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🚂 Easter Bunny Express 2026 - Rushden Historical Transport Society


Time: 11:00 - 15:00

🚂 Easter Bunny Express at Rushden Transport Museum.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Sunday 5th & Mon 6th April

🚉 TRAIN RIDE TIMES:
11:00am • 11:45am • 12:30pm • 1:15pm
2:00pm • 2:45pm •3:30pm
(rides last approx 20 mins)

✨️ EVENT DETAILS
Every ticket includes a ride on our diesel train, an Easter egg for children (please let us know about any dietary requirements) & a visit with Chris' minibeasts.

🍰 FOOD & DRINK
Our Buffet Carriage will be open serving sandwiches, cakes, and hot drinks. The bar opens as usual from 12pm, and be sure to pop into our transport museum while you’re here.

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults:
£6.47
▪️Child:
£6.47 (Easter egg included)
▪️Baby under 12 months on a seat:
Free
(no egg)

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 0300 302 3150

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🚘 G&M GROWERS CAR BOOT SALE 2026 - Biggleswade


Time: 07:30 - 12:00

👋 We will be open this Sunday weather dependant. Any updates to this will be on Facebook and Instagram by 7am on Sunday.

▪️BUYERS - ENTRY AFTER 7:30AM

🔹️£1 before 9am 
🔹️50p after 9am
🔹️Under 16's are FREE

▪️SELLERS - ENTRY 7.00AM
🔸️£10 any size vehicle
🔸️No need to book, just turn up!

🗺 LOCATION
We are located behind G&M growers farm shop at 79 Hitchin Rd, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade SG18 9BU

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ 07841619568 or 07538341136 

🌸 Shefford Maze 2026


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🌸 Shefford Maze itself measures 30 metres square, and 2 metres high, with a 6 metre square centre. It was designed and planted in the summer of 1983 by the owner, John Brindle. Check before you leave on the Facebook page   incase of any last minute closures.

🗓 OPENING TIMES FROM 15/03/26:
▪️Open 10am - 4pm
▪️Open every Sunday
▪️Every bank holiday
▪️Monday and Fridays during school holidays.

WHAT TO EXPECT
🌼 A beautiful unique garden leading onto the maze. You will get lost!
🛝 Play equipment such as toddler cars, toddler slides.
🥪 A picnic area with a couple of benches, as there are were only a few it might be worth taking a blanket to sit on which we did.
🚫 No dogs allowed

♿️ NOT ACCESSIBLE
The maze itself isn't suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs as it can be quite narrow inparts and has uneven ground.

🎟 NO BOOKING REQUIRED
▪️Cash or card
▪️Adults & children aged over 5: £6pp
▪️4 People: £20
▪️Under 5: Free

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES CONTACT DAN
☎️ Phone: 07510 935 124
📧 Email: hoohillmaze@hotmail.com

🚘 Linslade Car Boot Sale 2026

Sunday 05 April 2026

Time: 12:00 - 16:00

🤑 Linslade Car Boot Sale starts on Sunday 5th April 2026!

🛍 BUYERS - FROM 12PM
▪️Entry: £1.00

🚘 SELLERS - FROM 11AM
(Pay on the day)
▪️Cars: £9.00
▪️Small vans: £12.00
▪️Large vans: £15.00
▪️Trailers: Plus £3.00

🪙 NOTE FOR BUYERS
Please keep notes to a minimum on the buyers gate, too many people use us for change. We struggle to get change just like everyone else.

FOOD & DRINK
✅️ Burgers van x 2
✅️ Doughnut van
✅️ Ice cream van
✅️ Coffee van
✅️ Pasty lady

🌧 WEATHER INFORMATION
Weather dependent, please keep an eye out for Facebook page updates.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:  07487 293072

🎉 Easter Family Party 2026 - Willen Lake, Milton Keynes


Time: 10:00 - 12:00

🐰 Get ready for a choctastic adventure at the first-ever Family Easter Party at Willen Lake! Join the fun on Sunday 5th April 2026, 10am - 12pm.

▪️AGES:
5 - 14

👣 WHAT TO EXPECT
Don’t miss out on making some cool memories with friends and family. Bring your smiles and good energy – it’s gonna be a blast!

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE
🎨 Easter-themed face painting and glitter tattoos
✂️ Easter craft sessions followed by an opportunity to walk down the red carpet to show off your creations!
🐰 Easter Egg Hunt with Candi Bunny herself!
📸 Family Photoshoots with an Easter backdrop (photos sent digitally to parents)
...and SO MUCH MORE!

