YOUNGSTERS and their parents teamed up to enjoy the great outdoors and take part in National Den Building Day.

Early years children at Ashwood Park Primary School and their parents were invited to build the biggest and best dens they could during the event day on June 17.

The weeks leading up to the event were spent collecting suitable items for den building and on the day pupils and parents split into teams to create their masterpieces.

Teacher Ruth Reynolds said: "We had an amazing collection of sticks, canes, boxes, blankets etc. All the children received a medal for taking part and it was a really successful day.

"It was lovely to see so many staff, parents and children all working together."

The school now hopes to make the event an annual occasion.