Participation Survey 2025/26 (April-September): Online questionnaire
Updated 7 May 2025
Applies to England
Questions labelled with ‘Core’ are the core set of questions which were asked to the full sample. The remaining questions labelled ‘Subset’ were split into two separate modules, randomly allocated to a subset of the sample.
OPENING SCREENERS
VBC: QRCODE Single coded, Core
Did you scan the QR code on the invitation letter to access the survey website
- Yes
- No
DEMOGRAPHICS
INTRO Text, Core
Thank you for choosing to take part in the Participation Survey. The survey will take you around 30 minutes to complete.
If at any point you wish to stop the survey and start again later, you will be able to do this up until the closing date. To stop the survey, simply close your internet browser. When you wish to resume, you can log back in with the same login details and pick up where you left off.
Please click the ‘Next’ button to start the survey.
INTRO2 Text, Core
In this first section, we would like to find out a little about you and your household.
The information is used to understand the experiences of different groups and will not identify you or anyone in your household.
NUMADULTS Single coded, Core
Including yourself how many people aged 16 or over are currently living in your household? If you live by yourself, please select 1.
Please only include people aged 16 or over. By household we mean
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one person living alone; or
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a group of people (not necessarily related) living at the same address who share cooking facilities and share a living room or sitting room or dining area.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10+
AGE Numeric, Core
What is your age?
[Valid range: 16 to 100]
998 Prefer not to say
ASK IF AGE=Prefer not to say
AGE2 Single coded, Core
Which of the following age bands are you in?
- 16 to 19
- 20 to 24
- 25 to 29
- 30 to 34
- 35 to 39
- 40 to 44
- 45 to 49
- 50 to 54
- 55 to 59
- 60 to 64
- 65 to 69
- 70 to 74
- 75 to 79
- 80 to 84
- 85 or over
998 Prefer not to say
SEX Single coded, Core
What is your sex?
A question about gender identity will follow.
- Female
- Male
998 Prefer not to say
GENDERI Single coded, Core
Is the gender you identify with the same as your sex registered at birth?
If you do not wish to answer, please select prefer not to say
- Yes
- No, type in gender identity
998 Prefer not to say
MARST Single coded, Core
What is your legal marital or registered civil partnership status?
- Never married and never legally registered in a civil partnership
- Married
- In a legally registered civil partnership
- Separated, but still legally married
- Separated, but still legally in a civil partnership
- Divorced
- Formerly in a civil partnership which is now legally dissolved
- Widowed
- A surviving member of a legally registered civil partnership
998 Prefer not to say
COHAB Single coded, Core
Are you living with someone in this household as a couple?
- Yes
- No
998 Prefer not to say
CHILDHH Numeric, Core
How many children aged under 16 currently live in your household?
0-10
998 Prefer not to say
Ask only if CHILDHH = 1-10
CHILDHH2 Numeric, Core
And how many of your own children aged under 16 currently live in your household, including any children that you foster or have formally adopted?
Please only count children if it is their main residence. If children live at more than one address their main residence is the one at which they spend most nights of the week. Do not count children at boarding school who may be home for the holidays.
0-10
Ask only if CHILDHH2 > CHILDHH
CHILDCHECK Text, Core
You said that [CHILDHH] [IF CHILDHH = 1 child/ELSE = children] under 16 [lives/live] in your household but there are [CHILDHH2] of your own children under 16 living in your household. Please go back and check your responses.
CHILDAGE Single coded, Core
How old is your child?
- 0 to 4
- 5 to 10
- 11 to 15
998 Prefer not to say
CHILDRENAGE Single coded, Core
You said that you currently live with [CHILDHH2] of your own or formally adopted or fostered children in this household. Please select the age band which applies to each child, starting with the oldest child.
A. Oldest child
B. Second oldest child
C. Third oldest child
D. Fourth oldest
E. Fifth oldest
F. Sixth oldest
G. Seventh oldest
H. Eighth oldest
I. Ninth oldest
J. Tenth oldest
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0 to 4
-
5 to 10
-
11 to 15
999 Don’t know
998 Prefer not to say
ART PARTICIPATION MAIN SCREENERS (CARTS1 AND CARTS2)
INTROART Text, Core
Next are some questions about activities you may have done in the last 12 months in England.
Please think about activities you have done in your own time and don’t include anything that was part of paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.
CARTS1 Multi coded, Core
In the last 12 months which of the following events have you attended in person in England?
Please don’t include places or events you have attended through paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.
Select all that apply
- An exhibition of art, photography or sculptures
- A theatre play, drama, musical, pantomime, ballet or opera
- An event connected with literature, books, reading, poetry reading or writing
- A cinema screening of a film or movie
- A craft exhibition (not a crafts market; crafts include for example textiles, woodworking or ceramics)
- A live music event (for example, pop, jazz, electronic, choral, orchestra or folk)
- An arts festival and or carnival (for example, a food, craft or other cultural event)
- A street art event
- A live dance event (for example, contemporary, world, street or ballroom)
- A fashion show
- A comedy event
- An in-person esports contest or video game competition event
- Some other cultural event in England (please type in)
- None of these
CARTS1A Single coded, Core
How often in the last 12 months have you attended [CARTS1]?
Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.
- At least once a week
- Less often than once a week but at least once a month
- Less often than once a month but at least 3 or 4 times a year
- Twice in the last 12 months
- Once in the last 12 months
999 Don’t know
CARTS1B Multi coded, Core
And in the last 12 months, have you attended [CARTS1]…
Select all that apply
- In your free time
- As part of voluntary work
- In some other way
999 Don’t know
FILMTYPE Multi coded, Core
You said you have watched a film at the cinema in the last 12 months. Which of the following best describes any of the films you have seen at the cinema in the last 12 months?
Please don’t include films you have seen through paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.
