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Scottish Sun
6 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
New hot-air balloon that doubles as pub to take flight in UK in days
Scroll down to find out how to get involved SKY HIGH New hot-air balloon that doubles as pub to take flight in UK in days Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THREE in 10 Brits are holding back from doing what they want to do in life due to fear of judgement from others. A study of 2,000 adults found 51 per cent wish their life was more spontaneous while 25 per cent feel 'stuck' in their daily routine. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The UK's first pub in the sky Credit: Simon Jacobs/PinPep And 45 per cent admit to being creatures of habit. As a result, 67 per cent admit they do the same thing every August Bank Holiday, despite 46 per cent wishing they could be more spontaneous during the extended weekend. The research was commissioned by Beavertown, which is encouraging Brits to do something different this bank holiday weekend, by inviting them to apply to a competition to take a flight in The Skulloon Tavern, a one-of-a-kind hot air balloon that also doubles as a pub. It will take flight on Saturday, August 23, and give Brits a chance to visit the pub in a way that is a little more out there. Tom Rainsford, spokesperson for Beavertown said: 'We are a nation of people holding ourselves back. 'But we believe life gets a lot more interesting when you stick your neck out, embrace spontaneity, and dare to do things differently.' It also emerged nearly two thirds (64 per cent) claimed to have not done the one thing they've always dreamed of ‒ because they always play it safe. With 65 per cent labelling themselves as 'risk-averse'. Other reasons included a fear of failure (30 per cent) or simply not wanting to step out of their comfort zone (21 per cent). Other words respondents used to describe themselves included cautious (57 per cent), reserved (48 per cent), and predictable (25 per cent). As a result, 22 per cent have stuck to the same routine for a long period of time, according to data. And while 36 per cent describe their daily routine as comforting and 16 per cent find it fulfilling, 51 per cent wish they could be more spontaneous. Tom Rainsford added: 'Too often, we stick to what we know out of habit or convenience but exciting things rarely happen when we play it safe.' 'That's why we're shaking things up this bank holiday - with almost a third of the UK listing a trip to the pub as their non-negotiable bank holiday plan, we thought we'd give you the chance to enjoy a pint a bit further north of your usual beer garden.' 'Why settle for ground-level plans when you can take things to a whole new height?'
North Wales Live
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
Brewery invites Brits to 'shake things up' with UK's first hot air balloon pub
A recent survey has unveiled that nearly one-third of Britons are allowing anxiety about others' opinions to prevent them from chasing their dreams. Two-thirds of people confessed to never taking the plunge and doing something they've always wanted to do, with 65 per cent branding themselves as "risk-averse". The research, commissioned by Beavertown, discovered that more than half of those questioned long to be more impulsive in life, with many describing themselves as cautious, reserved, or predictable. It emerged that while 25 per cent feel 'stuck' in their daily routine, 45 per cent admit to being creatures of habit. In an attempt to break the mould, Beavertown is providing Brits with the opportunity to win a journey aboard The Skulloon Tavern, a unique hot air balloon that serves as a floating pub. Scheduled to launch on Saturday, 23rd August, this extraordinary adventure pledges to transform the conventional public house experience. Tom Rainsford, spokesperson for Beavertown said: "We are a nation of people holding ourselves back. "But we believe life gets a lot more interesting when you stick your neck out, embrace spontaneity, and dare to do things differently." While a significant number of people find comfort in their daily routine the majority of people expressed a desire to be more spontaneous. Seven in ten admit they do the same thing every August Bank Holiday, despite 46 per cent wishing they could be more spontaneous during the extended weekend. Reasons for sticking with same routine include fear of failing, or simply not wanting to step out of their comfort zone. Tom continued: "Too often, we stick to what we know out of habit or convenience but exciting things rarely happen when we play it safe. "That's why we're shaking things up this bank holiday - with almost a third of the UK listing a trip to the pub as their non-negotiable bank holiday plan, we thought we'd give you the chance to enjoy a pint a bit further north of your usual beer garden. "Why settle for ground-level plans when you can take things to a whole new height?".
