50 things to do before you're 11 ¾ at Runnymede

Runnymede is a brilliant place for exploration and investigation. With its variety of different woodland and wetland areas, you'll be able to tick off loads of activities from your list of 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾. Don't forget to tell us when you complete an activity so we can give you a sticker for your scrapbook.

A red kite flying against a cloudless blue sky — Red Kite in flight

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Go bird-watching

We're lucky enough to have quite a lot of unusual birds visiting or living at Runnymede and Ankerwycke. You're pretty likely to see a red kite soaring above your head, but what else can you see (No.44)?

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Hunt for bugs

Runnymede is crawling with unusual bugs. Some of them are really colourful, like the red and black cinnabar moth and the azure damselfly. See what you can find in the meadow and at the waterside (No.31).

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Track wild animals

All sorts of wild animals live in hidey holes at Runnymede and Ankerwycke. Learn to recognise tracks, poo and nibble marks and you might be lucky enough to meet some of them (No.34).

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Find a geocache

No.49 on your list is to find a geocache. There might just be some gems to find in the meadows, on the hillside or by the river - ask staff or check the Geocaching app for more info.

A girl in red trousers splashing in a puddle — There's lots of puddly fun at Mottisfont

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Run around in the rain

They're not called water meadows for nothing! After a few rainy days, Runnymede becomes the perfect place to slosh around in your wellies (No.6). Why not have a go at making a mud pie (No.13), too?