{"id":4072,"date":"2017-03-14T11:26:40","date_gmt":"2017-03-14T11:26:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?p=4072"},"modified":"2018-08-16T14:18:16","modified_gmt":"2018-08-16T14:18:16","slug":"6-top-adventures-for-kids-this-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2017\/03\/6-top-adventures-for-kids-this-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Awesome Adventures for Kids This Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We don\u2019t want to get ahead of ourselves or speak too soon but Spring truly feels like it\u2019s just around the corner and boy, what a feeling! The mornings and evenings are getting lighter, brighter and warmer, trees are starting to blossom&#8230;we think even the birds sound chirpier?!<\/p>\n<p>Having spent the winter desperately trying to entertain the kids indoors, now comes the time where they can be set free outside to go adventuring, exploring and let their imaginations run wild\u2026<\/p>\n<p>But we admit, it\u2019s not always that simple, sometimes they need a little encouragement or suggestions to get started, so here are some of our top adventure and outdoor-activity ideas for kids this Spring\u2026<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. <em>50 things to do before you\u2019re 11 \u00be<\/em> by The National Trust<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/50-things-to-do\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4073 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/03\/star-gazing-1149228_1920-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"National Trust's 50 Things to Do Before You're 11 and 3\/4\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/03\/star-gazing-1149228_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/03\/star-gazing-1149228_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/03\/star-gazing-1149228_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/03\/star-gazing-1149228_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The National Trust have put together this awesome list of 50 outdoor adventure activities for kids, which includes everything from stargazing to rock-pooling. Tick them off as you go and you\u2019ll be well on your way to becoming an awesome family of explorers!<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/50-things-to-do\">Download the full 50 things activity list via the National Trust website here<\/a>. Or download the app for iPhone or Android.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. STORY \u2013 Walk-in Book<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/award-winning-adventure-to-the-woods-walk-in-book-fantastic-new-way-to-get-kids-imagining-20-off\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4074 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/03\/story-1024x564.jpg\" alt=\"STORY - the Walk-In Storybook\" width=\"1024\" height=\"564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/03\/story-1024x564.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/03\/story-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/03\/story-768x423.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/03\/story.jpg 1089w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>What is a \u2018walk-in-book\u2019 we hear you ask? Well, it\u2019s a story with a difference; a truly interactive, creative, immersive and unique experience that is totally dependent on the imagination of those involved. Containing a map, soft toy, fox character mask and story cards to help get them started, this award-winning product gives kids the basic ingredients to start their own adventure but the way in which the story unfolds is entirely up to their imaginations\u2026<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/idea\/award-winning-adventure-to-the-woods-walk-in-book-fantastic-new-way-to-get-kids-imagining-20-off\">Save\u00a020% with\u00a0LittleBird here!<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Off to the seaside? Why not take part in the Big Seaweed Search<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nhm.ac.uk\/take-part\/citizen-science\/big-seaweed-search.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4075\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/03\/aquatic-1836183_1920-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Big Seaweed Search\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/03\/aquatic-1836183_1920-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/03\/aquatic-1836183_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/03\/aquatic-1836183_1920-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/03\/aquatic-1836183_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This ties outdoor adventures in to British Science Week \u2013 double bonus! The Big Seaweed Search first launched in 2009 in partnership with the Marine Conservation Society and is all part an initiative to understand and therefore protect marine environments. They need your help to collect observations, so if a trip to the seaside forms part of your Easter holiday plans, why not download the free guide and recording form and get involved!<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nhm.ac.uk\/take-part\/citizen-science\/big-seaweed-search.html\">Find out how to get involved here!<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Kingswood Camps Family Adventure Days and Bear Grylls Survival Days<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/ideas\/search\/kingswood%20camps\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4077 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/03\/beargrylls-1-1024x518.jpg\" alt=\"Bear Grylls Survival Academy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/03\/beargrylls-1-1024x518.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/03\/beargrylls-1-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/03\/beargrylls-1-768x389.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/03\/beargrylls-1.jpg 1185w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With locations across the UK, Kingswood Camps are a great way to get out in to the fresh air for a real adventure. They cater for a range of interests, from all-inclusive minibreaks to activity-filled adventure days, where you can take part in abseiling, climbing, zipwire, archery, camping, caving, bushcraft and more!<\/p>\n<p>They also have Bear Grylls Survival Days for kids aged 8-13, where they can be put to the test and learn new survival skills in a series of inspiring adventure tasks.<\/p>\n<p><u>Ages<\/u>: Bear Grylls is for ages 8-13 only<\/p>\n<p><u>Where:<\/u> Various locations<\/p>\n<p><u>When:<\/u>\u00a0Throughout the Easter and Summer Holidays<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/ideas\/search\/kingswood%20camps\">Save on Kingswood Camps with LittleBird here!<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Woodland Trust:<\/strong> Fat Maggots Bird Food Recipe<\/h3>\n<h3><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.woodl.uk\/naturedetectives\/activities\/2017\/01\/fat-maggot-bird-feed\/andtrust.org\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4078 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/03\/birdfood-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Make Your Own Bird Food\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/03\/birdfood-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/03\/birdfood-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/03\/birdfood-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With 3 simple ingredients, flour, lard and cheese, this Woodland Trust bird food recipe is sure to get kids stuck in (quite literally) with gooey hands, rolling little maggot-shaped delectable treats for the bird world&#8230;mmm delicious!! What sort of birds will you attract in to your garden?<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.woodl.uk\/naturedetectives\/activities\/2017\/01\/fat-maggot-bird-feed\/andtrust.org\">View the recipe here!<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>6. <\/strong><strong>Outdoor Activity Workshops at Woodberry Wetlands<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wildlondon.org.uk\/events\/2017\/02\/27\/childrens-outdoor-activity-workshops-woodberry-wetlands?instance=0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4080 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/03\/animal_track_pic-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"Children's Outdoor Activity Workshops\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/03\/animal_track_pic.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/03\/animal_track_pic-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/03\/animal_track_pic-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>London Wildlife Trust have always got a great selection of both free and ticketed workshops and events. This Easter holidays, they are running a series of outdoor activity for kids at Woodberry Wetlands in North London, where children can get involved in everything from bushcraft and tracking\u00a0to wildlife inspired arts and crafts. They are a great way to enjoy that fresh Spring air and explore the great outdoors!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Ages:<\/span>\u00a07-14<\/p>\n<p><u>When<\/u>: Various<\/p>\n<p><u>Cost:<\/u> \u00a315 (Advanced booking advisable)<\/p>\n<p><u><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wildlondon.org.uk\/events\/2017\/02\/27\/childrens-outdoor-activity-workshops-woodberry-wetlands?instance=0\">Find out more about specific workshops here<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We don\u2019t want to get ahead of ourselves or speak too soon but Spring truly feels like it\u2019s just around the corner and boy, what a feeling! The mornings and evenings are getting lighter, brighter and warmer, trees are starting to blossom&#8230;we think even the birds sound chirpier?! Having spent the winter desperately trying to &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2017\/03\/6-top-adventures-for-kids-this-spring\/\">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":4082,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2656,10,563],"tags":[2665,2666,333,12,2664],"class_list":["post-4072","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ideas","category-inspiring-families","category-whats-on","tag-adventure","tag-events","tag-explore","tag-kids","tag-spring"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4072","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4072"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4072\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5478,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4072\/revisions\/5478"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4082"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4072"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4072"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4072"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}