15 Unusual Hobbies To Try In Your Free Time That You Probably Haven’t Done Before

There’s no better way to spend your free time then engrossed in a hobby you really love. But why settle for just reading a book or waiting for the 5-a-side season to start when you can try some more unusual hobbies and find your perfect niche?

We’ve collected a list of fifteen of the more unique interests available to help you out.

1. Rock climbing

Challenge yourself and get fit by rock climbing. Learn the ropes (excuse the pun) at indoor climbing walls with instructors before pitting yourself against nature and taking the experience outdoors.

2. Pole fitness

An incredible way to get in shape and make friends, the rising popularity of pole fitness has led to calls of it being included as an Olympic event. Implementing core muscle strength and flexibility, we would recommend this hobby to someone looking to have fun and get in shape.

3. Learn the ukelele

Tune your musical talents by learning the play the ukulele. Take classes, join ukulele groups or simply teach yourself, you will soon be impressing friends and family with your flair for this lovable instrument.

4. Adult colouring books

Colouring books are no longer just for kids (yay!). Combat stress and channel your inner artist with a wide range of colouring books. Becoming increasingly popular, this relaxing hobby is well worth a try – just remember stay in the lines!

5. Programming

Gain an understanding into the language of computers and use it to execute imaginative new computer programs.

6. Home brewing

Do you enjoy relaxing with a pint of beer? Why not try your hand at crafting your own? With starter brewing kits available for beers, wines and ciders, even a novice brewer can be enjoying their own beverages in just a few weeks.

7. Become a perfumer

Explore the realms of one of the fundamental ways we experience the world. Utilize your sense of smell and create your own unique fragrances from an incredible variety of aroma chemicals, each with their own aromatic profile.

8. Stone skimming

Get back to nature and try your hand at stone skimming. We all remember the satisfaction that comes with skimming a stone, so why did we ever stop? Get good enough and you could find yourself competing at the World Stone Skimming Championships on Easdale Island, Scotland!

9. Chess

You don’t have to be a grandmaster to enjoy the skill and tactical nous that comes with a good game of chess. Pit yourself against computer, club mate or in competition at the strategy game that has lasted the test of time.

10. Geocaching

Become part of the world’s largest treasure hunt! Objects are hidden around the world and can be found using GPS coordinates. Sign up, get hunting and share your pictures and stories with the geocaching community before hiding your own treasure.

11. Ultimate Frisbee

Ultimate Frisbee is the perfect way to get fit whilst taking part in a fun filled and friendly sport. The aim is to get the Frisbee into an “end zone” whilst playing against an opposing team who are attempting to steal possession and score in your “end zone” themselves. With clubs now available across the country, players of any standard can play this fantastic sport.

12. Knitting

Challenge modern consumerism and make your own hats, scarves and jumpers with this ancient pastime. There is huge satisfaction involved in knitting and friends will be amazed at your creativity.

13. Genealogy

Who do you think you are? Find out by getting delving into your ancestry and getting involved in genealogy. With more resources available than ever before there has never been a better time to begin to trace your family tree.

14. Astronomy

Escape from Earth and learn the secrets of the night sky by telescope. Explore the patterns of stars and planets that lie overhead beyond our atmosphere.

15. Extreme Ironing

Perhaps one of the stranger hobbies, even in an unusual hobbies article! Extreme ironing involves removing creases from clothes in the most thrilling places as you can reach. Explore, climb, cycle, and do whatever it takes to iron in the most exciting place you can think of, with the added benefit of returning home with clothes that are ready to wear. Perfect!

So what are you waiting for? Use your free time wisely and get out there to find your passion!