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We’ve found 71 activities:
Go forest bathing
Spending time among trees has huge benefits to our mental well being, so take time to sit and listen to nature.
Supported by
Nattergal
40 mins
Outdoors
Go on a cool quest
Think about insulation by carrying sandwiches and drinks in different bags to find out which keeps them coolest on a walk!
Supported by
Gas Distribution Networks
2 hrs
Outdoors
Money matters: Let's talk about it!
Understand why talking about money is important and how we can break down the stigma around finances.
Supported by
HSBC UK
30 mins
Indoors
Walking football
Take it slow in this twist on a classic team game.
20 mins
Outdoors
They said what?!
A quick game to get everyone talking about how to make online conversations safer.
20 mins
Indoors
Hiking
There’s no one way to hike, trek, or walk. It’s up to you where you go, how far you travel, and what you do on the way.
3 hrs
Outdoors
Invite in someone to talk about disability
Learn more about disabilities by inviting a member of a charity organisation to chat with your group.
45 mins
Indoors
Go on a YouShape nature walk
Head out on a nature walk and let the world around us make you feel inspired.
1 hr
Outdoors
Make a matchbox map
Draw out your favourite walk or journey and make this pocket-sized map.
45 mins
Indoors
Go birdwatching
Try identifying different birds by the noise they make and see if you can make the same sounds.
Supported by
Nattergal
45 mins
Outdoors
Explore the impact of online content
Discover the different ways that online content can positively and negatively influence people’s ideas, emotions and behaviours.
30 mins
Indoors
Ask big questions about science
Mad about science? Use these question formats and prompts to spark some meaningful conversations all about science
45 mins
Indoors
Tune in when you switch on
Talking online has become a big part of our lives. When you switch on, do you really listen to what people say?
Supported by
The Rail Industry
45 mins
Online
Nature hunt
Do you need an extra excuse for a walk in nature? Turn a stroll into a super scavenger hunt to get in touch with the natural world.
50 mins
Outdoors
Bake Welsh cakes
Learn about Saint David, the patron saint of Wales, while cooking some traditional cakes.
45 mins
Indoors
We don't talk about Bruno. We DO talk about you.
Think about our own emotions and what they look like in this fun thoughtful activity.
20 mins
Outdoors
Play Equity Spaghetti
Work together to achieve a shared goal, and explore how it feels to be on the receiving end of differential treatment.
30 mins
Indoors
Go on a spooky rope walk
Be brave, test your senses and your memory, and go on a spooky rope trail.
45 mins
Indoors
Make DIY hand warmers
Make your own toasty hand warmers for those cold winter walks.
Supported by
Rolls-Royce
10 mins
Indoors
Use your senses on a rope walk
Be brave and test your senses on this adventurous trail.
Supported by
Generation Green
45 mins
Indoors
Gratitude scavenger hunt
Tune into your emotions and sensations with this scavenger hunt with a difference!
20 mins
Indoors
I wonder why
Have you ever stopped and thought… why? Practice curiosity with this simple activity.
Supported by
Generation Green
30 mins
Outdoors
Natural sculptures
Take a walk in your imagination. Can you recreate objects using natural materials?
Supported by
Generation Green
20 mins
Outdoors
Meet a tree
Can you use your senses to find out which tree you met? Trust you partner and get connected to nature.
Supported by
Generation Green
20 mins
Outdoors
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