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Wildlife ExpertSteve Backshall
Steve Backshall is a BAFTA award winning wildlife expert and one of the UK's most respected natural history presenters, as well as an accomplished author, speaker and conservationist, known for bringing audiences closer to some of the planet's most extraordinary environments.
He's best known as the face of the globally successful Deadly franchise, which earned him a BAFTA for Best Children's Presenter, and returns to the stage with Deadly 60 Live, combining daring stunts, live demonstrations and storytelling.
Steve is also a prolific author, including Wildlings: How to Raise Your Family in Nature, co-authored with his wife, Olympic gold medallist Helen Glover.
- Known for
- The Deadly franchise, BAFTA for Best Children's Presenter
- Also
- Author of Wildlings: How to Raise Your Family in Nature
- Live shows
- Deadly 60 Live, sell out tours across the UK and Australia
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Every adventure, shared
OutdoorXpo isn't just for seasoned adventurers. It's a place where families come together to discover the outdoors, try new things and get inspired for their next adventure, whatever that looks like for you.
Discover inspiring ways to explore the outdoors together with a packed programme of talks, workshops and live Q&As focused on family adventure. Hear from outdoor families, explorers and travel experts sharing tips on camping with kids, family-friendly adventures, outdoor learning and making the outdoors accessible, exciting and memorable for all ages.
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The biggest community meet-ups of the year
Celebrating the enjoyment of the outdoors, all under one roof, 20–21 March 2027 at NEC Birmingham.