Dan writes a song and Meg cracks a code

2022/2/7

16:07

Meg’s creating and cracking codes in this week’s episode of Activity Quest. We’ve got events from across the UK and Dan’s getting a little musical, creating a song for the Young Songwriter Competition.

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National Football Museum, Mission Transmission party

2022/2/14

14:31

Meg visits the National Football Museum in Manchester, we’re prepping for an out-of-this-world space party, and there’s a whole list of events from across the UK, including a holographic tour!

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Peter Rabbit Explore and Play

2022/2/21

09:22

Robyn visits a brand new Peter Rabbit attraction in Blackpool and there’s a whole list of events from across the UK!

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Babylon Park

2024/1/8

06:38

In this week's episode, Bex visits Babylon Park in London. It's an alien themed indoor theme park!

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Museum of English Rural Life

2024/1/1

09:54

Adam's visiting the Museum of English Rural Life in Reading to find out more about the agricultural past of Berkshire and some of the jobs that people used to do!

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Peter Pan Goes Wrong and storytelling workshops

2023/12/25

26:43

Bex chats to Charlie from Peter Pan Goes Wrong – on stage in the West End until mid January and then touring across the country – and chats about stories with Danyah, an improv storytelling champion! 

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Stonehenge: Winter Solstice

2023/12/18

07:30

Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire. It was built more than 4,500 years ago and you might have seen in it in the news recently thanks to a very special relationship it has with the stars... 

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Thames RIB Experience

2023/12/11

08:37

Bex takes on the Thames RIB Experience – a high-octane speedboat tour along the River Thames – where you journey up to 40mph!

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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SPECIAL: Christmas at Kew and Waddesdon Manor

2023/12/4

10:03

It's a Christmas lights special in this week's episode of Activity Quest. Bex is on-location at Kew Gardens and Adam's visiting Waddesdon Manor for their Christmas experience!

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Westminster Abbey

2023/11/27

11:50

In this week's episode of Activity Quest, Adam visits Westminster Abbey. It's a royal church in the centre of London with over a thousand years of history. You might remember it from the news recently as it's where King Charles III was coronated!

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How Amazon works

2023/11/20

11:38

Ever wondered how a parcel gets from your basket to your doorstep? Adam's visiting one of Amazon's most advanced fulfilment centres, Swindon BRS2, to find out how packages get from their warehouse to your door. And the best bit is that you can visit too... 

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National Army Museum and making our own medals

2023/11/13

07:58

In this episode of Activity Quest, Adam is visiting the National Army Museum to find out about the history of the British Army and there's a curious tale of a horse hoof...

Georgia is also here and giving us a craft that you can do at home: we are making our own medals!

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National Museum of Computing and making our own circuit!

2023/11/2

10:00

In this week's episode of Activity Quest, Adam's off to the National Museum of Computing in Bletchley Park in Milton Keynes. It's home to the original computer – Colossus – and houses nearly a century of computing tech too. Plus, we're making our own circuits at home too.

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Horniman Museum and Gardens and making your own museum exhibit

2023/10/26

10:17

Adam's off to the Horniman Museum and Gardens to explore their world-renowned galleries – including the curious tale of a stuffed walrus... 

He's also visiting their butterfly house and we're making a Horniman-inspired exhibit at home too. 

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HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: Horizon of Khufu, making a mummy, and halloween face paint

2023/10/19

11:05

Bex visits a brand new VR experience in Stratford, London, that sends people back in time to ancient Egypt!

Plus, we're making a mummy with Georgia and chatting about make-up looks inspired by Europa Park in Germany. 

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Disney 100: The Exhibition and making a magical wand

2023/10/13

09:42

Conor's off to Disney 100: The Exhibition, now open at London's ExCel. It's a look back at the past 100 years of Disney, from the founding of the company by Walt Disney himself, right through to the present day! 

Plus, inspired by the Disney magic, Georgia's making a magic wand too.

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Warwick Castle and a spooky story

2023/10/5

14:26

Adam takes you on a journey to the historic Warwick Castle, located just outside Birmingham in Warwick, England. Join him as he explores the castle's ancient secrets, from the original Motte and Bailey design to the chilling tales of past.

Adam's joined by historian Ben who guides him through the castle's history.

But it wouldn't be a proper visit to a castle without a spine-tingling ghost story. Ben shares the eerie legend of Sir Fulke Greville, a former owner of the castle, and the tragic events that unfolded within its walls... 

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Paddington Bear Bus Tour and marmalade sandwiches

2023/9/28

08:50

In this podcast episode of Activity Quest, Hebe takes a ride on a London double-decker bus for a Paddington-themed afternoon tea adventure!

The bus tour includes a delightful menu with treats like sandwiches, cupcakes, and marmalade sandwiches, as well as a game to spot Paddington bears around London.

Hebe shares her journey through famous London landmarks and sights, and the episode ends with a recipe for making your own Paddington Bear-inspired marmalade sandwich.

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Churchill War Rooms and creating a secret code

2023/9/24

13:48

Bex visits the Churchill War Rooms in London, a historic underground bunker used during World War II. The War Rooms served as a secure meeting place for Winston Churchill and his war cabinet.

We go into the rooms and find out about their historical significance, including Churchill's bedroom/office and the Map Room where vital information was constantly updated!