Select all that apply
- Mainstream Hollywood films
- British films with mainly a British cast or locations
- Independent films, not backed by a major film studio
- Films in a foreign language or other World cinema
- Documentaries
- Animated films
- Short films
- Archive films or classic films from the past
- A live or recorded cultural, arts or sports event such as a play or musical, orchestra or concert
- Another type of film (please type in)
- None of these
999 Don’t know
CARTS2 Multi coded, Core
In the last 12 months, which of these things have you done in England either at home or away from home?
Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.
Select all that apply
- Written stories, plays, or poetry
- Read books, graphic novels or magazines
- Written, practiced or performed music
- Painting, drawing, printmaking, calligraphy, colouring
- Crafts (textile, sewing, ceramic, sculpting, carving, woodwork)
- Choreographed or performed a drama or dance routine
- Designed or programmed video games including on a smartphone or tablet
- Made films or videos including original video content and animations
- Photography as a hobby
- Read news in a printed newspaper
- Other arts, crafts, or creative activities (please type in)
- None of these
CARTS2A Single coded, Core
How often in the last 12 months have you [CARTS2]?
Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.
- Every day
- Less often than daily but at least once a week
- Less often than once a week but at least once a month
- Less often than once a month but at least 3 or 4 times a year
- Twice in the last 12 months
- Once in the last 12 months
999 Don’t know
CARTS2B Multi coded, Core
And in the last 12 months, have you [CARTS2]…
Select all that apply
- In your free time
- As part of voluntary work
- In some other way
999 Don’t know
PAYPAPER Single coded, Core
How do you usually pay when you read a printed newspaper?
- Pay a one-time fee or charge
- Pay a monthly or annual subscription
- Access content free of charge
999 Don’t know
CNARTP1 Multi coded, Core
What are the reasons you haven’t personally attended cultural activities or participated in arts in the last 12 months?
Select all that apply
- I cannot afford it
- It is not value for money
- I’m not interested in cultural or arts activities
- I don’t have time
- I have a health problem or disability
- They are difficult to get to
- I don’t know what is available
- I would feel out of place
- I don’t have anyone to go with
- The opening hours are inconvenient
- Some other reason (please type in)
- No reason in particular
WHYNOCULT Multi coded, Core
What are your reasons for not being interested in cultural or arts activities?
Select all that apply
- The cultural and arts activities on offer do not match my own cultural interests or preferences
- Cultural and arts activities are too academic for me
- I don’t have any artistic, creative or cultural skills
- The people who take part in cultural and arts activities are not like me
- I don’t know enough about what cultural and arts activities there are
- I don’t think cultural and arts activities are of any value for me or my family
- Cultural and arts activities will not help with my career or the careers I want my family to have
- My family, friends or community would not be supportive of me attending cultural or arts activities
- I was not encouraged to take part in cultural and arts activities as a child
- I used to take part in cultural and arts activities for my health but stopped as I now feel better
- I’m just not interested in cultural or arts activities
- Some other reason
- No reason in particular
ART PARTICIPATION MAIN SCREENERS (CARTS3 AND CARTS4)
CARTS3 Multi coded, Core
In the last 12 months, which of these activities have you done?
Please don’t include anything you did through paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.
Select all that apply
- Read an e-book or e-magazine (for example, on a Kindle)
- Read news online from a national or local news publisher (for example BBC, the Times, the Yorkshire Post)
- Played video games including on a smartphone or tablet
- Watched TV programmes live at the time they were broadcast
- Watched TV programmes using a streaming service (for example BBC iPlayer, Netflix or Amazon Prime)
- Watched films live at the time they were broadcast
- Watched films using a streaming service (for example BBC iPlayer, Netflix or Amazon Prime)
- Listened to live radio online through a computer, laptop, tablet or phone
- Listened to streamed music (for example, through iTunes, Spotify)
- Listened to downloaded music
- Listened to an audiobook
- Listened to a podcast
- None of these
CARTS3A Single coded, Core
How often in the last 12 months have you [CARTS3]?
Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.
- Every day
- Less often than daily but at least once a week
- Less often than once a week but at least once a month
- Less often than once a month but at least 3 or 4 times a year
- Twice in the last 12 months
- Once in the last 12 months
999 Don’t know
CARTS3B Multi coded, Core
How, if at all, do you usually pay for content when you [CARTS3]
Select all that apply
- Pay a one-time fee
- Pay a monthly or annual subscription
- Content is paid for through TV licence fee (all live TV and BBC iPlayer)
- Access content free of charge
- Access content using a log-in belonging to someone NOT in my household
- Access paid content for free, using other methods
999 Don’t know
CARTSVID Multi coded, Core
In the last 12 months have you paid to play video games online?
Please don’t include anything you did through paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.
Select all that apply
- Yes, through a one-time fee to play the game (for example to purchase a game or its expansions)
- Yes, through a subscription to play the game (for example a Monthly subscription to an online game)
- Yes, I play the online game for free, but have paid money to access additional features (for example loot-boxes, skins)
- No, in the last 12 months I have not spent any money while playing online video games
- I haven’t played any video games online
999 Don’t know
CARTS4 Multi coded, Core
And in the last 12 months which of the following events have you watched online?
Please don’t include anything you did through paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.
Select all that apply
- A live arts event including theatre, visual arts or literature
- A pre-recorded arts event including theatre, visual arts or literature
- A live music or dance event, watched as it was happening
- A pre-recorded music or dance event
- None of these
CARTS4A Single coded, Core
How often in the last 12 months have you watched [CARTS4] online?
Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.
- At least once a week
- Less often than once a week but at least once a month
- Less often than once a month but at least 3 or 4 times a year
- Twice in the last 12 months
- Once in the last 12 months
999 Don’t know
CARTS4B Multi coded, Core
How, if at all, do you usually pay for content when you watch [CARTS4] online?
Select all that apply
- Pay a one-time fee
- Pay a monthly or annual subscription
- Content is paid for through TV licence fee (all live TV and BBC iPlayer)
- Access content free of charge
- Access content using a log-in belonging to someone NOT in my household
- Access paid content for free, using other methods
999 Don’t know
CNARTP2 Multi coded, Core
What are the reasons you haven’t personally engaged or participated with arts or cultural activities or events digitally?
