ACTIVITY IDEAS FOR ALL THE FAMILY
Find out what’s on in your local area
A fun day out is a great way to get the whole family active. But sometimes finding something everyone will like can be a challenge! At Making Sense of Sugar, we’ve done some of the hard work for you and pulled together some activity finders to help you find an activity you can all enjoy – whatever your budget.
Whether you want to try a new fitness class in the park or visit a local farm with the kids – you can find out more here.
Stay tuned as we’ll be updating this page with more activities. We hope you find it helpful.
Health & Fitness for all the family
If you want to get fit but not sure where to start, check out the activities and classes on offer in your area.
![UK Active Want to join a gym or maybe do a few laps of the pool? Here you can find your closest amenities.](/perch/resources/ukactive-footer-w376.jpg)
UK Active
Want to join a gym or maybe do a few laps of the pool? Here you can find your closest amenities.
![NHS Choices If the gym isn’t your thing, a fitness class may be. This tool will show the ones closest to you – for all ages!](/perch/resources/nhs-choices-w376.jpg)
NHS Choices
If the gym isn’t your thing, a fitness class may be. This tool will show the ones closest to you – for all ages!
![BBC things to do Thinking about trying a new sport but don’t know what? Get your inspiration here.](/perch/resources/download-1-w376.jpg)
BBC things to do
Thinking about trying a new sport but don’t know what? Get your inspiration here.
Outdoor adventures & Fitness
From becoming the Woodland Trust’s latest nature detective, to visiting a local farm – there are lots of fun things to do when you step into the outdoors.
![Park lives You might be surprised to find out that there are lots of events and activities in your local park – and it’s all free! Check it out.](/perch/resources/parklives-logo-2-w376.jpg)
Park lives
You might be surprised to find out that there are lots of events and activities in your local park – and it’s all free! Check it out.
![Our parks If you prefer to take your exercise classes outside, then this site is for you. Book your free class now.](/perch/resources/download-1-w376.png)
Our parks
If you prefer to take your exercise classes outside, then this site is for you. Book your free class now.
![Free parks If you want to keep the kids busy for an afternoon, this is a great one – find your local playpark.](/perch/resources/1776014518791970122953951137534184819218546n-w376.jpg)
Free parks
If you want to keep the kids busy for an afternoon, this is a great one – find your local playpark.
![Visit a farm Visiting a local farm is a great family day out that will get you moving.](/perch/resources/good-to-know-150x150-1-w376.jpg)
Visit a farm
Visiting a local farm is a great family day out that will get you moving.
![Woodland Trust Would your little one like to become a detective for a day? With the Woodland Trust, they can! Find the activity for you with this tool.](/perch/resources/woodlandtrust-w376.jpg)
Woodland Trust
Would your little one like to become a detective for a day? With the Woodland Trust, they can! Find the activity for you with this tool.
Activities especially for children
Wondering what to do with the kids this weekend? Why not take a look at these activity finders. Especially good for little ones.
![Hoop With Hoop you can find and book local activities – from Newborn to 11 years old. Download the app.](/perch/resources/unnamed-w376.webp)
Hoop
With Hoop you can find and book local activities – from Newborn to 11 years old. Download the app.
![Change4Life Change4Life shares some inspiration for family friendly hobbies and activities, and on a budget – check it out.](/perch/resources/change4life-colour-logo-scaled-w376.jpg)
Change4Life
Change4Life shares some inspiration for family friendly hobbies and activities, and on a budget – check it out.
![Day out with the kids Heading away for a weekend and want some tips on what to do? Or maybe you want to explore your own city or town? Take a look at these kid-friendly activities.](/perch/resources/24bbde20-b03a-400e-b82a-2a7a13625340-w376.jpeg)
Day out with the kids
Heading away for a weekend and want some tips on what to do? Or maybe you want to explore your own city or town? Take a look at these kid-friendly activities.
![Change4Life 10 minute shake ups These themed indoor games for kids are a great way to encourage them to get active. Why not give them a try?](/perch/resources/10msu-twit-w376.jpg)
Change4Life 10 minute shake ups
These themed indoor games for kids are a great way to encourage them to get active. Why not give them a try?