Wales Online
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Brewery invites Brits to 'shake things up' with UK's first hot air balloon pub
Brewery invites Brits to 'shake things up' with UK's first hot air balloon pub A new survey has revealed that nearly a third of Brits are letting fear of judgement hold them back from pursuing their passions Beavertown's Skulloon Tavern is the UK's first pub in the sky (Image: PinPep) A recent survey has unveiled that nearly one-third of Britons are allowing anxiety about others' opinions to prevent them from chasing their dreams. Two-thirds of people confessed to never taking the plunge and doing something they've always wanted to do, with 65 per cent branding themselves as "risk-averse". The research, commissioned by Beavertown, discovered that more than half of those questioned long to be more impulsive in life, with many describing themselves as cautious, reserved, or predictable. It emerged that while 25 per cent feel 'stuck' in their daily routine, 45 per cent admit to being creatures of habit. In an attempt to break the mould, Beavertown is providing Brits with the opportunity to win a journey aboard The Skulloon Tavern, a unique hot air balloon that serves as a floating pub. The balloon also doubles up as a tavern (Image: PinPep) Scheduled to launch on Saturday, 23rd August, this extraordinary adventure pledges to transform the conventional public house experience. Tom Rainsford, spokesperson for Beavertown said: "We are a nation of people holding ourselves back. "But we believe life gets a lot more interesting when you stick your neck out, embrace spontaneity, and dare to do things differently." While a significant number of people find comfort in their daily routine the majority of people expressed a desire to be more spontaneous. One lucky winner will get a chance to sip a pint among the clouds as part of the 'Stick Your Neck Out' campaign (Image: PinPep) Seven in ten admit they do the same thing every August Bank Holiday, despite 46 per cent wishing they could be more spontaneous during the extended weekend. Reasons for sticking with same routine include fear of failing, or simply not wanting to step out of their comfort zone. Article continues below Tom continued: "Too often, we stick to what we know out of habit or convenience but exciting things rarely happen when we play it safe. "That's why we're shaking things up this bank holiday - with almost a third of the UK listing a trip to the pub as their non-negotiable bank holiday plan, we thought we'd give you the chance to enjoy a pint a bit further north of your usual beer garden. "Why settle for ground-level plans when you can take things to a whole new height?".
Daily Mirror
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
UK's first hot air balloon pub could help the 3 in 10 Brits who feel 'held back'
A new survey shows that the majority of Brits are afraid to step out of their comfort zones with many sticking to their familiar routine. Three in 10 Brits are being held back from doing what they want to do in life due to the fear of being judged by others according to a new survey. Two thirds say they have never done the one thing they have always dreamed of because they always play it safe, with 65 per cent labelling themselves as 'risk-averse'. The survey discovered that over half wish they had a more spontaneous life, with many describing themselves as cautious, reserved or predictable. A quarter of adults said they feel trapped in their daily grind and 45 per cent confess to being creatures of habit. The study was initiated by Beavertown, which is challenging Britons to shake things up this bank holiday by offering them a chance to win a ride in The Skulloon Tavern, an extraordinary hot air balloon that doubles as a tavern. It comes after a British man claimed 'I moved from UK to Benidorm – price of a pint and Full English left me floored'. Octopus 'climbs out of aquarium tank' and 'tries to eat boy, 6,' in front of his mum. Mum was left 'traumatised' after a dog walker pushes her in canal as she cycles to work. Scheduled to ascend on Saturday, 23rd August, The Skulloon Tavern promises a pub experience that's quite literally elevated. Tom Rainsford, spokesperson for Beavertown said: 'We are a nation of people holding ourselves back. 'But we believe life gets a lot more interesting when you stick your neck out, embrace spontaneity, and dare to do things differently.' Over two thirds admit they do the same thing every August Bank Holiday, despite 46 per cent wishing they could be more spontaneous during the extended weekend. Other reasons for sticking to the same routine included a fear of failure (30 per cent) and a reluctance to step out of their comfort zone (21 per cent), according to respondents. Based on data from 22 per cent of individuals have maintained the same routine for an extended period. While 36 per cent of people find their daily routine comforting and 16 per cent consider it fulfilling, over half at 51 per cent wish they could be more spontaneous. Tom Rainsford added: 'Too often, we stick to what we know out of habit or convenience but exciting things rarely happen when we play it safe.' 'That's why we're shaking things up this bank holiday - with almost a third of the UK listing a trip to the pub as their non-negotiable bank holiday plan, we thought we'd give you the chance to enjoy a pint a bit further north of your usual beer garden.' 'Why settle for ground-level plans when you can take things to a whole new height?'
