So, how can you get your two hours a week? While at first that number may seem a big chunk of time to set aside each week, eating your lunch in a park could be a great first step. In fact, the study shows that it does not matter how those two hours are achieved, so whether you decide to take on a two hour hike or spend 24 minutes outside every day during lunch, you’re going to see the same benefits.

And with the weather looking pretty fantastic over the next week, why not challenge yourself to getting outside every day during lunch - if your workplace has a shower, why not go for a run in one of London’s many parks? Taking a trip to a botanical garden is also a great choice – not only do you get to spend time surrounded by nature and plants, you can also take refuge in the glasshouses when the weather gets too much.

Here’s how much time you need to spend outside each week to boost your health and wellbeing, according to science