Top 50 things about summer - including visiting seaside and not having to carry a coat

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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 they are most excited for as the warm season nears.Other clothing-related points included 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.It also emerged more than three-quarters think the sunny season positively impacts their mood, leaving them feeling happy (48%), relaxed (44%), and healthy (36%).And 59% believe the weather helps add a bit of sparkle to their everyday routine, with 74% saying everyone is happier during summer.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 – as well as 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.”The study also found almost two-thirds (64%) said the majority of their socialising takes place outdoors in summer, with people.