Looking for a fun, low-cost day out with the kids? Here’s how to plan the perfect picnic – with food, games, and ideas to keep them busy from the blanket and beyond. Includes top tips and outdoor activity ideas from a fellow parent!
Category Archives: Other Free or Cheap Outdoor Activity Ideas
10 Ways to Celebrate Great Outdoors Month as a Family (Without Spending a Penny!)
June is Great Outdoors Month! Here are 10 free or low-cost ways to get outside with your kids, connect with nature, and make unforgettable memories.
The Secret to a Good Life: Family, Fresh Air, and Conversations That Matter
What makes a good life? For us, it’s simple: quality time outdoors as a family, making memories, having real conversations, and staying connected—without spending a fortune.
What Is a Pump Track? A Family-Friendly Guide to BMX & Bike Skills Parks
What on Earth is a Pump Track (and Why Should You Care)? If you’ve ever stumbled across a looping track filled with swoopy corners and rollers that make your children whoop with joy, you’ve probably found yourself at a pump track. Or maybe a BMX park. Or both! But what actually is a pump track?ContinueContinue reading “What Is a Pump Track? A Family-Friendly Guide to BMX & Bike Skills Parks”
Free or Low-Cost Outdoor Ideas for Children #10: Outdoor Story Time
Make storytime an outdoor adventure! Discover budget-friendly outdoor activity ideas for kids, including nature-inspired storytelling, reading trails, and sensory fun in the fresh air.
10 Easy Ways to Spend More Time Outdoors as a Family (Without the Overwhelm)
Make outdoor time part of your weekly rhythm with these 10 simple, low-cost ways to get outside as a family—without stress, fuss, or screens.
Why RAF Cosford Is the Perfect Budget-Friendly Day Out for Families
Looking for a free, educational, and fun day out? RAF Cosford in Shropshire is the perfect family-friendly museum with hands-on exhibits and loads to explore.
10 Budget-Friendly Outdoor Activities for Families This Half Term
Looking for low-cost family fun this half term? Here are 10 budget-friendly outdoor activities to keep the kids happy, active, and off screens all week long.
10 Outdoor Family Resolutions for 2025: Simple Goals to Get Outside More
Make 2025 your family’s most adventurous year yet! From nature walks to new skills, here are 10 outdoor resolutions that will bring you closer to nature—and each other.
Free or Low-Cost Outdoor Ideas for Children #9: Photography
Turn your next walk into a photo adventure! Idea #9 shows how kids can explore nature through the lens — no fancy camera needed, just curiosity and a love of the outdoors.
