Activity Quest: Days out and crafts for kids

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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.