Having a partner appears further down the list but setting time aside to actually be by their side is a whole other matter. Time with a loved one has no substitute, according to the tender British public who took part in the survey.

A spokesman for The National Lottery said: "It seems that it is the little things in life that we couldn't live without. Time with family or little treats like a cup of tea or sitting in the sunshine are best for boosting everyday happiness. Research into Lottery winners reveals that they value the simple things in life that don't cost a fortune too."