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🏰 Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village - Stansted, Mountfitchet


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🏰 Mountfitchet Castle is a unique time capsule. With its commanding position overlooking the Stort Valley, the Castle is situated on its original site which is steeped in history.

🐰 FIND THE LOST BUNNY'S
▪️28th March - 12th April 2026

🕥 OPENING TIMES
▪️
Castle & Museum: 10am - 5pm
▪️Last admission to th Museum: 4.15pm
▪️Last admission to the attraction: 3:45pm

🐓 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come and mingle with the animals that roam freely throughout the castle grounds and listen out for the echoes of long-forgotten voices…………..

✅️ WHAT DOES MY TICKET INCLUDE?
Ticket price includes entrance to
Mountfitchet Castle, The House on the Hill Museum, The Dinosaur Encounters, and The Darkside of Medieval Life.

📍ADDRESS
Mountfitchet Castle, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex CM24 8SP
(Sat Nav use: CM24 8LY)

🅿️ PARKING: Paid parking

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults: £18.00
▪️Children (3-13): £14.00
▪️Under 3: Free
▪️OAP (65+): £15.00
▪️Haunted Manor (extra): £1.50
▪️Animal Feed (extra): £3.00

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01279 813237

🎩 Creative Crowns Workshop - Wardown House Museum & Gallery


Time: 11:30 - 15:30

🎩 What would you embellish your royal headwear with?

ℹ️ ABOUT
Inspired by Wardown’s Hat and Headwear collection, join us this holiday period in one of our two Easter Crown making sessions. Choose from a wide range of craft materials to create your own unique crown and parade it round the museum whilst you explore all the hats on display.

🪙 COST
No need to book, just drop in. These sessions are free, however a suggested donation of £2 to support material costs can be made on the day via card.

🎭 Pop Up Theatre - The Higgins, Bedford


Time: 10:00 - 11:00

🎭 Come and work with artist Lisa Tilley, to create your own pop up theatre in a box using collage, paper art and drawings inspired by the exhibition of Noel Carrington. Make your own characters for your theatre to act out your own stories and take it home to put on shows.

▪️AGE: This is suitable for children over 5 but young siblings can join and participate where appropriate for them.

All workshops last an hour. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

🎟 TICKET COST: FREE WITH CODE
Adults do not need to book a place. Please use the promotional code HIGGINS30 to avoid paying any transaction fee. Go to the April calender and select the event.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 718618
☎️ Box Office:
01234 718044 

🥚 Easter 2026 at Milton Keynes Museum


Time: 10:30 - 16:30

🥚 The hunt will be on at Milton Keynes Museum this Easter bank holiday weekend 2026 as youngsters search for hidden eggs which lead the way to yummy chocolate rewards. The egg search runs daily from Good Friday to Easter Monday. 

Please note that Museum will not be open Monday 30, Tuesday 31 March or Tuesday 7 April 2026.

🐣 April 1-6 and April 8-10
Little creatives will be able to get busy with ancient-gallery-themed arts and crafts, where kids can make their very own paper plate bunny, and peekaboo peg chick.

🍪 April 3-6
And you can decorate your own Easter themed cookie for a small charge, while history fans of all ages will also enjoy being able to get hands-on with replica and original artefacts.

🎩 WHAT ELSE TO EXPECT
Make the most of the Easter school holidays with a visit packed full of hands-on fun and discovery.

Step inside the farmhouse to enjoy traditional Parlour Games, make toast over the open fire in the kitchen and wander along the much-loved Street of Shops, where beautifully preserved façades bring our historic high streets back to life.

Be sure to stop by the Ancient Gallery to meet Iggy the ichthyosaur—an incredible fossil over 180 million years old, discovered during the excavation of Caldecotte Lake.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY

🐶❓️FAQ

Tickets available to buy on the day of your visit.

🎟 TICKET COST:
Pay once and visit for free all year – your ticket gives you unlimited return visits for 12 months.
▪️Adult: £17.50
▪️Child (5-16): £12.00
▪️Family (2 adults and up to 4 children): £45.00
▪️Concession (Over 65s, students and disabled): £13.50
▪️Under 5’s: free

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 316222

🏰 Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village - Stansted, Mountfitchet


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🏰 Mountfitchet Castle is a unique time capsule. With its commanding position overlooking the Stort Valley, the Castle is situated on its original site which is steeped in history.

