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.

Spring fun children playing in meadow
One girl ages approximately ten looks through a magnifying glass at plants whilst looking for bugs and a younger boy looks into a bug pot at an insect he has caught whilst a mother watches with intrigue

Start your adventures 

From making a home for wildlife to cooking on a campfire, get out in the fresh air and try our 50 awesome adventures.

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Common blue butterflies on Stockbridge Down

'50 things' springtime adventures 

Spring is a great time to get outdoors and try some of our top family-friendly '50 things' adventures. From racing snails, to bringing up butterflies, there’s a lot to discover at this time of year.

Young visitor at Colby Woodland Garden, Amroth, Pembrokeshire

'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.

Favourite family springtime challenges

A child holds a large leaf with a beetle sitting on it at Coleton Fishacre

No. 31 make friends with a bug 

Ladybirds, caterpillars, woodlice - there are all kinds of little creatures hiding in secret places in the garden, or to spot on a walk. What new friends can you find?

Children having a snail race on the pavement at a National Trust site.

No. 17 set up a snail race 

Got some time on your hands this spring? Why not organise a snail race? Watch how their slimy bodies leave a glittering trail. Lettuce can help to encourage competitors across the finish line.

Create some wild art with natural materials in Knole Park, Kent.

Create some wild art  

Creating wild art is no. 18 of our '50 things to do before you're 11¾' activities. It's a great way to make you think a little differently about nature. What will you create? The only limit is your imagination.

Get adventure ready

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

A recycled, waterproof packaway jacket in a puffin inspired print and featuring an elasticated hood and cuffs, a zip down the front, two pockets and a reflective print on the back.

Packaway jacket 

Never be caught out in the rain with this waterproof packaway jacket. In a fun and colourful puffin inspired print, it's made from recycled plastic bottles and is perfect to wear alone or layered up – plus it has two handy pockets for storing little treasures.

This Puffin appliqué top in a yellow stripe is just the ticket for outdoor adventures

Sid applique t-shirt 

Get ready for spring and summer with this organic cotton t-shirt – a practical choice for all little explorers. This puffin appliqué top in a yellow stripe is super soft to help keep them comfortable no matter their adventure. It's also goes perfectly with the matching reversible shorts in the range.

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

Adventurer's backpack 

Prepare your little ones for a day of exploring the great outdoors with our Adventurer's Backpack. Covered in a fun puffin print, this spacious backpack is made from seven recycled plastic bottles and is ideal for their books, toys, snacks and all their adventure essentials.

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A family toasting marshmallows over an open camp fire at Colby Woodland Garden, Pembrokeshire.

Doing the ‘50 things’ challenges safely 

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

Enjoy splashing in puddles this season

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 at home

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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