
The National Trust has asked children and parents about access to the outdoors, and it's calling on the government to ensure that everyone lives within 15 minutes of a green space.
There are so many benefits to spending time outside - it can boost mood and mental health, help us stay active and can even improve sleep. But despite getting out in nature being touted as a free and easy way to keep kids entertained, that's not always the case, as research has shown several factors that stop children from playing outside.