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The Beaney Museum and Art Gallery and making our own self-portraits

2023/9/17

14:00

Adam visits The Beaney in Canterbury, which is a combination of a museum, library, and art gallery. We hear about its diverse collection, including a lion skin, tortoise shell, statues, a four-legged baby duckling, chameleons, and a two-headed baby shark! There's also a mummified cat...

The collection at The Beaney is meant to teach visitors about various aspects of the world and history. We explore prehistoric arrowheads and a fossilised mammoth tusk as some of the oldest items in the museum's collection. Plus, three modern portraits of people from Canterbury, including a drag queen, an imam and professor, and a Paralympian, are showcased.

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Volcano Falls Adventure Golf and making a mini-golf course

2023/9/10

08:04

Adam visits Volcano Falls Mini Golf in Milton Keynes! Joe, the General Manager, talks about the different courses they have – including Volcano Valley, Tropicana Beach, and the Island Carnival.

Georgia's also providing instructions on how to create a homemade mini golf course!

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Longleat Safari Park and making safari binoculars

2023/9/3

12:10

Adam's feeding meerkats and anteaters at Longleat Safari Park with the help of keeper Alex and Georgia's helping us make some top safari binoculars! 

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Aboard the Golden Hinde Tudor pirate ship and making a pirate hat

2023/8/27

13:45

Adam is aboard the Golden Hinde, a Tudor pirate ship surprisingly docked on the Southbank of the River Thames. He meets Patrick, who explains more about the history of the ship, and how to load some of its weapons!

Plus, Georgia is here and is telling us how to make our very own pirate garb too. 

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Spirit of Invention at the National Archives plus Fairytale Farm

2023/8/20

11:41

Emma-Louise is visiting the brand new Spirit of Invention exhibition at the National Archives! 

It's a free, fun-filled family exhibition that celebrates imagination from past to present. Step into a world of creativity and explore extraordinary creations – from the Victorian era to the present day. 

Plus, Adam's visiting Fairytale Farm in Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire. Part-playground, part-farm and 100% accessible, it's a great day out for all the family. 

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Edinburgh Festival, Olaf Falafel, and Techniquest in Cardiff

2023/8/13

11:33

In this week's episode of Activity Quest, Bex is off to the famous Edinburgh Festival and Activity Quest newcomers Sam and Danni are in Cardiff, visiting the premier science location for kids, Techniquest. 

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The Wave at Bristol

2023/8/6

07:36

In this week's episode of Activity Quest, Adam's visiting The Wave, an inland surf venue in Bristol, where he tries his hand at surfing and stays the night at The Camp!

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BONUS: The Space Programme

2023/8/5

08:47

Have you heard our series, The Space Programme? 

Life on the Isle of Lune is about to get out-of-this-world! It's a radio drama all about a brand new UK spaceport and the story of a soon-to-be child-astronaut.

Hear The Space Programme every Friday from 4pm on Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, and as a podcast too. 

Plus, Fun Kids Podcasts+ subscribers get all 20 episodes right now, ad-free!

Listen to the whole series before anyone else.

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270 Climbing

2023/7/30

11:13

In this week's episode of Activity Quest, Adam's throwing himself off of one of Europe's tallest high-ropes courses, 270 Climbing in Bentham, Gloucestershire.

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The Roman Baths

2023/7/23

13:03

We're stepping back in time almost 2,000 years in this week's episode of Activity Quest as we dip our toes in the water (though not literally) of Roman Britain. We're at The Roman Baths in Bath to find out more about them plus Adam tries some of its world-famous water.

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National Centre for Circus Arts

2023/7/16

14:35

In this week's episode, Dan's clowning around. We sent him to the National Centre for Circus Arts to have a go at three pretty tricky skills! Plus, we're making our own circus toys at home.

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Europa Park

2023/7/9

12:18

In this week's episode of Activity Quest, Bex visits Europa Park in Germany! Easily accessible from the UK, in just one day at the park you can explore 15 European countries!

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Cheddar Gorge and Caves and making a cave diorama

2023/6/29

08:51

Adam's visiting Cheddar Gorge to check out Gough's Cave and Jacob's Ladder. They're two attractions at Cheddar Gorge and Caves. Plus, Georgia's here to give us an at-home craft to do with caves!

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Old Operating Theatre and Herb Garret and making our own relaxing potion lights

2023/6/25

12:19

In this week's episode of Activity Quest, Adam's visiting the Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret in London Bridge. As the name might suggest, it's one of the oldest operating theatres in the world and has a rich history of medicine.

We're also making relaxing potions that we can use as nightlights! 

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Frozen the Musical and making our own Frozen-inspired wand

2023/6/18

09:39

In this week's episode of Activity Quest, Georgia's visiting Frozen the Musical, on stage right now in London – and we're making our very own magic wand inspired by the stage show! 

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Houses of Parliament and creating a Parliament Passport

2023/6/11

14:09

In this week's episode, Bex visits the halls of power: the Houses of Parliament. We find out about the House of Commons and the House of Lords and also make our own Parliament Passports to chronicle our discoveries.

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Little Angel Theatre and shadow puppetry

2023/6/4

15:44

Bex visits the Little Angel Theatre to try her hand at some puppeteering and we find out all about a very special show that’s taking place there!

