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Inspired by the fantastical forest dreamland in the film ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ and, with summer passing a little too fast for our liking, we’ve been thinking of some ways to make the most of the wild British wonderland that’s on our doorstep in Wales and the South West.

If you’re ready to take a step out of the urban jungle and head for the hills, here are a few activities to immerse yourself into the wild!

Wild Swimming
Full of maps and directions to find some of the most beautiful spots for a dip, including waterfalls, natural jacuzzis, sea caves and gentle rivers… reading this will make you thirsty for a refreshing splash!

Simple Shelters
You’re never too old to make a den. This brilliant little book contains lots of intricate hand-draw pictures demonstrating how to construct your own shelter in the woods!

Foraging for Food
Our hero outdoorsman Ray Mears has published this book to help you discover the surprising variety of indigenous wild foods to be found around Britain by the clued up forager. There’s nothing more satisfying than fulfilling your hunter-gatherer spirit and cooking up a foraged feast on an open fire after a day of roaming!

Never Grow Up
If you’re running out of ideas for keeping your kids active and entertained during the school holidays try this book. It‘s packed with 101 things to kindle their enthusiasm for the outdoors, un-glue them from the TV or computer screen, and get them involved and learning about the ways of the wild!

If you want an all-in-one wolf suit like Max wears in the film ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ you can get them in adult or child sizes here.