50 things to do before you're 11 ¾ at Winkworth Arboretum

Become an adventurer in the great outdoors with our list of 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾. How many can you tick off at Winkworth?

Track wild animals

All sorts of animals live at Winkworth, from the ever-present robins to the shy but active badgers. What signs can you find?

Camp out in the wild

Sleep under the stars at Winkworth when Big Camp arrives in the summertime. Keep an eye out for dates and nab your place early - it's popular!

More about Big Camp at Winkworth

Build a den

Hone your bushcraft skills and build your own little woodland hidey-hole at Winkworth.

Catch a falling leaf

What better place to catch a falling leaf than in the National Trust's only arboretum? Catch a green one and a red one, a round one and a spiky one, an big one and a tiny one - hours of fun!

Hold a scary beast

Have you ever looked really, really closely at a creepy crawlie? This one's a challenge - first to find a beast, and then to be brave enough to hold it. Have a good look and don't forget to put it back in its home when you've finished.