🎟 TICKETS COST
▪️Adults go completely FREE!
▪️First Child Ticket: £12.00
▪️Additional Children (same family): £8.50 per child

📝 HOW TO BOOK
To secure your entry, please contact the organizers directly via WhatsApp or check the booking link below.
📲 WhatsApp: 07360689460

📍 LOCATION
The event takes place at the space formerly known as the One 4 Six Cafe located opposite the play park at Willen Lake, Milton Keynes. Look out for the beautiful tent outside the room!

🅿️ PARKING & DIRECTIONS
You will need Car Park B (South). Parking charges apply at Willen Lake.
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🚣‍♂️ Dragon Boat Hire April 2026 - Longholme Lake, Bedford


Time: 10:00 - 14:45

🚣‍♂️ Row a dragon boating at Longholme Lake in Bedford this 2026.

🗓 APRIL 2026 OPENING TIMES:
▪️
Friday 3rd April - Monday 6th April
▪️Open every Saturday & Sunday
▪️Book between 10am - 2.45pm
▪️Weather permitting

▪️AGE:
All riders need to be 12 months or older to board. Children under 12 years only must wear a life vest, provided. To hire a boat on your own, you need to be over the age of 16.
Riders under the age of 16 must have consent given by a guardian who is with them. Said guardian will need to sign the hire agreement.

▪️HOW MANY PEOPLE PER BOAT?
4 people per boat, this number includes infants & smaller children.

🐶 ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
Yes. Please clean up any hair and other dog related 'mess' before you get back to the jetty. Be sure you keep your dog on a lead for the duration of your hire. Wildlife such as swans have priority and should not be distressed by dogs. Life jackets for dogs are not available.

💳 DEPOSIT
A £10 deposit is required in addition on all tariffs. Dont be late back, damage or dirty the boat. Management reserve the right to decline boat hire without reason.

🎟 WALK IN PRICES
▪️30 minute hire: £20
▪️45 minute hire: £25
▪️60 minute hire: £30

🎫 PRE-BOOK PRICES - SAVE 25%
For the best rates, book direct and save 25% off walk in rates by booking on the website via the event link.

☕️ CAFÉ ONSITE - Click here for information about the Lakeside Kitchen. Dogs welcome.

🅿️ FIND US
Park for free on The Embankment for up-to 2 hours, The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 3QF. Alternative parking is available at Mill Meadows car park south of us, accessible via Longholme Way / Cardington Road roundabout. Access to the cafe is on foot / bike only. The route is step free and considered accessible by many.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: hello@thelongholme.com

🐰 Easter at Johnsons of Old Hurst Zoo - 2026


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🌸 Easter at Johnsons Zoo 2026!

🗓 EASTER 2026 DATES:
▪️Sat 28th March - Sunday 29th March
▪️Tues 31st March - Sunday 5th April
▪️Tues 7th April - Sunday 12th April

🕙 TIMES
We’ll be open 10am–5pm (Tues–Sat) and 10am–4:30pm (Sun) with plenty to keep the whole family entertained! Last entry is 30 minutes before closing time.

🐊
Please note, our tropical house will close 30 minutes prior to the zoo closing.

🐻 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy our Easter Trail, face painting & more, alongside all your favourite animals here at Johnsons Zoo. It’s the perfect spring day out... we can’t wait to see you!

✅️ Play park onsite
✅️ Restaurant
✅️ Tea room
✅️ Farm shop

🐶 DOGS
For all you dog lovers and owners... yes! we do accept dogs at Johnsons, though we ask for you to keep them on a lead at all times.

🥪 NO PICNICS ALLOWED
To maintain affordable zoo prices and ensure the well-being of our animals, we encourage customers to dine in our tea room or steakhouse during their visit. Keeping our zoo prices low is essential to make it accessible to families with lower incomes.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
We strive to be wheelchair accessible. We provide disabled parking next to our farm shop and in front of the steakhouse entrance. Accessible toilets are available in both the steakhouse and tea room. Additionally, we have gravel paths throughout our zoo and woodland walk to facilitate wheelchair access.

💷 PAY AT THE DOOR - NO BOOKING REQUIRED (CASH OR CARD)
▪️
Adult: £5.50
▪️Child: £4.50
▪️3 & under go free

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01487 824658

🍊 Orange Rolling 2026 - Dunstable Downs


Time: 10:00 - 17:00 Price: £3.50

🍊 The Easter tradition of Orange Rolling returns to Dunstable Downs for 2026 at the Visitor Centre.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Sat 28 Mar - Sun 12 Apr
▪️10am – 5pm
▪️Last entry at 4:30pm

ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
This year, visitors can challenge a friend and race their tennis balls along 10 purpose-built race tracks (filled with drops, twists, and turns), to see whose orange makes it to the finish line first!

💳 COST:
£3.50 per trail, which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears, and a dairy or vegan & Free From* chocolate egg. (*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut, and tree nut allergies.)

