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Need some inspiration? Here are our top ten things to do outdoors with your family.
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Download our Seasonal Spotters Guide and go in search of wildlife. Tick off each item you spot on your way round

Take the kids to Skelf Island, the adventure playground, to let off some steam

Bring a picnic, do a spot of cloud watching, roll down the sloping North Lawn until your dizzy or make a daisy chain

Fancy a game of I-Spy? Download our new Statue Trail and see how many figures of myth and legend you can find

Take a look at what's on offer at the Garden Centre and stock up on bird food so you can enjoy the sight of a busy bird feeder from your window this summer

Play hide and seek round the yew hedges on the South Lawn

Download one of these walking trails and explore the Estate. Clamber over stiles, find our interpretation boards and enjoy getting out and about this winter.

Bring your four legged friends for a walk. The Castle Howard grounds and wider Estate are dog friendly

Raining cats and dogs? Bring your wellies and splash around in the biggest puddles you can find before warming up with a treat from the Coffee Shop or Farm Shop

Finally worn out but would like to visit again? Bring your bikes and discover the rest of the Castle Howard Estate with these downloadable route plans.

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We love hearing about your adventures at Castle Howard

Tweet us at @CastleHowardEst or tag us in your instagram pics @castle_howard #discovernature

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Have you enjoyed your time at Castle Howard? Want to tell us what you thought? Take our quick and easy Discover Nature survey. It's your opportunity to tell us about your experience of nature on the Estate and how we can improve our visitor experience.

Thank you for your time and we hope you enjoy your next adventure!