Activity Quest: Days out and crafts for kids

Adam visits the Natural History Museum in London to learn about the National Education Nature Park programme from Laura. This initiative encourages schools across England to transform their outdoor spaces into greener areas by planting pollinator-friendly plants, building ponds, and creating green walls, aiming to benefit both wildlife and the mental well-being of students! Laura explains the programme's five-step process, which includes assessing the site, planning, and implementing changes, and then evaluating the impact on local wildlife and the community's response. The programme also offers digital tools and creative activities, making it accessible to a wide range of interests and abilities.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're going on an exciting journey up Snowdon on the Snowdon Mountain Railway in Wales! We start our journey in Llanberis, where the railway station is located, and find out all about the history and details of this narrow gauge rack and pinion railway that has been operational since 1896. The railway offers stunning views of Snowdonia National Park and provides a unique, accessible way for visitors to reach the summit of Mount Snowdon, the highest peak in Wales and England.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam visits the Grant Museum of Zoology, part of University College London. The museum houses one of the UK's oldest natural history collections, used for both teaching and public exhibition. Tannis Davidson, head of Zoology and Science Collections at UCL, explains the museum's history, including its origins from colonial expeditions and its role in education.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Activity Quest, the team from Fun Kids – including Adam, Sean, and Sam – visit Clue Quest in London! Brent introduces the venue as an immersive escape room experience designed to build lasting memories through teamwork and problem-solving in a fun, engaging environment...  Throughout the challenge, the team communicates with "mission control" to receive hints and discuss their findings, which include maps, books, and other cryptic items that help them progress through the rooms. For an at-home activity, try this sheet – which you can get when you book a ClueQuest birthday party!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're exploring the London Mithraeum, a hub that houses a reconstructed Temple of Mithras and 600 of the 14,000 Roman artefacts found on the site. Helen, who runs the London Mithraeum Bloomberg Space, guides listeners through the history and significance of the site, its collection, and the immersive experience offered to visitors. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're visiting Topgolf where Adam receives a golf lesson from a professional! Rory's telling us about the game. It's a points-based driving range suitable for all skill levels; a mix of golf, darts, and bowling due to its target-based scoring system and individual playing bays. We're finding out how players use microchipped balls to score points by hitting targets!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bex explores the Discover Children's Story Centre in Stratford, a charity dedicated to transforming lives through stories. The centre features three floors of interactive story worlds, exhibitions, and a beautiful garden designed to inspire children's imagination.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam watches the Chelsea women's football team play against Barcelona in the UEFA Women's Champions League semi-finals!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An arboretum is a living library of trees from around the world. This week, we're off to Harcourt Arboretum, looking at its wildflower meadow and its significance for local wildlife. Plus, we're getting hands-on with impressive giant redwoods!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam's off to the Walthamstow Pump House Museum in East London. The museum's known for its family-friendly atmosphere and interest in engineering, featuring a variety of exhibits including a Victorian-era Marshall steam engine, 1967 stock tube carriages, a Dennis fire truck, and a model train room!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam and Dan visit Sandbox VR in London to experience an immersive virtual reality game, The Legend of Davy Jones' Locket. The game transports players to a pirate ship where they battle skeletons, solve puzzles, and face off against Davy Jones himself, all with the help of VR headsets and sensor clips.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bex explores the art of tufting, a rug-making technique, at Tufting London. Melissa explains that tufting is similar to punch needling but faster, allowing you to create a rug quickly! The process involves sending in a design, choosing yarn colours, tufting, applying glue to the rug's back, drying, attaching a non-slip backing, and shaving the rug for a smooth finish. Plus, we guide you on creating a mini weaving loom at home using cardboard, yarn, and basic tools.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan visits HarroWall, London's largest indoor bouldering centre located in North West London. HarroWall offers a variety of activities including climbing, indoor caving, and a big slide, catering to kids and families!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're visiting the National Space Centre in Leicester! Adam meets Mike, a space communications presenter, and we see a real Soyuz capsule used for astronaut transportation to the International Space Station, astronaut suits including Tim Peake's launch suit and Buzz Aldrin's space pyjamas, and a prop from the movie 'The Martian.' We also spy a meteorite and check out a baked bean challenge...Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam visits the Hello Brain exhibition at the Francis Crick Institute in London, a free showcase focusing on the brain and its complexities! The exhibition, curated by Holly Cave, highlights the brain's 86 billion neurones and their interactions, using both scientific displays and community-created art to illustrate concepts. The Francis Crick Institute, a major scientific research facility, hosts this exhibition, offering a unique blend of current research and historical context in neuroscience.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam's exploring the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, the UK's oldest public museum. He's highlighting a unique audio trail available for visitors. One of the trail's stops involves a bone initially thought to belong to an elephant or a giant! We're also looking at Ashmolean Adventure, a digital family experience with multimedia activities focused on intriguing objects in the museum and take on a craft activity inspired by the Ashmolean Museum's collection.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam's off to the Royal Air Force (RAF) Museum in Hendon! There, he meets Toni who discusses the new exhibition 'Higher, Faster, Further' and the educational resources available for families. Rob, the public events manager, explains why the museum is great for kids and families, mentioning the upcoming Easter holidays events which will focus on science, technology, engineering, and maths, featuring a planetarium, science shows, and a paper aeroplane designing contest.  The museum offers various interactive elements, such as digital trails, backpacks with exploration tools, and a themed outdoor play area. The site is recommended for a two to three-hour visit or a full day for an in-depth experience.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's Activity Quest, Dan's chatting to Darts champion Luke Littler all about how he got into the sport. Plus, we're giving you a darts-themed activity you can do at home. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan's off on an augmented reality journey at Westminster Abbey where he's exploring the world of... Notre Dame?! Don't worry – he's not invented teleportation. Notre Dame de Paris is brand new exhibition open now.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of Activity Quest, Adam's taking on Mercedes Benz World and their Young Driver and 4x4 experiences! So long as you're tall enough to reach the pedals, they'll let you drive – no experience required!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.