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101 outdoor activities for families
101 Family Activities

101 outdoor activities for families (81-101)

The Outdoor Dad / July 23, 2018

Here’s the final installment in our 101 outdoor activities for families series. Every idea in here is designed to be simple, fun and cheap – so we hope they inspire some exciting adventures!

Wild swimming with toddlers
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Wild swimming with toddlers: is it safe?

The Outdoor Dad / July 17, 2018

Thanks to the awesome summer 2018 heatwave we’ve been jumping in every bit of water we can find. But is it safe to go wild swimming with toddlers?

Canoe camping
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Canoe camping microadventure

The Outdoor Dad / June 27, 2018

Canoe camping simply involves going on a canoe trip, stashing a tent, hammock or bivvy bag in your boat, then sleeping outdoors by a river. I just tried it for the first time – and it’s awesome!

Open Farm Sunday
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Open Farm Sunday | Free nationwide family event

The Outdoor Dad / June 10, 2018

Riding tractors, petting sheep, milking goats, riding horses, bouncing on bouncy castles and scoffing homemade ice cream – our first family visit to Open Farm Sunday was a big success!

Garden camping
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Why garden camping is great fun for families

The Outdoor Dad / June 5, 2018

Garden camping is a great option if you want to sleep outdoors as a family but don’t feel confident enough to tackle a campsite. It’s cheap, safe, very local, (mostly) stress-free, and loads of fun!

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101 Family Activities

101 outdoor activities for families (61-80)

The Outdoor Dad / May 31, 2018

Here’s the penultimate instalment in our 101 outdoor activities for families series. From mud pies and shooting stars to outdoor cinemas and flying kites – every idea is fun, simple and cheap!

Saturday morning nature hunt
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Mini adventures: Saturday morning nature hunt

The Outdoor Dad / May 19, 2018

Sonny woke me up early yesterday (no shock there) and the sun was shining, so instead of lounging in bed we jumped on my bike and went for a little Saturday morning nature hunt.

101 outdoor activities for families
101 Family Activities

101 outdoor activities for families (41-60)

The Outdoor Dad / April 9, 2018

Here’s the third in our series of 101 outdoor activities for families. From treasure hunts and festivals to skimming stones and cooking outside, there’s something simple and fun for every family!

outdoor activities for families
101 Family Activities

101 outdoor activities for families (21-40)

The Outdoor Dad / March 27, 2018

Here’s the second in our series of 101 outdoor activities for families. From hiking and paddling to climbing trees and taking wildlife photos, there’s something simple and fun for everyone to try!

Matlock Farm Park
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Great family days out: Matlock Farm Park

The Outdoor Dad / March 26, 2018

Part farm, part petting zoo and part wildlife theme park for kids, Matlock Farm Park is a perfect day out for outdoorsy families visiting the Peak District National Park.

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