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Activity Quest is the weekly kids entertainment show from the UK's children's radio station Fun Kids. Join our presenters from across the UK as they give you interesting and fun things to keep you busy out-and-about and at home. There's celebrity interviews, stories and more.  Activity Quest was previously Stuck at Home, the podcast that kept kids entertained in lockdown. You can hear the entire archive here too! 

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    • May 18, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Europa Park

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 9:16


    Bex visits Europe's top theme park, Europa Park, to celebrate a very special birthday Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    iFLY at Milton Keynes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 7:14


    Adam's going indoor skydiving in this week's episode of Activity Quest!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Westonbirt Arboretum and 270 Climbing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 15:07


    In this week’s episode of Activity Quest, Adam heads to Westonbirt Arboretum to explore a play space nestled amongst the trees!The team celebrate a major milestone: over 30,000 hours of play. Later, Adam visits 270 Climbing Park where he takes on high ropes, climbing challenges, and even a BMX bike suspended in the air!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Flower Moon and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 18:21


    This week on Activity Quest, Adam heads to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo for an animal-packed adventure, and we look up to the skies for some moon-gazing magic!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    HiddenCity Hunt for the Cheshire Cat and finding kingfishers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 16:18


    In this week's episode of the best stuff-to-do podcast on the planet, Adam's playing an augmented reality game and we're looking for kingfishers!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    HMS Belfast and finding dinosaurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 17:12


    In this week's episode of Activity Quest, Bex is off to HMS Belfast and we're chatting to Jon from the British Trust for Ornithology about herons and how to find them where you areJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Roden Centre for Creative Learning at the National Gallery

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 17:14


    This week, Adam takes us inside the brand new Roden Centre for Creative Learning at the National Gallery, a vibrant and inspiring space designed for children, families, and adults to get hands-on with art.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    St Pauls Cathedral and the Great Fire of London

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 13:55


    Adam visits St Pauls Cathedral in London where he finds out all about the Great Fire of London and gets to walk up 500-something stairs to the top and look out over the entire city Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Roman Baths and spotting Goldcrest

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 15:36


    Adam's at The Roman Baths in Bath and we're spotting Goldcrest birds in our gardens and parks with Drew!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mail Rail and partial solar eclipses

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 12:16


    Bex visits London's Postal Museum to find out all about the postal service and take a ride on Mail Rail – plus, we're at the Royal Observatory Greenwich where we're learning about partial solar eclipses!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sherlock Holmes Museum and spotting starlings

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 12:27


    In this week's episode of everyone's favourite 'stuff to do' podcast, Adam's off to the Sherlock Holmes Museum at 221b Baker Street in London, plus we're on the hunt for starlings. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Stratford Upon Avon Butterfly Farm and looking for Red Admirals

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 15:36


    In this week's episode of Activity Quest, Adam chats to Will from the Stratford Upon Avon Butterfly Farm and to Dan from Butterfly Conservation.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Planetary Parade and Puzzlewood

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 12:40


    Adam explores Puzzlewood Forest near the Forest of Dean and we chat planetary alignments with Sam from the Royal Observatory Greenwich Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Bird listening and finding wren

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 18:16


    Adam chats with the team at Haikubox about bioacoustics and to Viola from the British Trust for Ornithology in this week's episode of everyone's favourite 'stuff to do' podcast, Activity Quest Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Borough Market Winter Soup Sale, plus Peacock Butterflies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 15:33


    In today's episode of everyone's favourite 'stuff to do' podcast, Bex is chatting to some soup-er school kids at the Young Marketeers Winter Soup Sale, raising money for Plan Zero. Plus, we're finding out about the Peacock Butterfly.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Edinburgh Zoo and Great Spotted Woodpeckers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 17:16


    Adam explores Edinburgh Zoo, meeting incredible animals like Monty the python, baby hippo Haggis, and over 150 penguins! We find out what makes this zoo so special and its important role in conservation. Plus, Jon Carter from the British Trust for Ornithology joins us to talk about great spotted woodpeckers—how to find them and why they drum.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Coram Voices and finding Winter Moths

