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25 island adventures in Britain for families
Having explored over 600 islands in Britain, Lisa Drewe shares some of her top family-friendly island adventures in Britain, plus recommended walking routes. Whether you are a hiker, sand-castle maker, beach lover, wildlife watcher or just have a curious mind, these family-friendly adventures will help make a great tip.
Den building: family activity ideas
Den building is a rite of childhood – it’s cheap, you can do it anytime of year, it’s universal and it’s fun for all ages. Heading outside to build a den will keep the kids entertained during the school holidays. The Den Kit Co. explore the art of den building and offer some tips on how to plan a great day out.
Teaching younger children about maps
Teaching children to map read from a young age will help them understand the world around them and set them up for future adventures. We look at how you can introduce younger children to map reading and teach them to create their own simple maps.
Homemade Christmas decorations
Get crafty this Christmas with these festive decoration ideas made from things you’d find outside. These natural Christmas decks are suitable for the whole family to make!
Best UK locations to fossil hunt and spot wildlife
There are many fantastic locations in the UK for you to discover the fossilised remains of those that came before us, or admire the beauty of today’s wildlife in its natural environment. Here are a few of our favourites.
7 top tips for getting outside in the rain
When it’s damp and dreary outside there’s still so much fun to be had! Here are 7 top tips for enjoying the outdoors when the weather’s not playing ball. Pull on your wellies, put on your waterproofs and get outside in the rain!
How to have the perfect picnic
OS GetOutside Champion and Fell Foodie, Harrison Ward, reveals his top tips on how to have the perfect picnic including what to take and where to go.
Five fantastic walks with kids
GetOutside Champions Jen & Sim Benson are massive advocates of an outdoor family lifestyle in the Great British outdoors. Their fantastic new book ‘100 Great Walks with Kids’ is packed with woodland adventures, tasty treks, trails through time, mini mountains and wildlife wanders for the whole family to enjoy!
8 tips for getting outside with a baby
GetOutside Champion Suzanne lives on the edge of the Peak District and has been hiking with her five- and one-year-old boys since they were babies. Here are her 8 top tips for getting outside with a baby.