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SourceBest of all, many of the bigger museums offer free admission (donations are welcomed) and for those that charge for entry, it’s worth checking online in advance to see if you can get a discount!. Many museums and attractions even offer reduced entry for the last hours of opening — great for shorter attention spans and for using up their last bit of energy towards end of the day!
SourcePack a pencil, snacks and drinks, and maybe something to swap for a gift in the box! Wear comfy clothing, then head out for a walk. Children will relish the opportunity to be the leader and read the map. The app will give you hints if you are struggling to locate the geocache! It’s fun for all the family that doesn’t cost a penny.
Source As well as being plenty of fun, kids festivals can be a good introduction to camping, living alongside nature and being out in the elements. Family Festival Guide, Festival Kidz have a handy map and calendar to help you with finding upcoming festivals in your area.
SourceBest of all, many of the bigger museums offer free admission (donations are welcomed) and for those that charge for entry, it’s worth checking online in advance to see if you can get a discount!. Many museums and attractions even offer reduced entry for the last hours of opening — great for shorter attention spans and for using up their last bit of energy towards end of the day!SourcePack a pencil, snacks and drinks, and maybe something to swap for a gift in the box! Wear comfy clothing, then head out for a walk. Children will relish the opportunity to be the leader and read the map. The app will give you hints if you are struggling to locate the geocache! It’s fun for all the family that doesn’t cost a penny.Source As well as being plenty of fun, kids festivals can be a good introduction to camping, living alongside nature and being out in the elements. Family Festival Guide, Festival Kidz have a handy map and calendar to help you with finding upcoming festivals in your area.
Source Roarr Dinosaur Adventure, Lenwade, NR9 5JW, www.roarrdinosauradventure.co.uk, up to £18.95 per entry. Indoor, outdoor and seasonal activities. Food and drink available at Dinomite Cafe, Dippy’s Cafe, Explorer’s Restaurant and the Snack Shack. 25 minutes from Norwich.
SourceWroxham Barns, Hoveton, NR12 8QU, www.wroxhambarns.co.uk, pay-as-you-go activities, indoor and outdoor play. Food and drink available at the Wroxham Barns Restaurant and The Pantry Coffee Shop. 25 minutes from Norwich.
SourceBressingham Steam and Gardens, Bressingham, IP22 2AA, www.bressingham.co.uk, up to £14.99 per entry. Food and drink available at the Steam Museum cafe and the Plant Centre Restaurant. 45 minutes from Norwich.
SourceSea Life, Hunstanton, PE36 5BH, https://www.visitsealife.com/hunstanton, up to £16.95 per entry. Food and drink available at the cafe and outdoor ‘Pirate’s Cove’ play area. 75 minutes from Norwich.
Source BeWILDerwood, Hoveton, NR12 8JW, www.bewilderwood.co.uk, up to £16.50 per entry. Food and drink available at the Snack Shack and the Munch bar. 25 minutes from Norwich. 
SourceWells and Walsingham Light Railway, stations at Wells-Next-the-Sea, NR23 1QB and Walsingham, NR22 6BT, www.wwlr.co.uk, up to £9.50. Food and drink available at the Signal Box Cafe. 
Source The zoo is mostly outdoors with a few indoor enclosures and barns. So make sure you wear something waterproof if you’re visiting on a rainy day. There are new species and attractions being added all the time. The sea lions are our favourite recent addition!Banham Zoo, Banham, NR16 2HE, www.banhamzoo.co.uk, up to £22.95 per entry. Food and drink available at the Pavilion Cafe, Trading Post Coffee Shop and the Snack Shacks.
Source The maze spans a whopping 12 acres and the site also features a large play area, jumping pillows, pedal carts, crazy golf too and zip wires. For some true farming fun, there are straw bales to climb, mini tractors and trailers for little ones to ride, as well as cows, sheep and chickens to visit.The Wizard farm cafe is well worth a visit for reasonably priced refreshments and there is a small shop selling souvenirs, including Tractor Ted goodies.Wizard Maze & Play, Hall Farm, Metton, http://www.northnorfolkwizardmaze.co.uk/, up to £9 per entry. Seasonal only. Food and drink available at the Wizard farm cafe. 40 minutes from Norwich.
