Egg-citing EASTERR

Keep the little ones (and big ones) happy in the school holidays with our pick of the best Easter events around the UK – some of them are completely free!

Choco-tastic

The National Trust once again joins forces with Cadbury to offer more than 250 chocolatey egg hunts nationwide. We especially love the sound of the Victorian explorer-themed trail at Tyntesfield, near Bristol and the honeycomb trail, where you can learn about bees, at Wallington, Northumberland.

■ Events from March 30-April 2 for around £2-£3pp.

For more info visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk or contact your nearest property

HANDS-ON There are FREE gardening workshops for 4-10 year olds at selected Dobbies Garden Centres on the first Sunday of every month. Visit www.dobbies.com or ask at your local store