StyleNest roundup the best easter egg hunts and children easter activities to ensure your bank holiday weekend is an eggstravaganza.
Spring has finally arrived and it looks like the sun will be breaking through those April showers just in time for Easter. So why not take the family out amongst the blooms for one of these wonderful child friendly Easter egg hunts and activity days. Set out for a day of chocolate and treasure hunting at some of the most beautiful and imaginative locations across the UK.
Kew Gardens Charlie’s Chocolaty Adventure
This year the annual Kew Easter Egg Hunt is celebrating 50 years of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in conjunction with the Roald Dahl Museum and the Story Centre. Come join in the fun with a range of chocolaty activities culminating with the educational, interactive and very chocolaty, Quest.
When: Saturday 5th – Monday 21st April
Where: Kew Gardens. London. TW9 3AB
Website: www.kew.org
Kensington Palace Georgian Easter Egg hunt
An Easter Egg Hunt with a difference. Come and discover a trail through beautiful gardens in which you will meet the Georgian Royal Court and be tasked to uncover a secret code. There’s a chocolaty prize for every young code breaker
When: Friday 18th – Monday 21st April
Where: Kensington Palace. London. W8 4PX
Website: www.hrp.org.uk
London Wetlands Centre Easter Trail and Activities
Come and meet the farmyard duck family as they waddle about on the trail. Within the Discovery Centre you can find out how they have developed from eggs and even create your own duckling themed craft. With egg painting and pond dipping it really is a hands on experience.
When: Saturday 5th – Monday 21st April
Where: London Wetlands Centre. London. SW13 9WT
Website: www.wwt.org.uk
Battersea Park Zoo The Animal Egg Hunt
On Entry you will be given a sheet of clues. Follow them carefully to discover which animals will be hiding, receiving or giving eggs this Easter. Fun and informative and of course all budding zoologists will be rewarded with a prize.
When: Saturday April 5th
Where: Battersea Park Zoo. London. SW11 4NJ
Website: www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk
National Trust Eggsplorer Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt
Cadburys are teaming up with the National Trust for a series of Eggspeditions at over 300 locations across the UK. Inspire your child’s inner adventurer as they become an Eggsplorer with a make it yourself helmet, trail journal, Eggsplorer passport and clue sheet that will lead them on an exciting journey towards the chocolate prize.
When: Various dates across and times the Easter Holidays
Where: Trails at various National Trust locations across the UK
Website: www.eastereggtrail.com
The Great Peter Rabbit Easter Egg Hunt Lake District
A family favourite in the Lake District and this year its in support of Water Aid. Join the annual Beatrix Potter inspired event in some of the countries most beautiful landscapes as you search the some of the most famous walks for the 50 hidden ceramic eggs. Top prizes include a weekend in London to see the Peter Rabbit Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flowers Show as well as 9 luxury mini breaks in the Lake District.
When: Wednesday 16th April
Where: Various chosen walks across the Lake District
Website: www.hop-skip-jump.com
Burghley Estate Annual Easter Egg Hunt
A rather quirky annual Easter Egg hunt in a spectacular setting. Follow the treasure hunt solving a series of riddles around the Gardens of Surprise and receive your full size chocolate egg from the Easter Bunny himself. Parents can also test their Easter knowledge to win a family Season Card.
When: Sunday 20th April
Where: Burghley Estate, Lincolnshire PE9 3JY
Website: www.burghley.co.uk
Chatsworth House Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Bring the whole family to hunt around the estate. Search inside the house for eggs hidden in some of the most unusual places, amble around the garden where you can have your face painted and continue the hunt amongst the spring blooms. Or perhaps ride a shire horse to the working farm for a shire horse ride and discover where new born lambs may well be frolicking with the Easter Bunny himself.
When: Wednesday 12th – Sunday 20th April
Where: Chatsworth House, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP
Website: www.chatsworth.org
Downtown Abbey Vintage Easter Fair
Come visit the site of the iconic Downtown Abbey this Easter for the annual hunt held by Naomi House. With a proper Easter Bonnet Parade everything and a vintage Fairground including all-time favourite Swing Boats and tombola it really is the proper way to do Easter. Join for a day of activities which of course will not forget to include chocolate eggs.
When: Sunday 20th April
Where: Highclere Castle, Newbery, WG20 9RN
Website: www.naomihouse.org.uk
Borde Hill Gardens Easter Hunt and Zoo
Come and explore the 200 acres of stunning Gardens with the whole family. Set them off to on the hunt for the ceramic chickens and win a chocolate egg from the Easter Bunny. Run by the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice activities will be running all week, including a Mad Hatter’s tea party, lawn games and even an interactive Easter zoo.
When: Saturday 5th – Monday 21st April
Where: Borde Hill Gardens, West Sussex, RH16 1HP
Website: www.bordehill.co.uk
Traquair House Eggstravaganza Maze Hunt
A real Easter challenge as this annual Easter Egg Hunt takes places within the famous Hedge Maze. Over 6000 Eggs are hidden in what claims to be probably the biggest Easter Egg Hunt in Scotland. With a range of fun family Easter activities it’s a legendary event not to be missed.
When: Sunday 20th April
Where: Traquair House, Peeblesshire, Scotland, EH44 6PW
Website: www.traquair.co.uk
Make sure adults don’t get let out too with StyleNest’s roundup of the best grownup Easter treats.