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West Midlands Safari Park and becoming native conservation heroes

2023/5/25

13:05

Adam's at West Midlands Safari Park in this week's episode of Activity Quest and is doing something very usual – feeding a tiger! 

We're also discovering all about native wildlife too and becoming detectives in our own back gardens! 

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Shakespeare's Globe and a Shakespeare competition

2023/5/21

14:10

In this week's episode of Activity Quest, Bex visits The Globe Theatre in London to find out about a collection of events on show there this summer. 

We also find out about What You Will, a brand new competition from Coram that invites you to write your own Shakespeare speech of some kind. 

And we're playing a game of Shakespeare Charades. 

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Climbing St Paul's Cathedral

2023/5/14

09:52

In this week's episode, Adam's climbing St Paul's Cathedral. We're learning all about the building and the man that made it as a brand-new exhibition opens about Christopher Wren.

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BONUS: New series, Badger and The Blitz

2023/5/10

09:43

A story of love and hope, inspired by the real-life events of World War II.

When Jack’s dog and best friend Badger finds her life on the line, he must act fast to save her.

An act of survival becomes an adventure, as they journey across war-torn London to find the one person who can help them. But when Jack is evacuated from the city, he’s alone once more until his love for Badger drives him back home to find his beloved friend.

But has he arrived too late to save her?

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Didcot Railway Centre and making our own model train

2023/5/7

11:43

In this week's episode, Adam visits Didcot Railway Centre, a heritage railway and museum site in the heart of Oxfordshire, and we find out how to make our very own model railways too!

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Museum of Brands and making our own brand

2023/4/30

10:28

In this week's episode of Activity Quest, Adam is off to the Museum of Brands in London and we're making our very own brand at home.

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BONUS: National Trust Kids' Podcast – Ranger Rae and The Wildlifers

2023/4/27

14:51

I wanted to share with you a brand new episode of a podcast we’ve been working on at Fun Kids. 

It’s called the National Trust Kids’ Podcast. 

Take a listen – and if you like what you hear, remember to follow the podcast wherever you’re listening to this.

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Beaconsfield Gallery and making abstract art

2023/4/24

11:02

In this episode of Activity Quest, Adam's visiting the Beaconsfield Art Gallery in Vauxhall to find out about bug hotels and other exhibitions they've got on at the moment, and we're making our very own abstract art!

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Natural History Museum and making a bug hotel

2023/4/16

12:45

In this week's episode of Activity Quest, we're off to the Natural History Museum to find out more about their Wild Escape contribution and we're making bug hotels!

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iFLY Indoor Skydiving and making craft parachutes

2023/4/9

09:07

Adam's going indoor skydiving in this week's episode of Activity Quest and we're making our very own at-home indoor skydiving simulator!

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HMS Belfast and making our own binoculars

2023/4/2

13:33

Bex is hopping aboard HMS Belfast and we're making our very own HMS Belfast inspired binoculars in this week's episode of Activity Quest!

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Postal Museum, Mail Rail, and making our own stamps

2023/3/27

10:00

Bex is visiting the Postal Museum in London to find out all about the history of the mail service and take a ride on Mail Rail! Plus, with the help of Georgia, we're making our own stamps.

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Gunpowder Plot and making a Tower of London

2023/3/20

10:41

Dan's visiting the Gunpowder Plot, a brand new VR experience at the Tower of London and we're making a craft inspired by an infamous and dastardly historical deed... 

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Cartoon Museum and making a flipbook

2023/3/13

10:22

Adam's visiting London's Cartoon Museum to find out about the history of cartoons, Dennis the Menace, plus a bit of Thunderbirds. And Georgia's helping us make a flipbook!

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Museum of London Docklands and making our own boats

2023/3/6

11:15

Adam's off to the Museum of London Docklands to explore their brand new Dodger trail and Georgia's showing us how to make our very own boats! 

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Story Museum and creating a reading nook

2023/2/27

10:36

Adam's off to the Story Museum in Oxford and we're creating a reading nook with Georgia!

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CRIME AND PUNISHMENT SPECIAL: Oxford Castle and Prison and punishment through the ages

2023/2/20

11:12

Adam's getting banged up at the Oxford Castle and Prison and we're creating a mock trial as we find out about crime and punishment through the ages! 

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Clip 'n Climb and rock paintings

2023/2/13

08:46

Adam’s off climbing at Clip 'n Climb in Bicester and we’re chatting all about rocks.

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Musical Museum and Fun Kids Engineer Academy Live

2023/2/6

10:14

We're at the Musical Museum in London for a very special episode of Activity Quest and we're telling you all about an event we're hosting there on February 16th called Fun Kids Engineer Academy Live! 

It's happening on Thursday, 16th February from 10am at the Musical Museum in London and features all of this amazing stuff:

• See how lighting and sound works on stage
• Build a structure from junk
• Make a bracelet that says your name in Morse Code
• Build a rollercoaster for a marble from paper
• Watch a performance of the Wurlitzer organ
• and be in Fun Kids podcasts!

Tickets are selling fast – they're just £20 per child (with two adults going free per child) – book now before it's too late!

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Frameless and Van Gogh's Sunflowers

2023/1/30

11:37

Bex visits Frameless, the brand new art exhibition in London and we're getting super arty with an at-home craft!

