Stay at home activities
#StayHomeSaveLives
The COVID-19 coronavirus may mean staying home to stay safe and save lives, but it doesn't mean you can't have fun! Try some of these suggested activities.
Colour a thank-you poster
Download, colour and display this poster to show your support to our waste and recycling crews (pdf), they would love to see them on their rounds!
Newport Live
Stay happy and healthy online! Find sports and arts activities and exercise routines for you and your family from Newport Live.
Stories, writing and drawing
Newport Libraries may be closed but you can still enjoy story-time with the BookTrust’s free online books and videos, play games, win prizes, test your knowledge in book-themed quizzes, or even learn how to draw some of your favourite characters.
Family history research
Now could be the perfect time to learn more about your family history, Newport Libraries offers free home access to Ancestry Library Edition, just log in with your library card number and start researching.
Not a member? No problem, you can join Newport Libraries online
Our Living Levels
Take part in a weekly family competition and learn more about our fabulous local landscape from the safety of your home, follow the Living Levels on Twitter
RSPB Newport Wetlands
The Wetlands may be closed but they have lots of ideas to keep children entertained safely at home, like this RSPB guide to identifying birds, Follow the Wetlands on Twitter @RSPBNewport for more ideas.
National Roman Legion Museum
Explore the museum's collections online and try some of their suggested home activities
Woodland Trust
The Woodland Trust has nature activities for children to do at home and tells you how to identify trees, birds and other wildlife
Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum offers a range of nature-themed activities and crafts that can be done in and around the home.
SE Wales Biodiversity Records Centre
Why not submit your wildlife sightings to the South East Wales Biodiversity Records Centre?
If you know of more activities that can be enjoyed from home please tell us, email [email protected] - thank you