Activity Quest: Days out and crafts for kids
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Episodes
Westonbirt Arboretum at Christmas
Adam visits Westonbirt Arboretum just outside Tetbury to experience their annual Christmas lights trail! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/12/24•4m 24s
Christmas at Waddesdon Manor
Adam is at Waddesdon Manor to experience their brand new Christmas lights trail. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/12/24•6m 58s
Gruffalo Discovery Land at Twycross Zoo
Adam visits Gruffalo Discovery Land at Twycross Zoo to experience their brand new Christmas trail – plus he meets some pretty butterflies and a very big boa! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/11/24•15m 39s
Cadent's new Minecraft CO game
Bex and the Fun Kids Gaming Reporters try a brand-new game from Cadent designed to help you learn more about carbon monoxide.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/11/24•11m 26s
Christmas with Blue Diamond Garden Centres
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! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/11/24•16m 32s
Mars: War and Peace at Gloucester Cathedral
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!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/10/24•9m 30s
HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: VR Mummies
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!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/10/24•7m 35s
CBeebies Rainbow Adventure
Adam's off to the world of your fave CBeebies shows in a brand new experience open in White City!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/10/24•14m 51s
Paddington Bear Experience
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... Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/10/24•12m 50s
The Green Tree Badge
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!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/09/24•8m 9s
Disney On Ice: Dancing
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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/09/24•12m 35s
Disney On Ice: Costume Designing
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! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/09/24•12m 50s
Disney On Ice: Ice Skating
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!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/09/24•13m 44s
Imperial War Museum Duxford
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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/09/24•18m 56s
Hamley's Boutique
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. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/08/24•13m 3s
London Museum Docklands
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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/08/24•14m 9s
Tree Tents and The Secret Campsite
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...Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/08/24•24m 30s
National Portrait Gallery
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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/08/24•12m 37s
Hamleys
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!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/07/24•10m 38s
LUSH Oxford Street
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. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/07/24•11m 8s
Visiting LUSH in Poole
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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/07/24•18m 6s
Sealing Fun Kids Time Machine at We The Curious, Bristol
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. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/07/24•31m 53s
Birds: Brilliant and Bizarre
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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/07/24•13m 52s
National Education Nature Park
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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/06/24•8m 35s
Snowdon Mountain Railway
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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/06/24•7m 26s
Grant Museum of Zoology
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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/06/24•18m 55s
ClueQuest
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!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/06/24•10m 31s
London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE
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. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/05/24•14m 47s
Topgolf
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!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/05/24•11m 44s
Discover Children's Story Centre
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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/05/24•9m 43s
Chelsea Women's Football
Adam watches the Chelsea women's football team play against Barcelona in the UEFA Women's Champions League semi-finals!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/05/24•6m 47s
Harcourt Arboretum
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!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/04/24•11m 30s
Walthamstow Pump House Museum
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!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/04/24•10m 47s
Sandbox VR
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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/04/24•7m 41s
Tufting London
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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/04/24•11m 50s
HarroWall climbing and caving
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!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31/03/24•9m 50s
National Space Centre
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...Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/03/24•16m 28s
Hello Brain at the Francis Crick Institute
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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/03/24•9m 51s
Ashmolean Museum in Oxford
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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/03/24•16m 37s
RAF Museum
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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/03/24•11m 54s
Darts Champion Luke Littler
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. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/02/24•9m 52s
Notre Dame de Paris at Westminster Abbey
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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/02/24•8m 55s
Mercedes Benz World Young Driver Experience
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!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/02/24•13m 58s
Legion: Life in the Roman Army at the British Museum
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. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/02/24•13m 32s
Snowboarding at The Snow Centre
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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/01/24•14m 13s
We The Curious and the Fun Kids Time Machine
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! You can enter the Fun Kids Time Machine right now: https://funkidslive.com/timemachine Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/01/24•18m 0s
Sherlock Holmes Museum
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... Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/01/24•10m 44s
Babylon Park
In this week's episode, Bex visits Babylon Park in London. It's an alien themed indoor theme park!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/01/24•6m 38s
Museum of English Rural Life
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!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/01/24•9m 54s
Peter Pan Goes Wrong and storytelling workshops
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! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/12/23•26m 43s
Stonehenge: Winter Solstice
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... Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/12/23•7m 30s
Thames RIB Experience
Bex takes on the Thames RIB Experience – a high-octane speedboat tour along the River Thames – where you journey up to 40mph!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/12/23•8m 37s
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SPECIAL: Christmas at Kew and Waddesdon Manor
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!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/12/23•10m 3s
Westminster Abbey
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!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/11/23•11m 50s
How Amazon works
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... Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/11/23•11m 38s
National Army Museum and making our own medals
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!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/11/23•7m 58s
National Museum of Computing and making our own circuit!
