Activity Quest: Days out and crafts for kids

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  • 12 minutes 5 seconds
    A Magical Day at the British Library's Fairy Tales Exhibition

    Adam explores the British Library's brand new Fairy Tales Exhibition, where stories, myths, and legends leap off the page and into real life.

    He discovers storyteller cottages, a gingerbread house, magical pop-ups, and more, plus over 54 tales from around the world, including re-imagined classics and bold new adventures.

    Find out which fairy tales are really for heroes, which ones might have a twist, and why these stories still matter today.

    Whether you’re a fan of Goldilocks, Cinderella, Anansi, or brave new characters, this family-friendly journey will inspire you to create your own fairy tales. 

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    12 April 2026, 2:01 pm
  • 8 minutes 45 seconds
    The High-Energy World of Hyrox Young Stars

    Dan is hitting the running track for some action-packed fitness fun at Hyrox Young Stars.

    He heads to London’s Olympia, where Hyrox Young Stars is turning fitness into a challenge for thousands of kids aged 8 to 15. It’s the junior version of a real-deal adult fitness race, with all the buzz, competition, and camaraderie you could want.

    Run laps, push and pull sleds, lunge, burpee, and take on wall balls! Listen as the team explain how the event scales challenges for all ages and builds young athletes – and all-around strong, healthy kids.

    Want a taste of the challenge? Find out where to search to join Hyrox or cheer someone on!

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    2 April 2026, 4:25 pm
  • 14 minutes 41 seconds
    Swindon’s Science Innovation Park

    We meet Mark Day, a collections access facilitator, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Science Museum Group’s vast storage facility – a building so big it could fit three football pitches inside!

    Discover how this top-secret former military airfield became home to over 80% of the Science Museum’s artefacts, and learn about the fascinating process of caring for, cataloguing, and moving tens of thousands of important historical objects.

    Walk with us amongst rare vehicles, vintage aircraft, bizarre scientific instruments, and even robots! Hear the story behind some of Mark’s favourite objects, including a magical Victorian prism, a robotic trumpet player, and an unexpectedly famous rubber duck that helped scientists land a probe on a comet!

    Search for “Science Museum Store Tours” online to plan your visit.

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    30 March 2026, 8:08 am
  • 18 minutes 6 seconds
    Bex's brilliant bath bombs

    Bex goes behind the scenes at the Lush Factory in Pool to discover exactly how your favourite bath bombs are made.

    We hear from Annabelle and Ben from Lush about the company’s history, their commitment to inventing eco-friendly, package-free products, and their ongoing fight against animal testing.

    Then – Bex has a go! We find out what a "compounder" is and listen as Bex joins the team to hand-make some "Toby’s Magic Cow" bath bombs.

    Discover why they use natural, fresh ingredients, how weather can affect the bomb-making process, and why every bath bomb is tested for fizziness and colour before it goes to the shops... 

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    22 March 2026, 5:32 pm
  • 17 minutes 16 seconds
    Edinburgh Zoo

    Explore Edinburgh Zoo like never before. Adam chats with Morris, a Discovery Ranger, to uncover what makes this iconic, hilltop zoo such a special place. From giant African land snails and sassy baby hippos to rare armadillos and a mischievous monkey with a taste for Yorkshire puddings, discover the stories behind some of the zoo’s most incredible residents and learn how conservation is at the heart of everything they do.

    Plus, join Jon Carter from the British Trust for Ornithology for a journey into the great outdoors as they reveal the wonders of the great spotted woodpecker. Hear how these brilliant birds communicate, why their tongues are so extraordinary, and how you can attract them to your garden.

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    16 March 2026, 3:56 pm
  • 8 minutes 4 seconds
    Volcano Falls Adventure Golf

    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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    8 March 2026, 5:34 pm
  • 9 minutes 43 seconds
    Discover Children's Story Centre

    Bex heads to the Story Centre where she meets Jess who explains their mission and the amazing three floors packed with story worlds, immersive exhibitions, and a beautiful garden!

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    2 March 2026, 12:00 am
  • 16 minutes 19 seconds
    Inside Aardman: Wallace &amp; Gromit at the Young V&amp;A

    Bex explores the UK’s most iconic movies and TV shows with a behind-the-scenes look at Aardman, the legendary animation studio behind classics like Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Chicken Run, and more! With a brand-new exhibition opening at the Young V&A in Bethnal Green, London, we take you inside the creative wonderland of Aardman’s world.

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    22 February 2026, 12:00 am
  • 16 minutes 10 seconds
    The Jolly Postman at the Postal Museum

    Bex embarks on a magical exploration of the brand new Jolly Postman exhibition at The Postal Museum!

    Step inside the world of Janet and Allan Ahlberg’s iconic story as Bex joins Sally Bruce, exhibition curator, for a tour packed with hands-on fun, fairy tale deliveries, and behind-the-scenes secrets about the beloved children’s books.

    Discover how the classic book series inspired a fully interactive exhibition where visitors can literally step right into the story, starting with possibly the biggest book you’ve ever seen!

    Find out how Janet and Allan Ahlberg’s home life – complete with attic studios and garden sheds – led to the creation of The Jolly Postman and his enchanting postal rounds.

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    15 February 2026, 12:00 am
  • 8 minutes 9 seconds
    Explore nature anywhere with the Green Tree Badge

    Adam heads off (sort of) into the wilderness – North London, to be exact – to explore the Green Tree Badge, an exciting new badge programme all about trees that you can take part in no matter where you live in the UK.

    Find out what the Green Tree Badge is, who created it, and how you can earn your very own badge by completing fun tree-related activities.

    Adam chats with Smrithy, co-founder of Green Tree Badge, from Bags of Ethics along with charity partners the Royal Forestry Society. They share how the programme encourages YOU to discover the amazing properties of trees whether you live in the countryside, a town, or a city!

    The Green Tree Badge has been designed for everyone, wherever you live and whatever your abilities. Thanks to donations, passbooks and school packs are available across the UK, making it easy and affordable for all families to join in.

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    8 February 2026, 12:00 am
  • 19 minutes 30 seconds
    Meet Duggee and Bluey

    Adam steps inside the television to visit CBeebies Rainbow Adventures at Westfield, White City. He chats with producer Emma about how this interactive, immersive experience brings children’s favourite shows like Hey Duggee, Bluey, and JoJo & Gran Gran to life.

    CBeebies Rainbow Adventures is the UK’s first immersive, interactive theatre experience designed just for preschoolers. You're led by the Rainbow Gardener on a colourful quest to restore the missing colours of the rainbow through familiar locations from CBeebies shows!

    The experience is perfect for preschoolers with sessions for under-3s and small group sizes. Don’t forget your photo with Duggee or Bluey at the end!

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    31 January 2026, 12:00 am
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