Source You can learn about the 446th Bomber Group, discover wartime survival methods, morse code, and even have a go on the flight simulator. Fancy a stroll? The Adair walk takes you on a peaceful walk along a boardwalk to the river Waveney. Finally, finish your visit with a trip to the NAAFI Cafe and gift shop.Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum, Flixton, NR35 1NZ, www.aviationmuseum.net, free admission, donations welcomed. Food and drink available at NAAFI. 40 minutes from Norwich. 
Source Pensthorpe, Fakenham, NR21 0LN, www.pensthorpe.com, up to £11.95 per entry. Food and drink available at the Courtyard Cafe. 40 minutes from Norwich
Source Roarr Dinosaur Adventure, Lenwade, NR9 5JW, www.roarrdinosauradventure.co.uk, up to £18.95 per entry. Indoor, outdoor and seasonal activities. Food and drink available at Dinomite Cafe, Dippy’s Cafe, Explorer’s Restaurant and the Snack Shack. 25 minutes from Norwich.SourceWroxham Barns, Hoveton, NR12 8QU, www.wroxhambarns.co.uk, pay-as-you-go activities, indoor and outdoor play. Food and drink available at the Wroxham Barns Restaurant and The Pantry Coffee Shop. 25 minutes from Norwich.SourceBressingham Steam and Gardens, Bressingham, IP22 2AA, www.bressingham.co.uk, up to £14.99 per entry. Food and drink available at the Steam Museum cafe and the Plant Centre Restaurant. 45 minutes from Norwich.SourceSea Life, Hunstanton, PE36 5BH, https://www.visitsealife.com/hunstanton, up to £16.95 per entry. Food and drink available at the cafe and outdoor ‘Pirate’s Cove’ play area. 75 minutes from Norwich.Source BeWILDerwood, Hoveton, NR12 8JW, www.bewilderwood.co.uk, up to £16.50 per entry. Food and drink available at the Snack Shack and the Munch bar. 25 minutes from Norwich. SourceWells and Walsingham Light Railway, stations at Wells-Next-the-Sea, NR23 1QB and Walsingham, NR22 6BT, www.wwlr.co.uk, up to £9.50. Food and drink available at the Signal Box Cafe. Source The zoo is mostly outdoors with a few indoor enclosures and barns. So make sure you wear something waterproof if you’re visiting on a rainy day. There are new species and attractions being added all the time. The sea lions are our favourite recent addition!Banham Zoo, Banham, NR16 2HE, www.banhamzoo.co.uk, up to £22.95 per entry. Food and drink available at the Pavilion Cafe, Trading Post Coffee Shop and the Snack Shacks.Source The maze spans a whopping 12 acres and the site also features a large play area, jumping pillows, pedal carts, crazy golf too and zip wires. For some true farming fun, there are straw bales to climb, mini tractors and trailers for little ones to ride, as well as cows, sheep and chickens to visit.The Wizard farm cafe is well worth a visit for reasonably priced refreshments and there is a small shop selling souvenirs, including Tractor Ted goodies.Wizard Maze & Play, Hall Farm, Metton, http://www.northnorfolkwizardmaze.co.uk/, up to £9 per entry. Seasonal only. Food and drink available at the Wizard farm cafe. 40 minutes from Norwich.Source You can learn about the 446th Bomber Group, discover wartime survival methods, morse code, and even have a go on the flight simulator. Fancy a stroll? The Adair walk takes you on a peaceful walk along a boardwalk to the river Waveney. Finally, finish your visit with a trip to the NAAFI Cafe and gift shop.Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum, Flixton, NR35 1NZ, www.aviationmuseum.net, free admission, donations welcomed. Food and drink available at NAAFI. 40 minutes from Norwich. Source Pensthorpe, Fakenham, NR21 0LN, www.pensthorpe.com, up to £11.95 per entry. Food and drink available at the Courtyard Cafe. 40 minutes from Norwich
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This simple and stunning experiment is a great way to introduce preschoolers to scientific investigations and natural science. Not only does it give children the opportunity to learn how water transfers through a plant, but the end result will make a great present for Mummy on Mother’s Day too! You’ll need some white flowers (when in season, daisies from the garden will work), glasses of water, a selection of food dye and a sharp knife. Visit redtri.com for more details! Build the world, one landmark at a time
Create your very own versions of the world’s most famous landmarks — start by either creating landmarks from one city, or pick your favourite landmarks from around the world.Building blocks are perfect for this, or if you want something more tactile, you can always create models out of salt dough instead. It’s cheap, quick and easy to make. All you need is 1 cup of salt, 2 cups of flour and ¾ cup of water. Combine the dry ingredients first before gradually adding the water. Once you’ve sculpted your creations, place them in an oven at 180°C to dry them out. They’ll make great handmade Mother’s Day presents too! Foamy fun chemical reactions