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Cotswold Wildlife Park and making a time capsule

2023/1/23

12:11

Adam's off to the Cotswold Wildlife Park to pet a rhino and we're making a time capsule so that we can capture all the fun we have in 2023 together and look back on it later!

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Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Chinese New Year

2023/1/16

12:46

In this week’s episode of Activity Quest, Adam’s visiting the Oxford University Museum of Natural History to discover more about what it is and ways you can get involved! Plus, Meg’s chatting Chinese New Year and we’re making a rather magical, mythical animal… 

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ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and maracas

2023/1/9

18:26

Adam's visiting ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and we're shaking maracas! 

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JUMP Inc trampoline parks and making New Year's treats

2023/1/2

12:12

Adam's visiting JUMP Inc in Bicester to have a go at trampolining and we're in the kitchen with Meg, baking up a new year's treat in this episode of Activity Quest!

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National Gallery and sock snowmen

2022/12/19

11:01

In this week's episode of Activity Quest, Adam's checking out the National Gallery's festive performance and we're making snowmen out of socks with Meg!

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Westonbirt's Enchanted Christmas and gingerbread houses

2022/12/12

14:17

Adam's off to Westonbirt's Enchanted Christmas and we're making gingerbread houses with Meg!

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This is Activity Quest

2022/12/9

00:55

Activity Quest is the podcast packed with stuff for kids and families to do! Every episode goes behind-the-scenes of some of the UK's top attractions. We also have at-home crafts and more. 

Plus, when you become a Fun Kids Podcasts Plus subscriber, you get this show ad-free along with 30 others – and get to support Fun Kids. Find out more at FunKidsLive.com/plus

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Blenheim Palace, festive wreaths and Nottingham Winter Wonderland

2022/12/5

14:03

In this week's episode of Activity Quest, Adam's off to Blenheim Palace to check out their Christmas lights trail, Lloydie is heading to Nottingham's Winter Wonderland and we're making some festive wreaths! 

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CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: Kew Gardens, Waddesdon Manor, Birmingham Christmas Market

2022/11/28

15:06

Bex hosts this week's Activity Quest from Kew Gardens brand new Christmas lights trail, Christmas at Kew! Adam's off to Waddesdon Manor to find out about their Christmas offering and Lloydie's paying a visit to Birmingham Christmas market.

Plus, Meg makes a Santa Advent Calendar that you can have at home!

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Curling Club and Children’s BAFTAS

2022/11/21

15:31

In this week’s episode of Activity Quest, Paul’s visiting the Curling Club on London’s Southbank and we’re finding out all about the Children’s BAFTAS. 

Plus, Meg is telling us all about some fancy shadow puppets that you can make at home!

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National Waterways Museum and making your own beads

2022/11/14

13:58

Meg is off to the National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port in Liverpool and Adam's uncovered a dusty old book in the basement of Fun Kids HQ detailing how to make your very own beads! 

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Twickenham Stadium and National Trust's Children's Country House

2022/11/7

21:22

Dan's off to Twickenham Stadium and Rugby Museum in this week's episode of Activity Quest, plus he's chatting to some very important people from the National Trust about the newly redesigned Children's Country House!

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Woburn Safari Park, hedgehogs, and pumpkin pasties

2022/10/31

24:22

In this week's episode of Activity Quest, we're off to Woburn Safari Park and getting a very special VIP experience – we're feeding giraffes!

Plus, we're find out how we can keep hedgehogs safe this bonfire night and Meg's making some pumpkin pasties! 

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HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: Stonor Park, Belvoir Castle, and hands on with creepy crawlies at Woburn Safari Park

2022/10/24

20:30

We're getting spooky in this week's episode of Activity Quest! 

Adam's off to Stonor Park to explore Tumblestone Hollow. Lloydie is visiting Belvoir Castle to check out their brand new adventure playground. And we're getting hands-on with creepy crawlies in the brand new Discovery Zone at Woburn Safari Park.

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EGYPT SPECIAL: British Museum and making a mummy

2022/10/17

11:00

We're going Egypt crazy in this episode of Activity Quest. Adam's visiting the British Museum's brand new hieroglyph exhibition and Meg's helping us make a mummy!

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Conkers and boating

2022/10/10

08:05

We're going bonkers for conkers in this week's episode of Activity Quest and Meg's telling us how to make boats from some left-over summer toys! 

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Billion dollar treasure hunt and making DIY projectors

2022/10/3

10:14

We're using multi-billion-dollar satellites to find tupperware containers hidden around the world and Meg is here and telling us how to make our very own projectors for a snuggly, at home movie night!

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The Crystal Maze Live Experience and making your own crystals at home

2022/9/26

13:15

In this week's episode, Meg is visiting the Crystal Maze LIVE Experience in Manchester and we're learning how to make our very own crystals at home using some Borax, a pipe cleaner, and water! 

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Eden Project and photosynthesis

2022/9/18

10:36

George is visiting the Eden Project in Cornwall and we're doing an at-home experiment where we learn all about photosynthesis, which is how plants breathe! 

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Jurassic World and pasta dinosaurs

2022/9/11

12:38

Conor visits Jurassic World: The Exhibition in London and we’re getting crafty, making our own dinos at home with pasta!

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National Racehorse Week and hobby horse making

2022/9/5

15:54

It’s National Racehorse Week this week and Anna Louise is visiting Chestnut Tree Stables in Newmarket to find out all about it, plus we’re making our very own hobby horses at home!

