Children love playing outside whether that is in their own garden, down the park with friends, woods and forests and visiting castles, theme parks or summer fun days.

When the weather is fine you cannot beat being out and about with your children. There is always so much happening in the spring and summer that sometimes it can be hard to decide where you want to go and if, like me, you probably find they all happen on the same day.

As well as going out just being in the garden can be fun too if you have space to provide your children with garden toys, such as trampolines, climbing frames and seasaws, to name but a few. Sandpits are brilliant for eager adventurers and you will find children play happily in them for hours. Garden furniture for your little ones also is great to eat "al fresco". They look very cute and love being able to have real picnics or pretend tea parties.

We have put together some pages on outdoor ideas for you to share. If you have visited a place or have any ideas that others might like to share on playing outside drop us a line at debbie@forparentsbyparents.com and we can add them to the site.