THE National Trust is coming to the rescue of parents who want to ensure their youngsters get plenty of time outdoors during the long summer holidays.
The conservation charity is encouraging everyone to get out of the house and enjoy great play days out ticking off their list of '50 things to do'. Rediscover childhood memories and make some new ones with the trust's check list for under-12s, and those who are young at heart. From climbing a tree to discovering life in a pond, skimming stones to flying a kite - which ones will you do this summer?
Here are 10 of the 50 things to do.
For more inspiration go to www.50things.org.uk.
* Climb a tree in Rowallane Garden
* Fly a kite at Downhill Demesne
* Go on a really long bike ride in Florence Court
* Create some wild art at Mount Stewart
* Hunt for fossils and bones on Portstewart Strand
* Make a grass trumpet at Springhill n Hunt for bugs at The Argory
* Skim a stone at Minnowburn
* Go bird watching at Strangford Lough
* Find your way with a map and compass at Castle Ward. Go enjoy lots of play days in the great outdoors - see nationaltrust.org.uk for more details of events and activities throughout the summer.
And remember, every visit you make helps support the charity's work looking after special places for ever, for everyone.