Easter Activities
Easter is nearly here and we hope you enjoy some precious time out with the family. We’ve included some activities for you to enjoy and share together as a family.
Have a very happy Easter.
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Water Balloon ‘Egg’ Toss
Buy some water balloons and head outside. Split your family into pairs.
Have each pair throw water balloon “eggs” back and forth. When someone pops an egg, the other team scores a point, the first team to 5 are the winners. Soggyness rating 10/10
Pin The Tail On The Bunny!
Donkey who? Draw or download an image of a rabbit.
Create a fluffy bunny tail with some white paper – simply cut out like the shape of a cloud and add some blue tack to the back. Blindfold each other and try and pin the tail on the bunny – mark on the paper where everyone places theirs.
Make An Easter Basket
- Cut 1” wide strips of paper.
- Cut 4 18” pieces of one colour and 1 for the handle.
- Set aside the 1 for the handle.
- Cut 4 14” long pieces of your first colour.
- Cut 4 14” long pieces of your second colour.
- Arrange the 14” pieces 4 across, being sure to alternate colours.
- Weave 4 more 14” pieces in the other direction of the 4 you already have placed down, alternating colours again.
- Adjust the inner square to make a 4” x 4” square.
- Glue down each corner that is overlapping to secure.
- Fold each piece inwards towards the centre to start building the side walls.
- With the 18” pieces, measure and mark every 4” and then fold on each mark.
- Glue the ends together.
- Weave each of these pieces to form the basket by following the under/over weaving pattern.
- After you weave the 4 18” pieces onto the walls, fold over any excess paper and glue to the inside (or trim and glue to the inside).
- Glue each side of the handle to the inside of the basket and you are done!
Easter Outdoor Activities
Here are a few activities to enjoy with your children over the Easter period.
Ramsbury Spring Artisan Market
Saturday 18th April 11 am – 3 pm
Stockclose farm, near Aldbourne, Marlborourgh, SN8 2NN
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The event will host over 50 stalls alongside our on-site shop and bars, where visitors can sample our range of award-winning beers and spirits. There will also be live music and activities for children throughout the day.
This event is FREE ENTRY
Easter Egg Trail at Fairfield Animal Centre (Formerly Hope Nature Centre)
5-21st April
Fairfield Animal Centre, Southwick Country Park, Frome Road, BA14 9QD
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Kids can have fun exploring the park and seeing the animals as they take part in our Easter Egg Trail. Follow the clues dotted around the park to spot letters on large eggs. Find them all to crack the secret word and win your treat! The trail will be running daily throughout the Easter holidays. £1 payable on the day at the ticket desk.
Animal Experiences
Looking for an opportunity to get up close to our animals? Animal petting sessions will be happening at various times throughout the day. We’ll also be running Alpaca and Goat walks on selected days throughout the Easter holidays.
Alpaca Walks – Enjoy this unique experience, where you can meet our alpacas and take them for a walk around our Animal Park. Our Animal Care team will be on hand to answer questions and tell you more about our alpacas. This activity is only suitable for children aged 5 years+.
Days: Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sun throughout the Easter Holidays.
Time: 11:30am (Session lasts 30 minutes).
Cost: £15 per person including entry to our Animal Park for the Day.
Goat Walks – Take our friendly, cheeky goats for a walk around our Animal Park in this fun activity. You’ll then get the chance to meet a keeper and ask questions about our charismatic goats. Tickets include entry to our Animal Park for the day. This activity is suitable for children aged 3+.
Days: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat throughout the Easter Holidays.
Time: 10:00am (Session lasts 30 minutes).
Cost: £15 per person including entry to our Animal Park for the Day.
Bowood’s Big Easter Adventure
Bowood, Calne
28 March – 12 April
Ten giant eggs are hidden around the grounds on a brand-new trail route. Six of the large eggs each hold a letter — find them all and unscramble the letters to reveal the mystery word. Next, find the remaining four giant eggs, each featuring a riddle. Solve them all, then hop over to Admissions to claim a chocolate treat!
Easter Trail at Avebury
Avebury
27 March – 12 April 10 am – 5 pm
Make your way along the trail while taking part in 10 fun, creative, and playful activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 27 March and 12 April from 10am-5pm, so come along and explore the beautiful gardens of Avebury.
Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet and bunny ears.
Easter Eggcitement
American Museum, Claverton, Bath
3-19 April
Join us over the Easter school holidays for The Great Garden Hunt, a family trail set among the tulips and springtime blossom. Search the gardens for ten brightly decorated bird tables, each home to a numbered Easter egg. Find them all, complete your trail sheet and collect a prize.
Once upon an Easter at Longleat
Longleat, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7NW
28 March – 19 April
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- Follow the yellow brick road to an eggs-traordinary Easter book trail, where classic stories come to life and a chocolate treat awaits.
- Begin your journey by the riverbank with Ratty and Mole, or step into wonderland with the Mad Hatter as beloved characters come to life right before your eyes, with live performers on site to enchant the whole family.
- After a busy day of exploring, relax in the Longhouse with story time under the giant willow tree, or enjoy a creative craft session making your own animal mask to treasure at home.
- Celebrate history in our Drive-Through Safari, as we celebrate 60 years since we opened the first safari outside of Africa.
- Meet curious animals, from binturongs to koalas, as well as classic lions, tigers and meerkats. There’s so much to squeeze in.
- Find your way through the UK’s longest hedge maze or explore the ground floor of the opulent and historic Longleat House.
- Save £££s with advance booking. Book your standard ticket before midnight the day before you want to visit to secure the best price.
- Plus, EV charging facilities and free parking.