Select all that apply
- I cannot afford it
- It is not value for money
- I’m not interested in cultural or arts activities
- I don’t have time
- I have a health problem or disability
- I don’t have access to the internet
- I don’t have access to an online device such as a smartphone, laptop or tablet
- I don’t know how to access these types of events online
- I don’t know what is available
- The cultural activities on offer do not match my own cultural interests or preferences
- Some other reason (please type in)
- No reason in particular
SSTEAM Multi coded, Subset
The term ‘STEAM’ is sometimes used to refer to a range of subjects or sectors: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths.
Thinking now about your free time outside of your job or structured academic activities.
In which of these subjects or sectors, if any, do you take an interest?
Select all that apply
- Science
- Technology
- Engineering
- Arts
- Maths
- None of these
SSTEAMFUT Multi coded, Subset
Still thinking about the subjects below (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths)
In the next 12 months, do you plan to take part in any activity or event connected with any of these subjects or sectors in your free time, outside your job or structured academic activities?
- Yes - Science
- Yes - Technology
- Yes - Engineering
- Yes - Arts
- Yes – Maths
- None of these
999 Don’t know
LIBRARIES
CLIBRARY1 Multi coded, Core
In the last 12 months, in which of these ways have you used public library services?
Please don’t include paid work, school or structured academic activities.
Select all that apply
- I visited a public library building or mobile library in-person in my leisure time
- I accessed library services digitally or online
- I was visited by a home library service
- I used another library outreach services (for example attended a community event where the library staff or volunteers were present)
- Not used any library services in the last 12 months
CFRELIB12 Single coded, Core
How often in the last 12 months have you visited a public or mobile library in person in your leisure time?
Please don’t include paid work, school or structured academic activities.
- At least once a week
- Less often than once a week but at least once a month
- Less often than once a month but at least 3 or 4 times a year
- Twice in the last 12 months
- Once in the last 12 months
999 Don’t know
CPARLI12A Multi coded, Core
In the last 12 months, did you receive any help or training in the following areas when you visited a public or mobile library in person in your leisure time?
Please don’t include paid work, school or structured academic activities.
Select all that apply
- Help to apply for a government or council service (for example to apply for a passport or a benefit)
- Training or help to improve my digital or online skills
- Help to apply for a job or setting up or growing your business
- Accessed activities or resources to improve my physical or mental health
- Sought advice, information or signposting from library staff
- Some other form of help or training (please type in)
- None of these
CPARLI12B Multi coded, Core
In the last 12 months, which of these things have you done when you visited a public or mobile library in person in your leisure time?
Please don’t include paid work, school or structured academic activities.
Select all that apply
- Borrowed, browsed or returned items (for example books, newspapers, music, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks or digital devices)
- Accessed online resources such as e-books, magazines or journals
- Used the library as a study space
- Used free Wi-Fi, computer or printing facilities
- Volunteered for the library
- Accessed health, local council or government services
- Sought information or signposting related to your or someone else’s health
- Used the space as it was somewhere warm
- Took part in an event, workshop or group (for example a reading group, film screening, author visit or a creative or skills workshop)
- Took a child to an event
- Visited the library café
- Socialised or met up with people
- Took a child to borrow, browse or return books
- None of these
SSLIBSAT Single coded, Subset
Thinking about the last time you visited a public or mobile library in person, how satisfied were you with the service?
Please don’t include paid work, school or structured academic activities.
- Very satisfied
- Somewhat satisfied
- Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
- Somewhat dissatisfied
- Very dissatisfied
CNLIWHYA Multi coded, Core
Why haven’t you visited a public or mobile library in your leisure time in the last 12 months?
Select all that apply
- I cannot afford it
- It is not value for money
- I’m not interested
- I don’t have time
- I have a health problem or disability
- They are difficult to get to
- I don’t know what services are available
- I would feel out of place
- I don’t have anyone to go with
- The opening hours are inconvenient
- I don’t need to use library services
- I’m worried about having to pay library fines
- Some other reason (please type in)
- No reason in particular
CFRELIDIG Single coded, Core
How often in the last 12 months have you used library services digitally or online?
Please don’t include paid work, school or structured academic activities.
- At least once a week
- Less often than once a week but at least once a month
- Less often than once a month but at least 3 or 4 times a year
- Twice in the last 12 months
- Once in the last 12 months
999 Don’t know
CDIGLI12 Multi coded, Core
In the last 12 months which of these things have you done when accessing library services digitally or online?
Please don’t include paid work, school or structured academic activities.
Select all that apply
- Reserved or renewed books or paid a fine
- Searched online catalogues or dictionaries or made an enquiry
- Borrowed digital or online resources such as e-books, e-audio or e-magazines but without visiting the library
- Viewed or participated in an online event or activity organised by the library
- Checked information online about the library such as opening hours, available facilities or services offered
- Accessed online services via library membership such as journals or family history sites
- Accessed information about the library via social media
- Been supported by library staff over the phone
- Accessed some other library service online (please type in)
- None of these
SSLIDIGSAT Single coded, Subset
Thinking about the last time you used public library services digitally or online, how satisfied were you with the service?
Please don’t include paid work, school or structured academic activities.
- Very satisfied
- Somewhat satisfied
- Neither satisfied, nor dissatisfied
- Somewhat dissatisfied
- Very dissatisfied
CLIBDIG Multi coded, Core
In the last 12 months, have you used public library services in any of these ways?
Please don’t include paid work, school or structured academic activities.
Select all that apply
- Through a library website
- Using a library app
- Through social media
- Through YouTube
- By telephone
- None of these
CNLIWHYAD Multi coded, Core
Why haven’t you used public library services digitally or online in the last 12 months?
Select all that apply
- I cannot afford it
- It is not value for money
- I’m not interested
- I don’t have time
- I have a health problem or disability
- I don’t know what is available
- I don’t have access to the internet
- I don’t have access to an online device such as a smartphone, laptop or tablet
- I don’t need to use library services
- I’m worried about having to pay library fines
- I don’t know how to access library services digitally or online
- Some other reason (please type in)
- No reason in particular
ARCHIVES
ARCHINTRO Text, Core
The next few questions are about archives.