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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/11/23•10m 0s
Horniman Museum and Gardens and making your own museum exhibit
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. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/10/23•10m 17s
HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: Horizon of Khufu, making a mummy, and halloween face paint
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. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/10/23•11m 5s
Disney 100: The Exhibition and making a magical wand
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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/10/23•9m 42s
Warwick Castle and a spooky story
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... Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/10/23•14m 26s
Paddington Bear Bus Tour and marmalade sandwiches
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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/09/23•8m 50s
Churchill War Rooms and creating a secret code
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!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/09/23•13m 48s
The Beaney Museum and Art Gallery and making our own self-portraits
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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/09/23•14m 0s
Volcano Falls Adventure Golf and making a mini-golf course
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!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/09/23•8m 4s
Longleat Safari Park and making safari binoculars
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! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/09/23•12m 10s
Aboard the Golden Hinde Tudor pirate ship and making a pirate hat
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. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/08/23•13m 45s
Spirit of Invention at the National Archives plus Fairytale Farm
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. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/08/23•11m 41s
Edinburgh Festival, Olaf Falafel, and Techniquest in Cardiff
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. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/08/23•11m 33s
The Wave at Bristol
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!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/08/23•7m 36s
BONUS: The Space Programme
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. Get a 30-day free trial of Fun Kids Podcasts+ by tapping 'Try Free' in Apple Podcasts or by heading to FunKidsLive.com/plusJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/08/23•8m 47s
270 Climbing
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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/07/23•11m 13s
The Roman Baths
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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/07/23•13m 3s
National Centre for Circus Arts
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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/07/23•14m 35s
Europa Park
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!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/07/23•12m 18s
Cheddar Gorge and Caves and making a cave diorama
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!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/06/23•8m 51s
Old Operating Theatre and Herb Garret and making our own relaxing potion lights
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! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/06/23•12m 19s
Frozen the Musical and making our own Frozen-inspired wand
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! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/06/23•9m 39s
Houses of Parliament and creating a Parliament Passport
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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/06/23•14m 9s
Little Angel Theatre and shadow puppetry
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!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/06/23•15m 44s
West Midlands Safari Park and becoming native conservation heroes
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! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/05/23•13m 5s
Shakespeare's Globe and a Shakespeare competition
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. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/05/23•14m 10s
Climbing St Paul's Cathedral
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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/05/23•9m 52s
BONUS: New series, Badger and The Blitz
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? Get episodes of Badger and The Blitz right now by following the podcast here: https://podfollow.com/1681764640 Fun Kids Podcasts+ subscribers get all episodes right now. Tap 'Try Free' in Apple Podcasts or head to FunKidsLive.com/plusJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/05/23•9m 43s
Didcot Railway Centre and making our own model train
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!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/05/23•11m 43s
Museum of Brands and making our own brand
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. Now, Fun Kids Podcasts+ subscribers get Activity Quest early. Become a Fun Kids Podcasts+ subscriber by tapping 'Try Free' in Apple Podcasts or head to FunKidsLive.com/plus. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/04/23•10m 28s
BONUS: National Trust Kids' Podcast – Ranger Rae and The Wildlifers
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. Follow the podcast here: https://podfollow.com/1681085306 Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/04/23•14m 51s
Beaconsfield Gallery and making abstract art
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!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/04/23•11m 2s
Natural History Museum and making a bug hotel
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!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/04/23•12m 45s
iFLY Indoor Skydiving and making craft parachutes
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!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/04/23•9m 7s
HMS Belfast and making our own binoculars
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!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/04/23•13m 33s
Postal Museum, Mail Rail, and making our own stamps
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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/03/23•10m 0s
Gunpowder Plot and making a Tower of London
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... Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/03/23•10m 41s
Cartoon Museum and making a flipbook
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!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/03/23•10m 22s
Museum of London Docklands and making our own boats
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! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/03/23•11m 15s
Story Museum and creating a reading nook
Adam's off to the Story Museum in Oxford and we're creating a reading nook with Georgia!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/02/23•10m 36s
CRIME AND PUNISHMENT SPECIAL: Oxford Castle and Prison and punishment through the ages
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! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/02/23•11m 12s
Clip 'n Climb and rock paintings
Adam’s off climbing at Clip 'n Climb in Bicester and we’re chatting all about rocks.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/02/23•8m 46s
Musical Museum and Fun Kids Engineer Academy Live
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!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/02/23•10m 14s
Frameless and Van Gogh's Sunflowers
Bex visits Frameless, the brand new art exhibition in London and we're getting super arty with an at-home craft!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/01/23•11m 37s