'50 things to do before you're 11¾' at Wentworth Castle Gardens

Get your kids closer to nature with ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ at Wentworth Castle Gardens.

#1. Get to know a tree

#2. Roll down a big hill

#4. Build a den

#6. Go welly wandering

#9. Eat a picnic in the wild

Boy putting conkers into a jar — Play conkers

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#10. Play conkers

Playing conkers may well be one of the oldest games around. First, you should find the right conker. Next, thread it with string and thirdly, you need to find at least one opponent to pit yourself against. Then you’re all set to play no. 10 of our ‘50 things to do before you're 11¾’.

Find out more about conkering

#12. Have fun with sticks

#13. Make a mud creation

#16. Wear a wild crown

Create some wild art with natural materials in Knole Park, Kent. — Create some wild art with natural materials.

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No. 18 Create some wild art

When it comes to creating wild art, the only limit is your imagination. What will you use, and how? There's so much to choose from in the natural world - but make sure you're not making your art from another creature's home.

Inspired to make some wild art?

#22. Find some funky fungi

#28. Climb a huge hill

#30. Go on a scavenger hunt

#31. Make friends with bugs

#33. Go cloud watching

#36. Make a home for wildlife

#44. Watch a bird

#45. Find your way with a map

#50. Take a friend on a nature adventure

All the 50 things activities are self-led, but if you need any help please just pop into the Visitor Welcome Centre and let us know.