family activities
Best mazes in the UK: Try not to get lost in these winding outdoor puzzles
From the Castlewell Peace Maze in County Down to a farm estate in Cornwall, the whole family will love the adventure of a maze. Here's our pick of some of the best mazes in the UK.
Family camping checklist: your one-stop gear guide for the perfect outdoor adventure
Remember all your family camping essentials with our round-up of the most important kit to bring for cooking, sleeping and all-round comfort on your camping trips.
Best family tents reviewed for camping trips in 2025
In our expert guide, we've tested the best 6-man and 4-man tents on the market to help you choose the right family tent for your camping adventures in 2025.
7 most magical Gruffalo Trail forests in Britain
Enter the 'deep, dark wood' with BBC Countryfile Magazine's pick of the best Gruffalo Trail days out in the UK
Rockpooling guide: how to get started, where to go, and essential equipment
Rockpooling is a traditional summertime seaside activity, but you can explore the hidden world of the sea's fascinating creatures at anytime of the year. Discover how to get started, essential equipment and the best places to go in our expert guide.
Britain's best family-friendly beaches
From puffin spotting and surf schools, to kite-flying and tide-filled paddling pools, here is our pick of the best family-friendly beaches in the UK.
Make seed paper
Reuse old newspapers to create your very own plantable paper – perfect for Christmas-present tags
Candied citrus peel
Get that autumn feeling with this simple crystallised citrus-peel sweets recipe
Make a moth trap
All you need for this simple moth trap are a few household materials and some patience.
Family-friendly walks in the UK
For families looking for an active break in the great outdoors, lace up your walking boots and explore Britain's spectacular countryside. Here are six of the best walking locations for families in the UK
How to make walking with children fun and easy
From Pooh sticks and nature hunts to magical fairy tales, we take a look at some of the best ways to keep the kids entertained on your next family walk
How to encourage kids to grow their own vegetables
Children can gain a real understanding of how food is produced, feel a sense of responsibility and a connection with nature by growing-their own fruit and vegetables. Here are some handy tips to get kids interested in growing - and eating - their own fruit and veg.
How to make a leaf print butterfly
This is a fun and easy craft for kids of any age. The leaf print butterfly can be made again and again and will yield different and exciting results every time.
Easy craft projects and outdoor nature activities for children to do at home
Find a daily fun craft project or outdoor nature activity for children to enjoy in the home, garden or in your local area during the coronavirus pandemic.
How to make a mini egg box garden
Grow a mini vegetable or flower garden from an egg box that can be placed on your child’s bedroom windowsill for them to watch grow day by day.
Make a stick family using natural materials
Help your child to have fun in nature by creating their own family using twigs and natural materials
Create a natural sensory experience
Can you smell as well as you think? This fun smell test for children will encourage them to use their sense of smell to identify each item.
Rainbow treasure hunt
Create a colourful rainbow of natural discoveries to display in your front window with this fun but easy activity for children.
Britain's best forest and adventure camps for children
Does your young adventurer love the great outdoors? Give them the chance to learn practical skills and have fun at a forest camp this summer. Here is a selection of forest camps taking place over the school summer holidays.
How to make camping with children easy
Make your next night outdoors with the kids easy and enjoyable, with our practical guide to camping with children.
How to make the most of a snow day
Wrap up warm make the most of a snow day with our pick of fun activities for children.
Best horse riding beaches in the UK
Surely nothing is more invigorating than whipping up the sands as you gallop across stunning British shores. We explore the best five beaches in Britain for equestrian fun.
Day out: Wensleydale, North Yorkshire
Discover a stunning part of the Yorkshire Dales, including Britain’s highest waterfall, pretty wildflower meadows and the home of a much-loved cheese
Stone Skimming Championships backs rising female star
Women are being encouraged to take part in the All England Open Stone Skimming Championships, taking place in the Lake District later this month, with rising star Charlotte Greenway leading the way.
