Muddy Faces: supporting outdoor play & learning since 2007
Everything we do at Muddy Faces is built around a simple idea: helping children (and grown-ups!) get outside and enjoy all the benefits of being in nature - physical, mental, and developmental.
Our carefully-curated online shop is a one-stop destination for outdoor learning tools, gardening gear, and nature exploration resources. Whether you're a teacher, parent, carer or allotment holder, you'll find practical items and inspiring tools for muddy, hands-on fun.
Grow your own adventure!
Explore a fantastic range of growing and gardening tools for both adults and children:
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Planters, wheelbarrows & carts
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Hand tools, watering cans & buckets
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Pots, tubs, sieves & scoops
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Gloves, kneelers, potting tables & sheds
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Publications, decorations & more
Perfect for encouraging curiosity and connection with wildlife:
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Nature kits, observation tools & collecting pots
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Habitats, bug houses & bird feeders
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Soft toys, puppets & nature table resources
All the ingredients for creative, messy fun:
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Modular mud kitchens, shelves & hobs
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Utensils, cookwear, jugs & scoops
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Sand pits, pipes, gutters & water play accessories
Packed with hundreds of FREE activities, guides and ideas, our Outdoor Hub is your go-to place for sparking outdoor adventures. It’s ideal for families, schools, and allotment holders looking to engage little ones while working the plot.
Popular activity categories
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Inspirations - bundles of themed ideas around nature’s treasures like dandelions, conkers, berries, sticks and the four seasons
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Den building – claim a space! Build shelters using loose parts
Dig Deeper
Our
information pages are packed with research, manuals, guides and links - perfect for educators, Forest School leaders, and anyone who wants to understand more about the benefits of outdoor learning.
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Step-by-step growing guides
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Creating ponds and school garden projects
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Composting
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Research into the benefits of gardening and nature play
A themed magazine written by and for outdoor practitioners.
Great for Early Years, primary settings, Forest School and anyone passionate about outdoor learning.
Muddy Faces - here to support muddy hands, outdoor learning and wild fun every step of the way.
Ready to get muddy? Explore our
Shop for everything you need to support outdoor learning and growing, and dive into the
Outdoor Hub for free activities, inspiration, and expert guidance.
Whether you're digging, planting, splashing or discovering bugs,
Muddy Faces is here to help you make the most of every moment outdoors.
