Adventure Scrapbooks at the ready? See how many 50 things activities you can tick off this spring. There's loads to do at Cragside, but here are some of our favourites:
No. 4 Build a den
The den building area by the adventure play area is the perfect spot to build a den.
Tick off number 4 in your 50 things scrapbook
Tick off number 4 in your 50 things scrapbook
No. 6 Run around in the rain
Embrace the April showers and stomp around in the rain and mud in your wellies!
Jump in puddles and run around in the rain!
Arnhel de Serra
Jump in puddles and run around in the rain!
No. 12 Make a trail with sticks
Visit the Labyrinth and make a trail with sticks to help you find your way out again.
Make a trail with sticks to help you navigate the Labyrinth
Make a trail with sticks to help you navigate the Labyrinth
No. 19 Play pooh sticks
Debdon Burn in the Pinetum is the perfect place to play pooh sticks. Just head to a bridge, pick your sticks and start your race!
Stand on the bridge at Debdon Burn and play pooh sticks
John Millar
Stand on the bridge at Debdon Burn and play pooh sticks
No. 24 Go on a walk barefoot
The barefoot walk by the adventure play area is a special-made trail for shoe-less feet! Just remember to bring a towel to dry them off
Get stuck in with muddy fun!
Get stuck in with muddy fun!
No. 29 Explore a cave
There are so many nooks and crannies made out of rock formations by Slipper Lake. They're pretty much Cragside's version of caves, and are perfect to explore whilst you're on an adventure around the estate.
Explore one of the "caves" at Cragside
Louise Thain
Explore one of the "caves" at Cragside
No. 34 Track wild animals
Did you know that animals such as red squirrels and deer live at Cragside? Walk through the woodland and see if you can track their paw prints.
If you're not lucky enough to see a deer, try and spot their tracks
If you're not lucky enough to see a deer, try and spot their tracks
No. 36 Make a home for a wild animal
The weather is warming up and animals are coming out of hibernation. Make them a safe, cosy home in the woodland using sticks and other materials you can find on the ground.
Make a cosy home for an animal to hibernate in
Dougie Holden
Make a cosy home for an animal to hibernate in
No. 44 Go bird watching
The wildlife hide by the Formal Garden is the perfect quiet place to spot birds. Grab a pair of binoculars and see which of our feathered friends you find.
See how many birds you can spot
See how many birds you can spot
No. 50 Canoe down a river
Well, it's not a river, but you can kayak and canoe on Tumbleton lake every Thursday - Sunday from 30 March. Book here
Experience the wonder of Cragside on water this summer
Cullercoats Bike & Kayak
Experience the wonder of Cragside on water this summer