The best explorer kits for your young adventurer

Watch the excitement in your little adventurer's eyes as they put on their explorer vest and insect badge, and start to navigate the world around them. The kit includes binoculars, a torch as well as a compass to help them take a better look at their favourite animals and insects while staying safe from the sun with the adorable explorer's sunhat.

Review: "My 8-year-old girl got this for her birthday and it's the perfect present. The hat and vest fit well (she's very tall) and all the little accessories made it such a special present with endless possibilities for imaginative play."

We can't think of a better way to entertain your kiddo for a few hours than with this fab explorer kit. Including a torch for nighttime exploring, a bug catcher and even a magnifying bug pot for observing insects, your child will gain a natural curiosity for the outdoors and spend some much-needed time away from screens.

Review: "This was a birthday present for a three-year-old. He absolutely loved it, by far the best and most played with present he had. The toys are excellent quality and actually work properly. I was seriously impressed with this kit."

Nature-loving kiddos will fall in love with this fully illustrated wildlife learning book, aimed to encourage children to discover animals, big and small, around them. The 37-page activity book kit will help them identify species, quiz them on their wildlife knowledge and reward them with the Garden Explorers certificate at the end. They'll also receive a mini magnifying glass and a sticker sheet featuring all their favourite animals.

Review: "Thank you so much - I am thrilled with this beautifully illustrated activity kit - it really is delightful and well thought out. It is a gift for my grandson - I think it's a must for every little wildlife adventurer."

This kit includes a staggering 50 - yes, 50 - pieces of equipment designed for the little explorer. With 12 bug models, binoculars, a magnifying glass and lots more, your child will enjoy a bit of scientific exploration while having a great time in the process.

Review: "Bought two of these for our little boys. They arrived today, and the boys love them! They have been playing with the sets all afternoon, pretending to be explorers. My five-year-old boy said it's the best thing ever! Really good. Would highly recommend it."

Perfect for younger children, this set will help your little one discover the beauty of British nature, using nets, pots, and a magnifying glass to learn, and gain an appreciation for the outside world.

Review: "Bought this for my 3.5-year-old. I'm impressed with how sturdy/durable it is since he handles it all quite roughly. It's already had loads of use and the pots have worked well with pond dipping as well. The magnification on the pots is brilliant and I have found such pleasure in it as he has."

From the adorable mint blue backpack to the nature exploring cards, this explorer kit is ideal for a day in the great outdoors. They can use the notepad to record and draw what they see around them, filling up the tin with all the gems they find along the way.

Possibly the most adorable explorer kit, we absolutely fell for this gift set. It includes a pair of PJs, a children's David Attenborough book (our favourite explorer of all time) as well as a camera that'll encourage little ones to capture the best moments in life. The lion stuffed animal is also the best bedtime buddy for when they're dreaming up their big adventures...

Support hands-on learning with this 11-piece explorer kit, decked out with everything they need to set off on an adventure. The bug collection clamp and binoculars promote active play as well as scientific discovery, and the working compass will improve their sense of direction and navigation of the world. All items are made to fit little hands and are also waterproof, ensuring their longevity.