Why trainspotting and quilting are dying out

HOBBIES such as trainspotting, quilting and astrology are slowly dying out, a study has found.

Working longer hours, having less disposable income and distractions of social media mean fewer take time out for traditional pastimes.

Stamp collecting, embroidery and building models also featured on a list of interests which Britons are not so interested in any more.

However the study, commissioned by online casino Casumo.com, found that playing sports, travelling and gardening were still among the most popular hobbies.

A spokesman for the firm said: “Having a hobby is a great way to focus your time, whether to get some time to yourself or to meet new people.

“Our research showed certain hobbies aren’t as popular now, but we want to celebrate the variety of hobbies out there.”

The poll of 2,000 people found three-quarters agreed that hobbies bring them closer to their partner.

A quarter enjoy gardening with their loved ones while two in five enjoy going for walks together.

A fifth of those polled get involved in different pursuits to keep their mind sharp.

Eighteen per cent use their interests as a chance for a bit of “me time”, with one in 20 treating it as a chance to make friends.

Meanwhile, nearly half said they have less time than they used to for leisure activities and a third agreed hobbies have become less common.