Anyone looking for a way to entertain the kids during half-term might be interested in a new interactive map from Play England, which pinpoints places to play outside – and gives you the chance to rate them.
The map, launched by Savlon and Play England, in conjunction with Natural England, features the best places for children to engage with nature, including playgrounds and green spaces across England.

As well as finding great places to play outside, families can nominate their own natural places to play. Once they’ve played there, they can go back and rate the areas, post comments and upload photos to show why they are good places to play – or why they need improving.
So, if you know a great natural space to play, don’t keep it to yourself.

And if you are still stuck for ideas, don’t forget the Community Spaces map of our completed projects and the Groundwork UK Urban Oasis map. There really is no excuse…