The Very Hungry Caterpillar Easter trail

An interactive Easter adventure is arriving at Kew Gardens’ wild botanic gardens in Sussex this Easter.

The event will be at Wakehurst, Haywards Heath, from Saturday, April 2 to Sunday, April 24.

Based on Eric Carle’s bestselling children’s book, the trail will recreate the journey of the caterpillar from egg to butterfly though a series of 3D installations, each recreating the signature aesthetic of the much-loved book.

Visitors to Wakehurst can also purchase tickets for the Caterpillar Picnic, a fun scavenger hunt perfect for young adventurers, set within the fascinating collections of the Asian Heath Garden.

Explorers who find all the stickers for their activity booklet will receive a special Very Hungry Caterpillar prize.

Sandra Botterell, director of marketing and commercial enterprise at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew said: “Bringing this much-loved tale to life within the unique surroundings of our two botanic gardens, Kew Gardens and Wakehurst, will allow visitors of all ages to encounter new and exciting perspectives on the world around us. It also demonstrates the vital role which plants and fungi play in all of our lives which is crucial in our mission to encourage people to value and protect nature.”

For more information, visit www.kew.org/wakehurst