The best adult colouring books to while away the hours

Pass the time in style with these books

The best adult colouring books to while away the hours

Want a new hobby? Fancy doing something a little bit crafty? You're not going to get much better than adult colouring books.

Adult colouring books first became popular several years ago, but the trend is still ongoing. There are multiple benefits to the hobby. It's deeply relaxing, for one, it improves your art skills and you get something lovely at the end of it.

If you've never looked at an adult colouring book, they're not quite the same as the ones you probably remember from childhood. There's a huge range of things to choose from - classic art, pop culture, abstract images and more.

We've selected the best of the bunch for you to kickstart your hobby or indulge a passion. Don't forget you can vote for your favourite, and let us know if we've missed anything great!

The best adult colouring books to while away the hours

The Serial Killer Coloring Book
The Serial Killer Coloring Book: £7.95 at Amazonfantastic gift for anyone into true crime.
Subjects for your pencils include Jeffrey Dahmer, Robert Berdella and Ted Bundy.
Japanese Coloring Book
Japanese Coloring Book: £11.93 at AmazonIf you love Japanese design, this is for you. With traditional Japanese art featuring flowers, dragons, koi carps and more, this book is full of beautiful designs for you to fill in. Nothing rude in this one, either, so it's good for kids too.
The Mindfulness Colouring Book
The Mindfulness Colouring Book: £7.99 at WaterstonesThis is perfect if you're looking for something to make you take a step back, breathe and relax. Specifically designed with mindfulness at its heart, this book will have you feeling calm and serene in no time.
A Swear Word Coloring Book for Adults
A Swear Word Coloring Book for Adults: £4.99 at AmazonColouring-in really doesn't have to be twee, as evidenced by this sweary colouring book. A number of bold, abstract designs are paired with swear words for you to colour in however you like. Definitely one to keep away from the kids, if you ask us.
DC Comics Colouring Book
DC Comics Colouring Book: £9.99 at WaterstonesThink you could create the next great comic? You might not be wrong – and this colouring book is a good start. Featuring images of some of your favourite DC characters, there's hours of fun to be had with this book. And when you're done? You can just put the films on.
Game of Thrones Colouring Book
Game of Thrones Colouring Book: £7.19 at AmazonMissing Game of Thrones? Of course you are. So why not relive some of your favourite scenes with this colouring book? Featuring some of the stunning scenes from the show, as well as much-loved characters, it's the next best thing to that ending you secretly wanted.