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 15:52


    Bridget Robinson from Coram Voice shares how the competition, now in its ninth year, provides a platform for young voices to shine. Plus, hear from Mali, a previous winner, about how poetry helped her express her experiences in care. Meanwhile, Adam goes on an after-dark adventure to discover the fascinating world of moths. Dr Dan from Butterfly Conservation reveals surprising facts about these under-appreciated insects, from winter moths' incredible adaptations to the colourful diversity of species like the elephant hawk moth.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 19:58


    This week, Dan chats with Indy from the RSPB about the upcoming Big Garden Birdwatch, the world’s largest garden wildlife survey. Discover how you can help track the UK’s bird population by spending just one hour counting birds in your garden or local green space! Meanwhile, Adam explores the charm of one of Britain’s most beloved birds—the robin. With its bright red chest and winter song, this iconic bird is full of surprises, as Rob from the British Trust for Ornithology reveals fascinating insights about their territorial behaviour and cheerful melodies. RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch British Trust for Ornithology Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow N Fire, plus Small Tortoiseshell Butterflies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 17:42


    This week, Dan heads to London for some adrenaline-pumping action with the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks live show at the O2 Arena. From colossal vehicles to behind-the-scenes interviews with drivers Rebecca and Rick, Dan explores the roaring engines, daring stunts, and fierce competition of monster truck events. Plus, Adam embarks on a quieter adventure, searching for the beautiful small tortoiseshell butterfly. Joined by Dr Dan from Butterfly Conservation, Adam learns all about this winter survivor, its vivid colouration, hibernation habits, and how to make your garden butterfly-friendly. Links Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Butterfly Conservation Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hoxton Street Monster Supplies, Ministry of Stories, and spotting seasonal wildlife

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 20:11


    Adam visits Hoxton Street Monster Supplies, a one-of-a-kind store in London that caters to local monsters (and curious humans). We find out about the store’s fascinating history, its peculiar products, and the incredible connection it has to the creative writing charity, the Ministry of Stories. We go behind the Scenes at Ministry of Stories, a creative writing hub where young people unleash their imaginations. Laura from the Ministry shares how the charity inspires children through writing workshops and more—all supported by the monster shop’s cursed profits. Can you spot a Blue Tit? Winter may be here, but this colourful blue tit is brightening up the season! Jenny from the British Trust for Ornithology takes us into the world of this lively little bird, exploring how it stays warm and thrives during the colder months. Links: Hoxton Street Monster Supplies: hoxtonstreetmonstersupplies.com Ministry of Stories: ministryofstories.org British Trust for Ornithology: bto.org Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Science & Innovation Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 14:41


    Adam's touring the Science Museum's Science & Innovation Park in Swindon, where thousands and thousands of important historical science items are kept!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Westonbirt Arboretum at Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 4:24


    Adam visits Westonbirt Arboretum just outside Tetbury to experience their annual Christmas lights trail! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Christmas at Waddesdon Manor

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 6:58


    Adam is at Waddesdon Manor to experience their brand new Christmas lights trail. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Gruffalo Discovery Land at Twycross Zoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 15:39


    Adam visits Gruffalo Discovery Land at Twycross Zoo to experience their brand new Christmas trail – plus he meets some pretty butterflies and a very big boa! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Cadent's new Minecraft CO game

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 11:26


    Bex and the Fun Kids Gaming Reporters try a brand-new game from Cadent designed to help you learn more about carbon monoxide.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Christmas with Blue Diamond Garden Centres

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 16:32


    Adam visits Van Hage, a Blue Diamond Garden Centre to chat to their Head of Christmas about everything currently on offer for the festive season! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mars: War and Peace at Gloucester Cathedral

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 9:30


    Adam visits Gloucester Cathedral to chat to Charlie all about a brand new artwork they've got: a giant red planet, suspended in the heart of the Cathedral!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: VR Mummies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 7:35


    We're taking a step back in time and revisiting a classic Activity Quest episode where Bex ventures to Egypt to check out some fabulous VR mummies!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CBeebies Rainbow Adventure

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 14:51


    Adam's off to the world of your fave CBeebies shows in a brand new experience open in White City!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Paddington Bear Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 12:50


    Adam visits Peru in this week's episode of Activity Quest to tuck into some marmalade sandwiches and say hey to a very friendly bear... Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Green Tree Badge