This year's Easter trail is a fun, family-friendly experience that's not to be missed!

🐶 OTHER INFORMATION
This event is aimed at families, but everyone is welcome. Dogs on leads around the Visitor Centre. There is also a Café onsite.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
The visitor centre, courtyard and trail is step free and suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

🅿️ PARKING
Parking is free for National Trust Members and Blue Badge holders, for everyone it is £3.50.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 500920
📧 Email:
dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk

📸 Image description: a group of children playing with an outdoor ball run (©National Trust Images/Steve Haywood)

🦖 See Elmer the Patchwork Elephant - Gulliver's Dinosaur and Farm Park (2026)


Time: 11:00 - 17:00

🦖 Come and see Elmer the Patchwork Elephant at intervals throughout Spring 2026 at Gulliver's Dinosaur & Farm Park, Milton Keynes this April 2026!

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Be sure to explore the rides and dinosaurs in the Lost World of the Living Dinosaurs, enjoy the farmyard fun on the farm park and get up close to giant creepy crawlies. And get ready to jump, bounce and soar on Elmer's Jumping Pillows - our newest attraction!

🎟 TICKET COST:
Book your tickets online in advance to save!
▪️Adult: £11.00
▪️Child: £11.00
▪️Under 90cm: Free
▪️Concessionary: £8.00

🐰 Eggs-cellent Easter Trail 2026! - The Forest Centre, Marston Moretaine


Time: 11:00 - 14:00 Price: £3.00

🥚 Hop along to the Forest Centre this Easter holidays for our Eggs-cellent Easter Trail!

📅 2026 DATES:
▪️
Tuesday 31st March - Monday 6th April

🕐 TIMES:
Choose from two time slots each day, and get ready for an egg-citing adventure!
▪️11:00 - 12:00
▪️13:00 - 14:00

🐰 ABOUT
The Easter Bunny was getting ready for his big Easter party, but there’s been a mishap - some of his famous bunny guests have accidentally taken the Easter eggs meant for the children!

Can your little explorers help track down the missing bunnies and get the eggs back in time?

🌸 EVENT DETAILS
Follow the trail, spot all the hidden bunnies, and fill in your trail sheet as you go. Once you’ve found them all, head back to collect your certificate and small prize for completing the trail.

🎟 TICKETS COST: £3.00 per child

👀 What you need to know:
▪️
Tickets are priced per participating child (accompanying adults do not need to pay) ▪️Parental supervision is essential at all times throughout the trail. This is a self-led activity.
▪️Please make sure you turn up for the correct session (check your email for confirmation)

🅿️ PARKING
There will be a car parking charge at this event.

🎡 Scarrot's £2 Funfair, April 2026 - Northampton


Time: 14:00 - 22:00

🎡 Scarrott’s £2 Easter fun fair is coming to Northampton this April 2026! All Rides £2 except dodgems, £3! Fun for the whole family at Northampton's favourite funfair.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️
Wednesday 1st April
▪️Thursday 2nd April
▪️Friday 3rd April
▪️Saturday 4th April
▪️Sunday 5th April
▪️Wednesday 8th April
▪️Thursday 9th April
▪️Friday 10th April
▪️Saturday 11th April
▪️Sunday 12th April

📍LOCATION 
Sixfields north car park Northampton NN55QL 

🎉 Willen Lake Flavour Fest - April 2026


Time: 11:00 - 17:00

🎉 Willen Lake’s Flavour Fest returns for 2026!  Our Spring Edition, taking place on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th April, is the first of a series of three events this year.

✅️ FREE ENTRY
Whether you’re coming for the food, the music, or a fun family day out, Flavour Fest offers something for everyone. The event is open to all, free of charge, and no booking is required.

😋 VENDORS
▪️The Roast Wrap Co – Roast dinners
▪️Urban Spice Box – Punjabi cuisine
▪️Cornwall Place Kitchen – Burgers
▪️The Mac Daddy – Mac and cheese
▪️Murphy’s Empawium – Dog treats
▪️Mils Cookies – Baked goods
▪️Pampa Candi – Face painting, braids, and more
▪️The Lime Face - Malaysian street food
▪️Italian Indulgence - Italian treats
▪️Home Farm MK - Local honey
▪️JoJo's Kitchen - Handcrafted air-dried fruit

🅿️ PARKING
Normal car parking charges apply.

✅️ Play parks
✅️ Accessible 
✅️ Dog friendly 

🎠 Children’s Easter Fun Fair 2026 - Stotfold Green

Sunday 05 April 2026

Time: 12:00 - 18:15

🎡 Gumble's Funfair is back this April 2026 in Stotfold. We’re back and kicking off the new season with fun-filled Easter celebrations at Gumbles Amusements!

▪️AGE:
Ideal for toddlers through to young teens.

