Half of UK adults say they spend less than three hours a week outside in nature
Summary
A recent survey found that nearly half of adults in the UK spend less than three hours per week outdoors in nature, despite many having happy childhood memories of playing outside. Access to green spaces varies, with some areas lacking nearby parks, and local councils struggling to maintain parks due to budget pressures.Key Facts
- Almost 90% of UK adults remember playing outside as children with positive feelings.
- Nearly 50% of adults now spend less than three hours a week outside in natural places like parks and woods.
- 10% of adults spend less than one hour outside weekly.
- Two-thirds of people spent more than half their free time outside during childhood.
- Spending time in nature helps improve physical and mental health and can reduce doctor visits.
- One in five UK households does not have a green space within a 15-minute walk.
- Parks and green spaces face funding cuts due to local councils’ financial pressures.
- The government plans to create three new national forests to improve access to green spaces.
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