Stuck for things to do this Bank Holiday weekend? 

OnBuy provides top tips on unbeatable first-rate family games, activities and outdoor endeavours to cater for every age group

Struggling to make exciting and engaging family-friendly plans to celebrate the upcoming bank holiday together? OnBuy has your bank holiday fun covered with its unbeatable selection of first-rate family games, activities and outdoor endeavours that’ll get every member of your household on their feet and feeling fantastic. 

From exploring natural beauty spots to marvelling at some movie magic, OnBuy’s top five family activities for this May bank holiday cater to every age range and interest. 

Reconnect with mother nature

If your little ones have had more than their fair share of screen time following the lockdown-led ‘stay at home’ rules, it might be time to get them up and enjoying the great outdoors. Regardless of whether you live in the countryside or the city, there is plenty of green spots to explore, including parks, rivers, canals and even community gardens. You could even pick up some nature books, pots and fishing nets to help you investigate nearby ponds and educate children about any aquatic life that they might stumble across - just remember to put any critters back where you found them!

Plus, particularly young members of the family could even hitch a ride to your local park or nature reserve with an older relative using a portable bicycle child seat. Simply pack a bag filled with bottles of water, sandwiches and (of course) tasty treats, and you could spend the whole day reconnecting with mother nature. As a free outdoor activity that the whole family can get involved in (including any canine companions!), this fun family outing leaves plenty of cash for a few cooling ice creams at the end of your outdoor adventure, bike ride or sun-soaked springtime walk.

To explore OnBuy’s full range of outdoor recreation products, visit https://www.onbuy.com/gb/outdoor-recreation/

Find a family-friendly film

Based on the assumption that we continue down the Government’s suggested roadmap out of lockdown,  cinemas should be up and running ready for this marvellous May bank holiday. A great excuse to get out the house and expose the kids to some classic films! Alternatively, if there are no cinemas nearby or your local venue isn’t running any child-appropriate movies, why not consider creating your very own outdoor cinema at home?
Many households have leapt at the chance to drastically improve their garden during lockdown, so why not go that one step further and transform it into a fully-functioning outdoor cinema? A magical way to enchant little ones and bring the whole family together, a huge range of powerful and high-quality projectors as well as projector screens in all kinds of sizes can be snapped up to suit the dimensions of your garden and deliver an astounding image. Simply select your family’s favourite film, lay out plenty of pillows and blankets to fend off any lingering springtime chill, and let the movie stars take over the screen!

To explore OnBuy’s full range of projector’s, visit https://www.onbuy.com/gb/tv-projectors~c11481/

Release your wild side with a trip to the zoo

With hundreds of zoos across the country ready and waiting to open their doors to the public once again, there’s no better time to show your support for any struggling wildlife sanctuaries than by paying them a visit this May bank holiday weekend. After all, who doesn’t like a trip to the zoo? Both educational and exciting, this family outing is engaging for all generations, fills up an entire day with activity and is a brilliant way to help zoos through this tough period of inactivity. Regardless of whether the nearest wildlife park to your home is bursting with exotic animals or regional wildlife, it’s the perfect opportunity to get some fresh air and nurture a passion for protecting animals in children.

Can’t get to your nearest zoo? Don’t worry, there’s an endless number of ways that you can encourage local wildlife to come to your door instead. From picking up a freestanding bird feeder to installing an insect hotel onto the side of your home, these small additions can transform your backyard into an exciting haven for all kinds of local wildlife. Not to mention, you can even throw on your gardening gloves and plant some animal-attracting trees or shrubs (such as wild cherry trees or dogwood) to make your outdoor space more welcoming. Alternatively, you could really push out the boat by creating a pond or bird bath that can be used by any wandering wildlife as a source of hydration, a cool spot to clean themselves or an area where amphibians can breed.

To explore OnBuy’s full range of outdoor living products, visit https://www.onbuy.com/gb/garden-and-outdoor-living/
 

Pack up and pitch a tent for a weekend of camping

Following the easing of lockdown restrictions, some self-contained camping sites are also set to return to the UK holiday scene, so why not give yourself and your family a real break with a long weekend away exploring the outdoors? A wonderful way to spend quality time together, a camping trip requires nothing more than a suitable tent, plenty of warm clothing, a sleeping bag for every camper and an abundance of tasty supplies to keep the whole family fed and watered. Plus, if the weather holds out, you could even whip up a feast of irresistible chargrilled food using a portable barbecue - the ultimate camping tool for effortless (and utterly delicious!) outdoor cooking.

However, if you’d like to have the same outdoor experience without the hassle of packing camping supplies, finding a working toilet or travelling to a dedicated camping site, then locating a suitable spot in your garden to pitch your tent is a great idea. Ideal for any older or less mobile relatives who may not want to or be able to sleep comfortably in a tent, this home camping alternative gives them the opportunity to toast a few marshmallows without compromising on their sleeping arrangements. Complete your cosy camping environment with a few fairy lights, several fluffy blankets to keep out the chill and a couple of board games to keep any little ones entertained all evening!

To explore OnBuy’s full range of camping products, visit https://www.onbuy.com/gb/camping-and-hiking~c3700/
 

Hold your very own backyard sports day

Make the most of the sunnier weather and spend some treasured family time in the fresh air by setting up a private sports day in your very own garden! With plenty of family outdoor activities to get stuck into, you can choose from tennis, rounders and so many more beloved sports to encourage your family to get physical. While many of these garden activities and family games can be easily picked up either online or in-store, if you have children, you probably already own an array of sporting equipment that you can easily incorporate into your family sports day. Other useful additions include football dribbling cones to use as markers, a whistle to keep order amongst the fun-filled chaos, and plenty of spoons and hard-boiled eggs for those traditional eggs and spoon races.

To explore OnBuy’s full range of outdoor sports products, visit https://www.onbuy.com/gb/outdoor-sports/

No matter which of our fun family activities you decide to participate in this May bank holiday, it’s important to embrace the excitement to make it a memorable experience for everyone!

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