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Make and Play

Canals and rivers are great places to explore but while we can't go outdoors here are some fun activities to do inside.

Model canal in sand tray

Build Your Own Canal

A step by step guide to build your own mini canal at home.

Illustration of spider on web

Chocolate Spiders

Try making this tasty chocolatey treat.

Frog illustration

Origami Frog

Make your own jumping frogs out of paper and then race them.

Illustration of children building a boat cabin den.

Boat Cabin Den

Be an engineer! Design and build a boat cabin den at home.

Illustration of bird feeder made from recycled materials

Bird Feeder

Make this feeder to encourage birds into your garden.

Fishing colouring sheet

Colouring Out Sheets

Colour outside of the lines to complete the drawing. There are six designs to choose from.

Illustration of Canoe do it? game from the Explorers game slider

Game Slider

Fifteen fun games to play.

Water safety resource

Waterside Safety Challenge

Five fun games to play and test your knowledge of water safety.

Hopscotch

Hopscotch

Organise a family hopscotch tournament in your garden.

Narrowboat illustration

Model Narrowboat

Make and decorate your own narrowboat.

Swan illustration

Origami Swan

Make a swan out of paper.

Mini Canal Adventure

Mini Canal Adventure

Make your own characters and story.

Picture of 'Build a canal' game

Build a Canal

Go back in time 250 years and build your own canal in our online game.

Roses and Castles illustration

Roses and Castles

Make your own Roses and Castles patterns.

Duck illustration

Duck Hat

Make a spectacular duck hat.

Water safety illustration

Water Safety Game

A fun board game for all the family to play.

Red Admiral butterfly illustration

Peg Butterfly

Make a butterfly with beautiful patterned wings.

Illustration of a swan and cygnets

Swan Puppet

Make a puppet of this elegant water bird.

Last Edited: 13 August 2024