I live in a very popular part of the UK that basically triples in number the summer months.
It’s the Lakes, so it’s ruralish and lots of space if you know where to go. Yet despite this space…. Like today for example….
Me and family (dh & 11yr old dd) are sitting on the lake shore, really long section of beach. Lots of space as only us and another family approx 20mtrs away.
Another family with younger kids approx 1 and 4 come and sit RIGHT next to us!… About 2 meters away. There’s a whole fucking beach!
Why?!
I think it’s a townie thing… when you live surrounded by people you feel safer/more comfortable next to people.
Whereas if you live rurally you prefer your space more.