The Chronicle (South Tyneside and Durham)
TRY A DIFFERENT TYPE OF EASTER EGG HUNT
air on the hunt for giant eggs. Those who successfully find all of the hidden eggs will be rewarded with a free chocolatey treat.
Additional activities include storytelling sessions, arts and crafts workshops and family-friendly planting. Dates, times and activities vary per garden, so check the RHS website for details.
Springfest
Eden Project, Cornwall, Mar 29-Apr 14 If you’re in Cornwall over Easter, you’ll need at least a day to explore this amazing global garden. During the Springfest there will be a focus on family-friendly games, each exploring our relationship with food.
Visitors can compete in a round of milk bottle skittles, try their hand at hoopla and follow the journey of food, from field to fork, with buzz wires. There’s even a play zone for under-fives, where children can join in a spin-adinner game.
Nests and Eggs
The Cut Visitor Centre, 193 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Mar 28
Explore the fascinating world of birds’ eggs and nests with Shropshire Wildlife Trust this Easter. A huge collection of replica eggs lets you compare sizes, colours and shapes – see the biggest and smallest eggs in the world.
There will be real nests, nestbox help and advice, fun facts about eggs and nests and a nest building challenge.
Easter Adventure Trail
Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire,
Mar 23-Apr 14
With 2,500 acres of gently rolling countryside, the gardens and parkland surrounding Wimpole Hall offer plenty of room for family adventure, plus there’s a rare breed farm where children can admire the animals.
Hunt for Easter challenges on a new route for 2024, with nature-themed activities including hopping like a bunny. There’s also a new playground for younger visitors.
The Great Shark Eggcase Hunt
Explore the beach at Aberdaron with North Wales Wildlife Trust and learn about the incredible local shark species, before venturing out onto the shore and searching for real shark and skate eggcases.
You’ll learn how to collect, identify, and report the different eggcases and contribute towards conserving and protecting incredible Welsh sharks.
MUST SEA: An egg case above and, left, the beach at Aberdaron