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Home learning and entertainment

Are you looking for things to do to entertain your children during the lockdown? There are lots of fun activities you can do online, like arts, exercise, virtual museum trips, and more. You could also try learning a new skill using the free skills toolkit site.

Reading

Exercise

Educational games

Virtual tours

Visit Buckingham Palace, NASA, HMS Belfast and more online.

Walks and Rides

Find walking or cycling routes in your local area.

A Pilgrim adventure

Learn the history of how a boy from Nottinghamshire grew up to lead the Pilgrims to the New World - America

Cookery and baking

Get messy, learn new recipes and make something tasty with your children.

Arts and crafts

Ideas for activities you can try at home, or online.

Skills toolkit

Free courses for adults, to help you learn new skills, or get a new job.

Coronavirus Community Support Hub

If you need help during the lockdown, you know someone who does, or you would like to volunteer, please visit the Nottinghamshire Coronavirus Community Support Hub.

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