Reading takes the top spot with 25% of people choosing it as their favourite hobby. Reading has been loved for many years, and with more ways to do so in the modern age, it has remained a top hobby.Reading takes the top spot with 25% of people choosing it as their favourite hobby. Reading has been loved for many years, and with more ways to do so in the modern age, it has remained a top hobby.
Reading takes the top spot with 25% of people choosing it as their favourite hobby. Reading has been loved for many years, and with more ways to do so in the modern age, it has remained a top hobby. | Goffkein - stock.adobe.com

The top 10 hobbies enjoyed by Brits - including reading, sports and cooking

By Holly Allton
Published 31st Jan 2024, 13:19 BST

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Research has found which hobbies are the most popular for 2024.

As we settle into the New Year, many of us have set goals for ourselves that we would like to achieve by the end of the year.

While quitting bad habits is usually the most popular New Years’ resolution, some of us are actually looking to take up new hobbies and interests. 

Adobe Express conducted a survey of UK adults to determine which hobbies are the most popular in 2024.

Adobe Express conducted a survey of UK adults to determine which hobbies are the most popular in 2024.

Solo sports is joint with playing an instrument at 25%. Solo sporting activities include the likes of golfing, swimming, biking and more.

5. Solo sports

Solo sports is joint with playing an instrument at 25%. Solo sporting activities include the likes of golfing, swimming, biking and more. | Daxiao Productions - stock.adobe

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Journaling has had a resurgence in popularity in recent years, with many people finding it a great way to document their moods, feelings and future goals. Journaling can be also used for people to keep track of their favourite things, including books and movies. 22% of people voted it as their favourite hobby.

6. Journaling

Journaling has had a resurgence in popularity in recent years, with many people finding it a great way to document their moods, feelings and future goals. Journaling can be also used for people to keep track of their favourite things, including books and movies. 22% of people voted it as their favourite hobby. | Julia - stock.adobe.com

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20% of people voted writing as their favourite hobby. Whether that be writing down diary entries or even producing a book, writing can be done with a simple pen and paper or by typing up on a computer.

7. Writing

20% of people voted writing as their favourite hobby. Whether that be writing down diary entries or even producing a book, writing can be done with a simple pen and paper or by typing up on a computer. | golubovy - stock.adobe.com

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Team sports including football, rugby and more, have proven to be popular for years. However in 2024, only 18% of people voted it as their favourite hobby.

8. Team sports

Team sports including football, rugby and more, have proven to be popular for years. However in 2024, only 18% of people voted it as their favourite hobby. | Jacob Lund - stock.adobe.com

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