Easy outdoor activities for kids in the Lake District
Need some ideas on how to keep young minds occupied while in the outdoors? Look no further – here are five prompts to get you started.
Turn wildlife-spotting into a game!
All you need is to print off our bingo card, or make your own, and head out to see who has the keenest eye.
Search for mini beasts
This is a great way to teach kids about how to respect any creatures they find and handle them gently – and to inspire their inner ecologist.
Have you ever heard of nature bathing?
This is the best kind of bath time – roll around in the grass, soak in the atmosphere under the trees, and listen to nature’s sounds together.
Become a Roman for the day
Have a go at re-enacting ancient Roman battles at sites like Galava Fort, and show your kids how fun history can be!
Spend time in nature
Encouraging kids to collect fallen leaves, acorns, twigs and other bits of natural material (that is no longer growing!) keeps them busy on walks and means the will remember their trip long after its over.
Need inspiration on where to go for a walk with the kids? See our blog on the top 10 walks for little legs in the Lake District, written by mums and dads of the National Park.
