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🍊 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)

🌸 Free Nature Nonsense at Stockwood Discovery Centre - April 2026


Time: 11:00 - 17:00

🌳 Come and join us at Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton for some free nature based arts and crafts and a welly walk trail around the site.

🗓 2026 DATES & TIME
▪️
7th April - 10th April
▪️11am - 5pm

🌸 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy the great outdoors, take inspiration from the beautiful surroundings and have a “tree-mendous” time with us. “Stick” with us. We wont let the kids “bug” you.

✅️ COST: Free drop-in

👣 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/

🌸 Boretta Bear's 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

🐣 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

🌸 Evenley Wood Garden Spring Trail 2026 - Northamptonshire


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🐣 Evenley Wood Garden Easter Trail 2026
This Easter, step into the enchanting world of Evenley Wood Garden and join the Giant Hares — the Guardians of Spring — on a magical family trail through our 60‑acre woodland.

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️
28th March - 19th April
▪️10am - 4pm

🌸 EVENT DETAILS
Collect your trail sheet at the entrance, then follow the hares as they guide you along meandering paths and streamside views to a series of interactive spring‑starting stations.

🌼 Bees pollinating the flowers — help spark the first blooms of spring
🌱 Hopscotch to wake up the woodland floor — jump and stomp new life back into the earth
🍃 Wind chimes to call in the spring breeze — create a melody to stir the air
🌸 Plus many more charming moments hidden throughout the garden!
Perfect for all ages, this gentle and imaginative trail encourages children (and grown‑ups!) to explore, play, and enjoy the sights and sounds of spring emerging all around.

☕️ CAFÉ
After your adventure, visit our woodland café, open daily and serving a delicious array of Easter treats, hot drinks, and light lunches.

🛝 PLAYGROUND
Don’t leave without a visit to the wonky playground with a zip line.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Children: £7.50 (pre-book for children)
▪️Adults: £9.50 (pay on arrival for adults)
Every child receives a prize at the end of the trail. You can book tickets via the event link.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
info@evenleywoodgarden.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 07788 207 428

🐰 Willen Lake Easter Egg Trail 2026


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

👣 Join us for our free Easter trail at Willen Lake, Milton Keynes this 2026 running every day during the Easter holidays.

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

▪️AGES:
Our trail is most suited to children under 8 years of age but everyone is welcome to take part.

🐰 EVENT DETAILS
Our Easter Bunny has been hopping around Willen Lake and accidentally dropped eight of his eggs! Each one comes with a fun challenge, from spotting wildlife and discovering different leaves to striking your best bunny pose. Kids can get creative, get active, and enjoy the fresh air as they follow the trail around the lakeside.

📜 WHERE TO COLLECT THE TRAIL SHEET
To join in, simply collect your trail sheet from the Watersports Centre and set off on your mission. Find all eight eggs and return your sheet at the end to claim a special Easter treat.

🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply

🏰 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

🍊 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)
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🎉 Free Entry Easter Eggstravanganza 2026 - Stanton Low Country Park, Milton Keynes


Time: 12:30 - 14:30

🐰 Hop along to Stanton Low Country Park, Milton Keynes on Wednesday 8th April 2026 for a fantastic afternoon of free family fun!

🥚 EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Join the celebration on and enjoy a packed schedule of activities. Take part in themed crafts, get your face painted, and embark on the exciting Easter Trail to win a delicious prize.

🐷 MEET THE ANIMALS & SCIENCE FUN
This year features some very special guests! You can meet friendly farmyard animals with Wycomb Pastures Mobile Farm and discover exciting science experiments with Sublime Science!

🎟 FREE EVENT - No booking required.
*Suitable for all ages. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

🅿️ PARKING
▪️Newport Road car park (What3Words: lamppost.corded.rots)
▪️Nearby ASDA car park (What3Words: relishes.guises.seasons)

ACCESSIBILITY
Toilet facilities are available on site. Please note that while there are hard-surfaced footpaths, the event itself takes place on grass which may be uneven.
▪️Accessible Parking: Located on Selkirk Drive (What3Words: sparkles.baths.challenge)

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
events@theparkstrust.com

🌸 Free Nature Nonsense at Stockwood Discovery Centre - April 2026


Time: 11:00 - 17:00

🌳 Come and join us at Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton for some free nature based arts and crafts and a welly walk trail around the site.

🗓 2026 DATES & TIME
▪️
7th April - 10th April
▪️11am - 5pm

🌸 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy the great outdoors, take inspiration from the beautiful surroundings and have a “tree-mendous” time with us. “Stick” with us. We wont let the kids “bug” you.

