The effects of meteorological conditions and daylight on nature-based recreational physical activity in England

•Meteorological conditions and daylight hours affect recreational physical activity.•Research has not explored how these affect physical activity in different environments.•Park-based physical activity associated with temperature, wind speed, and daylight.•Unique associations for physical activity at woodlands, inland waters, and coasts.•Implications for ‘green prescriptions’ and future climate change are discussed.