This list includes 49 Hobbies that start with P, from “Paddleboarding” to “Pyrography”. These hobbies range from outdoor sports and hands-on crafts to quiet collecting and creative media. They work well for fitness, skill development, relaxation, or social connection.

Hobbies that start with P are recreational activities whose names begin with the letter P. They include long-standing arts like pottery and modern pastimes like paddleboarding.

Below you’ll find the table with Hobby, Required equipment, Difficulty, Benefits.

Hobby: The hobby name identifies each activity so you quickly spot ideas that match your interests and lifestyle.

Required equipment: Lists essential items you need to start, helping you estimate cost and decide if the hobby fits your space.

Difficulty: A single-word tier shows learning curve so you can pick hobbies that suit your experience and time.

Benefits: Short outcomes highlight common rewards, such as fitness, mindfulness, creativity, community, or practical skills development.

Hobbies that start with P

Name Common equipment Difficulty Typical weekly time (hrs) Description
Painting Brushes, paints, canvas, palette Beginner 3 Creative visual art using paints; great for beginners and artistic people, improving observation and stress relief.
Photography Camera, lenses, tripod, SD card Intermediate 4 Capturing images with a camera; suits creative, travel or family-focused people and sharpens composition and technical skills.
Pottery Clay, pottery wheel or tools, kiln access Intermediate 3 Shaping clay into functional or decorative pieces; hands-on and tactile, good for patience and creative expression.
Piano Piano or keyboard, bench, metronome Beginner 4 Learning or playing piano; ideal for musical learners, improves coordination, memory and musicality.
Pickleball Paddle, pickleball, court shoes Beginner 3 Racquet sport blending tennis and ping-pong; social, low-impact exercise and good for all ages.
Pilates Mat, resistance bands, reformer (optional) Beginner 2 Low-impact core and flexibility exercise; suits those seeking strength, posture improvement and mobility.
Paddleboarding SUP board, paddle, leash, life vest Beginner 2 Stand-up paddling on water; combines balance, cardio and relaxation, great for outdoor lovers.
Parkour Comfortable shoes, athletic wear, training space Intermediate 3 Urban free-running focusing on efficient movement; builds strength, agility and confidence.
Puzzles Jigsaw puzzle, puzzle mat, table space Beginner 2 Assembling jigsaw or logic puzzles; calming, improves problem-solving and focus.
Pen spinning Pens, practice pen mods (optional) Beginner 1 Performing tricks with a pen; portable, improves finger dexterity and coordination.
Papercraft Paper, scissors, glue, cutting mat Beginner 2 Creating models and decorations from paper; good for creativity, fine motor skills and low-cost crafting.
Printmaking Linocutter, inks, brayer, paper Intermediate 3 Creating art prints using carving and ink transfer; rewarding for visual artists and repeatable for skill growth.
Programming Computer, code editor, internet Intermediate 6 Writing software or scripts for fun; logical, creative hobby that builds problem-solving and career skills.
Philately Stamp collection, album, tongs, magnifier Beginner 1 Stamp collecting and study; appeals to history and collecting fans, sharpens research and patience.
Puppetry Puppets, stage or backdrop, basic tools Beginner 2 Performing with puppets for storytelling or fun; great for creativity, improvisation and family entertainment.
Poetry Notebook, pen, reading materials Beginner 2 Writing and reading poems; suits introspective and creative people, improving expression and language skills.
Podcasting Microphone, computer, editing software Intermediate 4 Producing audio shows; ideal for communicators, builds storytelling, interviewing and audio skills.
Pyrography Wood burning tool, wood pieces, safety gear Intermediate 2 Burning designs into wood or leather; artistic hobby enhancing precision and craftsmanship.
Punch needle Punch needle tool, fabric, yarn, hoop Beginner 2 Creating textured embroidery with a punch needle; tactile craft good for relaxation and décor-making.
Pasta making Rolling pin, pasta machine (optional), flour Beginner 2 Making fresh pasta by hand; rewarding culinary hobby that improves cooking skills and meal quality.
Piloting Light aircraft access, headset, flight training Advanced 3 Recreational flying of small aircraft; adventurous, requires training and builds navigation and technical skills.
Pole dancing Pole, grip aid, workout clothes Intermediate 3 Fitness and performance art using a vertical pole; improves strength, flexibility and confidence.
Potholing Helmet, headlamp, ropes, boots Advanced 3 Exploratory caving (potholing); adventurous and technical hobby requiring safety skills and endurance.
