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Getting outside with kids can be challenging, but encouraging them at a young age can give them an appreciation that lasts a lifetime

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Things to do in Brecon Beacons National Park

Planning a trip to the Brecon Beacons? Take a look at our top things to do in Brecon Beacons National Park including some of the best waterfalls and viewpoints to visit.

​Homemade Christmas decorations

Get crafty this Christmas with these festive decoration ideas made from things you'd find outside. These natural Christmas decks are suitable for the whole family to make!

OS Game Review: Run an Empire

Introducing the second in our series of outdoor game reviews. We spoke to walkers, runners and cyclists in both rural and urban areas to see what they thought of the popular location-based game Run an Empire.

Woodland crafting guide

​As autumn gets into full swing, many of us like to go outside to appreciate just how beautifully nature works her magic on our trees and landscape. It’s a wondrous sight to behold, but nature also provides us with many leisure activities beyond walking, which are suitable for the whole family.

20 activities to try in autumn

Keep your children busy in autumn with these 20 ideas for fun outdoor activities suitable for all ages.

Best UK locations to fossil hunt and spot wildlife

Whether you want to look back in time and discover the fossilised remains of those that came before us, or admire the beauty of today's wildlife in its natural environment, there are many fantastic locations in the UK for you to set off to. Here are a few of our favourites.

7 top tips for getting outside in the rain

When it's damp and dreary outside there's still so much fun to be had! Here are 7 top tips for enjoying the outdoors when the weather's not playing ball. Pull on your wellies, put on your waterproofs and get outside in the rain!

Wallace and Gromit's new outdoor game

‘Fix up the City’ is a new free gaming app that features Wallace and Gromit and to play it you’ll need to visit Bristol’s Millennium Square or Cardiff Bay. The OS Games team went to check it out.

OS Game Review: Geocaching

Introducing the first in our series of outdoor game reviews: Geocaching. We spoke to walkers and cyclists to see what they thought of the popular location-based game Geocaching.

Free downloadable eBook for a summer outdoors

This is your FREE complete guide to a summer outdoors!

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