Hire explorer packs Jump into a hands-on outdoor adventure! Packed with fun activities, tools and wildlife spotter guides, our Explorer Packs are designed to help children discover nature through play, exploration and creativity at the Millennium Country Park. Whether they’re hunting for minibeasts, spotting birds, exploring woodland textures and smells, or learning about trees, there’s a pack to inspire every young explorer. Explorer Packs can be hired from the Forest Centre reception for just £5 and are available 7 days a week. Minibeast safari Get up close and personal with a whole range of minibeasts, using the pack to examine and identify them. How many will you find? Included in the pack: sweep nets, bug pots, magnifying glasses, pooters, identification charts and paintbrushes. Magic of trees See how many different types of trees you can find in the Park and discover the magical creatures that live there. Included in the pack: tree and minibeast identification guides, leaf spotter sheets, crayons and paper for bark rubbing and plasticine for making tree goblins. Sensational senses Helping you to use your sense of touch, sight, sound and smell to explore the woodlands like you never have before. Included in the pack: crayons and paper for bark rubbing, beakers and magic water for making smelly potions, blindfolds, a scavenger hunt and more. Beautiful birds Perfect for any keen birders or nature lovers, or even for bird-watching beginners. Included in the pack: binoculars, bird identification guides, Birdie Bingo and fact sheets about the birds in the Park. More for families Become a Friend of the Forest Explore activity sheets for children Discover the Wetlands Nature Reserve Manage Cookie Preferences