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👣 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/

🐰 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

🥚 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

☕ 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 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/

🐰 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

🥚 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

🐷 Community Farm - Grange Academy, Kempston


Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Price: £5.00

🐷 Please support us at Grange Academy,  Kempston by coming to the Community Farm.

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
You will have a great time and support our very special farm that means the world to our very special children, staff and families. Our animals are amazing, young or old you will love them and get to be hands on. The pigs love belly rubs! For children we have the best play equipment. Hope to see you soon.

🎟 TICKET COST: £5.00
Booking is now live, just go onto our website Grange Academy to book via the event link.

🗓 2025/2026 DATES
Saturday 8th November 2025
Saturday 6th December 2025 
Saturday 10th January 2026
Saturday 7th February 2026
Saturday 7th March 2026
Saturday 3rd April 2026
Saturday 9th May 2026
Saturday 6th June 2026
Saturday 4th July 2026 

🌸 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 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 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/

🚂 Day Out With Thomas 2026 - Buckinghamshire Railway Centre


Time: 10:30 - 17:00

🚂 Thomas & Friends™ are back at The Buckingshire Railway Centre this 2026 with the Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll Tour! All Aboard for a Rockin’ Good Time!

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️
Friday 3 April
▪️Saturday 4 April
▪️Sunday 24 May
▪️Monday 25 May
▪️Saturday 15 August
▪️Sunday 16 August
▪️Saturday 17 October
▪️Sunday 18 October

🕥 TIMES:

We are open from 10.30am until 5pm and Thomas runs short train rides all day long, approx. every 20 minutes from 11am-4.30pm (with a break for lunch).

🚂💨 EVENT DETAILS
Hop onboard a train ride with Thomas, a REAL steam engine, also ride with either Percy or Mavis and say hi to Trevor the Traction Engine! Meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy storytime and singalongs with him and Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty that’ll have the whole family dancing.

Enjoy a traction engine trailer ride, watch the exciting live shows, join in the Thomas & Friends character hunt, have fun with the garden games and keep the beat going in the Music Corner packed with music-inspired fun, plus so much more!

You can also ride our miniature railway, watch the model trains, wander the site and enjoy the tea cup rides – there so much to see and do ALL AT NO EXTRA CHARGE!

ℹ️ ACCESSIBILITY & DOG INFORMATION:
Click here

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️
Family of 3 (1 adult & 2 children): £43.20
▪️Family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children: £63.72.l
▪️Adult: £20.90
▪️Child 2-17: £16.50
▪️Child Under 2: £0.00

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01296 655720
📧 Email:
office@bucksrailcentre.org

🐰 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

🥚 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

🐷 Community Farm - Grange Academy, Kempston


Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Price: £5.00

🐷 Please support us at Grange Academy,  Kempston by coming to the Community Farm.

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
You will have a great time and support our very special farm that means the world to our very special children, staff and families. Our animals are amazing, young or old you will love them and get to be hands on. The pigs love belly rubs! For children we have the best play equipment. Hope to see you soon.

🎟 TICKET COST: £5.00
Booking is now live, just go onto our website Grange Academy to book via the event link.

🗓 2025/2026 DATES
Saturday 8th November 2025
Saturday 6th December 2025 
Saturday 10th January 2026
Saturday 7th February 2026
Saturday 7th March 2026
Saturday 4th April 2026
Saturday 9th May 2026
Saturday 6th June 2026
Saturday 4th July 2026 

🐰 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 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/
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