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Activity Quest: Days out and crafts for kids

Join our presenters from across the UK as they give you interesting and fun things to keep you busy out-and-about and at home. It's the weekly kids entertainment show from the UK’s children’s radio station Fun Kids.

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Episodes

Horniman Museum and Gardens

In this week’s episode, Adam's off to the Horniman Museum and Gardens to explore their world-renowned galleries – including the curious tale of a stuffed walrus… Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 28, 20258 minSeason 11Ep. 35

Ashmolean Museum in Oxford

This week, Adam's wandering around the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford to find out what's on offer for all ages! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 21, 202514 minSeason 11Ep. 34

Warwick Castle

Adam visits one of England's oldest and best preserved medieval castles to find out about some scarily named things including "murder holes!" Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 14, 202511 minSeason 11Ep. 23

National Museum of Computing

Adam visits the National Museum of Computing at Bletchley Park, a former top-secret UK military base, home to some of WWII's top code breakers! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 07, 20258 minSeason 11Ep. 22

The Snow Centre

Adam visits a huge 160m indoor ski and snowboarding slope at The Snow Centre for an exclusive lesson! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 31, 202512 minSeason 11Ep. 21

Europa Park

Bex visits Europe's top theme park, Europa Park, to celebrate a very special birthday Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 18, 20259 minSeason 11Ep. 20

iFLY at Milton Keynes

Adam's going indoor skydiving in this week's episode of Activity Quest! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 12, 20257 minSeason 11Ep. 19

Westonbirt Arboretum and 270 Climbing

In this week’s episode of Activity Quest , Adam heads to Westonbirt Arboretum to explore a play space nestled amongst the trees!The team celebrate a major milestone: over 30,000 hours of play. Later, Adam visits 270 Climbing Park where he takes on high ropes, climbing challenges, and even a BMX bike suspended in the air! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 03, 202515 minSeason 11Ep. 18

Flower Moon and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

This week on Activity Quest, Adam heads to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo for an animal-packed adventure, and we look up to the skies for some moon-gazing magic! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 26, 202518 minSeason 11Ep. 17

HiddenCity Hunt for the Cheshire Cat and finding kingfishers

In this week's episode of the best stuff-to-do podcast on the planet, Adam's playing an augmented reality game and we're looking for kingfishers! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 21, 202516 minSeason 11Ep. 16

HMS Belfast and finding dinosaurs

In this week's episode of Activity Quest, Bex is off to HMS Belfast and we're chatting to Jon from the British Trust for Ornithology about herons and how to find them where you are Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 14, 202517 minSeason 11Ep. 15

Roden Centre for Creative Learning at the National Gallery

This week, Adam takes us inside the brand new Roden Centre for Creative Learning at the National Gallery, a vibrant and inspiring space designed for children, families, and adults to get hands-on with art. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 04, 202517 minSeason 11Ep. 14

St Pauls Cathedral and the Great Fire of London

Adam visits St Pauls Cathedral in London where he finds out all about the Great Fire of London and gets to walk up 500-something stairs to the top and look out over the entire city Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 29, 202514 minSeason 11Ep. 13

The Roman Baths and spotting Goldcrest

Adam's at The Roman Baths in Bath and we're spotting Goldcrest birds in our gardens and parks with Drew! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 24, 202516 minSeason 11Ep. 12

Mail Rail and partial solar eclipses

Bex visits London's Postal Museum to find out all about the postal service and take a ride on Mail Rail – plus, we're at the Royal Observatory Greenwich where we're learning about partial solar eclipses! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 17, 202512 minSeason 11Ep. 11

Sherlock Holmes Museum and spotting starlings

In this week's episode of everyone's favourite 'stuff to do' podcast, Adam's off to the Sherlock Holmes Museum at 221b Baker Street in London, plus we're on the hunt for starlings. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 10, 202512 minSeason 11Ep. 10

Stratford Upon Avon Butterfly Farm and looking for Red Admirals

In this week's episode of Activity Quest, Adam chats to Will from the Stratford Upon Avon Butterfly Farm and to Dan from Butterfly Conservation. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 03, 202516 minSeason 11Ep. 9