Archives are collections of documents that have been created by families, individuals, businesses or organisations and have been specially chosen to keep permanently. Archive records can be analogue or digital, and can include letters, diaries, maps, photographs, film, sound recordings and more.
Archives are documents of historic importance but do not have to be very old. Places that keep archives are usually called a record office or archive centre, or are part of a wider organisation such as a business or university.
Registering a birth, death or marriage happens at a registry office, not at an archive centre/ record office.
ARCHUSE Multi coded, Core
In the last 12 months, have you used an archive or records office in England either in person or online?
Please don’t include use for paid work, school or structured academic activities.
Select all that apply
- Yes, in person
- Yes, online
- No
999 Don’t know
ARCHFREQ Single coded, Core
How often in the last 12 months have you used archive or records office in England in person?
Please don’t include paid work, school or structured academic activities.
- At least once a week
- Less often than once a week but at least once a month
- Less often than once a month but at least 3 or 4 times a year
- Twice in the last 12 months
- Once in the last 12 months
ARCHONLFREQ Single coded, Core
How often in the last 12 months have you used archive or records office in England online?
Please don’t include paid work, school or structured academic activities.
- At least once a week
- Less often than once a week but at least once a month
- Less often than once a month but at least 3 or 4 times a year
- Twice in the last 12 months
- Once in the last 12 months
ARCHACTIVITY Multi coded, Subset
In the last 12 months, which of these things have you done when you used the archive or records office in England in person?
Please don’t include paid work, school or structured academic activities.
- Research family history
- Research local history
- Other types of research
- To look at original historic documents
- To look at a display/exhibition
- To listen to sound recordings or watch videos
- To attend an event or talk
- Some other reason (please type in)
999 Don’t know
ARCHONLACTIVITY Multi coded, Subset
In the last 12 months, which of these things have you done when you used archive or records office in England online?
Please don’t include paid work, school or structured academic activities.
- Research family history
- Research local history
- Other types of research
- To look at historic documents
- To listen to sound recordings or watch videos
- To attend an event or talk
- It was recommended by my GP, link worker or other health worker
- Some other reason (please type in)
999 Don’t know
ARCHREASON Multi coded, Subset
Why haven’t you used an archive or records office in person in the last 12 months?
- I’m not interested
- I don’t have time
- I have a health problem or disability
- They are difficult to get to
- I don’t know what is available
- I would feel out of place
- I don’t have anyone to go with
- The opening hours are inconvenient
- I cannot afford it
- Some other reason (please type in)
- No reason in particular
ARCHONLREASON Multi coded, Subset
Why haven’t you used an archive or records office online in the last 12 months?
- I’m not interested
- I don’t have time
- I have a health problem or disability
- I don’t have access to the internet
- I don’t have access to an online device such as a smartphone, laptop or tablet
- I don’t know how to access these types of events online
- I don’t know what is available
- I cannot afford it
- Some other reason (please type in)
- No reason in particular
HERITAGE
CHERVIS12 Multi coded, Core
In the last 12 months which of the following historic places in England have you visited in person?
Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.
By historic we mean a place of exceptional cultural or heritage value.
Select all that apply.
- A city or town that you visited specifically for its historic nature
- A historic, non-religious building open to the public
- A historic place of worship attended as a visitor (not to worship)
- A park or garden open to the public with historic or artistic features
- A place connected with industrial history (such as an old factory, mine or railway)
- An ancient monument or archaeological site (such as a castle, fort, burial site)
- A site connected with sports visited for its heritage
- A site connected with maritime or underwater heritage (such as shipwrecks)
- A historic landscape or habitat (such as coastline, countryside)
- Some other heritage site or historic place (please type in)
- None of these
CFREHER12 Single coded, Core
How often in the last 12 months have you visited [CHERVIS12]?
Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.
- At least once a week
- Less often than once a week but at least once a month
- Less often than once a month but at least 3 or 4 times a year
- Twice in the last 12 months
- Once in the last 12 months
999 Don’t know
CVOLHER Multi coded, Core
And in the last 12 months, have you visited [CHERVIS12]
Select all that apply
- In your free time
- As part of voluntary work
- In some other way
999 Don’t know
SSATTHER Multi coded, Subset
Thinking about the last heritage site or place of historic interest you visited in England, what were your reasons for visiting this place?
Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.
Select all that apply
- General interest in the subject
- To spend time with family or friends
- To see a specific exhibition or display
- I was in the area
- Accompanying children
- It was low cost or free
- It was recommended (for example by a friend, website or guidebook)
- For an event, activity or workshop
- As part of an organised group or tour
- I was told by a healthcare professional (for example a GP, nurse or Carer) that it may help my health or result in improved outcomes
- Some other reason (please type in)
- No particular reason
SSFEEHER Multi coded, Subset
Thinking about the last time you visited a heritage site or place of historic interest in England, did you pay a fee?
Please don’t include paid work, school, college or structured academic activities.
- Yes, I paid a one-time fee
- Yes, as part of a monthly or annual subscription
- No
999 Don’t know
VOLDON Single coded, Subset
Still thinking about the last time you visited a heritage site or place of historic interest in England, did you give a voluntary donation?
Please don’t include paid work, school, college or structured academic activities.
- Yes
- No
999 Don’t know
LIKHER Single coded, Subset
How likely are you to visit at least one heritage site or place of historic interest in England in the next 12 months?
- Very likely
- Quite likely
- Not very likely
- Not at all likely
SSTYPE Multi coded, Subset
Have you visited any of the following heritage sites in England in the last 12 months?
Please don’t include paid work, school, college or structured academic activities.
Select all that apply
- UNESCO site
- National Trust
- English Heritage
- Some other heritage site
- I have not visited any of these heritage sites in the last 12 months
999 Don’t know
IMPHER Multi coded, Subset
Thinking about the last heritage site or place of historic interest you have visited in England, what impact did this have on you?