🐰 FIND THE LOST BUNNY'S
▪️28th March - 12th April 2026

🕥 OPENING TIMES
▪️
Castle & Museum: 10am - 5pm
▪️Last admission to th Museum: 4.15pm
▪️Last admission to the attraction: 3:45pm

🐓 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come and mingle with the animals that roam freely throughout the castle grounds and listen out for the echoes of long-forgotten voices…………..

✅️ WHAT DOES MY TICKET INCLUDE?
Ticket price includes entrance to
Mountfitchet Castle, The House on the Hill Museum, The Dinosaur Encounters, and The Darkside of Medieval Life.

📍ADDRESS
Mountfitchet Castle, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex CM24 8SP
(Sat Nav use: CM24 8LY)

🅿️ PARKING: Paid parking

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults: £18.00
▪️Children (3-13): £14.00
▪️Under 3: Free
▪️OAP (65+): £15.00
▪️Haunted Manor (extra): £1.50
▪️Animal Feed (extra): £3.00

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01279 813237

☕ Coffee & Stories with Museum Friends - St Albans Museum & Gallery


Time: 11:00 - 12:30

Join MacIntyre, St Albans Museums' 'Community in Residence' for 2026, for a friendly monthly drop-in session.

🗓 2026 THEMES & DATES

▪️Time: Thursdays 11:00 to 12:30
▪️Price: Free – Just drop in!

🚌 5th March: Transport
🛍 2th April: Shops And Shopping
🏏 7th May: Sports And Games
🌸 4th June: Glorious Gardens

WHAT TO EXPECT
To kick off a year of collaboration, everyone is invited to these welcoming gatherings. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy a hot drink, meet new people, and discover the stories behind the museum's fascinating collection.

 These sessions are all about community and conversation. There will be tea and biscuits, friendly faces, and a unique insight into museum objects. Each month focuses on a different theme, sparking memories and interesting chats.

Come along, enjoy a cuppa and company—we would love to meet you!

🎟 FREE ENTRY!

ℹ️ ABOUT THE ORGANISER
MacIntyre - Providing Support...Your Way
MacIntyre is a registered charity (Number 250840) dedicated to providing support to people with learning disabilities and/or autism.

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS

🐰 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.

🥚 Easter 2026 at Milton Keynes Museum


Time: 10:30 - 16:30

🥚 The hunt will be on at Milton Keynes Museum this Easter bank holiday weekend 2026 as youngsters search for hidden eggs which lead the way to yummy chocolate rewards. The egg search runs daily from Good Friday to Easter Monday. 

Please note that Museum will not be open Monday 30, Tuesday 31 March or Tuesday 7 April 2026.

🐣 April 1-6 and April 8-10
Little creatives will be able to get busy with ancient-gallery-themed arts and crafts, where kids can make their very own paper plate bunny, and peekaboo peg chick.

🍪 April 3-6
And you can decorate your own Easter themed cookie for a small charge, while history fans of all ages will also enjoy being able to get hands-on with replica and original artefacts.

🎩 WHAT ELSE TO EXPECT
Make the most of the Easter school holidays with a visit packed full of hands-on fun and discovery.

Step inside the farmhouse to enjoy traditional Parlour Games, make toast over the open fire in the kitchen and wander along the much-loved Street of Shops, where beautifully preserved façades bring our historic high streets back to life.

Be sure to stop by the Ancient Gallery to meet Iggy the ichthyosaur—an incredible fossil over 180 million years old, discovered during the excavation of Caldecotte Lake.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY

🐶❓️FAQ

Tickets available to buy on the day of your visit.

🎟 TICKET COST:
Pay once and visit for free all year – your ticket gives you unlimited return visits for 12 months.
▪️Adult: £17.50
▪️Child (5-16): £12.00
▪️Family (2 adults and up to 4 children): £45.00
▪️Concession (Over 65s, students and disabled): £13.50
▪️Under 5’s: free

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 316222

🏰 Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village - Stansted, Mountfitchet


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🏰 Mountfitchet Castle is a unique time capsule. With its commanding position overlooking the Stort Valley, the Castle is situated on its original site which is steeped in history.

