10 things you can do today
Visit a children’s farm
From watching an egg hatch and cradling a baby chick to riding a Shetland pony, children will have a brilliant time at a Children’s Farm. Wrap up warm and wash your hands before eating.
Find a pier
Yarmouth, but it’s not all just amusement arcades and sweet shops. Punch and Judy and crab fishing are two enduring pier attractions that seem to have stood the test of time.
Follow a coastal trail
From the magical north Norfolk Coastal path to bleakly beautiful beaches of Northumberland, why not get a little sand in your hiking boots this year?
Follow an abandoned railway line
We can all thank 60’s railway bogie man Dr Beeching for one thing - leaving us miles of beautiful embankments where the trains once puffed and steamed. They are now havens for wildlife and perfect for country walks.
Go for a family bike ride
There are thousands of miles of cycle networks criss-crossing the United Kingdom; so why not strap the baby seat on the back and leave the car in the garage?
Visit an activity centre
From whizzing down an aerial runway to wobbling on a crate stack, there's not end ot the fun you can have at an activity centre. Find out how your child can attend a Scout Activity Centre as a Scout, with a school or youth group at scouts.org.uk/sac
Village fair
Many country fairs now shy away from the coconut shy and waltzers and go for organic grub and mum’s and dad’s races. Whatever your taste, Saturdays in May and June are always good for these.
Find an empty beach
There are thousands of quiet coves, long empty stretches of beach and places without an ice cream van or amusement arcade in sight. Build your own sandcastle. Ride a horse, play a game of cricket
Join Scouting
The Scout Association provides challenge and adventure for 400,000 young people aged 6-25. If you’re older than that don’t worry – adult volunteers are always welcome to help make Scouting more widely available in the UK’s communities.
Walk to a stately home
Even if you’re not a member of the National Trust or English Heritage (fine institutions though they are) there are still many stately homes across the UK where you can wander free through a slice of history.