Select all that apply.
- I met new people or made friends
- I spent time with friends or family
- I became more actively involved with or felt more connected to local community
- I learnt about the past, heritage, history or culture
- I benefited from visiting a spiritual place or one of religious significance
- I learnt new skills or made use of existing ones
- I developed a new passion, interest or hobby or returned to a previous one
- I developed skills that advanced or changed my career
- I expanded or increased my knowledge
- My physical health has improved
- My wellbeing or mental health has improved
- I felt less lonely or isolated
- I made fewer visits to the GP, doctor or other health professional
- Some other impact (please type in)
- None of these
CCNHERWHYA Multi coded, Core
Why have you not visited a heritage site or place of historic interest in England in the last 12 months in person?
Select all that apply
- I cannot afford it
- It is not value for money
- I’m not interested
- I don’t have time
- I have a health problem or disability
- They are difficult to get to
- I don’t know what is available
- I would feel out of place
- I don’t have anyone to go with
- The opening hours are inconvenient
- Some other reason (please type in)
- No reason in particular
CDIGHER12 Multi coded, Core
In the last 12 months, which of these virtual or online activities have you done?
Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.
Select all that apply
- Taken a virtual walking tour of a historic town or city, heritage site, castle or monument in England (not including drone flights)
- Researched my local history online
- Viewed documents from an archive in England online
- Engaged with text, image, audio, video, or animation, games, or podcast content from heritage sites in England
- None of these
CFREHERDIG Single coded, Core
How often in the last 12 months have you [CDIGHER12]?
Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.
- At least once a week
- Less often than once a week but at least once a month
- Less often than once a month but at least 3 or 4 times a year
- Twice in the last 12 months
- Once in the last 12 months
999 Don’t know
CREPAY5 Multi coded, Core
How, if at all, do you usually pay for content when you have… [CDIGHER12]?
Select all that apply
- Pay a one-time fee
- Pay a monthly or annual subscription
- Content is paid for through TV licence fee (all live TV and BBC iPlayer)
- Access free content including through WiFi
- Access content using a log-in belonging to someone NOT in my household
- Access paid content for free, using other methods
999 Don’t know
CCNHERWHYB Multi coded, Core
Why have you not done any of these virtual or online activities in the last 12 months?
Select all that apply
- I cannot afford it
- It is not value for money
- I’m not interested
- I don’t have time
- I have a health problem or disability
- I don’t have access to the internet
- I don’t have access to an online device such as a smartphone, laptop or tablet
- I don’t know how to access these types of events online
- I don’t know what is available
- Some other reason (please type in)
- No reason in particular
MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL PROPERTY
CMUSVIS1 Multi coded, Core
In the last 12 months, have you visited a museum or gallery in person in England?
Please don’t include direct employment within a museum or gallery.
Select all that apply
- Yes, I have visited a museum or gallery in my leisure time
- Yes, I have visited a museum or gallery as part of my school, college or structured academic activities
- No, I have not visited a museum or gallery
CFREMUS12 Single coded, Core
Thinking only about museums and galleries you have visited in your leisure time…
How often in the last 12 months have you visited a museum or gallery in England?
Please don’t include paid work, school, college or structured academic activities.
- At least once a week
- Less often than once a week but at least once a month
- Less often than once a month but at least 3 or 4 times a year
- Twice in the last 12 months
- Once in the last 12 months
999 Don’t know
CVOLMUS Multi coded, Core
And in the last 12 months have you visited a museum or gallery in England…
Please don’t include paid work, school, college or structured academic activities.
Select all that apply
- In your free time
- As part of voluntary work
- In some other way
999 Don’t know
SSATTMUS Multi Coded, Subset
Still thinking about museums and galleries you have visited in your leisure time…
What were your reasons for visiting a museum or gallery in the last 12 months?
Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.
Select all that apply
- General interest in the subject of the museum or collection
- To spend time with family or friends
- To learn something new
- To see a specific exhibition or display
- It was in the area
- Accompanying children
- It was low cost or free
- It was recommended (for example by a friend or guidebook)
- For an event, activity or workshop
- As part of an organised group or tour
- Because there were amenities or free facilities (for example toilets, communal space, restaurants, cafés, shops)
- Because you were told by a healthcare professional (for example GP or Carer) that it may help your health or result in improved outcomes
- Some other reason (type in)
- No reason in particular
SSFEEMUS Multi coded, Subset
Thinking about the last time you visited a museum or gallery in England, did you pay a fee?
Please answer ‘yes’ if you only paid a fee for specific events or exhibitions.
Please don’t include paid work, school, college or structured academic activities.
- Yes, I paid a one-time fee
- Yes, as part of a monthly or annual subscription
- No
999 Don’t know
SSMUSTIM Single coded, Subset
Still thinking about your last visit in England, how long did you spend at the museum or gallery?
Please don’t include paid work, school, college or structured academic activities.
- Less than 30 minutes
- At least 30 minutes but less than an hour
- At least an hour but less than 2 hours
- At least 2 hours but less than 4 hours
- 4 hours or more
999 Don’t know
CNMUSWHYA Multi coded, Core
Why have you not visited a museum or gallery in England [in your leisure time] in the last 12 months?
Select all that apply
- I cannot afford it
- It is not value for money
- I’m not interested
- I don’t have time
- I have a health problem or disability
- They are difficult to get to
- I don’t know what is available
- I would feel out of place
- I don’t have anyone to go with
- The opening hours are inconvenient
- Some other reason (please type in)
- No reason in particular
CMUSONL Multi coded, Core
In the last 12 months, which of these virtual or online activities have you done?
Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.
Select all that apply
- Taken a virtual tour of a museum or gallery in England
- Researched items from a museum or gallery collection in England online
- Engaged with text, image, audio, video, or animation, games, or podcast content from museums in England
- None of these
CFREMUSONL1 Single coded, Core
(If CMUSONL = 1,2,3)
How often in the last 12 months have you done these virtual activities?
