Things to do

While we are all staying alert, protecting the NHS and saving lives our Communications Team want to share with you some ideas for things to do.

There are lots of ideas and suggestions for all the family to try and out and enjoy. These can include watching a film, reading, baking, exercise and gardening to name just a few.

For youngsters CBBC have a range of online quizzes and activties. Joe Wicks offers lots of workouts on his Youtube channel and the NHS also have daily exercise ideas. For those who want to get crafty, Hobbycraft have some online tutorials to help you learn to knit.

Other ideas are included below, just click the photos to find out more.


14 August 2020 VJ Day - 75		7 August 2020 Gardening and gardens to enjoy

31 July 2020 BBC Proms Season		24 July 2020 Keeping active

17 July 2020 Making a face covering		10 July 2020 The spirit of Wimbledon

3 July 2020 Getting out and about again		26 June 2020 Take time out for hobbies

19 June 2020 Festivals at home		12 June 2020 Arty things to try out

5 June 2020 Why not have a go at growing?		22 May 2020 Try out the social distance Olympics over the bank holiday weekend

15 May 2020 Free things to try at home including family baking ideas and games		7 May 2020 Things to do to commemorate the VE Day 75 anniversary weekend

1 May 2020 Three screen free ideas to try at home including star gazing		24 April 2020 Free things with a book theme, local online libraries, colouring in and celebrity reads

17 April 2020 Three free things to try including an online trip to the zoo, spring cleaning and yoga		9 April 2020 Easter fun - including an egg hunt and baking ideas to try