Join us in Stotfold for an exciting family day out packed with rides, inflatables, and smiles all round — the perfect way to keep little ones entertained over the Easter holidays!

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 2nd April
▪️Friday 3rd April
▪️Saturday 4th April
▪️Sunday 5th April
▪️Monday 6th April

🕒 CHOOSE A SESSION TIME:
▪️12.00pm – 3.00pm
▪️3.15pm – 6.15pm
Sessions are time-limited – please arrive promptly!

🎟️ TICKET PRICES - PAY ON THE GATE:
▪️ Child (unlimited rides per session): £11.00
▪️ Adult (spectator): £1.00

ℹ️ ENTRY INFO
• No pre-booking required – just turn up and pay on the gate.
• All children require a wristband (available on the day).
• Unlimited ride wristbands available with no hidden fees.
Price Freeze 2026!

🍔 FOOD & DRINK
There will be an onsite food court available.
Picnics must be held outside of the grounds.

🐶 DOGS
No dogs allowed except for guide dogs.

❗️ IMPORTANT INFO FOR PARENTS
Attractions may not be suitable for all children. Some rides have height or weight restrictions for safety. ALL children attending will need to buy a wristband upon entry, no exceptions.

🌧 WEATHER DEPENDENT
Event is weather dependent. If inflatables cannot operate due to weather, rides may still be available. Please check our Facebook page for updates before travelling.

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07976 813 639

🐰 Easter At Stockwood Discovery Centre 2026


Time: 11:00 - 16:00

🐰 Join us at Stockwood Discovery Centre this Spring and enjoy an Easter 2026 adventure with the family.

🌸 FREE TRAIL
Complete our free outdoor trail around the beautiful gardens and find out all about the creatures that reside there.

🥚 EASTER EGG HUNT & CRAFT SESSIONS
🗓 Date:
Thurs 2nd April- Sun 5th April 26
🕚 Times:
11am, 1pm and 3pm
🎟 Cost:
£5.00

Book ahead via the event link for access to our Easter Egg Hunt and craft sessions in the Mossman Gallery including a chocolate egg prize. Only children require a ticket for this event.

☕️ WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
Visit the Garden Café. There is also a trees patk onsite for children.

💦 Aqua Park Session (ages 6+) - Box End Park, Kempston


Time: 11:00 - 15:00

💦 Have splash-tastic fun exploring our 2 giant inflatable Aqua Park courses on the lake. Buoyancy aid, safety briefing & free car parking included! Click Here To Find Out More!

▪️Must be aged 6yrs + and over 1.1m tall (110cm+)

🗓 Open from April to October 2026
Our Aqua Park is suitable for all ages 6yrs+ and over 1.1m tall. The ultimate outdoor watersports experience for families & groups - climb, leap, bounce & splash your way around both inflatable courses packed with fun obstacles. Explore 2 giant courses during your session (rotating after 30-mins) - twice the fun for the same price! How long will you stay dry?

🧦 Grip socks (or soft-sole water shoes) are optional, but recommended for extra comfort and grip. Socks are available to buy on the day. Wetsuits are also optional, but recommended & can hired on the day or pre-booked.

🏊‍♂️ Participants must be able to swim at least 50 metres while wearing a buoyancy aid and be comfortable falling into open water.

👨‍👧‍👦 Children aged 6-9yrs must be accompanied by an adult on the Aqua Park aged 17yrs+ (1 adult : 3 kids ratio).

👨‍👦Child Supervision Policy:
For the safety and wellbeing of all guests, children aged 16 years and under must remain under the supervision of a responsible adult (aged 17 years or over) at all times while on site.

🕙 Arrival Times:
Please check-in at least 45 minutes before your session. This gives you time to check-in at reception, kit up & attend the group safety briefing (10-mins before). If you’re running late, we’ll do our best to get you onto your booked session, but this may require re-scheduling to the next available session or day.

🌧 Cancellations & Weather:
All bookings are non-refundable. However, if you notify us more than 7 working days prior to your scheduled session, we’ll be happy to discuss rescheduling your booking or issuing a credit for future use.

In the event of extreme weather conditions - such as lightning, high winds or flooding - Box End Park may need to cancel sessions for safety reasons. Should this occur, we will offer the option to reschedule your booking or provide a credit.

🎟 TICKET COST
▪️Individual Ticket: £17.50
▪️4-Person Ticket: £60.00

🎫 OPTIONAL COSTS
▪️Wetsuit Hire: £5.00
▪️Grip Socks: £2.50

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@boxendpark.com

🐑 Lambing Open Day 2026- Watergate Farm,Hockliffe


Time: 10:30 - 16:00

🐑 Watergate Farm, Hockliffe will be open again during the peak Lambing Season this Easter 2026. 

