40 family activities for a rainy summer day
As we hold out for sunshine, fill your (wellie) boots with these at-home and outdoor pursuits and attractions around the country
11 July 2021 • 6:00am
From making an outdoor tent to scuba diving, we round up the very best way to entertain bored children (and restless parents)
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Without wanting to give up on the Great British summer just yet, there is no denying that we have all spent a lot of time lately hoping for sun but expecting rain. Here are some ideas to provide inspiration and remind you that a rainy day doesn’t have to mean a boring one.
Updated: 19 Jan 2021, 20:01
THE toy industry has a lot to answer for when it comes to creating waste from plastic toys, which end up in landfill and are made using fossil fuels.
The best eco-friendly children s toys are kinder to the planet, made from recycled materials, wood or organic cloth. They re still just as much fun to play with, though.
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The best eco toys for kids are better for the planet - and look great, tooCredit: Alamy
You don t have to seek out eco-brands for the best environmentally friendly toys for kids, although look out for Scandi companies like Liewood, Fabelab and Dantoy, as well as Green Toys and Green Creativity.