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London Dungeons Bodysnatchers and making Victorian food

2022/8/28

18:20

Dan's off to London Dungeons for a brand new Bodysnatchers exhibition and we're finding out how to cook an actual Victorian recipe – it's not a gruesome as it sounds.

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Cutty Sark Rig Climb Experience and making flags

2022/8/21

11:52

In this week's episode of Activity Quest, Dan's climbing the Cutty Sark and we're making flags!

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Let's Go Fly A Kite

2022/8/15

15:27

In this episode, we’re chatting to Sanjar all about a very special kite flying festival and we’re making our very own kites too!

Plus you have your usual round-up of great activities and events you can go to across the UK in the coming weeks.

If you want to get involved or suggest your own activity get in touch by leaving us a voice message here: https://www.funkidslive.com/podcast/activityquest/ 

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We Have Gone Completely Bats

2022/8/8

14:04

It’s the Summer Holidays so for all of August we’re inviting you to join us at Activity Quest Summer Camp. This episode we’re heading out on a night safari to see what animals we can spot and we’re star gazing and spotting planets back at camp. 

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Activity Quest Summer Camp: Building Dens, Map Reading and Camp Fires

2022/7/31

13:15

It’s the Summer Holidays so for all of August we’re inviting you to join us at Activity Quest Summer Camp. This episode we’re heading out on a night safari to see what animals we can spot and we’re star gazing and spotting planets back at camp.

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Feeding Meerkats and Making Foam

2022/7/21

13:28

In this week’s Activity Quest Anna Louise is at Jimmy’s Farm in time to feed the cheeky meerkats and Meg is using an old plastic bottle to make foam for a foam party!

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The Tomb Raider Experience and Chalk Balloon Bombs

2022/7/17

13:55

In this week’s Activity Quest Dan is at The Tomb Raider experience, braving the zipline and solving puzzles. Meg is making chalk bombs for a messy art project and we have events from across the country. 

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Henley Festival and solar ovens

2022/7/11

09:42

Robyn's visiting Henley Festival to see to The Script and we're making a solar oven! 

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John Rylands Library and mindfulness meditation

2022/7/4

11:11

We're getting our Om on in this week's Activity Quest with a spot of mindful meditation. Plus, Meg explores John Rylands Library in Manchester! 

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Priory Farm and Henley Festival

2022/6/27

11:17

In this episode of Activity Quest, Meg is finding fairies and we're learning about Henley Festival 

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This episode rocks

2022/6/13

14:38

In this week’s Activity Quest Meg is taking us on a hike to see waterfalls and Dan is showing us how we can make crystals at home!

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Bletchley Park and WWII food

2022/6/5

22:46

Robyn's breaking codes at the famous Bletchley Park and Meg's here cooking up some WWII recipes. 

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JUBILEE SPECIAL: Westminster Abbey and making food

2022/5/30

14:26

The Jubilee is this weekend! In this week's episode, Sean's taking a wander around Westminster Abbey and Meg's cooking up some common street food treats. 

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Free things to do in London plus we're making slime

2022/5/23

12:32

There's loads to do in this week's episode of Activity Quest. We've got top things you can do in London entirely for free – plus events from across the UK and we're even getting messy with some fluffy slime! 

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RNLI and making water

2022/5/16

16:49

We're chatting to the RNLI about water safety and discovering how to make our own solar still to make water! 

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Kinder Scout hike and becoming dino hunters

2022/5/8

14:29

We’re heading to the Peak District today for a hike up Kinder Scout, plus we’re going to be palaeontologists by making our own dinosaur fossils! Plus, events from across the country.

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Comics with Monster Fun

2022/5/1

20:22

Monster Fun tell us all about their new comic and we learn to create our own comic.

In this week’s Activity Quest we’re joined by Ned and Carl from Monster Fun, a brand new comic. We will be finding out all about their new comic and having a go at creating our own. Plus, events from across the country.

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Making music with nature

2022/4/24

13:45

This week’s Activity Quest is all about creating music with nature. We’re out and about looking at outdoor sculptures which create music as well as making our own musical instrument! Plus, events from across the country.

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Richmond Park and Tie Dye

2022/4/17

14:34

We’re going deer stalking in this episode of Activity Quest and Dan’s becoming a fashionista by trying his hand at tie-dye.

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Hot Cross Buns and Hadrian’s Wall

2022/4/10

15:26

This episode’s all about Easter. We’re making hot cross buns, going on our own Easter egg hunt across the country and visiting Hadrian’s Wall!

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Stonehenge and sundials

2022/4/3

14:10

This episode has a rather celestial theme! We’re off to a prehistoric monument that’s linked to the sun and we’re even making our own sundials at home. That, plus events from across the country.

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April Fools' Pranks and Bike Riding

2022/3/23

13:18

It’s April Fools Day on the 1st April so we’ve got you covered with hilarious pranks to pull on your friends and family!

We’re also going on a bike ride around Manchester’s Fallowfield Loop and we have events from across the country.

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Magic escape rooms and potion making class

2022/3/21

17:00

We’re getting out-and-about in this week’s episode of Activity Quest and going to a wizarding escape room!

And keeping with the wizarding theme we're going to be making potions - including one that changes colour by using a vegetable you’d usually see on your roast dinner.

