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 5th April 11 am – 3 pm
Stockclose farm, near Aldbourne, Marlbourgh, SN8 2NN
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Mark your calendars for the return of our Spring Food & Artisan Market – With FREE ENTRY, we’re open from 11am to 3pm.

Experience a diverse range of local producers and makers, including 40+ food & artisan stalls, live music, bar and a free chocolate easter hunt for children.

Our on-site shop will be open too!

For more information please contact:email hazel@ramsbury.com tel: 01672 541407

Easter 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 explore the park, find letters on large eggs hidden around the Animal Park, crack the trail word to win a treat. £1 entry fee.

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Bowood’s Big Spring Adventure
Bowood, Calne
18 – 21st April
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The Easter bunny has hidden ten large eggs within the grounds, find all the eggs, unscramble the letters to make a word and then head to admissions to claim your treat.

Arts & Crafts available throughout the easter holidays. Please ask at admissions for more details.

Easter Trail at Avebury
Avebury
29 March – 21 April 10 am – 5 pm
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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 29 March and 21 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. You can choose from either a chocolate egg or a vegan and Free From chocolate egg. Both eggs are made using Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa. Find out more at www.rainforest-alliance.org. Normal admission prices to the garden apply.

*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.

Easter Fun – Alice in Wonderland Trail
American Museum, Claverton, Bath

5– 21 April
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The perfect family day out for the spring school holidays! Jump through the looking glass into the world of Alice in Wonderland and follow the white rabbit to have an enchanting day out to remember. Come in an Easter costume for sweet photo opportunities with all the daffodils in the gardens. Visit over the Easter long weekend for a special tea party on the garden terrace.

Easter at Longleat
Longleat, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7NW