Playing - kids' fun indoor and outdoor activities
Kids don’t need a gym to be active and have fun – all they need is a place to play and a few ideas for games.
Kids love to play, and it’s a great way to get them up and about, having fun and staying healthy. From football in the park to building a den with a cardboard box, play is great for kids’ emotional, social and physical development.
Playing together is a great way to be active as a family. It burns energy and helps kids maintain a healthy weight – reducing their risk of serious illnesses like heart disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer in later life.
Playing active games can also help your kids:
- make friends
- develop their imagination
- improve their self-confidence
- learn about risk
- concentrate
- communicate with others
Find the fun!
We've got over 100 great kids' games for indoors and out, rain and shine
Try the Fun Generator
How to play safe
Check out parks and playgrounds yourself before you let your kids play there. Look out for:
- rubbish or dog mess
- hard surfaces or large drops
- traffic hazards
Allow your kids to test and stretch themselves. Small risks are part of play and help conquer fears, develop independence, while mastering new skills.
Playing safely indoors
- Remove all sharp objects, including furniture with sharp edges or hard corners, or put covers over them.
- Move valuables and breakables out of the way.
- Make sure any areas of plate glass are cordoned off – you can use chairs to make a simple barrier.