Bring a Blanket Campaign: Spend 20 Minutes Outdoors and Reconnect with Nature

Camping is one of the simplest ways to spend time outdoors and enjoy nature with friends or family, and it can look very different depending on the person and the setting.

A group of four friends sitting in camping chairs in a leafy local park, wrapped in various blankets. One person is wrapped in a rust-brown blanket featuring a repeating pattern of camper vans and thermoses.
Get your 20-minute fresh air fix with the ‘Bring a Blanket’ campaign.

I started the “Bring a Blanket” campaign as a way to encourage people to get outside for just 20 minutes a day and experience a small moment in nature. There is no need for big plans or special preparation. The focus is simply on stepping away from daily routines, going outside, and taking a short pause in a natural space.

This might be something as relaxed as meeting a friend for a hot chocolate in a nearby park, sitting outside in your garden after work, or taking a few quiet minutes to look up at the night sky. The idea is to make time outdoors feel easy, flexible, and part of everyday life.

Even a brief break outside can help you feel refreshed, clear your thoughts, and feel more aware of your surroundings. The aim of this campaign is to highlight that you do not need a full camping trip or a long journey to enjoy the benefits of being outdoors. Sometimes a small moment is enough.

If you are thinking about a day camping trip or searching for the best UK campsites for 2026 there are plenty of options available, whether you prefer something local and simple or a longer stay in the countryside.

Above all, I hope this campaign inspires people to start small. Take a blanket, step outside, and give yourself a quiet moment in nature.

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Happy camping!

Collette Costello

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