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.

Great outdoor activities for young explorers to try

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.

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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Child climbing a tree at Crom, County Fermanagh

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 at home or in the garden this summer.

Ideas for things to do

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