Please don’t include paid work, school, college or structured academic activities.
- At least once a week
- Less often than once a week but at least once a month
- Less often than once a month but at least 3 or 4 times a year
- Twice in the last 12 months
- Once in the last 12 months
999 Don’t know
CMUSONLWHY Multi coded, Core
Why have you not done any of these virtual or online activities in the last 12 months?
Select all that apply.
- I cannot afford it
- It is not value for money
- I’m not interested
- I don’t have time
- I have a health problem or disability
- I don’t have access to the internet
- I don’t have access to an online device such as a smartphone, laptop or tablet
- I don’t know how to access these types of events online
- I don’t know what is available
- Some other reason (please type in)
- No reason in particular
SMETDET Multi coded, Subset
Which of these have you taken part in in the last 12 months?
Select all that apply
- Metal detecting to search for historic artefacts
- Mudlarking
- None of these
SSPARTMETMUD Multi coded, Subset
In what ways have you taken part in metal detecting or mudlarking in the last 12 months?
Select all that apply
- As an individual or part of a social group (excluding a metal-detecting/mudlarking club)
- Part of a metal-detecting/mudlarking club
- As part of an organised archaeological survey in a volunteer role
- As a participant in a commercial rally
- In some other way (please type in)
SSMETMUDKNOW Multi coded, Subset
If you have taken part in metal detecting or mudlarking, please select all that apply below:
- I know how to report a find.
- I am familiar with the Code of Practice for Responsible Metal Detecting
- I am familiar with the Treasure Act Code of Practice
- I have reported a find to Portable Antiquity Scheme in the last 12 months
- None of the above
SPORTS PARTICIPATION
CSPOLIVE2 Single coded, Core
In the last 12 months, have you watched any live sporting events in person?
- Yes
- No
CSPONUM2 Numeric, Core
How many live sporting events have you attended in the last 12 months?
If you don’t know, please give your best estimate.
- 1
- 2-4
- 5-9
- 10-14
- 15 or more
999 Don’t know
CSPOSPEC2 Multi coded, Core
Which live sporting event(s) have you attended in person in the last 12 months?
Select all that apply
- Men’s football
- Women’s football
- Rugby
- Tennis
- Cricket
- Athletics
- Snooker
- Swimming
- Gymnastics
- Golf
- Horse racing
- Some other type of sport (please type in)
CSPOPROF Single coded, Core
How many of these events were professional sports where the participants were being paid?
- All of them
- Most of them
- Around half of them
- A few of them
- None of them
999 Don’t know
CSPOPROFB Single coded, Core
Was this a professional sports event, where the participants were being paid?
- Yes
- No
999 Don’t know
NOSPORT2 Multi coded, Core
What are the reasons you haven’t personally attended live sporting events in person in the last 12 months?
Select all that apply
- I cannot afford it
- It is not value for money
- I’m not interested
- I don’t have time
- I have a health problem or disability
- They are difficult to get to
- I don’t know what is available
- I would feel out of place
- I don’t have anyone to go with
- Some other reason (please type in)
- No reason in particular
SSSPOWHI2 Multi coded, Core
In the last 12 months, which live sports have you watched on TV?
Select all that apply
- Men’s football
- Women’s football
- Rugby
- Tennis
- Cricket
- Athletics
- Snooker
- Swimming
- Gymnastics
- Golf
- Horse racing
- Some other type of sport (please type in)
- None of these
GAMBLING
GAMBINTRO Text, Subset
The next questions are about gambling.
SSBETHORSE Single coded, Subset
In the last 12 months, have you placed a bet on a horse racing event you attended in person?
- Yes
- No
999 Don’t know
SSBETHORSEONL Single coded, Subset
In the last 12 months, have you placed a bet on a horse racing event online?
- Yes
- No
999 Don’t know
SSBETPERS Single coded, Subset
In the last 12 months, have you placed a bet on a sporting event (excluding horse racing) in person?
- Yes
- No
999 Don’t know
SSBETONL Single coded, Subset
In the last 12 months, have you placed a bet on a sporting event (excluding horse racing) online?
- Yes
- No
999 Don’t know
TOURISM
TOURINTRO Text, Core
The next questions are about domestic tourism in England.
CDOMT12 Single coded, Core
Have you taken a holiday in England in the last 12 months that involved staying away from home for one night or more?
- Yes
- No
CDOMWHE1 Single coded, Core
Thinking about your most recent holiday in England, which of the following best describes the place where you stayed?
If you stayed in more than one place, please think about the place you stayed the longest.
- City or large town
- Countryside or village
- Traditional coastal or seaside town
- Rural coastline or coastal village
- Mountains or hills
- Somewhere else (please type in)
999 Don’t know
CDOMLON Single coded, Core
How many nights were you away for?
- 1-2 nights
- 3-6 nights
- 7-10 nights
- More than 10 nights
999 Don’t know
CDOMATT Single coded, Core
Still thinking about your most recent holiday in England, did you visit any museums, galleries, heritage or cultural sites or events while you were away?
- Yes
- No
CDOMCUL Multi coded, Core
Did you decide to visit this place for any of the following reasons?
Select all that apply
- To visit museums
- To attend art exhibitions
- To visit heritage sites
- To attend a live performance
- To participate in dance, music or other creative arts activities
- None of these
CDOMTRAVELTO Multi coded, Core
Still thinking about your most recent holiday in England, which of these modes of transport did you use to travel there?
Select all that apply
- Car
- Train or overground
- Tram
- Underground, metro or DLR
- Bus
- Taxi or private hire (for example Uber)
- Bicycle
- Walk
- Other form of transport (please type in) *Open *Fixed
CDOMTRAVELDUR Multi coded, Core
And which of these modes of transport did you use during your most recent holiday in England?
Select all that apply
- Car
- Train or overground
- Tram
- Underground, metro or DLR
- Bus
- Taxi or private hire (for example Uber)
- Bicycle
- Walk
- Other form of transport (please type in) *Open *Fixed
CDOMNOHOL Multi coded, Core
Why have you not taken a holiday in England in the last 12 months that involved staying away from home for one night or more?
