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 having a snail race on the pavement at a National Trust site.
Children climbing a tree at Mottisfont, Hampshire

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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A child holds an ammonite fossil found on the beach

Top '50 things' to do in summer 

Going on a nature scavenger hunt, making friends with a bug and paddling in a stream – discover all these simple summer pleasures and more with ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.

Girl making a bug house

'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.

Child flying a kite on the beach at Rhosili and South Gower Coast, Wales

Top '50 things' to do at the beach 

Not many things beat a day by the seaside. Learn to skim a stone, explore some rock pools and paddle in the waves – discover all these simple summer pleasures and more with ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.

Activities to try this summer

Two children build a den at Killerton, Devon

No. 4 Build a den 

Build a den out of sticks on a flat spot in the woods, cover it with leaves, and you've got a pirate hideout or a meeting place for spies. There are loads of National Trust places with perfect spots for den building.

The sun setting over a lightly foaming sea at Burton Bradstock

No. 49 Watch the sunset 

It might be the end of the day but there’s still plenty to see in nature. Before you go to bed, find a comfortable spot to watch the sky turn orange and red as the sun disappears beyond the horizon.

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

No. 18 Create some wild art 

When it comes to creating wild art, the only limit is your imagination. What will you use, and how? There's so much to choose from in the natural world, but make sure you're not making your art from another creature's home.

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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.

Read our '50 things' safety tips
Child building a woodland den

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.

What is '50 things'?
Frugi and National Trust

Frugi's latest eco-friendly children’s range is inspired by our '50 things to do before you're 11 ¾' outdoor activities and the gardens and parks we look after.

Child's t-shirt, green and white striped with gardening inspired applique

Sid Appliqué tee

Welcome the warmer weather with our Sid Appliqué T-shirt, perfect for your mini garden lover. In a fresh stripe design with garden-themed appliqué on the front, this organic cotton tee is super soft and breathable, with a comfy fit that’s perfect for exploring the great outdoors.

Child's raincoat, blue in colour with gardening inspired print all over

Rain or Shine jacket

Enjoy outdoor adventures whatever the weather with this colourful, lightweight waterproof coat. In a vibrant garden-inspired print, it's made from recycled plastic bottles and is perfect to wear alone or layered up – plus it can be folded away into its pocket when not in use.

Child's backpack, blue in colour with gardening inspired print all over

Adventurer's backpack

Prepare your little ones for a day of exploring the great outdoors with the Adventurer's backpack. With a bright garden-themed print, this spacious backpack is made from seven recycled plastic bottles and is ideal for holding books, snacks and all their adventure essentials.

Find everything they need for their next adventure Shop the Frugi collection

 

 

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