From climbing trees to ice cream vans: 50 things we miss about being a child

The research, commissioned by learning and tech brand Osmo, polled 2,000 British adults to discover what the best parts about being a child are, and what they miss the most.

Of the adults polled, 55pc said they would like to be able to relive their childhood, with 67pc calling trips to the beach some of their fondest memories.

The 2,000 adults polled said being seven-years-old was the most magical age. They also dubbed the 60s, 70s, and 80s the best decades to be a child.

Six in ten adults polled believed their childhoods were better than those of children today: spending more time outdoors, feeling the world was safer, and having more trust from their parents.

Family making sandcastles. (Image: Getty Images)

Top 50 things adults miss about being a child:

1. Not worrying about money
2. Having long school holidays
3. The magical feeling of Christmas
4. Always having energy
5. Not paying any bills
6. Not having to work
7. Not having aches and pains
8. Being really excited about birthdays
9. Believing in Father Christmas
10. Family holidays
11. Getting loads of presents at Christmas
12. The excitement of going to the beach
13. Sleeping soundly
14. The thrill of getting a new toy
15. The excitement of hearing the ice-cream van
16. Making dens
17. Having no fear
18. Having holidays paid for
19. Getting money from the tooth fairy after losing a tooth
20. Using your imagination freely
21. Going to birthday parties
22. Someone doing your laundry
23. Being free to climb trees
24. Watching cartoons on Saturday morning
25. Playing games whenever and for however long you wanted
26. Having a great imagination
27. School trips
28. Watching TV as soon as you got in from school
29. Being friends with everyone
30. Everything being new
31. Being able to fall asleep comfortably anywhere
32. Building sandcastles
33. Playing with your siblings
34. Being the first one to see the sea on a trip to the beach
35. Getting clothes bought for you
36. Feeding ducks in the park
37. Building things
38. Jumping in puddles
39. Not having to shave every day
40. Water fights
41. Sleepovers
42. Using an empty box to create countless games
43. Being excited by public transport
44. Swapping stickers with friends
45. Asking any questions you like, to anyone you want
46. Not knowing what a hangover is
47. Being carried to bed by your parents
48. Making paper airplanes
49. Watching Gladiators on a Saturday night
50. Dressing up anytime, not only on Halloween

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