Taking Part: Findings from the longitudinal survey waves 1 to 3

Taking Part is a household survey in England. It looks at participation in the cultural and sport sectors. The survey is now in its eleventh year and was commissioned by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in partnership with Arts Council England, Historic England, and Sport England. The statistics are used widely by policy officials, practitioners, academics, the private sector and charities to measure and understand participation in the cultural sectors.

This report presents findings from the first three waves of the longitudinal survey, covering engagement with the arts, visits to heritage sites, libraries, and museums and galleries, and participation in sport.