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 this summer.

Climb a tree
Girl jumping over waves

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

Skim a stone

No.5 skim a stone 

There's a knack to skimming stones, so they bounce across the water. Find out how, and give it a go at one of the places we look after.

First, collect your sticks...

No.4 build a den 

Build a den out of sticks and you've got the perfect hideout. There are loads of National Trust places with great spots for building a den.

Climb 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

50 ways to inspire and engage 

From growing up on a farm, to working in a city, then back to her first love of being outdoors in nature. Kate Jones explains why she believes engaging children gives them an interest they’ll never lose.

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Children's messages

50 things are just the start 

We discover what makes Brian Langley such a huge fan of nature and the great outdoors, and why he believes all children naturally want to be outside.

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Heidi and family

We love 50 things 

We caught up with one of our 50 things enthusiasts, Heidi Medland. She loves to share the freedom and excitement of being outdoors at every opportunity.

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50 things fun at Dyrham Park

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.

50 things events

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!