Top bucket list goals for over 55s – from skydiving to skinny dipping

And so are going to space, diving to a shipwreck, sleeping in a jungle, and exploring an abandoned building.

But despite having a list of exciting activities they want to do, 50 percent are concerned they won’t achieve many of their life goals.

And they put this down to lack of money (43 percent), their age (36 percent), and health issues (27 percent).

The study was commissioned by meal delivery company Wiltshire Farm Foods, which has teamed up with 79-year-old Arlene Phillips to launch the Wishlist Fund.

The initiative allows seniors to apply for the chance to “make their dreams come true” – by crossing off activities from their own wish lists.

Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene said: “There is so much to do and see, and it’s about time we all got out there to do it.

“It’s about how you feel inside, not what your age dictates – after all, age is just a number.

“We’re seeing more and more mature adults going above and beyond to achieve the goals they want in life– from skinny dipping, to sky dives, and other crazy activities.

“I’d love to see more people live out their lifelong dreams in their mature years, and embrace the freedom that older age brings. Life is for living, so live it.”

It also emerged nearly three-quarters (72 percent) believe there is a stereotype around older individuals being less adventurous – but 84 percent of those are keen to break the stigma.

One in three (32 percent) want to prove someone their age can still achieve all the things they want, according to the OnePoll data.

And 55 percent think it’s more impressive seeing someone in their 50s doing something new, compared to those in their 20s.

“Bold age” adventurer, Mercy Baggs, aged 90, from Wiltshire, has jumped out of a plane not once, but twice – and plans to do another once she hits 95.

Mercy said: “When it comes to anything these days I just think, why not? It’s so important to embrace life as you get older, and the freedom that comes with it.

“I could never have done any of my skydives while I was working, and it’s only in my mature years that I’ve been able to do whatever I want.

“My children, grandchildren, and husband are always wondering what’s next.”

The Wishlist Fund is open to anyone over the age of 55, and the deadline for applications is Tuesday 25 October.

A spokesman added: “It’s clear those over the age of 55 want to be just as active as the younger generation, and are determined to complete as many life goals as possible before they reach their limit.

“But research showed almost half of the nation don’t feel confident that they will fulfil their bucket list goals – be it because of money, time, or confidence.

“We want to step in and get those lists ticked by facilitating the older generation’s most cherished desires.”