What happens when you mix red cabbage, baking powder and vinegar?Introduce little ones to chemistry with this straightforward but visually impressive experiment sciencekiddo.com. You may need to start this activity a day early as you need to make some homemade pH indicator ice cubes first. Then you can create a fun and fizzy chemical reaction and discover the PH balance of the solution.It’s easy to get started, you just need a few common kitchen items: red cabbage, water, baking soda, an ice cube tray, large clear cups and vinegar. Hugs o’clock
We don’t need an excuse to give Mum, or Grandma, a hug. That being said, it’s Mother’s Day, so extra hugs are always appreciated. A great task to set the kids is to hug Mum or Grandma at pre set times throughout the day. The first one will be a nice surprise for her, but it will also teach little ones about telling the time! Nature-themed scavenger hunt
To blow out the cobwebs and get some fresh air, head outdoors for a nature-themed scavenger hunt! Set to work creating clues and setting tasks for the kids to complete. Challenges could include snapping photos of particular plants or wildlife. All you need is a camera, phone or tablet. Alternatively, go freestyle and take notes about all of the flora and fauna you see on your adventures. Flower number fun
Image source: multiculturalmotherhood.comDraw and cut out your own flowers with two sets of 12 petals each. Then number the inner ring of petals one to 12. Pick a number for the centre of the flower and choose whether you add or multiply the central number by the number of the petal. Got the answer? Write it on the connected outer petal. This is a fun way of bringing the worlds of mathematics and art together. Creative in the kitchen
Mums love to be treated, and what’s better than homemade goodies prepared by little hands? Cooking also brings a wealth of learning opportunities. Measuring ingredients will help improve children’s maths skills, while following instructions and learning about safe food preparation are important life lessons. The best part though is that the whole family can enjoy the results! Bake cakes, biscuits or savoury snacks. Family fort buildingBuilding forts together is not just good fun, it also stimulates early engineering skills. While planning and building your perfect hide-away together your little one will learn about design and problem-solving. Is your structure collapsing due to lack of support? Does it need a stronger material to stand up? Can a triangular structure bear more weight than a square one? All of these questions lay the foundations for budding engineers.Share your storiesWe hope that our fun-filled STEM activities have inspired you to try something new together this Mother’s Day. Share you favourite crafts and creations with us on Instagram @learningresourcesuk
This simple and stunning experiment is a great way to introduce preschoolers to scientific investigations and natural science. Not only does it give children the opportunity to learn how water transfers through a plant, but the end result will make a great present for Mummy on Mother’s Day too! You’ll need some white flowers (when in season, daisies from the garden will work), glasses of water, a selection of food dye and a sharp knife. Visit redtri.com for more details! Build the world, one landmark at a timeCreate your very own versions of the world’s most famous landmarks — start by either creating landmarks from one city, or pick your favourite landmarks from around the world.Building blocks are perfect for this, or if you want something more tactile, you can always create models out of salt dough instead. It’s cheap, quick and easy to make. All you need is 1 cup of salt, 2 cups of flour and ¾ cup of water. Combine the dry ingredients first before gradually adding the water. Once you’ve sculpted your creations, place them in an oven at 180°C to dry them out. They’ll make great handmade Mother’s Day presents too! Foamy fun chemical reactionsWhat happens when you mix red cabbage, baking powder and vinegar?Introduce little ones to chemistry with this straightforward but visually impressive experiment sciencekiddo.com. You may need to start this activity a day early as you need to make some homemade pH indicator ice cubes first. Then you can create a fun and fizzy chemical reaction and discover the PH balance of the solution.It’s easy to