I am 27 and I have no hobbies

I don't think it's abnormal to not have hobbies, regardless of age tbh. I do run once a week to keep fit but don't really see that as a hobby.

I think the big thing for me is to think about whether you want something to do while alone or if it's that you want to do a social activity that happens to also involve a 'thing'.

Weirdly my hobby is volunteering. My husband says it’s because I’m an extrovert and love to meet new people. Which is probably true. But I moved to a new area and it was a great way to meet new friends. Try the Guides or Scouts or see if your area has like a town improvement group or such. (Or any cause that takes your fancy).

There’s a few groups near me aimed at young women where they just do different activities, like a modern WI. More social and gives people a chance to try things out. They do craft and sport, I’m jealous it wasn’t around when I was young.

You could also go to Hobbycraft and look at the kits and see if anything appeals - I also hate crochet and knitting.

I also did a summer school at my local uni this year, there’s a winter one too. It’s just a few weeks and cheap to try something out. There’s also local college courses but often they last much longer.

Pick a team sport and try that. I went for back to netball when I felt that way years ago. Had loads of fun. Made loads of friends. Got loads fitter!

You just need to try as many things as possible and then maybe you will enjoy something. I did do martial arts when I was in my early twenties I was working as a nurse and my work pattern made it really hard so only did it for about two years. I regretted giving it up many a time but I do tai chi now, it’s more gentle.

I have outdoor and indoor hobbies. Outdoor is hiking, I’m not far from the Peak District plus there is a big canal network on my doorstep. Indoor is gaming, I have a gaming console. Have done quite a bit of embroidery, knitting and sewing over the years. I can do dressmaking but prefer to make stuff like curtains as easy. Have also done floristry and have made bouquets for brides and arrangements as gifts and as a favour if people need something. Have also tried many different types of dance. I love watching films and reading but as totally passive they don’t feel like a hobby they are just something I do.

You don't have to have hobbies. It's not compulsory.

But if you would like to have one, think about whether you would prefer to do something in a group or something individual. Once you've decided that you can have a look at what sort of classes and activities are on in your local area if you would prefer something with other people and then sign up to taster sessions at things that take your fancy to find out if it is something you would enjoy.

If you'd prefer to do something individually at home, such as arts and crafts, jigsaws etc. you can look at youtube channels to find out more about it and whether you'd enjoy it before investing in materials. You could also take a painting class for example if you wanted to get some basic technique before continuing on your own.

Jigsaws!! I have done jigsaws all my life - not a hobby maybe but very absorbing and relaxing. Give them a whirl!

Yes just go give things a go. Even if you don't enjoy them you will have had the adventure of trying!

Maybe set yourself a challenge to try something new each month, and anything you find you enjoy go back again! You don't have to be a superstar at something for it to be a satisfying hobby

I also recommend volunteering as a great way to get out regularly

Find a local netball club if you played at school! I didn't play for 16 years, been back in it for 7 years now and can't imagine life without it. A total escape from everything.

Does anything appeal? Pottery making? Jewellery making? Walking group? Volunteering at a soup kitchen or food bank or animal shelter ? If you think you’d like to try wall climbing, then yes, it’s worth paying out for it to see if you enjoy it.

Well, surely you have some idea what general kind of thing attracts you?

I mean, I know I love being outdoors but have no interest in sport, while rules out a lot. I like hiking, a bit of low-key mountain climbing, and I do a regular coastal litterpick with an environmental group. I’m learning how to repair drystone walls from a friend. In like film, so I go to a local ciné club that screens old arthouse films with wine and discussion afterwards. I’ve done classes in pottery and printmaking, and I go to a lot of exhibitions. I go to classical music concerts and opera, though less than when we lived in London. The next thing I want to do is tai chi.

I’m early 50s and feel the same, although I love reading! I was in a book group
for years but it disbanded during covid.
My dh does sports and I’m just not sporty and I have some health issues not suited to heavy exercise or workouts.
I’m crap with my hands, but I can bake and cook - but that’s more for necessity.
I tried a new book group but it wasn’t for me (more like going back to school!) so I would like to try a more casual one. I keep
meaning to research this a bit more.
I also did a choir for a couple of terms, but I can’t sing so it wasn’t for me either.
dont particularly want to volunteer atm, but I have done in the past.
Im also limited as I can’t drive atm due to the aforementioned medical
condition.
I suppose you have to think why you want a hobby - just for the sake of it or you really want to learn a new skill/volunteer/meet people etc

And where do I even start?! For instance.. do I just go and try wall climbing and pay money out for something I’ve never done?

Well, yes. Except, with something like climbing, you would need to be taught how.
As others have suggested, I would join something that has a weekly commitment and sign up for 3 months if you have enjoyed a taster session.

Could be sport - 'return to netball' is popular round here as are all the 'Walking ... football / cricket' type team games... or of course you might have enjoyed football as a youngster. Women's rugby is a really welcoming sport of people who haven't played before. But I'd try a team sport rather than swimming or gym or running, as you have some kind of commitment to make you go back each week, but you also get a sense of belonging, and might make some real friends.

Could be volunteering - Brownies, Scouts, sports coaching, fundraising for a Hospice (or anything really), befriending services or elderly or lonely, getting involved supporting foodbanks or foodcycle (cooking or serving), gardening at a Hospice or a stroke rehab centre.

Hobby - choirs of all sorts are really popular at the moment, from the more formal to rock choirs or community choirs, a book club, drama, supporting local community projects like community garden or NT place, or local pond clearing or park keeping.

I mean, the world is your oyster really - it would help if you could rule in or rule out some of the things people are mentioning.

Yes, that’s pretty much how you acquire a new hobby. You pay to try it or you find something you can do for free. If you don’t enjoy it, you move on to the next thing.

Yes to just go trying something random!!

A choir, local art group for adults, adult ballet, netball, music lessons (learn a new instrument).

I took up kick boxing 7 years ago and enjoy it so much!

Hit post too soon! Knitting Dad beat me to it

Check out volunteer opportunities - museums, youth groups, community, military, magistrates...so many avenues to explore

I came on to say volunteering and see @knittingdad

I am super crafty and hate crochet I have no patience for it. I love collage and scrapbooking. Get free magazines and make a mood board.

I love sewing but the reason I got back into it was because I wanted to make my dog a jumper that actually fit. So maybe you could think of something you really want or would love to achieve and work backwards?

I also quite like it if someone says a thing is “hard” like making soufflés or keeping ferns alive. Turns out the fern thing is true, but soufflés are actually not that complicated!

Fishing - try it - urban, rural or coastal, there will be a fishing club near you.

Otherwise, if nothing else takes your fancy OP, then relish in your 'boring b'tdom'; because actually that's the philosophy of 'Zen' - a Japanese way of thinking that finds wisdom in staying still and in one place whilst life whirls chaoticly around you.

Either way, you're probably cheap to run, which is a compliment as it goes.

You said you tried crochet and were frustrated - can you take a class in it? That’s how I learned and after it clicks you can YouTube it. It’s such a nice hobby, it’s cheap, you can do it anywhere!

Oh you are so lucky to have the ability to try new things. Embrace all the hobbies!

Pilates, horse riding, tennis, squash, climbing, weight lifting etc.

All the things

Forgot to add: you could also maybe just give bouldering a go with your partner (it's a fun date tbh!) to see if you like it first. For a lot of these potential hobbies it might be less intimidating if you bring your partner or a friend the first time just to get started.

My dad has no hobbies. He just watches TV. And he is fine with that.
You don't need hobbies, and there is no need to try and find one if you don't feel the need to.