Winter family fun at Hinton Ampner

Hinton Ampner is the perfect place for a winter family adventure. We have some activity and spotter sheets that you can print off and bring with you for your adventure. We have also brought together some of our favourite '50 things' activities that you can do on your visit. The winter woodlands make the perfect place for an adventure in nature.

Family on a winter trail in the garden

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.

50 things to do before you’re 11¾ at Hinton Ampner

Whatever the weather begins there are plenty of '50 things' activites for the whole family to enjoy. Make a new friend with a bug or set yourself a new challenge whilst exploring.

Visitors at Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire

No. 6 Go welly wandering 

When it's pouring with rain, what could be better than chucking on your wellies and waterproofs and zooming around in the puddles, soaking up all the watery fun?

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Man and two children playing a grass trumpet

No. 25 join nature's band 

Head to a wild place and listen to nature's music around you. Birds singing, trees rustling, streams bubbling - the more you listen, the more you'll hear. Try using things that you find in nature to create your very own song - in a group or by yourself.

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Two young children looking through binoculars at Quarry Bank Mill, Cheshire

No. 30 go on a scavenger hunt 

Gather your friends for a scavenger hunt in the wild. Just like animals, you’ll need to have your wits about you as you seek out nature’s treasures for survival.

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Family bird watching at Inner Farne on the Farne Islands in Northumberland

No. 44 Watch a bird 

To be a successful bird watcher, you'll need to be as quiet as a mouse while you keep a look out for our feathered friends. What will you spot?

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A little girl balances on the rocks at Wembury Beach, Devon

Safety information for 50 things activities 

Safety is really important to us. We've got lots of tips on how to have fun completing our '50 things' activities, while keeping safe. Read our general advice and discover links to useful websites containing more information.