🐰 FIND THE LOST BUNNY'S
▪️28th March - 12th April 2026

🕥 OPENING TIMES
▪️
Castle & Museum: 10am - 5pm
▪️Last admission to th Museum: 4.15pm
▪️Last admission to the attraction: 3:45pm

🐓 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come and mingle with the animals that roam freely throughout the castle grounds and listen out for the echoes of long-forgotten voices…………..

✅️ WHAT DOES MY TICKET INCLUDE?
Ticket price includes entrance to
Mountfitchet Castle, The House on the Hill Museum, The Dinosaur Encounters, and The Darkside of Medieval Life.

📍ADDRESS
Mountfitchet Castle, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex CM24 8SP
(Sat Nav use: CM24 8LY)

🅿️ PARKING: Paid parking

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults: £18.00
▪️Children (3-13): £14.00
▪️Under 3: Free
▪️OAP (65+): £15.00
▪️Haunted Manor (extra): £1.50
▪️Animal Feed (extra): £3.00

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01279 813237

🌸 Emily’s Star Easter Egg Hunt 2026 - The Secret Garden, Milton Keynes


Time: 09:30 - 14:00 Price: £6.13

⭐️ Our annual Emily’s Star Easter Egg Hunt is back for 2026! Join us at The Secret Garden for a magical start to the Easter weekend.

🗓 TIMES
▪️ Quiet Time Admission: 9:30am
▪️ General Admission: 10:00am

🐰 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come join us for a fun-filled event where you can search for hidden letters throughout the beautiful Secret Garden. There will be plenty to do, so bring your friends and family along for the adventure!
The Hunt: Search for hidden letters to complete the puzzle.
Golden Eggs: Keep an eye out for special golden eggs hidden away—finding one reveals an exciting surprise!
Prizes: Every child participating gets to win exciting prizes.
This event is perfect for kids and adults alike, so everyone can join in on the Easter fun. Get ready and let the egg hunt begin!

🤫 SEN QUIET TIME
We want everyone to enjoy the fun. SEN Quiet Time tickets are available, giving families the option to arrive at 9.30am (30 minutes before general admission) for a calmer start to the hunt. These tickets are limited, so please book early.

🎟 TICKETS COST: £6.13 per participating child including booking fee. You can book via the event link.

🐰 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 Eggstravaganza 2026 - Delapré Abbey, Northampton


Time: 10:00 - 16:00 Price: £5.35

🐰 Hop along to Delapré Abbey this Easter for a day of family fun! Get ready for an egg-citing adventure just across the border in Northampton.

🗓 DATES & TIME
▪️Friday 3rd April to Monday 6th April ▪️10am - 4pm

🎉 EVENT DETAILS
Delapré Abbey is hosting an Easter Eggstravaganza packed with trails, animals, and creative activities for the whole family.

🌸 WHAT TO EXPECT
▪️The Walled Garden Hunt: Can you find the hidden eggs in the enchanting Walled Garden? Follow the trail, match the patterns to your bingo card, and win a chocolate prize! (Dairy-free options are available).
▪️Interactive House Trail: Your ticket includes timed entry to the historic Abbey. Step inside for an interactive trail designed to keep the kids entertained while you soak up the history.

🦙 MEET THE ALPACAS
Head over to the Easter Petting Experience to meet and feed the adorable alpacas! This is sure to be a highlight for animal lovers.

🎨 MORE ACTIVITIES
Little ones and their grown-ups can also enjoy:
✅ Craft activities
✅ Lawn games
✅ Planting seeds

GOOD TO KNOW
The trail takes place come rain or shine, so wrap up warm and be prepared for those April 2026 showers! 

⚠️ TIMING ADVICE
Entry to the House is every 30 minutes, but you can visit the Walled Garden at any time during the day.

Important: If you book the last entry slot at 3:30pm, please arrive at the very beginning of your slot, as the animal petting experience closes strictly at 4pm.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY

🎟 TICKET PRICES:
▪️
£5.35 per person
▪️Under 1s go free

🐰 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.

🐣 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 2026 at Milton Keynes Museum


Time: 10:30 - 16:30

🥚 The hunt will be on at Milton Keynes Museum this Easter bank holiday weekend 2026 as youngsters search for hidden eggs which lead the way to yummy chocolate rewards. The egg search runs daily from Good Friday to Easter Monday. 

Please note that Museum will not be open Monday 30, Tuesday 31 March or Tuesday 7 April 2026.

