North Devon Journal

Easter-time fun and adventures instore for families

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VISITORS can enjoy a supersized family adventure at Rosemoor this Easter by hunting down the larger-than-life eggs awaiting discovery and joining in fun workshops and shows.

Explorers of all ages can search for huge eggs throughout the garden and if you find them all you win a free chocolatel­y treat!

Then there are lots of family activities scheduled to help you make the most of the holidays, ranging from free craft workshops to exciting science shows.

An RHS spokesman said: “It’s not all just for children either, time your visit to coincide with The Great Wool Weekend on Saturday, April 13, and Sunday, April 14, and there is even more to see and do.

“Discover new ways to use this sustainabl­e and natural material practicall­y and creatively in your life, getting inspiratio­n from demonstrat­ions, creative workshops and by meeting specialist textile artists and craftspeop­le.

“Learn a new skill and browse tools, materials, starter kits, books and gifts to take home from a wide array of exhibitors, not to mention guest appearance­s from some gorgeous woolly animals from local breeders!

“So plan in a visit to these beautiful gardens for some quality family time enjoying nature together.”

Free drop-in craft workshops will take place April 3, 5, 8 and 9 from 10.30am to 12.45pm and 2pm to 3.45pm.

» Wednesday, April 3, Turn yourself into the Easter bunny and hop into the garden. » Friday, April 5, springtime decoration: brighten your home by making a sparkling hanging decoration.

» Monday, April 8, clothes peg birds: make your own multi-coloured bird to peg up at home.

» Tuesday, April 9, daffodil craft: make long lasting flowers from paper to enjoy all year round. Workshops are in the Garden Room and are suitable for ages three plus with adult supervisio­n. » Meet the Easter Bunny, Friday, from March 29 to Monday, April 1, 11am to 3pm – Keep an eye out for the Easter Bunny hopping around the garden to meet and greet families (suitable for ages three plus). » Thursday, April 4, Really Wild Learning with Kim Insull, 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm – An amazing live animal show full of interestin­g and fun facts about creepy crawlies with a photo opportunit­y at the end for the adventurou­s. Cost £3 per child. » Tuesday, April 9, Fiz Fun Science, 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm – A fun educationa­l experience with plenty of audience participat­ion highlighti­ng chemistry in everyday life, suitable for ages five to 10, £3 per child.

» Monday, April 8, Welly Walk, 10.30am12noon, in the garden and Learning Centre – Enjoy a welly walk adventure followed by an Easter activity to take home and a relaxing drink to finish. £3 for one adult and one child; £3 for additional adult or child; suitable for children under five.

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