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Buster Ancient Farm Roundhouses

Family-Friendly Historical Days Out

August 19, 2025
9 min read

Across Great Britain, there are countless places where families can enjoy fresh air and fascinating history side by side. From ancient stone circles to Roman forts and industrial heritage sites, these locations offer more than just a walk—they’re a chance to step into the past and enjoy a historical day out.

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15 Microadventures You Can Try This Weekend Without Taking Time Off

July 28, 2025
9 min read

We share 15 ideas for your next microadventure – a microadventure is a mini escape into nature without the need to take time off work and spend a fortune!

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Sustrans x OS: Edinburgh Cycling Guidebook

July 14, 2025
10 min read

Easy City Cycling! OS Product Manager Kris Mackenzie reviews two of the routes from the new Cycling Edinburgh Guidebook

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A Perfect Summer Day Out: Strawberry Picking and Country Walks

July 11, 2025
3 min read

The perfect recipe for a family day out – a morning at a PYO Strawberry Farm followed by an afternoon walk

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Reading Cycling Guide Book on Bike

City Cycling Guide Books for Families and Tourists

July 4, 2025
5 min read

Explore Edinburgh and London by bike with Richard Peace’s new OS Maps city cycling guide books, created in partnership with Sustrans. Discover safe, family-friendly routes!

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Summer Nature Walk Bingo – Free Printable

June 20, 2025
2 min read

Challenge your kids to spot everything on our OS Nature Walk Bingo sheet. This is great for keeping younger kids interested in going a little further on your next walk.

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hiking with kids

Walking the 41 Yorkshire Dales Mountains with the Kids

April 30, 2025
8 min read

Hiking with kids in the Yorkshire Dales – Sam and her kids completed all 41 of the Yorkshire Dales highest peaks in just 1 year!

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roseberry topping family walk route

Roseberry Topping Walk – A Perfect Family Hike!

February 7, 2025
2 min read

Roseberry Topping Walk – The iconic Roseberry Topping Hill sticks up like a fang from the long escarpment at the northern edge of the North York Moors.

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Paddington statue with kids

PADDINGTON’S NEXT ADVENTURE: MAKE YOUR TOWN HIS HOME

December 12, 2024
2 min read

Paddington’s next big adventure! Find out how to get a Paddington Statue in your home town!