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FOR EVENTS TO KEEP THOSE OF ALL AGES ENTERTAINED, HERE ARE OUR SPRINGTIME SOLUTIONS Ten Easter DAYS OUT!
WORDS BY MIRIAM BALANESCU
EASTER EGG HUNT AT THE BOTANIC GARDENS An Easter tradition with a twist: join
forces to scavenge for information about the multitude of birds in the gardens, with a chance to claim a special prize. All you need is a trail booklet, collected at the ticket office. Entry is free for children, with the usual admission fee for adults – the search is on, 31 March to 18 April.
JOHNSONS OF OLD HURST This century-old farm shop, butchery, restaurant and zoo has all you could
want from a day out and about with your loved ones. Cosy up in the ‘Eccentric Englishman’ tea rooms, while the kids are transfixed by the site’s crocodiles and other outlandish creatures. It may be wise to leave your pooch at home, though – pups are only allowed in outdoor areas.
OLIVER CROMWELL’S HOUSE The former home of the great divider of the nation, Oliver Cromwell, now
A PERFECT DAY From wildlife-inspired activities to bike rides and traditional Easter egg hunts, there are more than enough events taking place across the county this year – you just have to get out there and find them
also houses an Escape Room, complete with a heritage-linked plot line. A session is priced at £95. If escape rooms aren’t your thing, check out the exhibition, try on period costumes or traverse the augmented reality trail – group visits are £3.
RUMBLE LIVE For an action-packed day, try this laser tag experience. Participants are provided
EASTER EGG HUNT BURWELL MUSEUM AND WINDMILL A short trip north of Cambridge, venture
with first-rate equipment, before choosing from three different zones where the adventures will unfold. On the banks of GrafhamWater, an hour is priced at a very reasonable £15 per person. EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANSA AT SACREWELL Animal-lovers looking for the perfect Easter activity will get the best of both at this Peterborough-based farm, where there are plenty of baby animals to visit. Down the Easter trail from 2 to 18 April you’ll find Egbert the Easter Bunny, festive crafts, games and competitions.
out to this village museum on the edge of the Fens for beautifully intact historical buildings. The site stretches across the centuries, showcasing everything from a Victorian schoolroom to a Roman kiln. The annual Easter egg hunt will go ahead on 17 and 18 April, coinciding with the site’s reopening after a winter break. Entry into the hunt costs just £1.
EASTER ADVENTURES IN NATURE, ANGLESEY ABBEY Immerse yourself in the natural world in
the gardens and Hoe Fen Wildlife Discovery Area of this National Trust property. A trail pack will give you the low-down on ten wildlife-inspired activities, with a Rainforest Alliance chocolate egg (or gluten-free alternative) waiting on the other side. Advance booking is essential.
EASTER ADVENTURES IN NATURE AT WIMPOLE ESTATE
RUTLAND CYCLING It is well-known that Cambridge is best enjoyed by bike. If your family are
With its expansive gardens, parkland and Wimpole Hall (open for guided walks on
SHEPRETH WILDLIFE PARK Centring around a quiz card, those taking part in this egg hunt will forage
twiddling their thumbs this Easter, why not head out on wheels? With stores near the station, Grand Arcade and in Peterborough, hiring a bike is easy – giving wonderful access to the Fens and Gog Magog Hills. Check availability on the website.
weekends from 12pm to 3pm), this National Trust property should be high on your list for a visit. Their Easter event from 2 to 18 April is the ideal reason to rock up altogether, with an enticing egg trail on the cards.
around the zoo for questions (doubling as a way to spot some wildlife) – when all are answered, a chocolate egg reward is your prize.
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