Plus, events from across the country.

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Nature surveys and Wildverse 2022

2022/3/14

11:13

We’re getting out-and-about in this week’s episode of Activity Quest and conducting our very own nature survey!

There’s that, plus we hear all about the awesome poetry competition that’s opened – Wildverse. Enter now at FunKidsLive.com. 

Plus, events from across the country.

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SPRING SPECIAL: Birdwatching and bird feeding

2022/3/7

13:02

It’s the start of spring and Meg’s here twitching! That’s another word for bird watching. We’re going to find out how you can spot birds wherever you are. Dan’s giving us some top tips on how to make a DIY bird feeder and Adam’s running through events from across the UK

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Mermaid School and CBBC’s Dodger

2022/2/28

22:28

Anna Louise heads to mermaid school and we all head back to Victorian London to find out about CBBC’s newest show, Dodger.

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Sherlock Holmes Museum

2024/1/15

10:44

Adam visits the Sherlock Holmes Museum at 221B Baker Street in London!

He's finding out about the life of this famous fictional detective and why one of Arthur Conan Doyle's most beloved characters lives on... 

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We The Curious and the Fun Kids Time Machine

2024/1/22

18:00

We The Curious is an incredible art gallery and science museum in Bristol, soon to be playing host to the Fun Kids Time Machine – a high-tech time capsule created by CW&T and stuffed full of your thoughts, feelings, recordings and drawings! 

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Snowboarding at The Snow Centre

2024/1/29

14:13

Adam takes on the dizzying heights of Hemel Hempstead's Snow Centre – London’s closest indoor real snow slope – for a snowboarding lesson with Sean.

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Legion: Life in the Roman Army at the British Museum

2024/2/5

13:32

In this episode of Activity Quest, Adam explores the British Museum's new exhibition, Legion: Life in the Roman Army.

It covers the journey of a Roman soldier from enlistment to retirement, featuring interactive exhibits, Horrible Histories partnerships, and a unique focus on ordinary soldiers!

Highlights include a soldier's real story and an extraordinary exhibit of a Roman soldier's remains, discovered in Herculaneum. 

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Mercedes Benz World Young Driver Experience

2024/2/12

13:58

In this week's episode of Activity Quest, Adam's taking on Mercedes Benz World and their Young Driver and 4x4 experiences! So long as you're tall enough to reach the pedals, they'll let you drive – no experience required!

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Notre Dame de Paris at Westminster Abbey

2024/2/19

08:55

Dan's off on an augmented reality journey at Westminster Abbey where he's exploring the world of... Notre Dame?!

Don't worry – he's not invented teleportation. Notre Dame de Paris is brand new exhibition open now.

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Darts Champion Luke Littler

2024/2/26

09:52

In this week's Activity Quest, Dan's chatting to Darts champion Luke Littler all about how he got into the sport. Plus, we're giving you a darts-themed activity you can do at home. 

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RAF Museum

2024/3/4

11:54

Adam's off to the Royal Air Force (RAF) Museum in Hendon! There, he meets Toni who discusses the new exhibition 'Higher, Faster, Further' and the educational resources available for families.

Rob, the public events manager, explains why the museum is great for kids and families, mentioning the upcoming Easter holidays events which will focus on science, technology, engineering, and maths, featuring a planetarium, science shows, and a paper aeroplane designing contest. 

The museum offers various interactive elements, such as digital trails, backpacks with exploration tools, and a themed outdoor play area. The site is recommended for a two to three-hour visit or a full day for an in-depth experience.

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Ashmolean Museum in Oxford

2024/3/11

16:37

Adam's exploring the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, the UK's oldest public museum. He's highlighting a unique audio trail available for visitors. One of the trail's stops involves a bone initially thought to belong to an elephant or a giant!

We're also looking at Ashmolean Adventure, a digital family experience with multimedia activities focused on intriguing objects in the museum and take on a craft activity inspired by the Ashmolean Museum's collection.

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Hello Brain at the Francis Crick Institute

2024/3/18

09:51

Adam visits the Hello Brain exhibition at the Francis Crick Institute in London, a free showcase focusing on the brain and its complexities!

The exhibition, curated by Holly Cave, highlights the brain's 86 billion neurones and their interactions, using both scientific displays and community-created art to illustrate concepts.

The Francis Crick Institute, a major scientific research facility, hosts this exhibition, offering a unique blend of current research and historical context in neuroscience.

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National Space Centre

2024/3/25

16:28

We're visiting the National Space Centre in Leicester!

Adam meets Mike, a space communications presenter, and we see a real Soyuz capsule used for astronaut transportation to the International Space Station, astronaut suits including Tim Peake's launch suit and Buzz Aldrin's space pyjamas, and a prop from the movie 'The Martian.'

We also spy a meteorite and check out a baked bean challenge...

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HarroWall climbing and caving

2024/3/31

09:50

Dan visits HarroWall, London's largest indoor bouldering centre located in North West London.

HarroWall offers a variety of activities including climbing, indoor caving, and a big slide, catering to kids and families!

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Tufting London

2024/4/7

11:50

Bex explores the art of tufting, a rug-making technique, at Tufting London.

Melissa explains that tufting is similar to punch needling but faster, allowing you to create a rug quickly! The process involves sending in a design, choosing yarn colours, tufting, applying glue to the rug's back, drying, attaching a non-slip backing, and shaving the rug for a smooth finish.