Pool Cue, billiards balls, chalk Beginner 2 Playing cue sports like pool or billiards; social, strategic and good for hand-eye coordination.
Pickling Jars, vinegar, spices, pot Beginner 2 Preserving vegetables and fermented foods; culinary hobby teaching food preservation and flavor experimentation.
Powerlifting Barbell, weight plates, belt, gym access Advanced 4 Strength sport focusing on squat, bench and deadlift; builds raw strength and discipline.
Permaculture Gardening tools, seeds, soil tests Intermediate 3 Designing sustainable gardens and systems; appeals to gardeners, focuses on resilience and food production.
Public speaking Notes, microphone (optional), practice space Intermediate 2 Practicing speeches and presentations; improves confidence, communication and persuasion skills.
Prospecting Sluice box or pan, shovel, metal detector Beginner 2 Searching for minerals or gold recreationally; outdoorsy hobby offering adventure and simple treasure-hunting fun.
Patchwork Fabric scraps, sewing machine, rotary cutter Beginner 3 Piecing fabric into quilts and designs; crafty, social and improves sewing and design skills.
Penpalling Stationery, stamps, envelopes Beginner 1 Exchanging letters with distant friends; nostalgic hobby that builds cultural exchange and written communication.
Paper mache Paper, paste (flour or glue), armature Beginner 2 Sculpting objects using paper and adhesive; inexpensive craft for decorative and playful projects.
Papercutting Precision knife, cutting mat, paper Intermediate 2 Creating intricate designs by cutting paper; delicate craft improving patience and design sense.
Paragliding Paraglider, harness, helmet, reserve chute Advanced 3 Recreational free-flying with fabric wing; adventurous aerial hobby that offers scenic flight and risk-managed thrills.
Parachuting Parachute rig, altimeter, helmet Advanced 1 Skydiving for recreation; intense, training-required hobby for thrill seekers and adrenaline fans.
Poi Poi (cloth balls), practice space Beginner 2 Flow-art spinning of tethered weights; improves rhythm, coordination and stage performance.
Painting miniatures Miniatures, brushes, paints, magnifier Intermediate 3 Painting small models for gaming or display; detailed hobby boosting patience and fine motor skills.
Paintball Marker (paintball gun), mask, pods, paintballs Beginner 3 Team-based tactical game using paintball markers; social, strategic and physically active.
Pressed flower art Press, paper, tweezers, mounting supplies Beginner 1 Preserving flowers by pressing for crafts and art; calming, botanical and decorative hobby.
Pixel art Graphics tablet or mouse, pixel editor software Beginner 3 Creating images one pixel at a time, often for games; suits digital artists and improves detail work.
Poker Playing cards, chips, table or surface Intermediate 3 Card game combining skill and luck; social, strategic and good for logical thinking and bluffing skills.
Perfume making Essential oils, carrier base, droppers, bottles Intermediate 2 Blending fragrances and creating scents; creative, olfactory hobby that teaches chemistry and design.
Platform tennis Paddle, platform tennis ball, court shoes Beginner 2 Racquet sport played on a small raised court; social, fast-paced and good winter exercise.
Playwriting Notebook, computer, reading of plays Intermediate 3 Writing plays for stage or reading; creative and structural, helps storytelling and dialogue skills.
Plant collecting Pots, soil, labels, plant sources Beginner 2 Collecting and caring for plants, often houseplants; relaxing, decorative and educational.
Plant propagation Seeds or cuttings, rooting medium, pots Beginner 2 Reproducing plants from cuttings or seeds; rewarding gardening hobby improving plant care know-how.
Pen and ink Pens, ink, paper, nibs Intermediate 2 Drawing or illustrating using pens and ink; precise, great for illustrators and improving line work.
Paper marbling Marbling inks, tray, paper, combs Intermediate 2 Creating marbled paper using floating inks; decorative craft with unique results and creative satisfaction.
Performance art Costume/materials, rehearsal space, props Varies 3 Experimental live art blending theatre, dance and visuals; suits expressive creators and builds performance skills

Descriptions

Painting
Photography
Pottery
Piano
Pickleball
Pilates
Paddleboarding
Parkour
Puzzles
Pen spinning
Papercraft
Printmaking
Programming
Philately
Puppetry
Poetry
Podcasting
Pyrography
Punch needle
Pasta making
Piloting
Pole dancing
Potholing
Pool
Pickling
Powerlifting
Permaculture
Public speaking
Prospecting
Patchwork
Penpalling
Paper mache
Papercutting
Paragliding
Parachuting
Poi
Painting miniatures
Paintball
Pressed flower art
Pixel art
Poker
Perfume making
Platform tennis
Playwriting
Plant collecting
Plant propagation
Pen and ink
Paper marbling
Performance art
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