People spend their free time in different ways. Some go to sport centres to keep fit, others go out with friends, still others enjoy watching new films at the cinema or various performances at the theatre.     

Millions of people spend their free time travelling. They travel to see different countries, modern cities and the ruins of ancient towns, to enjoy picturesque places or just for a change of scene. It is always interesting to discover new things, to see different ways of life, to meet people, to taste different food, to listen to different musical rhythms.

Almost everyone collects something at some period of their lives: toys, stickers, postcards, books, stamps, coins and so on. Some collections have no value. Others become so large and valuable that they are housed in museums and galleries. Many world famous collections started with one or two items. Some people enjoy making things. They devote their free time to drawing, painting, making models, designing costumes, handicrafts. Sir Winston Churchill was a famous amateur painter.

Those who love music learn to play musical instruments. Reading can make a great hobby, too. Spending free time with a book can be exciting, relaxing, informative or thought provoking.

No matter what kind of hobby a person has, he always has the opportunity of learning from it. By finding out about the things he is interested in, he is adding to what he knows. Learning things can be the most exciting aspect of any hobby.