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Visitors can hold the lambs and see a modern sheep farm at work. With over 2000 sheep to give birth, it is a great chance to see lambs being born, taking their first few steps and suckling their mothers for the first time.

🐑 Real time lambing on a working farm
♨️ Refreshments & barbecue with local produce
🐷 See the young pigs and calves
🐴 Pony rides and sheep shearing (may there be adverse weather conditions – please see social media for any changes)
🐮 Red Poll cows and calves
🚜 Tractor and trailer rides
☁️ See wool spinning in action
🥪Picnic area

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Disabled parking facilities. We offer disabled parking and most the site is concreted. It is easy to get around the lambing shed and see the attractions.

👢WELLIES
Please note that wellington boots may be needed, depending on weather conditions!

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️
Adult (17 years old and over): £10.00
▪️
Child: (3-16 years old): £ 8.00

ℹ️ BOOKING INFORMATION
Select your arrival time to purchase your tickets. Please note that entry before 12:30pm requires a pre-purchased ticket. Entry will not be permitted without a ticket.
After 12:30pm booking is not required and tickets can be purchased upon arrival. CASH ONLY.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01525 450 140

🛶 Linslade Easter Floating Market April 2026


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🐰 Hop along to the Grand Union Canal for a unique Easter treat! The Linslade Easter Floating Market returns for 2026.

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️
Friday 3rd April – Monday 6th April 2026

🛶 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for one of the very first floating markets of the season! Brought to you by the Roving Canal Traders Association, this delightful event takes place over the entire Easter weekend alongside The Globe Inn.

Pop along to the towpath to see an array of interesting crafters displaying their work, all showcased on their floating homes. This unique market offers a wonderful opportunity to discover:

🎨 Unique handcrafted goods
🧶 Talented artisan traders
🎁 Bespoke gifts and canalware

It's the perfect chance to meet the artists who create these treasures and maybe make a purchase or two while soaking up the canal atmosphere.

🦆 FAMILY ACTIVITIES
We have something special for our younger visitors as well! Don't miss the famous Find The Duck Hunt.

This is a free children's competition with a treat for participants, ensuring a fun-filled visit for the whole family.

📍 LOCATION
On The Grand Union Canal
Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2TA
(Located alongside The Globe Inn)

🗺️ NAVIGATION
On Foot: ///tripling.landmark.lemmings
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🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
Please ensure you park responsibly. The What3Words location above indicates the best area for parking. Stay tuned for further parking updates closer to the event date to ensure a smooth and enjoyable visit.

🚂 Easter at Leighton Buzzard Railway 2026


Time: 10:30

🚂 Easter is coming to Leighton Buzzard railway this 2026!

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️
Sunday 5th April
▪️Monday 6th April

We’ll be running our blue timetable with five departures each day: 

🕥 10:30 
🕦 11:40 
🕐 12:50 
🕑 14:00 
🕒 15:10 

🐰 WHAT TO EXPECT
Looking for a fun family day out this Easter? Join us for a magical experience packed with activities the kids will love! 

🐣 Easter egg hunt 
🐰 Meet the Easter Bunny 
🎉 And plenty more surprises along the way! 

☕️ CAFÉ
Don’t forget to stop by curiositearooms for some delicious Easter treats for kids (and grown-ups too!

♿️ Accessible information

👶 Can I bring a pushchair?
You may bring a pushchair on the train, but it will need to be folded up and left in the guard's van for the journey. If you do not wish to bring it along, we can store them securely for you at Page's Park station until your return.

🐶 Can I bring my dog?
Well-behaved dogs are always welcome,and travel free. There are water bowls provided at both ends of the line, to keep our four-legged friends cool on hot days.

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £14.00 | £12.70  ▪️Child (2-17): £10.00 | £9.00 
▪️Senior (60+) | £12.50 | £11.30 ▪️Under 2: Free ▪️Wheelchair Adult: £14.00 | £12.70 ▪️Wheelchair Child: £10.00 | £9.00 ▪️Wheelchair Senior: £12.50 | £11.30 

🐰 Easter 'Signs of Spring' Trail 2026 - Knebworth House


Time: 10:30 - 17:00

🌷 Looking for fun Easter activities for families this Bank Holiday 2026? Celebrate the arrival of Spring with the ‘Easter Signs of Spring Trail‘ in the Gardens of Knebworth House.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️
Friday 3rd April – Monday 6th April 2026

🐣 WHAT TO EXPECT
Spring has arrived and the Gardens are full of life! Animals are waking up, birds are nesting, and colourful flowers are beginning to bloom. This Easter, children can become nature detectives and explore the Gardens while learning about wildlife and the changing seasons.