Plus, we guide you on creating a mini weaving loom at home using cardboard, yarn, and basic tools.

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Sandbox VR

2024/4/14

07:41

Adam and Dan visit Sandbox VR in London to experience an immersive virtual reality game, The Legend of Davy Jones' Locket.

The game transports players to a pirate ship where they battle skeletons, solve puzzles, and face off against Davy Jones himself, all with the help of VR headsets and sensor clips.

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Walthamstow Pump House Museum

2024/4/21

10:47

Adam's off to the Walthamstow Pump House Museum in East London.

The museum's known for its family-friendly atmosphere and interest in engineering, featuring a variety of exhibits including a Victorian-era Marshall steam engine, 1967 stock tube carriages, a Dennis fire truck, and a model train room!

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Harcourt Arboretum

2024/4/28

11:30

An arboretum is a living library of trees from around the world. This week, we're off to Harcourt Arboretum, looking at its wildflower meadow and its significance for local wildlife. Plus, we're getting hands-on with impressive giant redwoods!

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Chelsea Women's Football

2024/5/5

06:47

Adam watches the Chelsea women's football team play against Barcelona in the UEFA Women's Champions League semi-finals!

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Discover Children's Story Centre

2024/5/12

09:43

Bex explores the Discover Children's Story Centre in Stratford, a charity dedicated to transforming lives through stories.

The centre features three floors of interactive story worlds, exhibitions, and a beautiful garden designed to inspire children's imagination.

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Topgolf

2024/5/19

11:44

We're visiting Topgolf where Adam receives a golf lesson from a professional!

Rory's telling us about the game. It's a points-based driving range suitable for all skill levels; a mix of golf, darts, and bowling due to its target-based scoring system and individual playing bays. We're finding out how players use microchipped balls to score points by hitting targets!

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London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE

2024/5/26

14:47

We're exploring the London Mithraeum, a hub that houses a reconstructed Temple of Mithras and 600 of the 14,000 Roman artefacts found on the site.

Helen, who runs the London Mithraeum Bloomberg Space, guides listeners through the history and significance of the site, its collection, and the immersive experience offered to visitors. 

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ClueQuest

2024/6/2

10:31

In this episode of Activity Quest, the team from Fun Kids – including Adam, Sean, and Sam – visit Clue Quest in London!

Brent introduces the venue as an immersive escape room experience designed to build lasting memories through teamwork and problem-solving in a fun, engaging environment... 

Throughout the challenge, the team communicates with "mission control" to receive hints and discuss their findings, which include maps, books, and other cryptic items that help them progress through the rooms.

For an at-home activity, try this sheet – which you can get when you book a ClueQuest birthday party!

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Grant Museum of Zoology

2024/6/10

18:55

Adam visits the Grant Museum of Zoology, part of University College London. The museum houses one of the UK's oldest natural history collections, used for both teaching and public exhibition.

Tannis Davidson, head of Zoology and Science Collections at UCL, explains the museum's history, including its origins from colonial expeditions and its role in education.

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Snowdon Mountain Railway

2024/6/17

07:26

We're going on an exciting journey up Snowdon on the Snowdon Mountain Railway in Wales! We start our journey in Llanberis, where the railway station is located, and find out all about the history and details of this narrow gauge rack and pinion railway that has been operational since 1896.

The railway offers stunning views of Snowdonia National Park and provides a unique, accessible way for visitors to reach the summit of Mount Snowdon, the highest peak in Wales and England.

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National Education Nature Park

2024/6/23

08:35

Adam visits the Natural History Museum in London to learn about the National Education Nature Park programme from Laura.

This initiative encourages schools across England to transform their outdoor spaces into greener areas by planting pollinator-friendly plants, building ponds, and creating green walls, aiming to benefit both wildlife and the mental well-being of students!

Laura explains the programme's five-step process, which includes assessing the site, planning, and implementing changes, and then evaluating the impact on local wildlife and the community's response. The programme also offers digital tools and creative activities, making it accessible to a wide range of interests and abilities.

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Birds: Brilliant and Bizarre

2024/7/1

13:52

Adam's back at the Natural History Museum, this time visiting a new exhibition called Birds Brilliant and Bizarre.

The exhibition showcases the evolutionary success of birds, their adaptations, and their survival from the dinosaur era to the present.

Highlights of the exhibition include a look at the relationship between birds and dinosaurs, showcasing specimens like a T-Rex jawbone and exploring the adaptations of various birds, such as the barn owl's unique hearing mechanism. The exhibition also delves into the life cycle of birds and their diverse survival strategies.

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Sealing Fun Kids Time Machine at We The Curious, Bristol

2024/7/7

31:53

We visit We The Curious in Bristol, where the Fun Kids Time Machine is sealed.

Author Sam Sedgman and the design team behind the time capsule discuss the unique aspects of it, which includes using decommissioned scuba tanks and sophisticated locking mechanisms that allow it to open automatically after a set duration!

The time capsule was filled with submissions from listeners expressing their hopes and dreams for the future and it will be displayed at We The Curious science centre. 

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Visiting LUSH in Poole

2024/7/15

18:06

Lush makes millions of bath bombs every single year. In this week's episode of Activity Quest, we're off to Poole to see their factory where every single one of them is made.

