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Has the sudden spring weather made you long for that lazy summer holiday? Or think about the three - yes three! - bank holiday weekends coming up?

Over the last ten years I've taken my brother's kids away at least a couple of times, often with some other friends and their kids, so we can all get away from the noise and enjoy that sensation of cold dew on flip-flopped feet...

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International Women's Day, Outdoor Classroom Day, Outdoor Play -

Did you ever think it's just the boys that play rough, jump high, run fast, climb and scream? If so, read on and discover the transformational effect on girls of taking play really seriously.

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Outdoor Play, Playgrounds -

The future of three adventure playgrounds has been thrown into doubt after Zurich Insurance announced it is preparing to withdraw Public Liability cover, The Times reported this week.
 
Without Public Liability Insurance, Adventure Playgrounds simply can’t remain open.

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Camping hacks, Hammocks, Wildtime -

So you’ve got yourself a nice tarp to go camping, hammock camping or for a little forest schools session… now how are you going to set it up?

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Outdoor Family Camping, Outdoor People, Wildtime -

Green Farm Kent was once again the site for our annual Family Camping trip. Funded through profits from the Outdoor People shop, a grant from the Big Lottery and supported by the wonderful people at Vango, this was our biggest adventure yet.

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