Planetary Parade and Puzzlewood

Adam explores Puzzlewood Forest near the Forest of Dean and we chat planetary alignments with Sam from the Royal Observatory Greenwich Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 202513 minSeason 11Ep. 8

Bird listening and finding wren

Adam chats with the team at Haikubox about bioacoustics and to Viola from the British Trust for Ornithology in this week's episode of everyone's favourite 'stuff to do' podcast, Activity Quest Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 17, 202518 minSeason 11Ep. 7

Borough Market Winter Soup Sale, plus Peacock Butterflies

In today's episode of everyone's favourite 'stuff to do' podcast, Bex is chatting to some soup-er school kids at the Young Marketeers Winter Soup Sale, raising money for Plan Zero. Plus, we're finding out about the Peacock Butterfly. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 10, 202516 minSeason 11Ep. 6

Edinburgh Zoo and Great Spotted Woodpeckers

Adam explores Edinburgh Zoo, meeting incredible animals like Monty the python, baby hippo Haggis, and over 150 penguins! We find out what makes this zoo so special and its important role in conservation. Plus, Jon Carter from the British Trust for Ornithology joins us to talk about great spotted woodpeckers—how to find them and why they drum. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 03, 202517 minSeason 11Ep. 5

Coram Voices and finding Winter Moths

Brigid Robinson from Coram Voice shares how the competition, now in its ninth year, provides a platform for young voices to shine. Plus, hear from Mali, a previous winner, about how poetry helped her express her experiences in care. Meanwhile, Adam goes on an after-dark adventure to discover the fascinating world of moths. Dr Dan from Butterfly Conservation reveals surprising facts about these under-appreciated insects, from winter moths' incredible adaptations to the colourful diversity of spec...

Jan 27, 202516 minSeason 11Ep. 4

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch

This week, Dan chats with Indy from the RSPB about the upcoming Big Garden Birdwatch, the world’s largest garden wildlife survey. Discover how you can help track the UK’s bird population by spending just one hour counting birds in your garden or local green space! Meanwhile, Adam explores the charm of one of Britain’s most beloved birds—the robin. With its bright red chest and winter song, this iconic bird is full of surprises, as Rob from the British Trust for Ornithology reveals fascinating in...

Jan 20, 202520 minSeason 11Ep. 3

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow N Fire, plus Small Tortoiseshell Butterflies

This week, Dan heads to London for some adrenaline-pumping action with the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks live show at the O2 Arena. From colossal vehicles to behind-the-scenes interviews with drivers Rebecca and Rick, Dan explores the roaring engines, daring stunts, and fierce competition of monster truck events. Plus, Adam embarks on a quieter adventure, searching for the beautiful small tortoiseshell butterfly. Joined by Dr Dan from Butterfly Conservation, Adam learns all about this winter survivo...

Jan 13, 202518 minSeason 11Ep. 2

Hoxton Street Monster Supplies, Ministry of Stories, and spotting seasonal wildlife

Adam visits Hoxton Street Monster Supplies , a one-of-a-kind store in London that caters to local monsters (and curious humans). We find out about the store’s fascinating history, its peculiar products, and the incredible connection it has to the creative writing charity, the Ministry of Stories. We go behind the Scenes at Ministry of Stories , a creative writing hub where young people unleash their imaginations. Laura from the Ministry shares how the charity inspires children through writing wo...

Jan 06, 202520 minSeason 11Ep. 1

Science & Innovation Park

Adam's touring the Science Museum's Science & Innovation Park in Swindon, where thousands and thousands of important historical science items are kept! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 16, 202415 minSeason 10Ep. 11

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

Dec 09, 20244 minSeason 10Ep. 10

Christmas at Waddesdon Manor

Adam is at Waddesdon Manor to experience their brand new Christmas lights trail. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 02, 20247 minSeason 10Ep. 9

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

Nov 25, 202416 minSeason 10Ep. 8

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

Nov 18, 202411 minSeason 10Ep. 7
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