Marzano in the Forum for people who want to practise languages and meet others with similar interests. Members speak a range of languages, with French and Spanish especially common, and speakers of English, Italian, Portuguese, German and others are also welcome. Participants can join in as much or as little as they like and move between tables for different languages.
Sign in to contactPositive Thinking and Meditation Norwich
Meditation
This Norwich group offers meditation and reflective events for people interested in exploring their inner values and sense of purpose. It runs a range of courses, workshops, retreats and seminars, with all activities provided free of charge as a community service. The group says it is open to anyone interested in personal growth and positive change.
Sign in to contactFree Meditation and Yoga Norfolk
Meditation
This Norwich community group offers free meditation and yoga sessions using Sahaja Yoga Meditation. Meetings are held on chairs, so no mat or special clothing is needed, and the classes include introductory talks, videos, practical workshops and question and answer time. The group is open to people who want to learn about meditation or find out more about yoga.
Sign in to contactShut Up & Write!® Norwich
Writing
Shut Up & Write! Norwich is a writing group that runs structured sessions for people who want to make steady progress on their projects. Meetings begin with brief introductions, followed by a quiet period of focused writing, and then an optional chance to chat afterwards. The group is described as a safe space for writers, and work is not read out or critiqued.
Sign in to contactNorfolk Hike & Pub
Real ale
Norfolk Hike & Pub organises walking outings around Norfolk, with many starting and finishing at Norwich train station so a car is usually not needed. The routes can include coastal paths, cliff walks and countryside circuits, and each walk ends with a drink in a local pub. No specialist experience is required, and the group is mainly for people in their 30s and 40s though all ages are welcome. Any charges are said to cover running costs such as platform fees.
Sign in to contactNorwich & District CAMRA
Real ale
The Norwich & 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.
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Bands
This Norwich group brings together small groups of musicians to learn a chosen song in advance and then meet up to play and jam it together. It is aimed at people who want to meet other musicians with similar tastes and pick up some new styles of music. No regular time or cost is given.
Sign in to contactVillage Voices Community Choir (Blofield)
Choirs
Village Voices Community Choir in Blofield is a welcoming community choir that invites new members to join. It sings a range of harmony pieces, including gospel, traditional songs, some pop, songs in other languages and modern works, with music taught by ear and supported by notes and recordings. The choir meets on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 and performs for audiences from time to time.
Sign in to contactTeas and Harmony
Choirs
Teas and Harmony is a Norwich choir group that meets once a month on Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm, with dates varying. It is a friendly, informal singing group where songs are taught by ear, so there is no need to read music. New members are welcome and no previous experience is needed. Tea, cake and time to chat are part of the session.
Sign in to contactSinging Mamas Norwich
Choirs
Singing Mamas Norwich is a relaxed women’s singing group in Norwich, with children welcome at the sessions. Songs are taught by ear, so no previous singing experience is needed, and the group meets on Wednesdays from 10:30am to 12pm. There is also time afterwards for a drink, cake and a chat.
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