Activity Quest: Days out and crafts for kids

Bex sends Adam off to try something extra special: a visit to the new Paddington Bear Experience in London. If you love marmalade sandwiches, hidden secrets, and stories set in both deepest, darkest Peru and bustling London, this is the episode for you!

Join Adam as he travels to beautiful Buckinghamshire to explore one of the UK’s most magical festive experiences: Christmas at Waddesdon Manor – a real life 'fairy castle on a hill'.

Pippa, Director of Waddesdon, gives us the inside scoop on why it’s so magical, especially at Christmas. Plus Head of Learning Sarah reveals how 13,500+ local schoolchildren have helped decorate the stables with artwork inspired by the Sounds of the Season. 

Join Bex and Adam on another adventure-packed episode of Activity Quest! This week, Adam steps inside the remarkable Grant Museum of Zoology at University College London (UCL), discovering a world of fascinating animal specimens, quirky museum stories, hands-on learning, and the importance of understanding science history. Plus, we finish with a creative zoology-inspired craft you can try at home!

Adam goes for an adventure at London’s oldest surviving operating theatre and Herb Garrett, located near London Bridge. He meets Dr. Monica Walker for a fascinating look at the history of medicine, gruesome Victorian surgeries, and the hospital’s herb-filled origins. 

This week, Adam heads off-grid for a unique stay in a “tree tent” in Lewis, Sussex.

Discover how these extraordinary, eco-friendly tents are made, meet their inventor Jason, and explore the Secret Campsite’s amazing wildlife.

Hear from Jodie, Tree Tents' managing director, and Tim, who runs the campsite dedicated to connecting families with nature.

From wildlife festivals to stargazing and edible gardens, learn how camping can be an epic digital detox.

Whether you love the outdoors or just want something different, this episode’s packed with inspiration for your next escape.