The National Trust has released new figures suggesting that the economic turndown could lead to more people seeking ‘simpler pleasures’ in their leisure time.

A survey conducted by 2,000 people online by independent specialists OnePoll has revealed that 84% of people ‘consider days out at beauty spots to be more important this year as people look to find ways to make their money go further’.

The results showed that 64% of people favoured walks in the park, whilst a third of respondents listed visits to galleries and historic gardens as being more popular than theme parks and sporting events. The results also revealed that more people than ever consider the value of visiting beautiful places as being important.

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