Activity Quest: Days out and crafts for kids
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It's a Christmas lights special in this week's episode of Activity Quest. Bex is on-location at Kew Gardens and Adam's visiting Waddesdon Manor for their Christmas experience! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week's episode of Activity Quest, Adam visits Westminster Abbey. It's a royal church in the centre of London with over a thousand years of history. You might remember it from the news recently as it's where King Charles III was coronated! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ever wondered how a parcel gets from your basket to your doorstep? Adam's visiting one of Amazon's most advanced fulfilment centres, Swindon BRS2, to find out how packages get from their warehouse to your door. And the best bit is that you can visit too... Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Activity Quest, Adam is visiting the National Army Museum to find out about the history of the British Army and there's a curious tale of a horse hoof... Georgia is also here and giving us a craft that you can do at home: we are making our own medals! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week's episode of Activity Quest, Adam's off to the National Museum of Computing in Bletchley Park in Milton Keynes. It's home to the original computer – Colossus – and houses nearly a century of computing tech too. Plus, we're making our own circuits at home too. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Adam's off to the Horniman Museum and Gardens to explore their world-renowned galleries – including the curious tale of a stuffed walrus... He's also visiting their butterfly house and we're making a Horniman-inspired exhibit at home too. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bex visits a brand new VR experience in Stratford, London, that sends people back in time to ancient Egypt! Plus, we're making a mummy with Georgia and chatting about make-up looks inspired by Europa Park in Germany. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Conor's off to Disney 100: The Exhibition, now open at London's ExCel. It's a look back at the past 100 years of Disney, from the founding of the company by Walt Disney himself, right through to the present day! Plus, inspired by the Disney magic, Georgia's making a magic wand too. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Adam takes you on a journey to the historic Warwick Castle, located just outside Birmingham in Warwick, England. Join him as he explores the castle's ancient secrets, from the original Motte and Bailey design to the chilling tales of past. Adam's joined by historian Ben who guides him through the castle's history. But it wouldn't be a proper visit to a castle without a spine-tingling ghost story. Ben shares the eerie legend of Sir Fulke Greville, a former owner of the castle, and the tragic events that unfolded within its walls... Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this podcast episode of Activity Quest, Hebe takes a ride on a London double-decker bus for a Paddington-themed afternoon tea adventure! The bus tour includes a delightful menu with treats like sandwiches, cupcakes, and marmalade sandwiches, as well as a game to spot Paddington bears around London. Hebe shares her journey through famous London landmarks and sights, and the episode ends with a recipe for making your own Paddington Bear-inspired marmalade sandwich. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bex visits the Churchill War Rooms in London, a historic underground bunker used during World War II. The War Rooms served as a secure meeting place for Winston Churchill and his war cabinet. We go into the rooms and find out about their historical significance, including Churchill's bedroom/office and the Map Room where vital information was constantly updated! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Adam visits The Beaney in Canterbury, which is a combination of a museum, library, and art gallery. We hear about its diverse collection, including a lion skin, tortoise shell, statues, a four-legged baby duckling, chameleons, and a two-headed baby shark! There's also a mummified cat... The collection at The Beaney is meant to teach visitors about various aspects of the world and history. We explore prehistoric arrowheads and a fossilised mammoth tusk as some of the oldest items in the museum's collection. Plus, three modern portraits of people from Canterbury, including a drag queen, an imam and professor, and a Paralympian, are showcased. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Adam's feeding meerkats and anteaters at Longleat Safari Park with the help of keeper Alex and Georgia's helping us make some top safari binoculars! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Adam is aboard the Golden Hinde, a Tudor pirate ship surprisingly docked on the Southbank of the River Thames. He meets Patrick, who explains more about the history of the ship, and how to load some of its weapons! Plus, Georgia is here and is telling us how to make our very own pirate garb too. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
