2026-03-23 12:29:45

More than a fifth of Brits feel relieved when their plans get cancelled.

Millions of people are shunning a hectic social life in favour for a quiet night in, with a new survey finding 62% prefer a night on the sofa to going out on the town.

But Lamb Weston’s poll of 2,000 UK adults found the over-65s are bucking the trend, with the 57% of respondents opting to stay home a lower percentage than any other age group.

Women are more likely than men to opt for a night in, with the residents of Cardiff the biggest homebodies at 74%.

Downtime at home is also defined by “small wins”, with more than a third citing an easy meal at home a little life victory, and 31% appreciating an early night.

And 21% of those surveyed admitted they count social plans falling through as a small win.

Alecia Brown, Marketing Manager at Lamb Weston, said: “Evenings look different for many people today, with busy schedules meaning people increasingly value time to switch off and enjoy simple moments at home.

“Our research shows that small things like an easy dinner or a quiet evening can feel like real wins after a busy day.

“Meals that are quick to prepare but packed with flavour like Lamb Weston chips can transform mid-week meals into a moment of indulgence that genuinely feels like a small win.”

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