# How floating retreats and mobile-free pubs are helping Britons ditch smartphones

A growing number of Britons are joining floating retreats, mobile-free pubs and sauna book groups to take deliberate breaks from their smartphones. These analog spaces encourage disconnection, helping people reclaim attention and reduce digital overload. The trend reflects a wider pushback against constant connectivity and its impact on wellbeing.

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## Sources

### Health
- [The Guardian Health](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/01/great-british-switch-off-fun-freeing-ways-ditch-smartphone-doomscrolling) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:00:51 GMT