NHS Healthier Families website

The NHS Healthier Families website have put together a list of indoor games and activities for children so they can still get the 60 minutes of daily physical activity they need – even when they cannot get outside.

Indoor activities for kids

We have loads of free indoor games and activities for children so they can still get the 60 minutes of daily physical activity they need – even when they cannot get outside!

Ideas for activities at home

1. Dancing games

2. Ball games

3. Race, chase and obstacle course games

4. Games to level up your skills

5. Activity ideas for disabled children

Ideas for activities at home

Here are just a few ideas for ways to stay active at home and have fun doing it.

Just dance!Hide and seekIndoor sportsCreate a competitionStretch and flex!

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More indoor games

Here are more than 50 fun and free indoor-friendly games inspired by your favourite Disney, Pixar and Marvel characters – perfect for banishing the bad-weather blues and staying active.

Dancing games

Get ready to throw some super shapes and move to the jungle beat. Your top tunes and some simple props are all you need!

Jungle Jig with Nala and Simba

Nala and Simba are reunited in the jungle. Can you move to your own jungle beat?

Players: 1 or more

Maui's Moves

The greatest demigod of all the Pacific Islands, Maui, performs his powerful Haka when he battles the ocean's fiercest monsters. Can you match his magnificent moves?

Players: 3 or more

Anna's Clapping Dance

Anna's so happy it's her birthday that she can't wait to start celebrating. Can you make up a clapping dance for her?

Players: 2 or more

Hank's 7-Tentacle Challenge

Hank is a special kind of octopus as he only has 7 tentacles. Each one has a mind of its own – can you remember what they're all doing?

Players: 2 or more

Kingdom Dance

Can you follow the moves from the Kingdom Dance? Get all your friends to join in too, just like in Tangled.

Players: 3 or more

LeFou's Line-up

LeFou is running around the village to gather as many people to hunt down the Beast. Will you join him?

Players: 3 or more

Anna's Frozen Game

Arendelle's frozen! So you have to keep moving to avoid turning into an ice statue.

Players: 2 or more

Maui's Shapeshifting Statues

With his magical hook, Maui the demigod has the power to shapeshift into different animals. How many different animals can you become?

Players: 3 or more

Olaf's Summer Dance

Just imagine how much cooler you'll be in summer! Da da da dooo a bubba buubba ba boo.

Players: 1 or more

Ball games

Grab yourself a soft ball, some scrunched-up newspaper or a balloon and let's get going!

Bounce the Rat with Bruno

Keep on your toes and get ready to bounce!

Players: 2 or more

Captain America's Shield Skills

You don't need luck with your aim when you practise like Captain America! Show off your skills by knocking over as many targets as you can.

Players: 1 or more

Kristoff and Anna's Snowball Volleyball

Can you keep the snowball balloon in the air?

Players: 2 or more

Kakamora Attack

Arrrrrgggghhh! Watch out, Moana, the Kakamora Sea Pirates are coming! Try not to get hit by their sleeping darts.

Players: 2 or more

Monster Tennis

Are you a better tennis player than Mike? Grab a friend and get rallying!

Players: 2

Luigi and Guido Tyre Tumble

In the pit stop, Luigi and Guido must work as a team as fast as they can to get Lightning McQueen back out on the track. Can your pit crew measure up?

Players: 2 or more

Woody's Antique Shop Dash

Can you escape the antique shop with Bo?

Players: 1 or more

Captain Marvel Stops the Skrulls

Help Captain Marvel beat the troublesome Skrulls once and for all!

Players: 2 or more

Buzz Lightyear's Ball Challenge

Stay alert and keep your eyes on the ball, Space Ranger!

Players: 3 or more

Merida's Target Practice

Is your aim as good as Merida's? Prove it by knocking over as many targets as you can in 10 minutes!

Players: 2 or more

Olaf's Snowball Dodge

Olaf is guarding Kristoff's sled but the Snowgies want to play. Do not let their snowballs hit you!

Players: 3 or more

Race, chase and obstacle course games

With some pens, paper and a few toys, you can put your speed, accuracy and agility to the test.

Find Forky

Forky does not believe he is a toy. Even though he is Bonnie's favourite, he keeps running away! Who can find Forky the fastest?

Players: 2 or more

Pumbaa's Hippo Hops

Can you show Pumbaa how to get through the mudhole without waking the sleeping hippos?

Players: 1 or more

Helping Heihei

After stowing away on Moana's boat, Heihei unintentionally keeps walking overboard. Can you help guide him to safety?

Players: 2

Darby Blew Up the Spacecraft!

