A brand-new nature exploration app designed for young children and families has just launched — and it takes its name from one of our most treasured local landmarks: Bushy Park.

Bushy Bingo is a fun, educational app aimed at children aged 3 to 7, encouraging them to head outdoors and discover the wonderful wildlife around them. Perfect for a family afternoon in Bushy Park, the app turns spotting animals into an engaging, educational activity for little explorers.

The concept is simple: children are given a bingo-style grid filled with animals they might encounter in the park, from squirrels and swans to the elusive kingfisher. As they spot each creature, they can mark it off on their grid and earn points.

It is a brilliant way to get young children curious about nature, while gently introducing them to local wildlife.

Each animal comes with its own fact sheet, sharing child-friendly information about the creature's diet, habitat and some quirky, memorable fun facts.

These facts are brought to life by three charming characters — Otto the Scientist, Belle the Fairy and Cowboy Gus — with one character available in the free version and all three unlocked in the low-cost premium upgrade.

Parents will appreciate that Bushy Bingo was designed as a minimal screen-time activity, intended to support family time outdoors while nurturing a child's love for nature.

The app's content is customisable, so families can adjust the animal lists and point values to suit their favourite park — though naturally, Bushy Park is the perfect place to start.

The free version includes 18 animals, one character and bright summer artwork, with a premium option offering even more creatures to spot, additional fun facts, extra characters, and changing seasonal designs to match the park's scenery through the year.

Whether it's your child's first encounter with a woodpecker or a family race to spot a heron by the water, Bushy Bingo makes every visit to Bushy Park an adventure.

You can download Bushy Bingo now from the App Store and Google Play.