Hobby groups in Nottingham

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

The Nottingham Spanish Language Group

Language exchange

This Nottingham group brings people together to practise Spanish and socialise with others from different backgrounds. Members can join in conversation or simply listen, and no perfect level of Spanish is needed. The meetings are informal, with a drink, chat and the chance to make friends.

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Nottingham Organic Gardeners

Gardening

Nottingham Organic Gardeners is a friendly group that promotes organic and sustainable gardening, with a demonstration garden near Nottingham city centre showing different growing styles. Most Saturday mornings they hold work sessions at Whitemoor Allotments, where people can pick up gardening skills or ask questions. They also run monthly talks on organic gardening and related topics, from January 2025 at Sherwood United Reform Church. The group welcomes all ages and everyone from beginners...

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NOTTINGHAMSHIRE SAHAJA YOGA FREE MEDITATION

Meditation

This Nottinghamshire Sahaja Yoga meditation group offers free classes that are open to the public and run every Monday from 7pm to 8.30pm at Walcote Drive Community Centre in West Bridgford. People can simply turn up without booking, and there is free parking available. The group says everyone is welcome to join in and ask questions during the meeting or afterwards.

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NOTTINGHAM SAHAJA YOGA FREE MEDITATION

Meditation

Nottingham Sahaja Yoga offers free meditation classes that are open to the public, with people welcome to turn up without booking. The sessions are available to everyone, and there is no special equipment needed. Questions can be asked during the meeting, and optional refreshments are available at the end.

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Nottsgraphers- Nottingham Photographers & Videographers

Photography

Nottsgraphers is a Nottingham-based meet-up for photographers, videographers, content creators and aspiring visual storytellers in the local area. It runs informal social gatherings, often in a pub or cafe, where people can exchange ideas, tips and insights and build contacts for possible collaborations and referrals. The first meet-up is planned for January 2026.

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Nottingham Photography Meetup Group

Photography

This Nottingham photography group brings together people who want to share an interest in photography and meet others in the local area. It arranges activities such as photo walks, workshops and image critiques. The listing says it is open to both beginners and more experienced photographers.

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Shut Up & Write!® Nottingham

Writing

Shut Up & Write! Nottingham is a writing group that offers a structured space for writers to make steady progress on their projects. Sessions begin with brief introductions, followed by a quiet writing period and an optional chance to chat at the end. It is described as a supportive setting where no one reads or critiques the work.

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Nottingham Sci-Fi & Fantasy Social (Gateway Group)

Fandoms

This Nottingham-based group is for people interested in science fiction, fantasy, comics, books, TV, films and wider geek culture. It acts as an entry point to a private main community, where events take place, including monthly pub meet-ups in central Nottingham on the first Saturday of each month with quizzes and time to chat. The group also plans cinema trips, film nights and visits to sci-fi and fantasy events.

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Nottingham Improv Comedy Experience - NICE !

Theatre trips

This Nottingham improv comedy group runs regular workshops and jams, with Monday evening sessions every week. It focuses on improvised comedy and theatre created on the spot, with no script. The workshops are open to all levels of experience.

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Nottingham Theatre & Arts

Theatre trips

This Nottingham group goes out to see a wide range of arts events, including plays, comedy, classical music, opera and ballet. It looks for both amateur and professional performances, with a mix of local productions and touring shows. The group is for people who want to support the arts by attending live events together.

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Nottingham CAMRA

Real ale

The Nottingham 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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Nottingham Local Group

Birdwatching

Nottingham 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.

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Nottingham Climate Choir

Choirs

Nottingham Climate Choir is a free choir in Nottingham that uses singing for peaceful protest on the climate and nature emergency. It welcomes anyone to join, whatever their level of experience. The group is part of a wider climate choir movement across the UK and beyond.

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Pipes - Adult Singing Group in Nottingham

Choirs

This is an adult singing group in Nottingham that meets every Thursday. It focuses on favourite R&B and pop songs, with sessions described as fun, energetic and supportive. The group offers adults a chance to meet new people and explore their voices in a relaxed setting.

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Totally Vocally

Choirs

Totally Vocally is an a cappella choir singing contemporary pop, rock, funk and gospel in harmony, without accompaniment or written scores. It meets in Nottingham on Mondays from 6.45pm to 8.45pm and Tuesdays from 7pm to 9pm, and in Grantham on Tuesdays from 7.15pm to 9.15pm. The listing does not mention a fee.

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Sherwood Singing for Fun

Choirs

This Nottingham choir offers relaxed singing sessions for people who want to enjoy music together, with songs drawn from different styles, periods and places. No previous experience, audition or ability to read music is needed, and people who feel they cannot sing are especially welcome. It meets on Monday evenings during term time for 10 weeks at a time, from 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm, and often ends with an informal concert in the tenth week.

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Nottingham Clarion Choir

Choirs

Nottingham Clarion Choir is a mixed-voice, four-part a cappella choir with around 30 members. It welcomes everyone, with no auditions and no need to read music, though singers should be happy with socialist and left-wing song themes. The group meets most Sunday evenings from about 7.30 or 7.45 pm to 9.30 pm in Nottingham.

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Beeston Singing for Fun

Choirs

Beeston Singing for Fun is a choir in Nottingham for people who want to sing together for enjoyment. It meets on Wednesday mornings during term time for 10-week blocks, from 10.15 am to 11.45 am, with blended sessions that can be attended in person or on Zoom. No experience, auditions or music reading are needed, and those who think they cannot sing are especially welcome.

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The Angel session

Music sessions

A traditional music session at The Angel, Nottingham. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.

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The Lion session

Music sessions

A traditional music session at The Lion, Nottingham. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.

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