FAMILY FUN EASTER BUNNIES AT SKELF ISLAND
From April 4–19, step out on a spring bunny trail meandering its way through Ray Wood at Castle Howard. The trail will keep the little ones entertained for a family walk and will culminate at Skelf Island, the new whizzy adventure playground packed with Easter treats and activities. castlehoward.co.uk
HOPPITY HOP AT MOTHER SHIPTON’S CAVE
Mother Shipton’s Cave is home to a trail that guides the kids around the woodland, complete with live actors to make things more interesting. Learn how to create a vegetable garden, and see eggs in incubators, as well as witness live hatching. mothershipton.co.uk
OLD FASHIONED EASTER AT WAKEFIELD MUSEUM
Wakefield Museum lets little ones see how other children and people celebrated Easter in the 1700 and 1800s. Sure to get their little minds working, and the chance to create some Easter crafts too. experiencewakefield.co.uk
EGG ROLLING AT FOUNTAIN’S ABBEY
I mean, this one goes for the adults too – it just wouldn’t be Easter without a bit of egg rolling, would it? The competition takes place on April 2 at 2pm on the Abbey Green – don't forget your hard-boiled goodies! nationaltrust.org.uk
EASTER EGGSPRESS AT KIRKLEES LIGHT RAILWAY
Hop on the Easter Eggspress from April 10–13 and the children can help the clumsy bunny along the way. As well as the ride, there are all sorts of activities included. kirkleeslightrailway.com
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