UK Hobbies Quiz

The UK’s Capital of Hobbies, Revealed!

Do you want to take up a new hobby, but you’re not sure which one is the right fit for you?

Take our 5-question quiz to discover your perfect hobby.

Remember to keep a track of your answers to reveal the pastime that may suit your personality and lifestyle the best.

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QUESTION 1

What type of hobby would you like to do?

I like doing physical activities (walking, dancing, swimming etc)

I like doing creative activities (painting, knitting, singing etc)

I like doing community-orientated activities (volunteering, book clubs etc)

I like doing intellectual activities (reading, playing chess, sudoku etc)

Brain Box!

Check mate. 43% of respondents prefer hobbies that keep the cogs turning with mentally challenging activities such as chess, sudoku and getting stuck into a good book. Remember, reading doesn’t have to be a solitary activity. If you love getting lost in a good story, why not share your passion with others by joining a book club at your local library or bookshop? You can even find reading groups online if you can’t make it out.

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Keep it going!

34% of those surveyed would choose a physical activity as a hobby above anything else, whether it’s going for a walk, taking to the pool for a swim or dancing like nobody’s watching. If you’re looking to get active, why not search for your nearest parkrun online? These free 5km events are held every Saturday morning in locations across the UK and are open to walkers, joggers and runners of every age and ability.

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Get creative!

Our survey revealed that 18% of people prefer pastimes that get their creative juices flowing, like painting, knitting and singing to their heart’s content. If you like to sing for pleasure, why not join a local choir? Singing is a great way to relieve stress and you don't need to have lots of experience or to have reached a certain standard to participate in many singing groups.

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Get involved!

Being part of something bigger is important for some of our respondents, with 5% of people choosing to take part in community-oriented activities in their spare time, such as volunteering and joining book clubs. Volunteering is a great way to gain confidence, develop new skills and really make a difference. You might find the perfect volunteering opportunity for you on the volunteering database Do It, at https://doit.life, or you could contact a charity that means a lot to you to find out how you could get involved.

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QUESTION 2

How far are you willing to travel for your hobby?

1 to 5 miles

6 to 10 miles

10+ miles

Less than one mile

No place like home!

Our survey revealed that some people would rather not go far for their hobby, with 7% being willing to only travel less than one mile.

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Keep it local!

The convenience of having to travel locally appeals to 31% of our respondents who would go as far as 5 miles if it meant doing a pastime they love.

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Get out there!

20% of our survey respondents would travel as much as 10 miles in order to enjoy their favourite activity.

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No hobby too far!

Distance doesn’t matter for the majority of our respondents, with 36% of people saying that they’d be willing to travel more than 10 miles if it meant they were able to take part in their hobby.

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QUESTION 3

Which reason best describes why you want to take up a hobby?

To socialise

To stay active

To improve my mental health

To challenge myself

New challenge!

When taking up a new hobby, 10% of our respondents admit that it’s because they want to challenge and push themselves further.

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Two's company!

Socialising didn’t rank as a top priority for our survey respondents when it came to choosing a reason for taking up a hobby, with just 4% saying they take up a new activity to spend time with others.

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Stay fit!

A quarter of our survey respondents (25%) say that when they take up a hobby, it’s to stay active and healthy.

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Stay sharp!

For 12% of our survey respondents, taking up a new hobby is a way for them to improve upon their mental health and wellbeing.

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QUESTION 4

Which of the below hobbies do you find most interesting?

Volunteering

Swimming

The Arts

Reading

Puzzling!

Mentally stimulating activities, such as reading, crossword puzzles and sudoku, can help keep your mind sharp and focused. The majority of our survey respondents (65%) said that getting lost in a book is the hobby that they find the most interesting.

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It's great to help out

Taking part in community-based activities can be a great way to offer your help to those who need it most. 13% of people said that volunteering in their spare time interests them more than any other type of hobby.

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Like a fish!

Staying active is important for your physical and mental wellbeing. Taking to the lanes for a swim is the preferred hobby for 21% of our survey respondents.

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Create a masterpiece!

Engaging in creative activities, such as writing, painting or photography, can offer a sense of accomplishment. For our survey respondents, 3% said that they prefer to take part in performing

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QUESTION 5

How much are you willing to spend a week on your hobby?

£11 to £15

£16 to £20

£20+

£1 to £10

Doesn't cost the earth!

The majority (75%) of our survey respondents would be willing to spend up to £10 on mentally stimulating activities, such as chess, reading and crossword puzzles.

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Worth a little more!

Some people would spend as much as £15 in order to take part in their favourite hobby. From our survey results, we discovered that 11% of people would spend this much on creative hobbies, including knitting and baking.

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Best things in life!

Only 5% of those surveyed would spend between £16 and £20 to take part in community-based activities, such as volunteering.

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Elite Hobbying!

It seems fewer people are willing to spend over £20 on their hobbies, with just 5% of respondents admitting that they would spend this amount of money on their preferred pastime.

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Results

Results

How did you score? Add up your scores to see if you answered mostly As, Bs, Cs or Ds to find out what type of hobby may best suit you and your personality.

Mostly As

Mostly Bs

Mostly Cs

Mostly D's

From word searches, to Sudoku, to starting a new book, you’re best suited to intellectual hobbies that you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home. If you’d like to stay social, you could join an online community, or even invite your friends over to take part in your hobby together. These sort of pastimes aren’t just challenging, but they’re budget friendly too.

To satisfy your need to socialise, a community-based hobby could be ideal for you, such as volunteering. Not only will this give you the perfect opportunity to help others and meet new people, but it can be done on any budget and within your local area too.

Active hobbies are for you, whether you decide to go for a run, swim or walk. This also gives you the chance to get outside, and you can choose whether you'd prefer to get active by yourself on a solo jog or you could even decide to join a fitness group of like-minded people.

As a creative soul, hobbies such as knitting, crocheting and painting are the perfect fit for you. If you are willing to travel to adopt a new pastime, you could even try your hand at acting or singing as part of a local performing arts group.

Ready to start a new hobby? You can join local Facebook groups, check out notice boards at your local community centre and even carry out a quick internet search to find fun and engaging activities to enjoy in your area.