England’s Summertime Activity Hotspots
17 hours of sunlight on the longest day of the year. Average temperatures around 20ºC. Smiles on people’s faces. Spontaneous walks after work. Watching plants bloom. It’s fair to say that summer is one of the best times of the year.
Staying active in summer can feel a lot easier than doing so in winter, when it can be tempting to hibernate a bit! So, as the spring sunshine knocks on our doors and the first bulbs are sprouting, we thought it would be a good idea to crunch the numbers and reveal just how ‘summer ready’ each county in England is!
Taking into account access to green spaces, water sport facilities and swimming pools – plus the number of certified water sport professionals and overall physical activity rates – we have created this interactive tool so you can plan your summer activities and look at where to take a day, or weekend, trip!