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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!

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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!

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!

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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
Family adventures

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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How to attract birds to your garden

The Outdoor Dad / October 23, 2017

With temperatures dropping as we head into autumn and winter, it’s an important time of year to look after wild birds. Here’s how to attract birds to your garden by stocking up your feeders.

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Family trip to London Zoo

The Outdoor Dad / October 5, 2017

Monkeys, giraffes, hippos, camels, penguins, giant fish and every jungle cat you could dream of – family days out don’t get much better than London Zoo.

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35 reasons why I love being outside

The Outdoor Dad / January 4, 2017

While walking to work this morning, I saw a ridiculously cool sunrise that reminded me of all the things I love about being outside. Then my mind started racing, and before I knew it I was sitting down at my desk writing this… 

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The handsome little guys on the right are Sonny and Dougie, and the big ugly guy is their dad, Oli. This blog is all about our family adventures, plus we test the latest outdoor gear for kids so you don’t have to. We hope you enjoy it!

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