We headed to Powis Castle to see if we could complete some more of the boys outstanding 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾ with National Trust. It’s such a fantastic list to encourage your children to get outdoors.

They are already doing quite well, steadily working through the list. It felt like we were enjoying nature more than ever this time, the walk
up to Powis Castle is lovely and green and once we were there it was fabulous seeing the peahen’s babies.

Eldest gave a go of climbing a tree. There were so many trees dotted around he was in his element.

We picked blackberries growing in the wild. The boys were pleased to get an extra snack on the walk round!

My youngest enjoyed seeing inside a tree, it made quite an interesting photo.

We also had a fun time walking barefoot through a maze on the grass. However we managed to get to the end eventually but we liked the feel of the grass as we made our way around.

You can read the full list of #50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾, so you can get your children involved. It is so easy to get them ticked off at National Trust properties. They offer so much to explore and discover and you really do feel you are getting closer to nature.

Working through the list is one interesting way to encourage your children to get outside. They will enjoy the challenge of completing the list I am sure, we certainly are! If you want to take the children to more fun family attractions I have plenty more suggestions on my blog. But a National Trust membership for a family is very reasonable for all the adventures you can have during the year.