Outdoor activities for kids
Fun, free things to do in a park, on the street, or anywhere outdoors.
Activities for all
Looking for simple ways to enjoy nature - outdoors, at home, or with family and friends? Here are some ideas to get you started.
These activities are designed for you to try at home or in your local area. For events at the Museum, visit our What's on pages.
Explore and play
Watch the birds
Here are some of the birds you’re likely to spot spending time in your garden in spring and summer.
Time: 5 minutes +
Make a Sun print
You can make an easy Sun print without any expensive materials. You just need construction paper and a sunny day.
Time: 10 minutes, plus a few hours to develop
Notes from Nature
An introduction to nature journaling through mindfulness. Step outside, slow your pace, and notice what’s around you.
Time: 30 minutes +
Indoor craft and rainy day activities
Cross-stitch a dodo
Follow our pattern and instuctions to cross-stitch your very own dodo.
Time: 20+ hours
Grow a cress caterpillar
Create a colourful caterpillar, watch cress grow and eat the tasty results.
Time: 1 hour, plus some days for cress to grow
Make an origami dinosaur
Print out our pattern and follow the instuctions to make this charming origami Tyrannosaurus rex.
Time: 15 mins
For educators and youth workers
Educational resources
Browse our range of educational resources you can do from home.
Ready for something more hands‑on?
Take the next step for nature with simple projects that support biodiversity and tackle climate change. You can get involved in practical ways, like choosing more sustainable habits, creating habitats for wildlife and surveying your local wildlife.