🗺️ THE TRAIL
Pick up your trail sheet and follow the clues as you walk through the Gardens, spotting signs of Spring along the way. Once the trail is complete, head to the shop to enjoy a small chocolate treat as a reward! This outdoor activity is ideal for families looking to enjoy fresh air together.

👶 AGE GUIDE
This trail is aimed at children aged 3 to 8 years old.

📝 TRAIL COST: £2 PER PARTICIPANT
Trail sheets are priced at £2 per participant. General admission tickets are sold separately (see prices below).

🎟 GARDEN & PARK TICKETS
⭐️ Knebworth Gardens
⭐️ Knebworth Park
⭐️ Adventure Playground & Fort Knebworth
⭐️ Dinosaur Trail
▪️ Single (Age 3+): £15.50
(Save £1.00 online)
▪️ Family (4 people): £58.00
(Save £4.00 online)

🎟 HOUSE, GARDENS & PARK TICKETS
⭐️ Knebworth House
⭐️ Knebworth Gardens
⭐️ Knebworth Park
⭐️ Adventure Playground & Fort Knebworth
⭐️ Dinosaur Trail
⭐️ 3 Exhibitions & The Watchman's Tower
▪️ Adult: £22.50
(Save £1.00 online)
▪️ Senior (65+): £21.50
(Save £1.50 online)
▪️ Child: £21.50
(Save £1.50 online)
▪️Family:  £86.00

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01438 812661

🎪 Easter Circus 2026 - Mead Open Farm, Leighton Buzzard


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🎪 Step right up for an unforgettable Easter at Mead Open Farm as the Big Top opens its doors once again! Get ready for jaw-dropping performances, crazy stunts and the astonishing Wheel of Death.

🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️
Saturday 28th March - Friday 10th April 

🐑 EASTER ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET
Bottle Feeding Lambs is back! Take part in the cutest activity at the farm, along with our usual daily animal activities. And it wouldn’t be Easter without a little chocolate, so solve the clues to complete our Easter Trail and enjoy a sweet treat.

⭐️ Jaw-dropping Big Top Circus
⭐️ The Wheel of Death (featured in every performance)
⭐️ Lamb bottle feeding
⭐️ Easter Trail with chocolate treat
⭐️ Meet the animals
⭐️ Huge Indoor & Outdoor play areas

🧗‍♀️ PLAY AREAS
Plus enjoy all the usual fun of the farm with acres of outdoor play, including the SkyTrail and rock climbing wall. Head inside for our huge indoor play area featuring drop slides and play frames.

🎟 TICKETS COST:
▪️From just £18.95 per person.
▪️Circus entry and all activities are included in your ticket.
▪️Pre-book online to save 20% off the on-door admission price.
▪️This event is included in a Mead Open Farm Annual Membership.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Our disabled rate covers a disabled person plus carer, on presentation of a Blue Badge, DLA, PIP letter or Numbus Access Card +1. Please bring along one of these on the day of your visit.

Mead Open Farm is accessible for visitors in wheelchairs and we have good accessibility for our disabled visitors. If you have any questions, you can email us at info@meadopenfarm.co.uk or see our access statement on our website.
We have several disabled toilets across the farm, don’t hesitate to ask a member of staff for help finding them. View our map here.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS/ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone:
01525 852 954

🎉 Thame Showground Country Fair 2026


Time: 10:00 - 18:00

🎉 Thame Country Fair is back for April 2026!

🗓 2026 DATES:
▪️
Sunday 5th April: 10am - 6pm
▪️Monday 6th April: 10am - 6pm

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT

Oxfordshire’s leading Country Show!
A Country show full of Country sports and pursuits with arena entertainment running throughout the day.  Watch the Falconry, Gundogs, Horse Boarding, Scurry Driving and Horse Display Team.

Around the show there are a number of demonstrations and Have a Go events including Fishing, Airguns and Archery to name a few.

F.A.Q
🅿️ Do I have to pay for parking? - NO, parking is free at all our events.

🎫 Can I buy a ticket on the day? - YES, tickets will be available to purchase on each day of the event. (Cash and Card/Contactless)

🐶 Can I bring my dog? - YES, dogs are welcome.

⛺️ Can I camp as a visitor’ NO, camping is not available to the public.

♿️ Will there be disabled car parking? - YES, if you ask one of our car park attendants they will point you in the right direction. You are advised to pre-book a mobilit scooter either call 01274 297 777 or visit the website. There are disabled loos, Please be aware that the show is held on grassed open ground.

PLEASE NOTE: Tickets will be available to buy on the day at each of our events.
Tickets are also available to purchase on our website and on eventbrite. Please do not buy tickets from individuals claiming to be selling tickets as these will not be valid.
Do not share your personal information with anyone online!

