1. Heligan Easter lambing
What says Easter better than gambolling lambs and fluffy chicks? The Barn at Cornwall’s Lost Gardens Of Heligan allows visitors to meet the baby animals, and you may even be lucky enough to see a lamb being born.
Twice daily, until April 22, included with admission. heligan.com
What says Easter better than gambolling lambs and fluffy chicks? Cornwall’s Lost Gardens Of Heligan allows visitors to meet the baby animals, and you may even see a lamb being born
2. Glow In The Dark egg hunt
Adventurous youngsters can explore the mysterious chambers of Cheddar Gorge in Somerset, where the Easter Bunny has left 50 magical glowing eggs.
Until April 22, included with a day ticket. cheddargorge.co.uk
3. Winnie-The-Pooh walks
Follow in the footsteps of Pooh, Eeyore, Tigger and co with a themed ‘mapped walk’ through Ashdown Forest in East Sussex, the inspiration for A A Milne’s Hundred Acre Wood. There are numerous picnic spots along the way.
50p donation to download the map. ashdownforest.org
Follow in the footsteps of Pooh, Eeyore, Tigger and co with a themed ‘mapped walk’ through Ashdown Forest in East Sussex, the inspiration for A A Milne’s Hundred Acre Wood
4. On Location tour
Alnwick Castle has been the setting for numerous films and TV shows, and this engaging tour is packed with behind-the-scenes anecdotes about Downton Abbey, Transformers and, of course, Harry Potter. Fans can even take broomstick lessons at the very spot where Harry first learned to fly.
Daily, included with admission. alnwickcastle.com
Alnwick Castle has been the setting for numerous films and TV shows, and this engaging tour is packed with anecdotes about Downton Abbey, Transformers and, of course, Harry Potter
5. Folly Farm
From treasure trails and tractor tours to a vintage fairground and the only giraffes in Wales, the attraction has over 750 animals at its zoo and 120 acres to explore.
Open daily. folly-farm.co.uk
6. Easter at Chatsworth
The Derbyshire pile has a range of seasonal activities in its garden, ranging from egg hunts and Easter trails to a trailer discovery tour. Or pop inside the stately home to learn about our love for man’s best friend in new exhibition The Dog: A Celebration (until October 6).
Easter events daily until April 28, mostly included with admission. chatsworth.org
7. A Call To Arms at Arundel Castle, West Sussex
Would you have survived as an archer in the 12th century? Find out in the have-a-go archery portion of this weekend living history event set in 1189 as Richard the Lionheart prepares to head off on the Third Crusade. There are also falconry displays and combat, weapons and archery demonstrations.
From Saturday to April 22, included with admission. arundelcastle.org
Would you have survived as an archer in the 12th century? Find out in the have-a-go archery portion of this weekend living history event set at Arundel Castle in West Sussex
8. Easter Eggstravagansa
If you go down to the woods today… you may bump into characters from your favourite nursery rhymes as Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire stages a Nursery Rhyme Treasure Hunt. Other fun activities include egg-decorating and face-painting. Don’t forget to refuel with the special Easter Afternoon Tea in the castle itself.
From Friday to April 22, mostly included with admission. belvoircastle.com
9. Yorkshire Sculpture Park
This celebration of landscape and art contains works by sculptors from Henry Moore to Barbara Hepworth. Take advantage of a free guided tour (Sat and Sun only). Children can create their own art with help of The ARTcart (Friday to April 22).
Free admission. ysp.org.uk
The Yorkshire Sculpture Park contains works by sculptors from Henry Moore to Barbara Hepworth. Take advantage of a free guided tour on Saturdays and Sundays
10. Spring Into Easter
Crafty kids can decorate their own candle or make a hat for the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at the National Museum of Rural Life in East Kilbride.
Saturday to April 22, included with admission. nms.ac.uk