Has the Jubilee crept up on you and you need some ideas to keep the whole family entertained? Here are our favourite Jubilee activities for families in Wakefield.These are our favourite jubilee activities for families in Wakefield. The best bit is these ideas are either FREE or have very minimal costs.
Picnic in the Park
We are so fortunate to be surrounded by some wonderful parks, nature reserves and woodlands in Wakefield. So many are perfect for a Jubilee themed Picnic on the grass. Grab your picnic blanket, a bag, couple of ice packs and head to your favourite park.
Check out these fab picnic ideas HERE. After you’ve devoured your savoury and sweet treats, enjoy some family time on the picnic blanket, play a board game, play twister, bowls or even a game of throw and catch.
Get crafting
Whether you’re making flags, banners, bunting or crowns there’s loads of ideas you can get the kids to help with at home! And we have a special Mumbler Platinum Jubilee flag that the kids can colour in. You can download it HERE. But if you want a bit of inspiration or the craft cupboard is getting low, then pop along to your local library where there are Platinum Jubilee crafts activities happening. Have a look HERE for more details
Flag Hunting
Sometimes getting kids to go for a walk can sound a bit boring. So give your walk a bit more purpose. Hunt for as many Union Jack flags as possible. How many can your little ones count? Have they spotted any different flags? Can they make their own version of the flag once they get home?
We have spotted some amazing flag displays across Wakefield, Ackworth has been my favourite so far with miles of Union Jack bunting around the town.
Celebrate at Home
If you want to celebrate at home without the kids climbing up the walls, you could always play some super traditional family games. Check out our Traditional Games blog with ideas for both inside the house or in the garden. Team these games up with a floor picnic in the lounge or out in the garden and you’ll be in for a day of fun with you little ones.
Feed the Ducks
This is one of our favourite Jubilee activities for families in Wakefield because is there a past time more British than feeding the ducks? There are some amazing ponds and lakes in Wakefield with so many ducks and geese that just love to swim up close and enjoy a little snack. Here are our top 5 places to feed ducks in Wakefield.
Keep an eye out for signs at local parks, ponds and lakes for the ducks preferred food. Sometimes the park management prefer you feed the ducks a specific duck feed which can be purchased on their sites.
We’re getting HUNGRY
Getting little ones to eat can be difficult for us grown ups. So we have a few tried and tested recipes that your little ones may just love. But for the Platinum Jubilee, we want something a bit more traditional. And there is nothing more traditional than Afternoon Tea. Check out our blog on How to throw the perfect Afternoon Tea party at home with kids. What could be a better Jubilee activity than a mix of little sandwiches, scones and bunting.
If you’re looking for more ideas for Jubilee Activities for Families in Wakefield, you can always check out our recent blog on Platinum Jubilee Events in Wakefield. Lots of communities are putting on events for families across Wakefield, from street parties to fairs, picnics and afternoon teas, there really is so many Jubilee activities for families in Wakefield that your little ones wont get a chance to be bored.