Select all that apply
- I cannot afford it
- It is not value for money
- I’m not interested in taking holidays or travelling
- I cannot get there by public transport
- Due to lack of accessibility information
- I went abroad rather than taking a holiday in England
- I don’t know enough about where to go in England
- I couldn’t find anywhere available to stay when I planned to go
- Due to concerns about the weather in England
- Another reason (please type in)
- No reason in particular
MAJOR EVENTS
CEVEAWNEW Multi coded, Core
Which of these major events have you heard of?
Select all that apply
- City of Culture Bradford 2025
- UEFA EURO 2028 UK & Ireland
- Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
- COVID-19 Day of Reflection
- Victory in Europe (VE) Day 80
- Victory over Japan (VJ) Day 80
- None of these
SSINTROME Text, Core
People can participate in these sorts of events in many ways including:
-
Attending the event
-
Following coverage of the event on TV, radio, newspapers or social media
-
Taking part in a voluntary or professional capacity
CMAJE12NEW2 Single coded, Core
Which of the following events have you participated in?
Please include all forms of participation including following coverage of the event.
- City of Culture Bradford 2025
- UEFA EURO 2028 UK & Ireland
- Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
- COVID-19 Day of Reflection
- Victory in Europe (VE) Day 80
- Victory over Japan (VJ) Day 80
- None of these
999 Don’t know
SSPART22NEW2 Multi coded, Subset
In which of the following ways have you already participated in the …?
A. City of Culture Bradford 2025
B. Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
C. COVID-19 Day of Reflection
D. Victory in Europe (VE) Day 80
E. Victory over Japan (VJ) Day 80
- Attending a national event
- Attending a local event
- Attending a digital or online event
- Following coverage on TV or radio (includes watching the event or news about the event)
- Following on social media
- Taking part in a voluntary capacity
- Taking part in a professional capacity
- Taking part in some other way
999 Don’t know
CMAJE12FUTNEW Multi coded, Core
Which of the following events would you be interested in participating in?
Please include all forms of participation including following coverage of the event.
Select all that apply
- City of Culture Bradford 2025
- UEFA EURO 2028 UK & Ireland
- Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
- COVID-19 Day of Reflection
- Victory in Europe (VE) Day 80
- Victory over Japan (VJ) Day 80
- None of these
999 Don’t know
CEVEENGHOWQPJNEW Multi coded, Core
In which of the following ways would you be interested in participating in the…
Select all that apply
- City of Culture Bradford 2025
- UEFA EURO 2028 UK & Ireland
- Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
- COVID-19 Day of Reflection
- Victory in Europe (VE) Day 80
- Victory in Europe (VJ) Day 80
- Attending a national event
- Attending a local event
- Attending a digital or online event
- Following coverage on TV or radio (includes watching the event or news about the event)
- Following on social media
- Taking part in a voluntary capacity
- Taking part in a professional capacity
- Taking part in some other way
999 Don’t know
DIGITAL SKILLS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
INTDIGINF Text, Core
Now for some questions about your household’s internet and computer use.
CINTUSE Single coded, Core
Do you personally use the internet, either at home or anywhere else?
- Yes
- No
CINTOFT Single coded, Core
How often do you use the internet?
- Almost all the time
- Many times a day
- About once a day
- Several times a week
- Less often
CSMARTU21-7 Multi Coded, Core
Which of the following smart devices do you personally own and use at home?
‘Smart’ devices or appliances can connect to the internet. Please do not include devices owned by your company, for example, a work laptop.
- Smartphone
- Laptop computer
- Tablet
- Desktop PC
- Games Console (such as an Xbox or PlayStation)
- Smart TV
- Smart printer
- None of these
MISCELLANEOUS
CBELOGB Single coded, Subset
How strongly do you feel you belong to the United Kingdom?
- Very strongly
- Fairly strongly
- Neither strongly nor not strongly
- Not very strongly
- Not at all strongly
CULTSATIS Single coded, Subset
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement:
I am satisfied with the quality of cultural activities near to where I live
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
999 Don’t know
WELLBEING
Wellintro Text, Core
The next questions ask about your feelings on aspects of your life. They are included to help measure people’s wellbeing and the information produced will not identify you or anyone in your household.
There are no right or wrong answers. For each of these questions please give an answer on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is ‘not at all’ and 10 is ‘completely’.
WELLB1 Single coded, Core
Overall, how satisfied are you with your life nowadays?
- 0 (Not at all satisfied)
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10 (Completely satisfied)
998 Prefer not to say
WELLB2 Single coded, Core
Overall, to what extent do you feel that the things you do in your life are worthwhile?
- 0 (Not at all worthwhile)
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10 (Completely worthwhile)
998 Prefer not to say
WELLB3 Single coded, Core
Overall, how happy did you feel yesterday?
- 0 (Not at all happy)
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10 (Completely happy)
998 Prefer not to say
WELLB4 Single coded, Core
On a scale where 0 is “not at all anxious” and 10 is “completely anxious”, overall, how anxious did you feel yesterday?
- 0 (Not at all anxious)
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10 (Completely anxious)
998 Prefer not to say
LONELY Single coded, Core
How often do you feel lonely?
- Often or always
- Some of the time
- Occasionally
- Hardly ever
- Never
998 Prefer not to say
DEMOGRAPHICS
IntroHTen2 Text, Core
The following questions are about you and your circumstances.
HTEN1 Single coded, Core
Do you or your household own or rent this accommodation?
- Owns outright
- Owns with a mortgage or loan
- Part-owns and part rents (shared ownership)
- Rents it (with or without housing benefit)
- Lives here rent-free
HLLord Single coded, Core
Who is your landlord?