How fast can you find all the engine parts?​

Players: 2

Moana vs Te Kā Tag

After Maui steals the heart of Te Fiti, Moana helps him recover the stone and restore life to Moana's island. Can you capture the heart without getting caught?

Players: 3 or more

Red's Fire Truck Frenzy

When there's a crash on the track, Red the fire truck is there in a flash to help. Can you battle the flames and stop the fire spreading?

Players: 2 or more

Bo Peep's Herd and Seek

Bo Peep has lost her sheep. Can you race around and herd them back home?

Players: 2 or more

Kristoff's Ice Harvest

Kristoff needs to collect blocks of ice. Can you work as a team to gather all the ice before night-time?

Players: 2 or more

Timon's Time Trial

Who's the fastest runner in the kingdom? On your marks, get set, go!

Players: 1 or more

Mike and Sulley's Scare Challenge

Can you creep around the room as you scare like Mike and Sulley?

Players: 2 or more

Chip's Tea Set Tidy-up

Chip is always out of the cupboard and exploring the castle. Help put him back in the cupboard, ready for bed.

Players: 1 or more

Olaf and the Troll Babies

The troll babies are running wild. How quickly can you find them all?

Players: 2 or more

Games to level up your skills

Balance, strength, stamina, ducking, diving, dodging and leaping – these games have it all.

Train Tough Like Luisa

Hurry! Only the very best can beat Luisa's challenge.​

Players: 1 or more

Yoga Yak

Welcome to The Mystic Spring Oasis, where you can discover your inner yogi with Yak. Ommmmmmmmmmm...

Players: 2 or more

Timon and Pumbaa's Power Moves

Timon and Pumbaa make a great team. Test your strength with a partner.

Players: 2, 4 or 6

Train Like Black Panther

Only a true warrior can become like Black Panther. Can you follow his moves?

Players: 2 or more

Ready, Set, Bo!

Get ready to stretch, bend, twist and reach – you need all your balancing skills to keep up with Bo!

Players: 3 or more

Rocket vs Groot Vine Grab

Groot and Rocket train to keep their abilities sharp. Time to test your dodging, speed and reactions!

Players: 2 or more

Gazelle's Try Everything

Pop sensation Gazelle wants the city to come together to be the Zootropolis she knows and loves. Can you try everything to work together?

Players: 2 or more

Pua and the Coconut Harvest

The coconuts are the lifeblood of the villagers on Motunui, and Pua's favourite snack. Now it's time to harvest coconuts for the winter ahead. How many can you collect?

Players: 3 or more

Cinderella's Pumpkin Race

Can you help Cinderella get to the ball without her coach getting turned back into a pumpkin?

Players: 1 or more

Cruz's Training Station

It's Cruz Ramirez's job to help train Lightning McQueen for his next race using the new high-tech track simulator. Will you be able to keep up?

Players: 2 or more

Judy Hopps' Training Test

At the Zootropolis Police Academy, Judy has to prove she's got what it takes. Have you got the skills to pass this training test?

Players: 1 or more

Hank's Hopscotch

Can you jump, swing, and slide your way across the Marine Life Institute, moving in and out of camouflage like Hank?

Players: 1 or more

Bellwether's Book Bundle

Bellwether always has a lot to do when helping run the Mayor's office. Can you get your books in order like Bellwether?

Players: 1 or more

Crush and Squirt's Turtle Travel

Whoa dude! It's time to catch a wave like Crush and Squirt, can you make it onto the right current?

Players: 1 or more

Mater's Tow Truck Trail

Mater is Lightning McQueen's reliable best friend who's always there for him and others by towing them out of tricky situations. Can you tow your friends as well as Mater tows his?

Players: 1 or more

Be Lumiere's Guest

When Lumiere shows Belle all the culinary delights of the castle, he puts on a fantastic show. Now it's your turn to prepare for another great party!

Players: 1 or more

Sleeping Beauty Tag

Shhh! Sleeping Beauty needs her beauty sleep! Can you creep across the castle without waking her up?

Players: 3 or more

Kristoff's Warm-up

It's time for Kristoff to go harvest some ice. It's cold and he needs to get warm. Can you keep up?

Players: 1 or more

How much exercise do kids need?

It's recommended kids are physically active for at least 60 minutes a day, with 30 minutes of this outside of school.

That includes 3 sessions a week of exercise that strengthens their bones and muscles, so variety is key!

Accessible activities

It is equally important that children with disabilities are active, for their health and development – and more importantly – to have fun. See more ideas for disabled children and young people.