For families
Delve into our garden shed of fun activities for the kids throughout the seasons. Explore things to do, games to play and recipes to bake. There's lots to do outdoors and indoors, come rain or shine.
Family activities for outdoor adventures
We've got lots of fun activities to try on your next family adventure. Discover wildlife at the places in our care using our handy spotter guides or have a go at activities inspired by the colours and sounds of nature.
Listen to The Tale of Peter Rabbit
The Tale of Peter Rabbit tells the story of a very mischievous rabbit and the trouble he encounters in Mr McGregor's vegetable garden. This tale is beautifully narrated by Olivia Colman for the audiobook, Beatrix Potter: The Complete Tales.
Create a secret garden
Choose a small part of your garden, a pot or window box to grow your favourite flowers from seed. Create a wild walkway with your flowers.
Design a nature reserve
Make a mini-nature reserve, where toads and newts can hide during the colder days. You can do this by putting a pile of bricks or logs in a sheltered spot that is cool and damp.
Let your lawn go wild
You might be surprised at how many flowers you can spot if you the let the grass grow in spring. Little clusters of daisies, yellow lesser celandines and maybe even some bright daffodils might pop up in your secret garden.
A secret haven for bees
Make a bee hotel with some bits of wood or and some short bamboo canes. Put it in a dry and sheltered place and wait for the visitors to arrive.
Explore The Secret Garden from your sofa
Are you a fan of the Sky Original movie The Secret Garden? Last year’s star-studded adaptation was filmed at three of the places we care for and is now available to buy and keep in Sky Store – with 20% off for our supporters. Find out how to claim your discount, and escape to a magical garden from home.
