What To Do With The Kids This Easter
Have a cracking time with these egg-citing Easter activities
Mother Shipton’s Easter Wonderland
5TH–21ST APRIL
Mother Shipton’s Cave, Knaresborough
mothershipton.co.uk
Go down the rabbit hole this Easter and visit the Easter Wonderland at Mother Shipton’s Cave. Find surprises at the end of the White Rabbit’s Tunnel Trail and take photos in the Easter scenes, but watch out for the Queen of Hearts!
Easter Adventure Quest
5TH–27TH APRIL
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
english-heritage.org.uk
Crack the clues hidden around the grounds of Belsay Hall this Easter and you’ll get a delicious chocolate reward. This quest takes place every day of school holidays.
Hot Cross Bun Masterclass
11TH & 17TH APRIL
Raby Castle, Staindrop
raby.co.uk
Bring your favourite mixing bowl and an apron to Raby for something different this Easter. You’ll join Estate chef Tom Parry for a Hot Cross Bun Masterclass in Raby’s Medieval Kitchen. Then enjoy a guided tour of the castle while your buns bake.
Easter Adventures
11TH–21ST APRIL
Wentworth Castle Gardens, Barnsley
nationaltrust.org.uk
Follow these trails for activities the whole family will enjoy. The gardens trail has 10 locations with new trail points to explore around the theme of ‘building Wentworth’, plus there’s a new trail especially designed for dogs to explore five locations in the parkland.
Easter Wreath Workshop
13TH APRIL
South Causey Inn
southcausey.co.uk
Following afternoon tea, you’ll have a go at floral artistry during this hands-on workshop. You’ll be guided to craft your own 16-inch wreath using fresh, natural materials and no prior experience is necessary.
Easter Celebrations
18TH–21ST APRIL
Beamish
beamish.org.uk
Travel back in time and discover how Easter was celebrated in the 1820s, early 1900s, 1940s and 1950s with cracking activities across Beamish. Don’t forget to treat yourself at the sweet shop whilst you’re there!
Hoppy Easter
18TH–21ST APRIL
Woodhorn Museum, Ashington
museumsnorthumberland.org.uk
Look out for the Easter Bunny at Woodhorn Museum over the Easter weekend and they’ll reward you with a sweet treat! Then join in the daily craft activity in the Pop Up Ashington Group Hut.
The Great EGG-scape
23RD MARCH–24TH APRIL
Stockeld Park, Wetherby
stockeldpark.co.uk
This Easter, Alice and Brussel are on their biggest quest yet, but beware of Guy Fox. Can your children help them complete the Great EGG-scape and save Easter before it’s too late in this fun Easter show for the whole family?
