Why not recycle and give bugs a safe home? Here’s how to make a bug hotel in your garden and why you should. A hideaway can be hard for bugs to find in many gardens. Bug hotels are a great way to use up odd scrap materials you might have. Not only are bug hotels …
Clocaenog Forest is sometimes overlooked in North Wales, with Moel Famau and Loggerheads attracting the crowds. Here’s how to explore the beautiful Clocaenog Forest and why you should visit. Clocaenog Forest is situated in the Mynydd Hiraethog and spans over 6,000 hectares (15,000 acres). Initially established in the 1930s by the Forestry Commission, it is …
Nature Trails are a great way to enjoy the outdoors. If the kids need some encouragement to get outside, try a Gruffalo Trail. Here are the best Gruffalo Trails in the UK and all you need to know about Gruffalo woods and walks! You know you’re a parent when you can recite the words to …
Woodland and forests are an exciting place to take children on an adventure! There is so much for them to see, hear, touch, and smell. We’ve put some activities together for you to plan a woodland walk with children. When I think about my childhood my fondest memories are nothing to do with the things …
Building an outdoor den is one of the most simple but fun things to do with your children. This article looks at some den building kits and outdoor den ideas for you to try with your kids. It’s so natural to want to build a den as a child. Your kids have probably used anything …
Do you have an adventurous kid who loves to play hide and seek? We certainly do, and we have found that everything gets much more exciting when walkie talkies are involved. So we have picked out 10 of the best children’s walkie talkies below. Walkie talkies are great fun and allow your kids to talk …
The benefits of outdoor play in early years are plentiful. Outdoor play encourages creativity and provides opportunities to develop imagination and resourcefulness. We believe it is essential that children get frequent and regular opportunities to explore, learn and play in an outdoor environment. Advances in modern technology and indoor activities, such as television, video and …
Obstacle courses are a great way to entertain kids. They encourage thinking, problem-solving and most obstacle courses require lots of physical movement which is so hard to achieve these days. Here’s how to create an outdoor obstacle course for kids. Here you will find our ideas and tips on how to organize the best obstacle …