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Dad knowledge, Product reviews

Why active kids need protective summer clothing

The Outdoor Dad / September 3, 2020

It’s easy to think protective kids’ clothing only matters in winter, but high temperatures and blazing sun make it vital in summer too.

How to turn your garden into a mini water park
Dad knowledge

How to turn your garden into mini a water park

The Outdoor Dad / August 31, 2019

It’s been another summer of heatwaves – and the best way to cool off with your kids is to turn your garden into a mini water park. Here’s how we did it…

Lammas Land Paddling Pool
Family adventures

Family days out: Lammas Land Pool, Cambridge

The Outdoor Dad / July 16, 2019

Lammas Land Pool is an awesome place to take kids on a hot summer day, with a giant paddling pool, playground and cafe set in a park just a short walk from Cambridge city centre.

Best outdoor activity shoes for toddlers
Product reviews

Best outdoor activity shoes for toddlers

The Outdoor Dad / July 9, 2019

We’ve spent the first few weeks of summer testing out the best outdoor activity shoes for toddlers and here’s our pick of the bunch – from sandals and wellies to football boots and aqua shoes.

Riverboat cruise
Family adventures

Family days out: Riverboat cruise on the Ouse

The Outdoor Dad / June 1, 2019

Last weekend my 3-year-old drove an actual riverboat and ticked off around a dozen new wildlife species. If that’s not a good family day out, I don’t know what is.

Dad knowledge

How to go canoeing with toddlers

The Outdoor Dad / April 28, 2019

Canoeing with toddlers for the first time is daunting, but if you prepare properly, pick the right location and the right weather, it’s a wonderful family activity. Here’s how we do it…

Holkham Beach
Family adventures

Family days out: Holkham beach, Norfolk

The Outdoor Dad / September 27, 2018

Holkham Beach in Norfolk is a perfect day out for outdoorsy families. You can paddle in the sea, run in the sand dunes, play games on the beach and charge through the pinewoods. We love it!

Grow your own sunflowers
Dad knowledge

How to grow your own sunflowers

The Outdoor Dad / September 12, 2018

I’ve always been an expert at killing every plant in our garden, but this summer we discovered how simple and fun it is to grow your own sunflowers as a family.  

Primus Kuchoma portable grill
Product reviews

Review: Primus Kuchoma portable grill

The Outdoor Dad / July 31, 2018

The Primus Kuchoma portable grill ticks every box for lazy BBQers like me – it’s easy to operate, easy to transport, easy to cook on and easy to clean. Perfect for outdoorsy families!

Cycling London on Boris Bikes
Family adventures

Cycling London on Boris Bikes – for just £2!

The Outdoor Dad / July 25, 2018

We recently escaped to the capital for a child-free weekend and it was too hot for the sweat-filled underground misery of the Tube, so we spent two days cycling London on Boris Bikes instead.

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