NEW Google search data has revealed the things Brits have been longing to re-open the most during the country’s second lockdown, finding that maintaining our physical and mental health has topped the list for an overwhelming majority.

Following the restrictions that forced the likes of pubs, gyms and restaurants to close for four weeks, PureGym looked at what the British public have been missing the most outside of family and friends.

The research itself detailed the average amount of collective searches for lockdown-related queries such as ‘when will hairdressers reopen’, ‘when will cinemas reopen’ and so on.

To add to the pressure on the government to class gyms as ‘essential’ and avoid any future closures, searches for ‘when will gyms reopen’ topped the list by a significant margin, with an average of 135,000 monthly searches.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus:

This was almost double the number of searches logged by people researching when the pubs are going to reopen (74,000 average monthly searches), helping to highlight the crucial role exercise plays in the daily routines of so many, especially in the midst of cold and dark winter months.

Hairdressers also featured high on the list, ranking as yet another restriction that Brits couldn’t wait to be lifted, especially with Christmas plans on the horizon.

Other businesses featured on the list, include nightclubs, cafes, spas and theatres.

What we’ve missed the most:

Top 10

  • 1. Gyms – 135,000 monthly searches
  • 2. Pubs – 74,000 monthly searches
  • 3. Hairdressers – 33,100 monthly searches
  • 4. Cinemas – 8,100 monthly searches
  • 5. Restaurants – 5,600 monthly searches
  • 6. Nightclubs – 5,400 monthly searches
  • 7. Theatres – 5,200 monthly searches
  • 8. Cafes – 2,900 monthly searches
  • 9. Spas – 2,900 monthly searches
  • 10. Clothes shops – 2,400 monthly searches