🎟 TICKET COST:
Admission On The Day (Price for one day):

▪️Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £23.00
▪️Over 65’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £22.00
▪️Child (5-15 incl) . . . . . . . . . £8.00
▪️Family Tickets only available in advance.

Online Tickets (Price for one day)
▪️Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £20.00
▪️Over 65’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £19.00
▪️Child (5-15 incl) . . . . . . . . . £7.00
▪️Family (2 Adults up to 3 Children): £54.00

🐣 Easter Egg Trail 2026 - The Canal Museum, Stoke Bruerne


Time: 10:00 - 15:00

🥚 Looking for something to do with the kids during the Easter holidays? Hop along to Stoke Bruerne for a waterside adventure!

🗓 2026 EASTER MUSEUM OPEN DATES
▪️
Friday 3rd April: 10am - 4pm
▪️Saturday 4th April: 10am - 4pm
▪️Sunday 5th April: 10am - 4pm
▪️Monday 6th April: 10am - 4pm

👣 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy a walk along the canal at Stoke Bruerne and hunt for the hidden eggs, each decorated with a letter... can you find all the eggs and unscramble the word they spell?

The trail begins at 10am. Please check the museum website and Facebook page for full opening hours during the holiday period.

🐣 EVENT DETAILS
This is a self-led family activity set against the beautiful backdrop of the Grand Union Canal.
▪️ Pick up your trail sheet from the Museum.
▪️ Follow the clues along the towpath to find the decorative eggs.
▪️ Collect the letters to spell the secret word.

🍫 THE PRIZE
Once you have finished the hunt, report your findings to our museum staff to receive an Easter Treat!

🎟 COST:
£1.50 for trail clue sheet
Purchase from the museum before starting the trail. Return your completed sheet for a treat! Available during museum opening hours over the Easter holidays.

🅿️ PARKING
Parking is available at the location.
Cost: £3 for 4 hours.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
There is level access from the car park to the canal towpath, and toilet facilities, plus ramped access to the museum café and shop. Wheelchairs will not be able to access the 2nd floor. The towpath is in good condition between the museum and Blisworth Tunnel entrance.

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
For more information, please use the details below:
☎️ Phone: 01604346096
📧 Email: stoke.bruerne@canalrivertrust.org.uk

👣 Easter Egg Trail 2026 - Priory Country Park


Time: 10:00 - 16:00 Price: £4.00

🥚 Easter Egg Trail at Priory Country Park in Bedford this 2026.

👣 EVENT DETAILS
Pop into Cloverdale Cafe at Priory Country Park, Bedford during the opening hours to pick up a map.Follow the trail, collect the codes and then go back to the café to collect an Easter  egg. (Non dairy & non edible available).

🗓 2026 DATES & TIME
▪️28th March - 12th April 2026
▪️10am - 4pm

💳 COST: £4.00 PER CHILD
No pre-booking required. Turn up and pay on the day.

ℹ️ HAVEN'T BEEN BEFORE?
Check out Whatsup Bedfordshire Facebook post for photos and info for Priory Country Park.

ℹ️ CLOVERDALE CAFE CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01933 682288
📧 Email: enquiries@cloverdalecatering.co.uk
🌐 Website: Cloverdale Cafe
https://cloverdaleretreat.co.uk/

🐐 The Bucks Goat Centre - Discount Deal Option 2026


Time: 10:00 - 16:30

🦆 Feed our friendly goats, pigs, alpacas, ducks, chicken and smaller animals in a safe enviroment. Enjoy refreshments in our onsite cafe. The centre also hosts offer small business like art galleries, Crystal shops, cricket shop, Pilate studio and more.

🗓 OPENING TIMES 2026:
▪️10am - 4.30pm

🫧 2026 EASTER DATES & EVENT INFO
🫧 Monday 30th March: Bubble fun - 11am
🔎 Tuesday 31st March: Scavenger Hunt
(all day)
👩‍🌾 Wednesday 1st April: Children's Gardening Workshop: 11am - 1pm
🐦 Thursday 2nd April: Mini Bird Watching Session: 2pm - 4pm
🐰 Friday 3rd April: Big Easter Egg Hunt
(all day)
🐰 Saturday 4th April: Big Easter Egg Hunt
(all day)
🐰 Sunday 5th April: Big Easter Egg Hunt
(all day)
🫧 Monday 6th April: Bubble fun - 11am
🔎 Tuesday 7th April: Scavenger Hunt
(all day)
🦜 Wednesday 8th April: Meet the Parrots: 11am - 1pm
🐦 Thursday 9th April: Mini Bird Watching Session: 2pm - 4pm
🐷 Friday 10th April: Piggy Lunch

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️
£8.00: Adults Ages 16+
▪️£7.00: Children Ages 2 - 15
▪️£7.50: Concession
▪️£23.10: Families (2 Adults + 2 Children)

🤑 SAVE MONEY ON TICKETS

Save money with the Groupon Offer - Click here

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01296 612983
📧 Email: ruthhiggins@laybyfarm.co.uk

🌸 Boreettas Bear Easter Egg Hunt 2026 - Jordans Mill, Broom


Time: 09:30 - 15:30

🐣 Spring is in full bloom, and all the birds in the meadow, woodland and garden have been busy building nests and laying eggstra special eggs for Easter. 