- The or council or ALMO
- A housing association, RSL, charitable trust or Local Housing Company
- Employer (organisation) of a household member
- Another organisation
- Relative or acquaintance of any current household member from before this tenancy started
- Employer (individual) of a household member
- Another individual private landlord
HHTYPE Single coded, Core
Do you (and your household) live in…
- A house or bungalow
- A self-contained flat, maisonette or apartment
- A room or rooms (such as a bedsit or flatlet)
- Some other type of accommodation
Ethnic Single coded, Core
What is your ethnic group?
White
- English or Welsh or Scottish or Northern Irish or British
- Irish
- Gypsy or Irish Traveller
- Any other White background (please type in)
Mixed / Multiple ethnic groups
- White and Black Caribbean
- White and Black African
- White and Asian
- Any other mixed or multiple ethnic background (please type in)
Asian / Asian British
- Indian
- Pakistani
- Bangladeshi
- Chinese
- Any other Asian background (please type in)
Black / African / Caribbean / Black British
- African
- Caribbean
- Any other Black or African or Caribbean background (please type in)
Other ethnic group
- Arab
- Any other ethnic group (please type in)
999 Don’t know
998 Prefer not to say
RELIGION: Single coded, Core
What is your religion?
- No religion
- Christian (including Church of England, Catholic, Protestant, and all other Christian denominations)
- Buddhist
- Hindu
- Jewish
- Muslim
- Sikh
- Any other religion (please type in)
999 Don’t know
998 Prefer not to say
Dill Single coded, Core
Do you have any physical or mental health conditions or illnesses lasting or expected to last for 12 months or more?
- Yes
- No
999 Don’t know
998 Prefer not to say
DIll2 Single coded, Core
Do any of these conditions or illnesses reduce your ability to carry out day-to-day activities?
- Yes, a lot
- Yes, a little
- No, not at all
998 Prefer not to say
CARE Single coded, Core
Do you look after, or give any help or support to, anyone because they have long-term physical or mental health conditions or illnesses, or problems related to old age?
Please exclude anything you do as part of your paid employment.
- No
- Yes, 9 hours a week or less
- Yes, 10 to 19 hours a week
- Yes, 20 to 34 hours a week
- Yes, 35 to 49 hours a week
- Yes, 50 or more hours a week
999 Don’t know
998 Prefer not to say
SEXORIEN Single coded, Core
Which of the following options best describes how you think of yourself?
- Heterosexual or Straight
- Gay or Lesbian
- Bisexual
- Other
998 Prefer not to say
EIntro1 Core
The final questions are about your work and employment.
QWORK Single coded, Core
What is your current working status?
- Working full time (30+hours a week)
- Working part time (less than 30 hours a week)
- On government supported training
- Unemployed and available for work
- On maternity or paternity leave
- Retired and not working at all
- Full-time education at school, college or University
- Looking after home or family
- Permanently sick or disabled
- Doing something else
999 Don’t know
998 Prefer not to say
STUDY Single coded, Core
Are you at present at school or 6th form college or enrolled on any full-time or part-time education course excluding leisure classes?
- Yes
- No
JOBEVER Single coded, Core
Have you ever done any paid work?
- Yes, in the last 12 months
- Yes, but not in the last 12 months
- No, have never worked
998 Prefer not to say
STAT Single coded, Core
[Are or Were] you working as an employee or [are or were] you self-employed?
- Employee
- Self-employed with employees
- Self-employed/freelancer without employees
SVise Single coded, Core
In your job, [do or did] you have formal responsibility for supervising the work of other employees?
- Yes
- No
EmpNo Single coded, Core
How many people [work or worked] for your employer at the place where you [work or worked]?
- 1 to 24
- 25 to 499
- 500 or more employees
SENo Single coded, Core
How many people [do or did] you employ at the place where you [work or worked]?
- 1 to 24
- 25 to 499
- 500 or more employees
OCCUPATION Single coded, Core
Which of the following best describes the type of work you [do or did]?
- Modern professional occupations such as: teacher – nurse – physiotherapist – social worker – welfare officer – artist– musician – police officer (sergeant or above) – software designer
- Clerical and intermediate occupations such as: secretary – personal assistant – clerical worker – office clerk – call centre agent – nursing auxiliary – nursery nurse
- Senior managers or administrators (usually responsible for planning, organising and co-ordinating work, and for finance) ** such as: finance manager – chief executive
- Technical and craft occupations such as: motor mechanic – fitter – inspector – plumber – printer – tool maker – electrician – gardener – train driver
- Semi-routine manual and service occupations such as: postal worker – machine operative – security guard – caretaker – farm worker – catering assistant – receptionist – sales assistant
- Routine manual and service occupations such as: HGV driver – van driver – cleaner – porter – packer – sewing machinist – messenger – labourer – waiter or waitress – bar staff
- Middle or junior managers such as: office manager – retail manager – bank manager – restaurant manager – warehouse manager – publican
- Traditional professional occupations such as: accountant – solicitor – medical practitioner – scientist – civil or mechanical engineer
998 Prefer not to say
EDUCAT1 Single coded, Core
Do you have any educational qualifications for which you received a certificate?
- Yes
- No
999 Don’t know
998 Prefer not to say
EDUCAT2 Single coded, Core
Do you have any professional, vocational or other work-related qualifications for which you received a certificate?
- Yes
- No
999 Don’t know
998 Prefer not to say
EDUCAT3 Single coded, Core
What is your highest qualification?
- Degree level or above
- Another kind of qualification
999 Don’t know
998 Prefer not to say
EDUCAT4 Single coded, Core
And what is your highest qualification in arts or culture, if you have one?
- Higher degree (for example Masters, PhD)
- Undergraduate degree
- A level or equivalent (=NVQ or RQF level 3)
- GCSE or O-level or CSE (=NVQ or RQF level 2)
- Arts or culture qualification below this (= NVQ or RQF level 1)
- Other arts or culture qualification
- No formal arts or culture qualification
FINHARD Single coded, Core
How well would you say you are managing financially these days?
Would you say you are…
- Living comfortably
- Doing alright
- Just about getting by
- Finding it quite difficult
- Finding it very difficult
998 Prefer not to say