Exploring the outdoors is great fun whatever the weather! Visiting your local Forestry Commission site is a great way to keep the whole family active and healthy and there are lots of educational activities for all ages from bug hunts to treasure hunts, nature trails and more! We have great fun visiting our local Forestry Commission site at Delamere Forest and you can see some pictures and read more about our latest visit here.
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We like to go out to a nice woodlands or park kind of area and take a picnic, let the kids run about and just explore. Lovely cheap day out! We don't do it often enough, can't wait for the warmer weather to get out more!
ReplyDeletewe have lot of nature parks around, just didnt have time to go.
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ReplyDeleteMunchkin loves the woods! Her idea of a perfect day out is to go 'exploring' in the forest. If there is a pond to feed the ducks too, then that's even better :)
ReplyDeleteWe visit our local wood/forest, take a picnic and enjoy walking round, looking for wildlife, doing crayon rubbings and generally having a lovely time
ReplyDeleteNothing like a good old trip to the seaside with kids and dog :) x
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ReplyDeleteI think the important thing to realise is that you don't need to have a big day trip, you can explore nature everywhere! From your garden or local park outwards. We always talk about the plants and animals we see when we are out and about and Bud loves bringing home treasures like pine cones.
ReplyDeleteI have just got into photography and the kids love it too. Nothing like a walk through the woods, plenty to learn, and plenty of wonderful pictures to take :0
ReplyDeleteRoll on Spring! Warmer, sunnier days in the park and woods!
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Roll on Spring! Warmer, sunnier days in the park and woods!
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We love to go to our nearest forest for a day out, there is a wonderful park and plenty of things to explore whilst walking. You can't beat a day out in the fresh air surrounded by lovely sights.
ReplyDeleteFamily walks along the beach
ReplyDeleteSpending time at the lake
ReplyDeleteWe live in the countryside and love to go out for walks, and we hunt for Geocaches.
ReplyDeleteA nice little walk in the Woodland Park
ReplyDeleteA nice walk in the woods with a picnic after.
ReplyDeleteTried geocaching that was fun for the kids
ReplyDeleteA nice beachcomb
ReplyDeletePiling the bikes on the bike rack and heading out into the country to ride round some forest tracks followed by a picnic.
ReplyDeleteWalking through forests are our favourite way of exploring.
ReplyDeleteWe're lucky to have a few forests near us. One has a tree that has a door carved into it that our children like to pretend is Winnie-the-Pooh's house :)
ReplyDeleteScavenger hunt
ReplyDeleteGoing over to our local park and feeding the ducks and watching the seagulls on the seafront.
ReplyDeleteA walk in the countryside followed by a picnic in summer
ReplyDeleteWe're so lucky to live near to Keilder Water & Forest Park.
ReplyDeleteKeilder is home too the largest man made lake in nth Europe & the largest working forest in the England.
We love to take our bikes there & follow the safe paths ... It beats cycling on the busy roads these days ... Less stressful & safer.
You can hire bikes there, too.
We like to have a picnic by the lake if the weather is good. If not, there are lovely places to have a snack or meal there.
There were villages, farms & houses there before it was deliberately flooded to make the lake ... It feels spooky to think of the buildings still down there, especially if you are on one of the boat rides!
It's a great place & this has just reminded me that it's time for another visit soon!
We love going for walks either in the woods or along a river. We are members of the national trust and are lucky to have some great places to visit right on our doorstep
ReplyDeleteas we live close to the sea we enjoy our long coastal walks
ReplyDeleteWe go on walks in woods and parkland, and try to do some geocaching as we go
ReplyDeleteHaving picnics in the wood or on the beach (when it's warm enough!)
ReplyDeleteWe like geocaching.
ReplyDeletegoing to the seaside and playing in the rockpools
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ReplyDeleteWe take the bikes out as often as we can and have a ride a round, then a play in the park, feed the ducks and have a picnic. If we are feeling really flush then we'll go to the cafe and have a cream tea and DS will have a hot chocolate.
ReplyDeletewe take nature trials and hikes in woods near our house
ReplyDeleteGoing for lovely walks
ReplyDeleteWe love walking around the Forest of Dean. It's a great way of explaining animals, insects, seasons etc to our 3 year old.
ReplyDeleteWe like to walk around Cannock Chase
ReplyDeletei like going to temple newsam woods
ReplyDelete** We love going outdoors whatever the weather (dressed appropriately!). Even if its just the garden to explore. We love the beach and forests. Beautiful :) **
ReplyDeleteHandy for my Geocaching
ReplyDeleteWe love going to bedgebury , great for the wholee family xx
ReplyDeletegoing on long walks clair studownham@aol.com
ReplyDeleteGoing to the woods and exploring
ReplyDeletewe just like taking our 3 staffies for long walks xx
ReplyDeleteWe like walking at our local National Trust
ReplyDeleteWe are lucky as we are in the countryside pretty much, with plenty of hills to explore, and woods to walk through, so on nice days, we go to the woods for adventures :D
ReplyDeleteOur nearest forest is Bedgebury. Lots of shady walks and great play areas hidden under amongst the trees....we love it!
ReplyDeleteI love discovering new places! Since being ill and stuck indoors for ages, exploring the amazing nature around where we live has become a priority and makes a great day out! :D
ReplyDeleteLove to go for walks as a family
ReplyDeletewe love walks in the park and local woods
ReplyDeletewalking the dog over the fields or on the beach
ReplyDeleteTaking our 2 dogs for a walk along the river
ReplyDeleteWe like geocaching and making dens in the woods.
ReplyDeleteGeocaching!
ReplyDeleteA Sunday cycle together in Delamere Forest, plus there are nice places to sit and eat a packed lunch together, it's so pretty in Spring/summer!
ReplyDeleteWe live near the Western lake district and enjoy lots of walks.
ReplyDeletetaking the dogs for a walk
ReplyDeleteGoing Geocaching! Google it if you haven't heard of it - sooo fun, it's like treasure hunts outdoors!
ReplyDeleteI've been a bit lax of late as the rather miserable, cold weather has put me off from getting out of the house, but as the weather warms we'll get out more - predominantly nature walks locally, although we do go a bit further afield when my partner has a day off :-)
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