EASTER ACTIVITIES
Whether you’re seeking cultural events, foodie delights or outdoor adventures , Easter is special
date back to the late 16th century, when the Protestant reformer Martin Luther organised egg hunts for his congregation. Men would hide the eggs for the women and children to find. Rumour has it this was done as a nod to the story of the resurrection, in which the empty tomb was discovered by women. The National Trust features Easter trails at Wimpole Estate, Anglesey Abbey and Wicken Fen this month (1 to 25 April). Each trail can be accessed via a £3.50 pack comprising an activity sheet, bunny ears and a choice of dairy or vegan Easter eggs, made using Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa. At Wimpole Estate, activities include hop like a bunny, wibble wobble like a lamb and carrot corn throwing, plus the option to visit pigs, sheep and Shire horses at Home Farm. Anglesey Abbey’s trail includes sheep-themed activities, throwing the farmer’s welly boot and carrying your sheep through the mini obstacle course. There are 12 colourful Shaun the Sheep sculptures to find around the grounds too. At Wicken Fen, the trail has nature-inspired activities much in keeping with the fenland environment, accessed by boardwalk. Cambridge University Botanic Garden has an Easter trail (from 3 to 21 April) that focuses on disappearing nature language SIGHTSEEING Spot the colourful Shaun the Sheep sculptures at Anglesey Abbey (top) or enjoy a relaxing Easter scavenger hunt with Traditional Punting Company (left). Alternatively, try afternoon tea at Parker’s Tavern (below)
called Fox’s Forgotten Words. Pick up a free trail map from the kiosk on entry and solve the clues to win a special prize. Other egg hunts around the city and surrounding villages include one on Easter Sunday (20 April) at Burwell Museum and Windmill – as well as windmill tours and hot cross buns in the tea room; a wildlife- themed trail at Shepreth Wildlife Park (18- 21 April); and a scavenger hunt at Burwash Larder (7-19 April). Punt while you hunt For something a little different, try an Easter Punt and Hunt with Traditional Punting Company. Book a private or shared chauffeured punt tour along the college Backs, and add on its Easter-themed scavenger hunt and activity booklet (£2.50 per child). The Easter scavenger hunt itself has two parts. The first part of the booklet is an Easter-themed activity section designed to be completed during the punting tour along the Cam, including dot-to-dot and Easter egg mazes. The next part is around the city – following clues, searching for seasonal answers, as well as looking for Easter eggs as you go! Once the scavenger hunt is successfully completed, there will be a sweet treat waiting for your little ones at Hardys Sweetshop to take home. Easter feasts Cambridge Cookery School is conducting a hands-on Easter cookery class (8 April), where you can learn to bake traditional treats with fresh yeast, such as hot cross buns and yellow saffron plaits. “Within an hour, we prepare so-called ‘enriched’ doughs and shape all the ingredients of a classic hot cross bun into delicious little snails – that is, rolled like a Swiss roll, then sliced,” explains director Tine Roche. “They’re much easier for young bakers and more delicious, as there is more gooeyness here! The plaits are great fun to shape and result in an impressive-looking large golden bread ready for sharing.” Musical interlude Join the National Youth and Children’s Concert Bands for their Spring Concert at Saffron Hall (12 April), showcasing the incredible talent of young wind, brass and percussion musicians from across the UK at the end of their inspiring Easter residential week. In this exciting concert, NYCB will perform the world premiere of La Chasse-Galerie by Bill Connor, with the exceptional Lisa Nelsen joining the
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