get started, you just need a few common kitchen items: red cabbage, water, baking soda, an ice cube tray, large clear cups and vinegar. Hugs o’clockWe don’t need an excuse to give Mum, or Grandma, a hug. That being said, it’s Mother’s Day, so extra hugs are always appreciated. A great task to set the kids is to hug Mum or Grandma at pre set times throughout the day. The first one will be a nice surprise for her, but it will also teach little ones about telling the time! Nature-themed scavenger huntTo blow out the cobwebs and get some fresh air, head outdoors for a nature-themed scavenger hunt! Set to work creating clues and setting tasks for the kids to complete. Challenges could include snapping photos of particular plants or wildlife. All you need is a camera, phone or tablet. Alternatively, go freestyle and take notes about all of the flora and fauna you see on your adventures. Flower number funImage source: multiculturalmotherhood.comDraw and cut out your own flowers with two sets of 12 petals each. Then number the inner ring of petals one to 12. Pick a number for the centre of the flower and choose whether you add or multiply the central number by the number of the petal. Got the answer? Write it on the connected outer petal. This is a fun way of bringing the worlds of mathematics and art together. Creative in the kitchenMums love to be treated, and what’s better than homemade goodies prepared by little hands? Cooking also brings a wealth of learning opportunities. Measuring ingredients will help improve children’s maths skills, while following instructions and learning about safe food preparation are important life lessons. The best part though is that the whole family can enjoy the results! Bake cakes, biscuits or savoury snacks. Family fort buildingBuilding forts together is not just good fun, it also stimulates early engineering skills. While planning and building your perfect hide-away together your little one will learn about design and problem-solving. Is your structure collapsing due to lack of support? Does it need a stronger material to stand up? Can a triangular structure bear more weight than a square one? All of these questions lay the foundations for budding engineers.Share your storiesWe hope that our fun-filled STEM activities have inspired you to try something new together this Mother’s Day. Share you favourite crafts and creations with us on Instagram @learningresourcesuk
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This month we are taking part in The Wildlife Trusts’ #30dayswild campaign! We took a trip to Cley Marshes Nature Reserve on the north Norfolk coast to meet with their Community Education Officer, Rachael Wright. We asked her all about the campaign, why it is so important and how you can get involved!
Tell us about Cley Marshes Nature Reserve:It is Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s oldest and best known nature reserve and was purchased in 1926. The reserve includes an award-winning visitor centre, a gallery and a Wildlife Education Centre named in memory of the naturalist, Simon Aspinall.
We are well known for the birds on site. The shingle beach and saline lagoons, along with the grazing marsh and reed bed support large numbers of wintering and migrating wildfowl and waders, as well as bittern, marsh harrier and bearded tit.
[Image of Marsh Harrier, credit: Norfolk Wildlife Trust Website]
What does your role at the Norfolk Wildlife Trust involve?I organise our events programme and exhibitions. We work with local community groups and I take school groups and other education visitors out on the reserve. The Cley Marshes provides school groups with great opportunities to explore both coastal and wetland habitats!
What’s your favourite thing about your role?Working with school groups and inspiring the next generation to explore wildlife and have fun outdoors!
What is #30dayswild and how can people sign up?30 Days Wild is a Wildlife Trust campaign aimed at getting people outside enjoying the living landscape. We encourage and support people to take a little bit of time every day to do something wild! People can sign up on their local Wildlife Trust website and will receive a digital support pack with ideas, inspiration and information on local events and places you can explore! You can share your wild adventures using the #30DaysWild hashtag.
What do you have planned for #30dayswild during June?We have crafts and activities in our education centre throughout June and events on throughout the month. From nature walks to pond dipping there’s something for everyone, take a look on our website for events this June!
