Best things to do with kids while Glamping

Have you tried glamping with kids? It’s an outdoor activity with kids that’s a must! Kids love it and you don’t have to sacrifice on comfort with some of the gorgeous glamping sites that have now popped up all over the UK. Any kind of camping is great for kids to have a back to nature experience and unplug for a while to enjoy some quality family time but glamping is an easy way to have an outdoor experience without any hassle! There are loads of fun things for kids to do while glamping that will keep them entertained so you can relax on your glamping site. You can check out more ideas for outdoor activities and our favourite camping toys and activities here.

How to find a family friendly glamping site

There are loads of different unique options for glamping in the UK with a wide variety of glamping pods, glamping cabins, shepherd’s huts, safari tents, yurts and even horse boxes to choose from. Whether you are looking for a quiet, peaceful location or full on family entertainment or even a Dog friendly Glampsite for families they’ll be a glamping location that’s perfect for your family. You’ll find some lovely glampsites on Unique Hideaways . Here’s our favourite reasons for going glamping with kids!

Glamping Activities for Kids

Once you’ve found your perfect glamping spot – try these outdoor activity ideas for kids to do on your glamping site!

• Go on a scavenger Hunt 

Explore your new glampsite by challenging your kids to a scavenger hunt!

• Make S’mores and Toast Marshmallows on  a fire pit 

No glamping adventure is complete without making s’mores and toasting marshmallows whilst singing around a glamping site!

• Cook dinner in a tin can 

Outdoor cooking is lots of fun for kids – you could try cooking dinner in tin can – kids love this! Find out how to do it (and lots more ideas for cooking outside with kids!) here. 

Things to do with kids whilst glamping

• Try some Nature crafts

Encourage your kids to get back to nature by trying a nature craft – do a bark rubbing or make a Nature Boat or try one of our 100 nature crafts for kids.

• Try Nature Journalling

Glamping is the perfect chance to try starting a nature journal. Kids will love exploring their new environment and searching for bugs. If you’d like to start Nature Journalling with your kids – try my Nature Adventure Journal for kids printable. This Nature journal contains everything you need to have magical outdoor adventures with your little explorers. There are lots of easy nature journal activities in the printable to inspire kids to explore nature’s wonderland from cloud watching to scavenger hunts.

• Go on a Colour Hunt

Take a wander around your glampsite and see if you can find a nature item to match every colour of the rainbow!

• Make Mud faces

Get some mud and add nature items to make a mud face! Stick some mud to a tree trunk or large rock and forage for nature facial features – acorns, sticks, leaves, stones, petals – anything that inspires. Fern or leaves could become hair, acorns for eyes! If you’ve enjoyed these ideas – you’ll love our favourite outdoor spring activities for kids!

• Swing in a hammock

The ultimate relaxation whilst glamping – swing in a hammock!

• Forest Bathe

The Japanese have known for years that spending mindful time in the woods is beneficial for body and soul. Try forest bathing – take a moment to appreciate your surroundings and listen to the sounds around you: twittering birds, rustling bush, trickling streams, watch the sunlight through the leaves. Or you could try one of these activities for kids to do in the woods.

• Shadow puppets

Night time on a campsite is the best fun for kids! Try making shadow puppets at nighttime with kids, you can get ideas of shadow puppets to make here.

• Ball Games

If your glamping site has a large space then bringing a ball is. a must! Check out these for inspiration for kid friendly glamping sites. Try a dribbling ball relay or knee football (you can only kick the ball with your knees!) Or dodge ball is a game that the kids will enjoy if you have enough players.

Hope this gives you some ideas to do with the kids when you’re glamping. Glamping is camping but with all the comforts of home – so what’s not to love? You get the benefit of the great outdoors and a great adventure to have with the kids too!

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