Activity Quest: Days out and crafts for kids

Bex heads to the Story Centre where she meets Jess who explains their mission and the amazing three floors packed with story worlds, immersive exhibitions, and a beautiful garden! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bex explores the UK’s most iconic movies and TV shows with a behind-the-scenes look at Aardman, the legendary animation studio behind classics like Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Chicken Run, and more! With a brand-new exhibition opening at the Young V&A in Bethnal Green, London, we take you inside the creative wonderland of Aardman’s world. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bex embarks on a magical exploration of the brand new Jolly Postman exhibition at The Postal Museum! Step inside the world of Janet and Allan Ahlberg’s iconic story as Bex joins Sally Bruce, exhibition curator, for a tour packed with hands-on fun, fairy tale deliveries, and behind-the-scenes secrets about the beloved children’s books. Discover how the classic book series inspired a fully interactive exhibition where visitors can literally step right into the story, starting with possibly the biggest book you’ve ever seen! Find out how Janet and Allan Ahlberg’s home life – complete with attic studios and garden sheds – led to the creation of The Jolly Postman and his enchanting postal rounds. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam heads off (sort of) into the wilderness – North London, to be exact – to explore the Green Tree Badge, an exciting new badge programme all about trees that you can take part in no matter where you live in the UK. Find out what the Green Tree Badge is, who created it, and how you can earn your very own badge by completing fun tree-related activities. Adam chats with Smrithy, co-founder of Green Tree Badge, from Bags of Ethics along with charity partners the Royal Forestry Society. They share how the programme encourages YOU to discover the amazing properties of trees whether you live in the countryside, a town, or a city! The Green Tree Badge has been designed for everyone, wherever you live and whatever your abilities. Thanks to donations, passbooks and school packs are available across the UK, making it easy and affordable for all families to join in. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam steps inside the television to visit CBeebies Rainbow Adventures at Westfield, White City. He chats with producer Emma about how this interactive, immersive experience brings children’s favourite shows like Hey Duggee, Bluey, and JoJo & Gran Gran to life. CBeebies Rainbow Adventures is the UK’s first immersive, interactive theatre experience designed just for preschoolers. You're led by the Rainbow Gardener on a colourful quest to restore the missing colours of the rainbow through familiar locations from CBeebies shows! The experience is perfect for preschoolers with sessions for under-3s and small group sizes. Don’t forget your photo with Duggee or Bluey at the end! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ClueQuest is set up as a secret spy agency led by Mr. Q, offering immersive escape room experiences that are fun for families, friends, and teams! This week, we're trying an escape room. We get locked in and work together to solve a series of puzzles to gain our freedom. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Magician, inventor, and master of robo-fueled slapstick, Mario the Maker Magician pops into the Fun Kids studio during his London run – and we’re seriously starstruck. Fresh from his performances at venues like the Sydney Opera House and Broadway, Mario brings us into a world of handmade robots, modern slapstick comedy, and magic that’s for everyone – whether you’re three or 103. George sits down with Mario to explore why every show should be for every person, and how Mario creates magic for YOU. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George shares his top Christmas movie picks to fill your holidays with cheer! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bundle up for a festive episode of Activity Quest! Bex explores Edinburgh’s magical Christmas market, sharing sights, sounds, and delicious treats. Lloydie visits the bustling Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market, chats to families, and discovers a talking moose! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bex sends Adam off to try something extra special: a visit to the new Paddington Bear Experience in London. If you love marmalade sandwiches, hidden secrets, and stories set in both deepest, darkest Peru and bustling London, this is the episode for you! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Adam as he travels to beautiful Buckinghamshire to explore one of the UK’s most magical festive experiences: Christmas at Waddesdon Manor – a real life 'fairy castle on a hill'. Pippa, Director of Waddesdon, gives us the inside scoop on why it’s so magical, especially at Christmas. Plus Head of Learning Sarah reveals how 13,500+ local schoolchildren have helped decorate the stables with artwork inspired by the Sounds of the Season. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Bex and Adam on another adventure-packed episode of Activity Quest! This week, Adam steps inside the remarkable Grant Museum of Zoology at University College London (UCL), discovering a world of fascinating animal specimens, quirky museum stories, hands-on learning, and the importance of understanding science history. Plus, we finish with a creative zoology-inspired craft you can try at home! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam goes for an adventure at London’s oldest surviving operating theatre and Herb Garrett, located near London Bridge. He meets Dr. Monica Walker for a fascinating look at the history of medicine, gruesome Victorian surgeries, and the hospital’s herb-filled origins. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Adam heads off-grid for a unique stay in a “tree tent” in Lewis, Sussex. Discover how these extraordinary, eco-friendly tents are made, meet their inventor Jason, and explore the Secret Campsite’s amazing wildlife. Hear from Jodie, Tree Tents' managing director, and Tim, who runs the campsite dedicated to connecting families with nature. From wildlife festivals to stargazing and edible gardens, learn how camping can be an epic digital detox. Whether you love the outdoors or just want something different, this episode’s packed with inspiration for your next escape. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Activity Quest, we’re going international! Join Adam as he heads stateside to visit the Butterfly Pavilion in Colorado, the first-ever invertebrate zoo and research centre in the US. Guided by Butterfly Pavilion’s very own butterfly scientist, Shiran Hershkovich, we discover a world teeming with bugs, butterflies, and underwater creatures. Travel with us through exhibit rooms filled with fascinating stick insects, spiders, and beehives. Learn how stick insects use camouflage for survival, watch butterflies emerge from their chrysalises, and find out why invertebrates (animals without backbones) are critical to our planet. We also hear about Butterfly Pavilion’s global conservation work, from creating bee fences to protect African villages from elephants, to saving rainforests in Indonesia and supporting monarch migrations in Mexico. Hear about the science behind metamorphosis, the secrets of caring for thousands of butterflies, and tips for getting involved with conservation from wherever you are! Plus, discover some amazing live cams you can check out from home and learn how everyone can make a difference in protecting pollinators. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam visits Oxford Castle and Prison to step back in time and explore the city's past Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam takes a tour around some of the most iconic images of our time in this tour around London's Museum of Brands Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam scales one of London's most iconic landmarks and learns about its history. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam chats to the cast of The Amazing World of Gumball's reboot: The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam visits West Midlands Safari Park and gets up-close to some of the most amazing animals in the world. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.