'50 things to do before you're 11¾' at Attingham

Throughout the year look out for organised events and activities where you can have a go at one or more of the 50 Things. For example, in mid-May you could plant a sunflower seed with some help from our gardeners for Number 41. Help a plant grow, or enjoy a night at Attingham for Number 3. Camp outdoors  at the Attingham Camp (May half term), or join us to look up at the night sky for Number 27. Go Stargazing at a family starwatch evening in October.

But you don't always need us to help you explore the outdoors - there's plenty of ideas for nature adventures on the list of 50 Things that you could do with your friends and family on a half day or full day visit to Attingham. How about building a den in the Deer Park, playing pooh sticks off one of our bridges, or running across the Bee Lawn bare foot.

Read on for our top five 50 Things nature adventures to be had at Attingham.

Number 1. Get to know a tree

There'a wealth of trees to be explored at Attingham. What do they feel like, what leaves do they have, do they have a smell? Head up to the top of the Deer Park to see the Repton Oak - this tree is over 600 years old!

Number 4. Build a den

Every part of den building is brilliant! Whether it's the excitement of building something completely from scratch, or squishing up inside for a family picnic - you'll never look at a bunch of sticks and twigs the same. If you're already a master den builder how about making a mini-den for a woodland creature?

Number 14. Dam a stream

Along the Mile Walk, half way between the Walled Garden and the Suspension Bridge you'll find a stream running along the path. Have a go at making a dam with sticks and stones, what happens to the water? When you've finished don't forget to remove your new 'structure'.

Number 33. Go cloud watching

Stop off somewhere like the bee lawn, pick a spot, sit or lie down, look up: what shapes or images can you see in the sky?  Can you see a fluffy sheep, a smiley face or a funny shape?

Number 50. Take a friend on a nature adventure

Why not share your nature adventures with a friend? You could hunt for minibeasts together, or see who will win a game of poohsticks on one of the bridges at Attingham?

To find out more about events and activities taking place at Attingham Park throughout the year visit our What's On page below.