🐣 April 1-6 and April 8-10
Little creatives will be able to get busy with ancient-gallery-themed arts and crafts, where kids can make their very own paper plate bunny, and peekaboo peg chick.

🍪 April 3-6
And you can decorate your own Easter themed cookie for a small charge, while history fans of all ages will also enjoy being able to get hands-on with replica and original artefacts.

🎩 WHAT ELSE TO EXPECT
Make the most of the Easter school holidays with a visit packed full of hands-on fun and discovery.

Step inside the farmhouse to enjoy traditional Parlour Games, make toast over the open fire in the kitchen and wander along the much-loved Street of Shops, where beautifully preserved façades bring our historic high streets back to life.

Be sure to stop by the Ancient Gallery to meet Iggy the ichthyosaur—an incredible fossil over 180 million years old, discovered during the excavation of Caldecotte Lake.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY

🐶❓️FAQ

Tickets available to buy on the day of your visit.

🎟 TICKET COST:
Pay once and visit for free all year – your ticket gives you unlimited return visits for 12 months.
▪️Adult: £17.50
▪️Child (5-16): £12.00
▪️Family (2 adults and up to 4 children): £45.00
▪️Concession (Over 65s, students and disabled): £13.50
▪️Under 5’s: free

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 316222

🏰 Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village - Stansted, Mountfitchet


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🏰 Mountfitchet Castle is a unique time capsule. With its commanding position overlooking the Stort Valley, the Castle is situated on its original site which is steeped in history.

🐰 FIND THE LOST BUNNY'S
▪️28th March - 12th April 2026

🕥 OPENING TIMES
▪️
Castle & Museum: 10am - 5pm
▪️Last admission to th Museum: 4.15pm
▪️Last admission to the attraction: 3:45pm

🐓 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come and mingle with the animals that roam freely throughout the castle grounds and listen out for the echoes of long-forgotten voices…………..

✅️ WHAT DOES MY TICKET INCLUDE?
Ticket price includes entrance to
Mountfitchet Castle, The House on the Hill Museum, The Dinosaur Encounters, and The Darkside of Medieval Life.

📍ADDRESS
Mountfitchet Castle, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex CM24 8SP
(Sat Nav use: CM24 8LY)

🅿️ PARKING: Paid parking

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults: £18.00
▪️Children (3-13): £14.00
▪️Under 3: Free
▪️OAP (65+): £15.00
▪️Haunted Manor (extra): £1.50
▪️Animal Feed (extra): £3.00

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01279 813237

🐰 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.

🐰 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 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 Eggstravaganza 2026 - Delapré Abbey, Northampton


Time: 10:00 - 16:00 Price: £5.35

🐰 Hop along to Delapré Abbey this Easter for a day of family fun! Get ready for an egg-citing adventure just across the border in Northampton.

🗓 DATES & TIME
▪️Friday 3rd April to Monday 6th April ▪️10am - 4pm

🎉 EVENT DETAILS
Delapré Abbey is hosting an Easter Eggstravaganza packed with trails, animals, and creative activities for the whole family.

🌸 WHAT TO EXPECT
▪️The Walled Garden Hunt: Can you find the hidden eggs in the enchanting Walled Garden? Follow the trail, match the patterns to your bingo card, and win a chocolate prize! (Dairy-free options are available).
▪️Interactive House Trail: Your ticket includes timed entry to the historic Abbey. Step inside for an interactive trail designed to keep the kids entertained while you soak up the history.

🦙 MEET THE ALPACAS
Head over to the Easter Petting Experience to meet and feed the adorable alpacas! This is sure to be a highlight for animal lovers.

🎨 MORE ACTIVITIES
Little ones and their grown-ups can also enjoy:
✅ Craft activities
✅ Lawn games
✅ Planting seeds

GOOD TO KNOW
The trail takes place come rain or shine, so wrap up warm and be prepared for those April 2026 showers! 

⚠️ TIMING ADVICE
Entry to the House is every 30 minutes, but you can visit the Walled Garden at any time during the day.

Important: If you book the last entry slot at 3:30pm, please arrive at the very beginning of your slot, as the animal petting experience closes strictly at 4pm.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY

🎟 TICKET PRICES:
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£5.35 per person
▪️Under 1s go free
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