Social Trends survey results revealed
The number of Brits regularly taking part in sport is on the up, according to the Social Trends 2008 survey. 69% of adults aged 16 or over in England participated in at least on type of active sport during the 12 month period prior to the study. 25% of adults in England are currently members of a sports club, while 21% regularly take part in sport and active recreation. The highest rate of regular participation in sport varies across the UK, with Richmond-upon-Thames in London (30% of all adults) and Macclesfield in Lancashire (29% of all adults) having the most active populations. Boston in Lincolnshire (14%) had the lowest participation percentage of all UK towns. The report also reveals that Britons made more overseas trips during 2006 than ever before. UK residents made 45.3m holiday trips abroad during the year – a 153% increase on 1986. Eating out remains one of the most popular leisure pursuits and each household in the UK spent an average of ₤31.90 per week on restaurants and pubs.