✅️ COST: Free drop-in
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🛡 Medieval Mayhem 2026 - Houghton Hall Park Visitor Centre


Time: 10:00 - 15:00

⚔️ Join us for at Houghton Hall Park Visitor Centre for a magical day of adventure this April 2026. Free entry!

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Thursday 2nd April: 10am – 3pm
▪️Wednesday 8th April: 10am – 3pm

🧙‍♀️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Merlot the Wizard is a master of magic and all things sorcerous… but when it comes to dragon taming, he’s completely clueless!

Luckily Princess Plop knows a thing or two about dragons, and with the help of Olaf the Snow Dragon, things are bound to get a little wild!

But they can’t do it alone… it’s going to take all the magic in the land and the help of some very special boys and girls to keep the dragon under control!

🐉 Expect magical fun, medieval mischief, and a day full of adventure fit for brave knights and clever princesses.

✅️ Free parking
✅️ Accessible toilets & blue badge parking
✅️ Dog friendly 
✅️ Play Parks onsite 
✅️ Cafe

👣 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/

🌸 Boretta Bear's Easter Egg Hunt 2026 - Jordans Mill, Broom


Time: 09:30 - 15:30 Price: £4.00

🐣 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

🐣 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

🌸 Evenley Wood Garden Spring Trail 2026 - Northamptonshire


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🐣 Evenley Wood Garden Easter Trail 2026
This Easter, step into the enchanting world of Evenley Wood Garden and join the Giant Hares — the Guardians of Spring — on a magical family trail through our 60‑acre woodland.

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️
28th March - 19th April
▪️10am - 4pm

🌸 EVENT DETAILS
Collect your trail sheet at the entrance, then follow the hares as they guide you along meandering paths and streamside views to a series of interactive spring‑starting stations.

🌼 Bees pollinating the flowers — help spark the first blooms of spring
🌱 Hopscotch to wake up the woodland floor — jump and stomp new life back into the earth
🍃 Wind chimes to call in the spring breeze — create a melody to stir the air
🌸 Plus many more charming moments hidden throughout the garden!
Perfect for all ages, this gentle and imaginative trail encourages children (and grown‑ups!) to explore, play, and enjoy the sights and sounds of spring emerging all around.

☕️ CAFÉ
After your adventure, visit our woodland café, open daily and serving a delicious array of Easter treats, hot drinks, and light lunches.

🛝 PLAYGROUND
Don’t leave without a visit to the wonky playground with a zip line.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Children: £7.50 (pre-book for children)
▪️Adults: £9.50 (pay on arrival for adults)
Every child receives a prize at the end of the trail. You can book tickets via the event link.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
info@evenleywoodgarden.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 07788 207 428

🐰 Willen Lake Easter Egg Trail 2026


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

👣 Join us for our free Easter trail at Willen Lake, Milton Keynes this 2026 running every day during the Easter holidays.

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

▪️AGES:
Our trail is most suited to children under 8 years of age but everyone is welcome to take part.

🐰 EVENT DETAILS
Our Easter Bunny has been hopping around Willen Lake and accidentally dropped eight of his eggs! Each one comes with a fun challenge, from spotting wildlife and discovering different leaves to striking your best bunny pose. Kids can get creative, get active, and enjoy the fresh air as they follow the trail around the lakeside.

📜 WHERE TO COLLECT THE TRAIL SHEET
To join in, simply collect your trail sheet from the Watersports Centre and set off on your mission. Find all eight eggs and return your sheet at the end to claim a special Easter treat.

🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply

🏰 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
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🐣 Free Family Fun Pop Up Easter Workshop 2026 - Dunstable


Time: 10:30 - 12:00

🎨 FREE Family Easter Fun on Wednesday 8th April 2026 from 10.30am - 12pm at Woodside Community Garden, Dunstable.

ABOUT

Looking for the ultimate way to keep the kids entertained this Easter break? The youth and community team have joined up with the Friends of Woodside for this family fun session.

Join us for our FREE Easter Arts & Crafts Pop-Up Workshop, and while you're there, don't miss the FREE Easter Egg Hunt happening in the garden!

💡 Why you should come:
Arts & Crafts: Get creative with fun, easter themed crafts.

🐣 Egg Hunt: Explore the beautiful Woodside Community Garden to find some treats!

✅️ No Booking Required: Just turn up on the day and join the fun.

👍 Cost: Completely FREE!

🫶 DONATIONS WELCOME
Friends of Woodside are collecting food donations for the Dunstable Food Bank. If you’re visiting, please consider bringing a non-perishable items to donate.

🍊 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)
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