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Research shows Brits believe they’re too old to take up a new hobby by the age of 49

  • Research found that British adults believe they are too old to start a new hobby by age 49.
  • A poll of 2,000 adults found that 61% feel their lives run on autopilot, while 25% have not pursued a new creative activity in at least five years.
  • Although 55% feel most like themselves during hands-on or creative activities, 49% struggle to break from routine.
  • Adults have about 90 minutes of personal time daily, with tiredness and cost limiting their pursuit of hobbies.
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Research shows Brits believe they’re too old to take up a new hobby by the age of 49

A poll of 2,000 adults found 61 per cent feel their life runs on autopilot, while 25 per cent haven’t taken up a new creative pursuit in the last five years or more.

·Lancaster, United Kingdom
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Lancaster Guardian broke the news in Lancaster, United Kingdom on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
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