50 things to do before you're 11¾

Get your kids closer to nature with ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’. There’s plenty of outdoor activities to do all year round, from watching the sunset to creating some wild art. Many can be done at home and in your garden.

A young boy throws leaves into the air at Cragside
Birdwatching at a hide

Start your adventures 

From making a home for wildlife to creating a daisy crown, get out in the fresh air and try our 50 awesome adventures.

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Enjoying gardening activities in the kitchen garden at Osterley Park and House, London

'50 things' activities to do in your back garden 

Your garden can be a great place to explore. From discovering the bugs that live there to gazing up and taking in the stars, we've got some great ideas for you to kick off your back garden adventures.

The best autumn challenges

Hedgehog in leaves

No. 43 help a wild animal 

Lend a helping hand to the animals and birds that live near you and be a nature hero this year.

Two young children looking through binoculars at Quarry Bank Mill, Cheshire

No. 30 go on a scavenger hunt 

Gather your friends for a scavenger hunt in the wild. Just like animals, you’ll need to have your wits about you as you seek out nature’s treasures for survival.

Pallets and pipes stacked up to create bug hotel

Make a home for wildlife 

All sorts of animals need homes and most choose to build very different ones. If you're going to build one for an animal you'll have to think about what they need and want from a home and why.

Get adventure ready

Get your little woodland wanderers and eco-explorers closer to nature with our children's range by Frugi, inspired by our '50 things to do before you're 11 ¾' outdoor activities and the woodlands in our care.

Waterproof coat, blue in colour with woodland inspired print all over

Puddle Buster Coat 

This waterproof coat is perfect for keeping your little ones dry when out and about on their adventures. In a fun and colourful woodland inspired print, it’s made from up to 20 plastic bottles and has a super soft and snuggly recycled fleece-lined body and hood.

The Adventurers Backpack with woodland inspired print all over, two zip compartments and shoulder straps

Adventurers Backpack 

Prepare your mini explorers for a fun day out with our woodland-inspired Adventurers Backpack. This brightly coloured and spacious backpack is made with seven recycled plastic bottles and is ideal for their books, toys, snacks and all their adventure essentials.

Natural rubber wellington boots, blue in colour with woodland inspired print all over

Puddle Buster Wellies 

Let the kids make the most of the rainy days when they explore the outdoors with these perfect puddle-splashing wellies. Made with natural rubber in a woodland inspired print with a comfy cotton lining, they’re great for keeping little feet and toes dry.

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Visitors in the woodland in October at Stourhead, Wiltshire

Doing the ‘50 things’ challenges safely 

Here are some tips for doing all of the '50 things' activities safely with your friends and family.

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Hunting for bugs on Wildlife Explorer Day at Ormesby Hall, North Yorkshire

What’s ‘50 things’ about? 

When children spend time playing outdoors in nature, it helps increase their wellbeing – and that of their families. It also means they’re more likely to care for our world and the natural environment. So we want everyone to have more fun - and help nature too.

What is '50 things'?

Things to do

Get some inspiration for activities to do on your own or with family. You won't be short of things to do this winter.

Ideas for things to do

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