Celebrate Take a Walk Outdoors Day
Posted by Spotty Otter on 15th Jan 2026
Tuesday 20th January is the day to celebrate Taking a Walk Outdoors and winter is simply too beautiful to miss.
A winter walk doesn’t need to be long or adventurous to make a difference, especially when children are dressed in the right layers. Layering is essential in cold weather because it helps trap warmth, manage moisture and adapt to changing temperatures as kids move, stop and pl
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A Christmas Bargain!
Posted by Spotty Otter on 4th Nov 2025
Would Parents Be Happy if Their Child Unwrapped Waterproofs or Wellies for Christmas?
As November rolls in, the air turns crisp, the puddles get deeper, and the excitement for Christmas starts to grow! It’s that time of year when parents begin to think about gifts and we found ourselves questioning...
“Would a child (or their parents!) really be happy to find waterproofs or wellies un
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Red Squirrel Awareness Week: Let’s Protect Our Woodland Friends!
Posted by Spotty Otter on 30th Sep 2025
At Spotty Otter, we’re passionate about the great outdoors, and that means caring for the wildlife that makes our woodlands so magical. This week is Red Squirrel Awareness Week, and it’s the perfect time to shine a light on one of the UK’s most charming but threatened native species.
Meet the Red Squirrel
With their tufted ears, russet-red fur, and bushy tails, red squirrels are
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It's Autumn Adventure Time: Free Printable Activity Ideas
30th Sep 2025
Autumn is one of ourfavourite seasons for getting outdoors here at Spotty Otter, crisp air, crunchy leaves, woody scents, golden light. And with half term just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to take on your Spotty Otter Autumn Bucket List and keep the kids creatively engaged when you’re home.
To help with that, we’ve put together a set of free printable autumn activity
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