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50 things to do before you're 11¾
Join in Lyme Park's 3 day kite flying event this weekend (4 - 6 May)
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50 things to do: have you done any yet?
Fly a kite, build a den, jump a wave, go star gazing... just some of the fantastic '50 things to do before you're 11¾' at our places and spaces. For starters, head to Lyme Park's three-day kite festival!
Download our 50 things planners:
50 things in Cumbria & The Lakes
Build a woodland den at Sizergh!
You can tick off your '50 things' activities as you do them by making sure you pick up a '50 things' scrapbook at participating properties. Find more information at the 50 things website.
Don't forget to tell us about your '50 things' adventures - tweet us at #50things or get in touch at facebook.com/NTNorthWest.
What will you do this weekend? (4 - 6 May)
- Try snail racing or bug hunting at Sizergh
- Go star gazing in the StarLab at Wray Castle
- Try stone skimming at Fell Foot
- Have a wild night out at Allan Bank
- Enjoy Super Squirrel Sunday at Aira Force
Seaside 50 things
Try '50 things' beside the sea at Formby or Sandscale Haws:
- Jump over waves
- Check out crazy creatures in a rock pool
- Catch a fish with a net
- Walk barefoot in the sand
50 things in the rain!
Raining? No problem - you can still do '50 things':
- Make a mud pie at Rufford
- Skim a stone at Speke Hall
- Roll down a really big hill at Hare Hill
- Explore inside a tree at Dunham
Experience the Lakes
Have a look at our full calendar of things to do in the Lakes.
Or try some of our Lakes experiences: