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Fancy building a den, winning at conkers, watching a butterfly grow or stargazing? With our activity guide you can plan an adventure, discover facts about nature and learn new skills.
Discover how and why we created the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ list to help children connect with nature and the natural world.
Autumn opens up a world of new adventures for kids. Discover the best activities from our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’, including playing conkers and foraging for wild food.
Discover wildlife and experience nature close to home, with these ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities to enjoy in your garden.
To ensure you can complete your ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities safely, here are some top tips to help you complete your challenges with safety in mind.
Discover the first of the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’, get to know a tree. Search for clues in its roots, bark and branches to uncover its story.
Rolling down a really big hill is perhaps the best way ever invented to get to the bottom. Enjoy no. 2 of our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities.
Grab your torch and head for the wilderness. Wherever you choose to go camping, it will be a fun adventure in nature. Camping outdoors is no. 3 of the‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.
Building a den is no. 4 of our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’. Read our top tips on building the best den ever.
No. 5 of our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ is skim a stone. It’s a tricky skill to master, but with a steady arm and a keen eye, you’ll soon learn how to skim a stone.
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?
When there's a bit of wind in the air it's the perfect time to enjoy no. 7 on our list of ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities.
Spotting fish is a great way to spend time on the beach, or when exploring water inland. Here are some ideas to help you with no. 8 of our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.
Pack a picnic next time you go on an adventure and enjoy tucking into your sandwiches surrounded by nature. It’s no. 9 on the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.
Conkers may well be one of the oldest games around. In some parts of the world it’s called ‘Kingers’. Get top tips for how to make sure yours is the champion.
Whether you’ve got a bike, scooter, wheelchair or skateboard, enjoy no. 11 of our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ - explore on wheels.
Den building, wand making, Pooh sticks and even nature trail making – who knew sticks could be so much fun? Discover no. 12 of our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.
What will you make with mud? You can do no. 13 of our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ almost anywhere, as long as you have a few essential ingredients.
Adventure no. 14 on the list of ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ is to dam a stream. Just collect twigs, branches, stones and rocks to stop the flow of water.
When it's cold or snowing, there's still plenty to discover outdoors as lots of outside activities are just as fun in the winter. Wrap up in your warmest clothes, and maybe take a hot drink with you, before setting off.
It takes imagination and patience to create your very own wild crown. Discover what it takes to do no. 16 of the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.
Discover how to set up the best snail race ever. It’s no. 17 of the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.
When it comes to creating wild art, the only limit is your imagination. What will you use, and how? Create some wild art is no. 18 of the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.
Pooh sticks is a simple but thrilling sport, first invented by the famous bear from the stories by A. A. Milne. It is no. 19 of our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities.
Whether you're by the sea or at a stream, lake or river, there are a number of ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities you can enjoy, but paddling is one of the most fun.
Foraging involves searching for and eating plants, herbs and fruit. Delicious snacks await you with adventure no. 21 on the list of ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.
What weird and wonderful mushrooms will you find on your funky fungi adventures? It's one of our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.
Get up early with the birds to see the sun peek above the horizon and the skies fill with rich colours. It's one of our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.
Going barefoot is one of our top ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’. It's the perfect activity to explore the outdoors and make a lasting connection with nature.
Birds singing, woodpeckers tapping, trees rustling, waves crashing and streams bubbling. These are just some of the sounds that nature makes. Head outside and join nature’s band as part of the National Trust's ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.
Search for clues to the life of animals and plants from the past. Fossil and bone hunting is mammoth family fun – and it's No. 26 of our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.
Stargazing is a magical way to bring science alive and experience the beauty of our natural world. Going stargazing is no. 27 on our list of ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.
Climbing a huge hill is no. 28 of our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’. It might seem tiring, but once you've reached the top, think about how much fun you'll have coming down.
Explore a cave is no. 29 of the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ and you can enjoy it at any time of the year. Entering a cave is like visiting an entirely different world.
A scavenger hunt tests your seeking skills in the wild and is lots of fun too. It’s no. 30 our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.
Whether you're at one of our places, in your back garden or at your local park, you’ll find all kinds of minibeasts if you look carefully. Make friends with a bug is no. 31 on the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.
Floating in a boat – no. 32 of our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities – can be as slow and dreamy or as fast and exhilarating an experience as you make it.
On a warm day, find a patch of grass, lie back and watch the clouds go by. Cloud watching is one of the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.
Are you ready to take on no. 34 of our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ challenge? Follow these clues and you might be able to spot a wild animal sooner than you think.
No. 35 of the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ is to discover what’s in a pond. Scoop some out into a tub and check out what lives beneath the surface.
All sorts of animals, bugs and birds need homes and most have very different ones. Making a home for wildlife is no. 36 of the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities list.
As the tide goes out, the secrets of the sea are revealed in rock pools left behind. Exploring the wonders of a rock pool is no. 37 of the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.
Watching a wriggly caterpillar turn into a magnificent butterfly is brilliant fun for all the family – and it’s no. 38 of our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.
Catching a crab is no. 39 of the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’, and to catch one, you'll need to learn more about them.
Read these tips to make the most out of no. 40 of our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’, go on a nature walk at night.
Help a plant to grow is no. 41 of the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’, and is a challenge that'll take a bit of time, but it's worth the wait. Follow these tips for success.
Swimming in the sea, no. 42 of our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’, is a brilliant experience. Follow our tips to help you have the best time.
Lend a helping hand to the animals and birds that live near you by making sure they have food to eat and a place to sleep. It’s no. 43 of our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.
Learn what you’ll need to do to give you the best chance of seeing a feathered friend, whether you’re watching birds on the window sill or walking through a forest. Take part in ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities.
Finding your way with a map is no. 45 of the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’. Use our guide and tips to help you set out.
Adventure no. 46 on our list of ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ is to clamber over rocks. Discover all sorts of different terrain to explore and conquer.
From top tips to campfire safety, find out how food cooked over an open fire can give you a tasty outdoor experience, whether you’re having toasted marshmallows or bacon and eggs.
Keep a record of your own adventures in nature, capturing your memories of the animals and plants you’ve seen. It’s no. 48 on our list of ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.
Watching the sunset is no. 49 of the National Trust’s ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ list.
You can double the fun when you share your wildlife adventures with a friend. Taking a friend on a nature adventure is no. 50 on our list of ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.
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