arts and crafts
Day out: Crosby Beach, Merseyside
Antony Gormley’s Another Place has proven to be a controversial piece of modern sculpture
since its installation in 2005. Visit these dramatic cast-iron figures.
Make seed paper
Reuse old newspapers to create your very own plantable paper – perfect for Christmas-present tags
Turn acorns into spinning tops
Use autumn acorns and twigs gathered from your garden or local park to make a simple but fun toy.
Draw a bird
Use simple shapes and lines to create your very own avian masterpiece, then add a splash of colour using garden birds for inspiration
Make holly Christmas cards
Gather a handful of leaves on your next winter walk and make personalised Christmas cards for friends and family.