50 things to do before you're 11 ¾

Set free their wild side with our 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾ activities. Explore the outdoors, learn new skills and try something different.

Children playing in the autumn leaves at Bodnant Garden
Child with a handful of conkers at Castle Coole, County Fermanagh

Start your adventures 

From climbing trees to jumping over waves, get stuck into our 50 awesome outdoor adventures.

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Some of our favourite activities

A picture of a girl clasping autumn leaves

No.33 catch a falling leaf 

That magical moment in autumn when golden leaves come floating to the ground. Have you ever tried to catch one?

Boy putting conkers into a jar

No.10 play conkers 

Playing conkers is a great way to spend an autumn afternoon. There's definitely a skill to it, so apart from choosing the best conker, we've also got some other tips for success.

Young girl climbing a tree

No.1 climb a tree 

You'll never forget climbing your first tree. Discover our best places to climb trees.

Kate Jones, Ranger

Our 50 things stories 

Our staff and volunteers share stories of why it’s never too late to fuel a fascination with the great outdoors.

Read their stories
A girl showing off a large conker

Find a 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾ event 

We’ve got lots of events taking place to help you achieve some 50 things activities. Find out what’s going on near you.

Build a den Play Video

Family canoeing

Doing the 50 things challenges safely 

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

Children playing beside Derwentwater, Cumbria

Children need nature in their lives 

Our Natural Childhood report found that more children can identify a Dalek than a magpie. Nature's being exterminated from children's lives - now's the time to get it back.

Children hunting for bugs with their mother

For families 

For more activities and great family days out check out our ideas for fun whatever the weather.

Children's gifts

Presents for children should be full of fun and joy, and our gifts for children collection has lots of ideas for toys, books and so much more.

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Download the 50 things app

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Download the free 50 things iphone app 

Explore more with our app - find out what activities you can do and tick them off as you go along!

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Download our free 50 things android app 

Explore more with our app - tick off each 50 thing you complete!