Discover something new in Dover
Looking to try something new or get involved in your local community? Dover is home to a wide range of welcoming clubs, classes, and creative groups – with something for everyone. This was initially posted by Dover District Council and supported by the Arts Council England.
From arts and crafts to music, movement, and hands-on workshops, these activities are a great way to learn new skills, improve wellbeing, and meet new people. Whether you’re a complete beginner or already have experience, you’ll find plenty to explore.
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Available venues in Dover
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FREE EVENT: New Year New Hobby – 17 January 2026
Come along and meet our creative and cultural groups and try out some hobbies for free.
- 10am-4pm, Saturday 17 January 2026, Maison Dieu, Biggin Street, Dover CT16 1DL
Groups taking part
- Adult Craft Group
- Artists Dover
- Battered Hat Productions
- Card making, Riverside
- Christian Music Ministries
- CJs Dance and Fitness
- Community Arts and Crafts Club
- Community Rail Partnership
- DDC Community Team
- Dover Amateur Radio Club
- Dover Big Local
- Dover Community Radio
- Dover Flower Club
- Dover Fringe Festival
- Dover Greeters
- Dover Operatic and Dramatic Society
- Dover Society
- Dover Tales
- Dover Transport Museum
- Friends of the Maison Dieu
- Fuddlers Dance Group
- Good Vibrations
- Involve Kent
- London Philharmonic Orchestra
- KCC Libraries
- Kent Coast Volunteering
- Kent Wildlife Trust
- Knit and natter, Riverside
- Knit and Natter, St Martin’s
- Maison Dieu Ambassadors
- National Trust
- Riverside Community Hub
- Samphire Project
- Social ballroom
- Sound Waves Community Choir
- Temple Ewell Players
- This and That
- White Cliffs Countryside Partnership
- White Cliffs Modern Jive
Timetable of performances – all are free!
| 10-10.20am | London Philharmonic Orchestra-percussions jam |
| 10.25-10.45am | Seated exercise class with the London Philharmonic Orchestra |
| 10.50-11am | This and That drama performance |
| 11.05-11.25am | Dover Operatic and Dramatic Society performance |
| 11.30-11.40am | Battered Hat Productions drama performance |
| 11.45-12.05pm | London Philharmonic Orchestra-percussions jam |
| 12.10-12.20pm | Fuddlers Dance Group performance |
| 12.30-12.55pm | Sound Waves Community Choir performance |
| 1-1.15pm | Good Vibrations music and poetry performance |
| 1.20-1.35pm | Christian Music Ministries performance |
| 1.40-1.50pm | Fuddlers Dance Group performance |
| 2-2.20 pm | Temple Ewell Players performance |
| 2.25-2.35pm | This and That drama performance |
| 2.45-3.05pm | Line dancing class |
| 3.10-4pm | Social ballroom and modern jive class |
