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Fortune teller template

Arts and crafts

Children’s fortune teller activity – explore nature

Our free nature activities help children to connect with our environment.
Sun catcher

Arts and crafts

Create a nature suncatcher

Creating a nature suncatcher is a fun way to bring the outdoors inside, so you can explore and observe nature’s…
Pieces of wood in a basket and some secateurs, ready to make a bee hotel. You can see existing bee hotels made from tin cans in the background.

Arts and crafts

Make a bee hotel for your neighbourhood

This hotel is easy to make, mostly uses bits from around the home and is a great all-age activity.
Children playing outside with a flag

Games and activities

Capture the flag

This game encourages team members to work together to plan their strategy — splitting into defenders and attackers to collect…
Pieces of fabric on a table ready to be made into bunting

Arts and crafts

Make advent calendar bunting

If you want to learn how to make advent calendar bunting, check out this simple guide and get crafting!
Hot chocolate sticks with festive toppings

Recipes

Homemade hot chocolate sticks  

These are super simple to create and make a fantastic festive gift!
Chocolate festive truffles rolled in nuts by Bake Off's Lizzie Acker. Christmas tree lights sparkle in soft focus in the background.

Recipes

Festive chocolate truffles 

These are super quick, and only need a few ingredients. Perfect as a festive gift!
Mince pie shortbread rounds piled on a festive plate

Recipes

Mince pie shortbread

A quick and easy mince pie shortbread recipe from Great British Bake Off winner Syabira Yusoff. Perfect easy Christmas baking!
Group of people walking alongside each other and smiling

Easy ideas for winter walks

Spending time outside can do wonders for your mental and physical health.
Sun-dappled mince pies on a red spotty tablecloth

Recipes

Eden Project mince pies

This easy mince pie recipe comes from the Eden Project's very own Head Chef, Mike Greer.
Stuffing, cranberry and brie wreath

Recipes

Christmas stuffing, brie & cranberry wreath

This edible Christmas wreath recipe is a great, low cost party sharer for your Big Lunch (and is surprisingly easy…
Chocolate orange popcorn in muffin cases in tray, with one empty muffin case

Recipes

Chocolate Orange Popcorn Bites by Joe Wicks

Beware – these bites are so incredibly moreish, you’ll probably end up eating the whole batch in one sitting!