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.

Children playing with leaves in autumn
Child building a woodland den

Start your adventures 

Find out about all of the '50 things to do before you're 11¾' activities with this handy list. 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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Family playing pooh sticks at Tredegar House

Top '50 things' to do in autumn 

Autumn is the season for new adventures. Whether you're visiting one of the places in our care or out and about in your local area, there's plenty of '50 things to do before you're 11 ¾' activities for you to enjoy. Have fun with sticks, create some wild art and make friends with a bug are just some of the fun ideas you could try.

A child looks for bugs under flowerpots

'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

A girl plays with a conker in autumn at Stourhead, Wiltshire

No. 10 Play conkers 

First of all you should find the right conker. Next thread it with string and thirdly, you need to find at least one opponent to pit yourself against. Then you’re all set to play no. 10 of our '50 things to do before you’re 11¾'.

A girl picks a couple of pears from a tree in front of a brick wall at Hughenden

No. 21 Forage for wild food  

Foraging is a delicious hobby that involves searching for and eating plants, herbs and fruit. People have been foraging since the dawn of time and it’s time for you to dip your hand into the hedgerows, trees and bushes to see what yummy treats you can discover.

A blackbird gets a worm a worm at Cotehele, Cornwall

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. Throughout the seasons, there are lots of different kinds of wildlife you can help out, from building hotels for hedgehogs to making bees feel at home in your garden.

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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 nocturnal woodland creatures found at the places in our care.

Navy fleece with hedgehogs on against a white background

Coming soon: Fleece 

Never be caught out in the cold with this 100 per cent organic cotton fleece. In a nocturnal woodland inspired print, this snuggly fleece is perfect for keeping your little explorers warm – plus it has a cosy pocket for storing little treasures and popper fastening on the front for easy dressing.

Light blue welly boots with hedgehogs on against a white background

Wellington boots 

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 with a comfy cotton lining, they’re great for keeping little feet and toes dry.

Navy backpack with hedgehogs on against a white background

Adventurer's backpack 

Prepare your little ones for a day of exploring the great outdoors with our Adventurer's Backpack. Covered in a nocturnal woodland print, this spacious backpack is made from seven recycled plastic bottles and is ideal for holding books, 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 

The last thing we’d want is for your adventures to end in tears. Here are some tips for doing all of the '50 things' activities safely with your friends and family.

A family and dog explore the outdoors in autumn

What's '50 things' all 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.

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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 autumn.

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