What a 'happy place' means for different generations

Gen Z are in their ‘happy place’ watching the sunset – but older generations are most content walking along the coast, strolling through the countryside or sitting in a pub garden
By Rich Jenkins
Published 28th Mar 2024, 14:34 BST

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Millennials, however, are most likely to be happy cuddling up with the kids, or relaxing in their own garden.

A poll of 2,000 UK adults, commissioned by Cotswold Outdoor, found seven in 10 have happy places, averaging three different spots, which put a smile on their faces.

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As many as 93 per cent of adults have a happy place that is outside, with older Brits feeling most at peace when exploring the great outdoors – with the beach (45 per cent) and a countryside walk (39 per cent) among their favourites.

Cotswold Outdoor ambassador and conscious living advocate Elinor Fay, said: “A happy place can mean different things to different people, but for many, it relates to the outdoors.

“The results from this research suggest that while all age groups have a love of the outdoors, this connection deepens as you age.

“It’s great to see a love of the outdoors is widely shared across generations. The benefits of being outdoors are numerous and well documented – it’s incredible for your mental and physical wellbeing.

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“With the weather warming up, it’s the perfect opportunity for people to spend more time outdoors.”