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LUSH Oxford Street

2024/7/22

11:08

Bex follows the bath bomb she made in Poole to one of Lush's biggest stores: Lush Oxford Street! 

There, she has a go at one of their parties and finds out more about some of their best selling products. 

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Hamleys

2024/7/29

10:38

Toy store Hamleys are holding fun fuelled activities throughout the holidays!

From making your very own medals and trophies to competing in gaming jumbo jamboree fun, the entertainment is never-ending!

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National Portrait Gallery

2024/8/4

10:38

Adam visits the National Portrait Gallery in London, where he explores the gallery's diverse collection of portraits, ranging from paintings to sculptures!

The gallery's focus is on telling the story of Britain through portraits, bringing history to life and exploring contemporary culture.

Highlights include the Tudor room, featuring the six wives of Henry VIII, and an exhibition on these historical figures. The gallery also offers interactive trails like 'History Detectives' to engage families, and hosts a family festival with activities inspired by current exhibitions.

For more information about the gallery and its offerings, visitors can check the National Portrait Gallery's website.

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Tree Tents and The Secret Campsite

2024/8/12

24:30

Adam's off to Lewes, just north of Brighton, to visit Tree Trent HQ.

Tree Tents are magical structures that are suspended in the air and provide you with a nice place to spend the night! He's chatting to Jason, the founder, about how they're made and how on Earth they stay so high!

Plus, we're visiting the Secret Campsite to stay the night in a Tree Tent. Adam finds out all about nature and wildlife and the environment, and even spies a glow worm...

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London Museum Docklands

2024/8/18

14:09

Conor visits the London Museum Docklands to explore a new pop-up beach called 'Seaside in the City' which runs until August 26th.

The museum offers a fun, immersive experience celebrating East London's historical ties! Conor tours the museum and has a go at interactive exhibits, including a seaside-themed room filled with toys and climbing structures, a skiff boat, and galleries that recreate 1840s London life.

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Hamley's Boutique

2024/8/25

13:03

Adam explores a new boutique at Hamleys in London, which offers a variety of creative experiences for families, including charm bracelet making, hair braiding, and child-friendly makeup. The boutique aims to provide a fun, hands-on environment where visitors can express themselves and enjoy activities together. 

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Imperial War Museum Duxford

2024/9/1

18:56

Host Bex takes listeners on a thrilling journey to the Imperial War Museum in Duxford.

Known for its expansive outdoor space filled with historic aircraft, Duxford showcases planes from the early 1900s to modern times, including the iconic Concorde. Bex chats with Liam from the visitor experience team, who shares insights about the museum's various hangars, the impressive collection of aircraft, and the active airfield where visitors can witness flying displays.

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Disney On Ice: Ice Skating

2024/9/8

13:44

Bex and Gemma Atkinson embark on a road trip to Disney On Ice, exploring the magic of ice skating, dancing, and costume design!

They meet figure skater Sean-Isaac Parry at the Planet Ice rink in Manchester, where he shares his journey into ice skating, starting at age 10 and eventually performing with Disney on Ice.

Sean discusses the rigorous rehearsal process, teamwork, and the joy of performing beloved Disney characters.

He also offers tips for beginners, including basic skating moves that can be practiced off the ice!

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Disney On Ice: Costume Designing

2024/9/15

12:50

Dawna Oak's the Senior Director of Costumes for Disney On Ice and is sharing her journey into costume design, her creative process, and her favourite costumes.

Dawna emphasises the importance of collaboration, sketching, and fabric selection in costume creation and also offers tips for listeners interested in designing their own costumes, encouraging creativity and resourcefulness by using items from their own closets! 

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Disney On Ice: Dancing

2024/9/22

12:35

Julie Pritchard is a performance director for Disney On Ice and is sharing insights about her role, which involves overseeing performances and providing feedback to ensure high-quality shows.

The conversation reveals exciting details about the upcoming show, including characters like Mary Poppins, Moana, and The Incredibles, and how choreography is inspired by the films.

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The Green Tree Badge

2024/9/30

08:09

Adam's off to North London to find a little forest oasis to undertake some tasks and get his hands on a Green Tree Badge!

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Paddington Bear Experience

2024/10/7

12:50

Adam visits Peru in this week's episode of Activity Quest to tuck into some marmalade sandwiches and say hey to a very friendly bear... 

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CBeebies Rainbow Adventure

2024/10/14

14:51

Adam's off to the world of your fave CBeebies shows in a brand new experience open in White City!

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HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: VR Mummies

2024/10/21

07:35

We're taking a step back in time and revisiting a classic Activity Quest episode where Bex ventures to Egypt to check out some fabulous VR mummies!

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Mars: War and Peace at Gloucester Cathedral

2024/10/28

09:30

Adam visits Gloucester Cathedral to chat to Charlie all about a brand new artwork they've got: a giant red planet, suspended in the heart of the Cathedral!

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Christmas with Blue Diamond Garden Centres

2024/11/11

16:32

Adam visits Van Hage, a Blue Diamond Garden Centre to chat to their Head of Christmas about everything currently on offer for the festive season! 

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Cadent's new Minecraft CO game

2024/11/18

11:26

Bex and the Fun Kids Gaming Reporters try a brand-new game from Cadent designed to help you learn more about carbon monoxide.

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