Brits favourite thing about summer is not carrying a COAT – but one sunny favourite did NOT make top 5

THE top things about summer include visiting the seaside, having picnics – and not having to carry a coat everywhere.

A study of 2,000 adults unveiled the top 50 things Brits are most excited for as the warm weather season nears.

Other clothing related points including being able to wear summer outfits and open toe shoes.

Having the windows open, sitting in a pub beer garden and bank holidays also featured highly.

It also emerged more than three quarters think the sunny season positively impacts their mood, leaving them feeling happy (48 per cent), relaxed (44 per cent) and healthy (36 per cent).

Almost two thirds believe the weather helps add a bit of sparkle to their everyday routine, and three quarters said everyone is happier during the summer.

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The research, commissioned by evian to celebrate the launch of its new ‘Sparkling’ drink, found other things the nation is excited for this year are Wimbledon – in particular seeing Emma Raducanu – playing sports outside, and hosting and attending barbeques.

Dillon McEvoy, from evian UK, said: "Almost half of those polled admitted this will be their first ‘normal’ summer since pre-pandemic.

"We’re glad to see key summer moments such as picnics and eating outside topping the list and not having to wear a coat everywhere coming in at the top spot – it’s clearly the little moments that help add a touch of sparkle to our lives.

"As a longstanding sponsor of Wimbledon, we’re particularly excited to invite our Global Brand Ambassador, Emma Raducanu in our VIP Suite at The Championships, and can’t wait to get cans in people’s hands – whether that be after a game of tennis or during barbecue with friends."

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The study also found almost two thirds said the majority of their socialising takes place outdoors during the summer, with people expecting to attend an average of five picnics and five barbeques this year.

The favourite summer dining occasions include eating in the garden (41 per cent) and picnics in parks (29 per cent).

A further 72 per cent of those polled via OnePoll even said summer makes the most mundane tasks enjoyable.

Supporting evian’s Sparkling campaign is former Made in Chelsea star and renewable energy activist James Dunmore.

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He said: "This summer, I’m most excited to spend time with my friends and family including my wife, Lucy and the dogs of course.

"Whether that’s at the beach or by having a picnic – spending time with the people closest to me is what adds a touch of sparkle to my every day.

"This is why I’m thrilled to be part of this campaign and learn how other Brits enjoy spending their warmer months."

TOP 50 THINGS BRITS ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS SUMMER:

1. Not having to wear or carry a coat everywhere

2. Day trips with family and friends

3. Wearing summer outfits

4. Having all the windows open in my home

5. Waking up to daylight

6. Sitting in pub and restaurant gardens

7. Going to the British seaside

8. Reading outdoors

9. Seeing wildlife outdoors

10. Growing plants / vegetables in my garden or allotment

11. Having picnics

12. Watching sunrises and sunsets

13. Wearing sandals

14. Buying barbeque food and drink

15. Wearing open toe shoes

16. Getting a suntan

17. Eating meals outside in friends’ gardens

18. More bank holidays

19. Hosting /attending a barbeque

20. Finishing work in daylight

21. Lunch breaks outside

22. Having big family get togethers or holidays

23. Wearing new clothes

24. Al fresco dining in a restaurant

25. Wimbledon 2022

26. Drinking cocktails

27. Going abroadforthe first time since pre-pandemic

28. Taking my dogforwalks

29. Swimming in the sea

30. Throwing a garden party

31. Sporting events

32. Riding my bike

33. First drink of water after being out in the sun all day

34. Hearing the sound of ice cream vans

35. Getting the paddling pool out in the garden

36. Getting my nails/toe nails painted in summer colours

37. Playing sport outside e.g. tennis

38. Having after work drinks and nibbles with colleagues

39. Working from home in the garden

40. Watching live sport outside e.g. golf

41. Watching Emma Raducanu at Wimbledon

42. Going running in the sun

43. Festivals

44. Attending a summer wedding

45. Making sandcastles

46. Going to a music festivalforthe first time since pre-pandemic

47. Wild swimming

48. Taking my child on their first ever holiday

49. Holidaying in my campervan

50. Teaching my child how to ride a bike

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