The great British switch-off: how floating retreats, mobile-free pubs and sauna book groups are freeing people from their smartphones
Summary
In the UK, new events and groups are helping people spend time without their phones by locking devices away during social activities like painting or walks. These efforts respond to concerns about high daily phone use and aim to encourage people to be more present and engaged in real life.Key Facts
- The Offline Project in London invites participants to lock their phones in a box during events.
- Many people feel uneasy at first without their phones but later appreciate the break.
- British adults spend an average of four and a half hours online daily, mostly on phones.
- In 2025, Brits spent more time on phones than watching TV for the first time.
- The UK government plans to ban social media use for under-16s from spring 2027.
- Some musicians have started no-phone policies at concerts to reduce screen distractions.
- Events like painting classes and walks help people disconnect and socialize in person.
- People often want to continue spending less time on their phones after attending these activities.
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