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 8:09


    Adam's off to North London to find a little forest oasis to undertake some tasks and get his hands on a Green Tree Badge!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Disney On Ice: Dancing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 12:35


    Julie Pritchard is a performance director for Disney On Ice and is sharing insights about her role, which involves overseeing performances and providing feedback to ensure high-quality shows. The conversation reveals exciting details about the upcoming show, including characters like Mary Poppins, Moana, and The Incredibles, and how choreography is inspired by the films.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Disney On Ice: Costume Designing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 12:50


    Dawna Oak's the Senior Director of Costumes for Disney On Ice and is sharing her journey into costume design, her creative process, and her favourite costumes. Dawna emphasises the importance of collaboration, sketching, and fabric selection in costume creation and also offers tips for listeners interested in designing their own costumes, encouraging creativity and resourcefulness by using items from their own closets! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Disney On Ice: Ice Skating

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 13:44


    Bex and Gemma Atkinson embark on a road trip to Disney On Ice, exploring the magic of ice skating, dancing, and costume design! They meet figure skater Sean-Isaac Parry at the Planet Ice rink in Manchester, where he shares his journey into ice skating, starting at age 10 and eventually performing with Disney On Ice. Sean discusses the rigorous rehearsal process, teamwork, and the joy of performing beloved Disney characters. He also offers tips for beginners, including basic skating moves that can be practiced off the ice!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Imperial War Museum Duxford

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 18:56


    Host Bex takes listeners on a thrilling journey to the Imperial War Museum in Duxford. Known for its expansive outdoor space filled with historic aircraft, Duxford showcases planes from the early 1900s to modern times, including the iconic Concorde. Bex chats with Liam from the visitor experience team, who shares insights about the museum's various hangars, the impressive collection of aircraft, and the active airfield where visitors can witness flying displays.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hamley's Boutique

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 13:03


    Adam explores a new boutique at Hamleys in London, which offers a variety of creative experiences for families, including charm bracelet making, hair braiding, and child-friendly makeup. The boutique aims to provide a fun, hands-on environment where visitors can express themselves and enjoy activities together. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    London Museum Docklands

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 14:09


    Conor visits the London Museum Docklands to explore a new pop-up beach called 'Seaside in the City' which runs until August 26th. The museum offers a fun, immersive experience celebrating East London's historical ties! Conor tours the museum and has a go at interactive exhibits, including a seaside-themed room filled with toys and climbing structures, a skiff boat, and galleries that recreate 1840s London life.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Tree Tents and The Secret Campsite

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 24:30


    Adam's off to Lewes, just north of Brighton, to visit Tree Trent HQ. Tree Tents are magical structures that are suspended in the air and provide you with a nice place to spend the night! He's chatting to Jason, the founder, about how they're made and how on Earth they stay so high! Plus, we're visiting the Secret Campsite to stay the night in a Tree Tent. Adam finds out all about nature and wildlife and the environment, and even spies a glow worm...Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    National Portrait Gallery

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 10:38


    Adam visits the National Portrait Gallery in London, where he explores the gallery's diverse collection of portraits, ranging from paintings to sculptures! The gallery's focus is on telling the story of Britain through portraits, bringing history to life and exploring contemporary culture. Highlights include the Tudor room, featuring the six wives of Henry VIII, and an exhibition on these historical figures. The gallery also offers interactive trails like 'History Detectives' to engage families, and hosts a family festival with activities inspired by current exhibitions. For more information about the gallery and its offerings, visitors can check the National Portrait Gallery's website.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hamleys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 10:38


    Toy store Hamleys are holding fun fuelled activities throughout the holidays! From making your very own medals and trophies to competing in gaming jumbo jamboree fun, the entertainment is never-ending!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    LUSH Oxford Street

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 11:08


    Bex follows the bath bomb she made in Poole to one of Lush's biggest stores: Lush Oxford Street!  There, she has a go at one of their parties and finds out more about some of their best selling products. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Visiting LUSH in Poole

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 18:06


    Lush makes millions of bath bombs every single year. In this week's episode of Activity Quest, we're off to Poole to see their factory where every single one of them is made.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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