What is a Random Act of Wildness?A Random Act of Wildness is about making time to connect with nature around you, or doing something small yourself to help nature. Random Acts of Wildness are all about experiencing, learning about and helping your local wildlife. They can be simple, small, fun and exciting too. You can use our ideas as inspiration or get creative and make up your own!
Why is getting out into nature so important?It’s important to stay in touch with the natural world and appreciate all that nature does for us. It’s also incredibly important in our busy lives to take time to relax and exploring nature is a fantastic way to do that. A recent poll of 101 people in Norwich revealed that 90% of Norwich’s city-dwellers feel that nature is important to them but 86% of adults in Norwich don’t think that they spend enough time in nature.
What are the educational benefits of exploring nature?Many people learn more effectively through hands on activities and nature provides so many great opportunities. Watching nature events creates memories that will last forever. Every subject taught in a classroom can be taught outside in a more fun and engaging way that will inspire children for a lifetime!
EI-5126 GeoSafari® Jr. Aqua Magnifier
If you are visiting the centre this June, pick up your free Aqua Magnifier (while stocks last) and Learning Resources discount code!
*Browse our outdoor exploration and discovery tools on our website!
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This month we are taking part in The Wildlife Trusts’ #30dayswild campaign! We took a trip to Cley Marshes Nature Reserve on the north Norfolk coast to meet with their Community Education Officer, Rachael Wright. We asked her all about the campaign, why it is so important and how you can get involved!
Tell us about Cley Marshes Nature Reserve:It is Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s oldest and best known nature reserve and was purchased in 1926. The reserve includes an award-winning visitor centre, a gallery and a Wildlife Education Centre named in memory of the naturalist, Simon Aspinall.
We are well known for the birds on site. The shingle beach and saline lagoons, along with the grazing marsh and reed bed support large numbers of wintering and migrating wildfowl and waders, as well as bittern, marsh harrier and bearded tit.
[Image of Marsh Harrier, credit: Norfolk Wildlife Trust Website]
What does your role at the Norfolk Wildlife Trust involve?I organise our events programme and exhibitions. We work with local community groups and I take school groups and other education visitors out on the reserve. The Cley Marshes provides school groups with great opportunities to explore both coastal and wetland habitats!
What’s your favourite thing about your role?Working with school groups and inspiring the next generation to explore wildlife and have fun outdoors!
What is #30dayswild and how can people sign up?30 Days Wild is a Wildlife Trust campaign aimed at getting people outside enjoying the living landscape. We encourage and support people to take a little bit of time every day to do something wild! People can sign up on their local Wildlife Trust website and will receive a digital support pack with ideas, inspiration and information on local events and places you can explore! You can share your wild adventures using the #30DaysWild hashtag.
What do you have planned for #30dayswild during June?We have crafts and activities in our education centre throughout June and events on throughout the month. From nature walks to pond dipping there’s something for everyone, take a look on our website for events this June!
What is a Random Act of Wildness?A Random Act of Wildness is about making time to connect with nature around you, or doing something small yourself to help nature. Random Acts of Wildness are all about experiencing, learning about and helping your local wildlife. They can be simple, small, fun and exciting too. You can use our ideas as inspiration or get creative and make up your own!
Why is getting out into nature so important?It’s important to stay in touch with the natural world and appreciate all that nature does for us. It’s also incredibly important in our busy lives to take time to relax and exploring nature is a fantastic way to do that. A recent poll of 101 people in Norwich revealed that 90% of Norwich’s city-dwellers feel that nature is important to them but 86% of adults in Norwich don’t think that they spend enough time in nature.
What are the educational benefits of exploring nature?Many people learn more effectively through hands on activities and nature provides so many great opportunities. Watching nature events creates memories that will last forever. Every subject taught in a classroom can be taught outside in a more fun and engaging way that will inspire children for a lifetime!
EI-5126 GeoSafari® Jr. Aqua Magnifier
If you are visiting the centre this June, pick up your free Aqua Magnifier (while stocks last) and Learning Resources discount code!
*Browse our outdoor exploration and discovery tools on our website!
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