🗓 2026 DATES & TIME
▪️
28th March – 12th April
▪️9:30 am – 3:30 pm

🌸 EVENT DETAILS
Explore and follow clues to find ten birds including Rosie Robin, Oscar and the Owl, Kolin the Kingfisher, Sammy the Swan and more!  Match each bird with their coloured egg and see how many you can find. 
 
Complete the activities on your trail sheet and help Boretta Bear find clues written on all the golden eggs hidden in nests around the site to reveal a special Easter message. 
 
💳 COST: £4 PER CHILD (Includes a prize(
Pick up your trail sheet from the Mill Shop for just £4.00, complete all the activities and return it at the end to claim your special prize!
 
No need to book— just pop into the Mill Shop, grab your trail sheet and let the hunt begin!

☕️ THE CAFE
There is a café onsite, you can read the menu here.
Sunday Menu.
Childrens menu

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01767 603940

🐾 Easter Trail 2026 - Cedars Nature Centre, Hertfordshire


Time: 10:00 - 17:00 Price: £2.40

🌳 An Easter Adventure Awaits at Cedars Nature Centre! Looking for affordable, family-friendly fun this Easter? Something that won’t break the bank? Animals to meet and greet? We’ve got you covered!

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️From 28th March-12th April

🌳 EVENT DETAILS
Join us at Cedars Nature Centre in Hertfordshire for an egg-citing Easter trail around the zoo.

Find the hidden egg pictures, solve the mystery word, and claim your prize before you leave!

🐾 What’s happening on the day?
▪️Animal presentations every 45 minutes

🌳 Set in beautiful historic parkland, you can also explore:
🌿 The Venusberg (Telly Tubby Hill to some of you 😉)
🌿 Mini maze
🌿 Duck pond
🌿 Plenty of space for little adventurers to roam!

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£2.40 per person
▪️Under 2s go FREE

No prebooking needed – just turn up and enjoy! Creating unforgettable memories without breaking the bank!

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES - Click here

🚂 Fancott Easter Egg Hunt 2026 - Toddington


Time: 12:00 - 16:50 Price: £4.00

🚂 Come along for our popular annual Easter Hunt  and train ride at The Fancott Miniature Railway on Sunday 4th April 2025.

🎟 TICKET COST: £4.00
No need to book, just come along to the ticket office when you’re ready to ride!

📍 LOCATION
The miniature railway is set inside the grounds of The Fancott Arms Pub with an outdoor play area.

🐣 Free Easter Egg Hunt 2026 - Emberton Country Park Cafe


Time: 09:00 - 17:00

🐰 Hop into our cafe at Emberton Country Park for a fun Easter egg hunting this 2026, and treat yourselves to our fabulous food and beverages! Please note the kitchen closes 60 minutes before the cafe closes.

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️
28th March - 12th April

🐶 DOGS
Dogs are welcome outside the cafe.

💨 WEATHER PERMITTING
Important Note: Please remember that our opening times may occasionally be adjusted due to weather conditions, which could result in extended hours or early closure. We'll always do our best to keep you updated.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
There is free entry for vehicles displaying a disabled blue badge permit during the gatehouse opening times and there are reserved blue badge spaces in the main car park, near to the cafe where there is also access to toilet facilities for the disabled.
The main, circular pathway through the park has a hard paved surface that is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs for most of the year. However, parts of the path can be wet in winter and after heavy rain.
Emberton Country Park has a  Changing Places toilet, located behind the cafe.

🌳 THINGS TO DO AT EMBERTON COUNTRY PARK
To Find else what else you can do at Emberton Country Park click here.

🅿️ PARKING  - FEES APPLY
Click here for information

ℹ️ CAFE CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone:
01234 712665

🎉 Easter Sunday Funday - Woodland Manor Hotel, Clapham


Time: 12:00 - 16:00

✨️ Celebrate with family at our Easter Sunday Funday on 5th April 2026 with egg hunts, inflatables and a traditional Sunday roast.

The Easter Hunt will take place at 12pm & 3pm. A perfect way to spend the Easter weekend together.

ℹ️ BOOKING INFORMATION
Book via the link on our website via the event link below. Limited availability across Easter weekend

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 363281
📧 Email:
Events@woodlandsmanorhotel.co.uk
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