Easter Events Listing 2009 (From Worcester News)

Easter Events Listing 2009

11:12am Tuesday 31st March 2009 in

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Discover History, Tudor House Heritage Centre, Friar Street, Worcester

Timings are 10am – 12noon or 1pm – 3pm Cost is £4 per child

Tuesday 7th April - 'Make your own hatchable Dinosaur Egg'

Leave your child for a 2 hour craft activity with an historic theme. Make a hatchable Dinosaur egg. The children can then take it home to be cared for.

Thursday 9th April - 'Create your own Stain Glass Easter Card'

Leave your child for a 2 hour craft activity with an historic theme. Make an Easter Card which mirrors medieval Stain Glass and send it to a friend or family member.

Tuesday 14th April - 'Henry VIII and his six wives'

Leave your child for a 2 hour craft activity with an historic theme. Make your own famous King and his many wives. Take it home and keep it for a school project!

Thursday 16th April - 'Make St Georges Dragon'

Leave you child for a 2 hour craft activity with an historic theme. Make your own dragon to fight St George.

Telephone: 07949 222137
Website: www.discover-history.co.uk

The Duckworth Worcestershire Trust

Thursday, April 9 - Easter Art

Art activity based around the theme of Easter.

Friday, April 17 – Pond Tastic

Discover what lurks beneath the surface of the Duckworth Pond. 10.30 to 12 noon.

Booking is essential on 01905 734980 or education@dwt.org.uk

Age: Four to 11 years. Parents must stay. Wear old clothes as out in all weathers; bring wellies and waterproofs, sun cream/hats.

Cost: £2 per child.

Both events are at the Pump House Environment Centre, Waterworks Road, Barbourne.

CountryTastic at The Three Counties Showground

Thursday, April 16 - CountryTastic

Looking for a fun day out during the Easter school holidays? Then bring the children along for a fun day out. Introducing food, farming and the countryside.

CountryTastic is the perfect event for children needing to let off steam and enjoy an educational day filled with lots of fantastic activities and games.

Gates open 10am-4pm - For children upto 14 years

Telephone: 01684 584924 for more information.

Lenchford Inn, Shrawley, Worcestershire

Easter Monday, 13th April - Charity Duck Race

HELP!!! Feed The Children fundraisers have 5000 ducks in their clutches waiting to be released!! You can release them by sponsoring a duck for just £2 in our forthcoming charity Duck Race. Why not buy a book of 5 tickets for £10

Make a date to join us for our fantastic charity Duck Race at the Lenchford Inn at Shrawley Worcestershire on Easter Monday 13th April 2009 at 3 p.m. Great Food, fun, and games for all the family and a chance to win fantastic prizes for our winning ducks.

• 1st prize £800 in Holiday Gift vouchers (you choose your destination and date)
• 2nd prize £300 in Cash
• 3rd Prize £150 in Cash and many more prizes

Huntingdon Hall, Worcester.

Saturday, April 4 Children’s theatre at the hall. ‘Mr and Mrs Constable and the Voice Catcher’. £1.50 per person. 10.30am and 11.45am

Tickets from Worcester Live Box Office on 01905 611427.

Worcester Library, Foregate Street

Saturday, April 4 - Easter Bonnet Parade.

Drop in themed craft sessions. A family event. 10am to 4pm.

For more information call 01905 765312

The Orchard Café, Worcestershire Countryside Centre.

Saturday, April 4 – Saturday April 26

Easter Treasure Hunt - Turn up and take part in the Easter Treasure Hunt. £1 per child which includes a great prize at the end. Two different routes. 9am to 5pm.

Tuesday, April 7

Wildlife displays for children under seven years. Meet the animals, interactive, educational and great fun. £3.50 per child. 1pm to 1.45pm or 2pm to 3pm.

Pre-booking essential. 01905 766492.

Tuesday, April 7 - Bird of Prey display

A fantastic flying display – Free event. 3.30pm – 4pm Thursday April 9 to Saturday, April 11 – Archery

Be like Robin Hood and shoot some real arrows. No need to book, just turn up anytime on the day. All ages welcome. £1 for three arrows. 10am to 4pm

Saturday April 11 – Food Pottery

Take part in a fantastic competition with resident artist Debbie Breakwell. Finished artwork will be fired and displayed in the Café, a prize for the winner. £5 per entry. 10.30am to 4pm.

Sunday, April 12 – Easter Egg Hunt

Come and meet the Easter Bunny and find the 2000 hidden Easter eggs. £2 per child. 11am to 12 noon.

Friday, April 17 – Magic Show

Come and meet the Merry Wizard! Booking essential. £3.50 per child. Shows at 2pm and 3pm.

For further information about all our events, call 01905 766492

The Pumphouse Environment Centre

Wednesday, April 8 to Saturday, April 18

‘Gheluvelt Park Princes and Princesses’. Free make and take craft activity. Make a crowning glory for your head to gallivant around the park. 10am to 4pm.

Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum

Thursday, April 9

In celebration of Easter. Choose from a wonderful selection of collage materials and create a special Easter basket to fill with Easter treats, including hand-made flowers and delicate decorated eggs. For five to 12 years and families. Child £4, Adult £6. Special family ticket available. 10.30am – 12.30pm.

Telephone 01905 25371

Witley Court, Worcestershire

Friday, April 10 – Monday, April 13 - Easter Trail

Come and take part in our brand new ‘egg-citing’ Easter Trail through the grounds of Witley Court. Can you find all the ‘egg-stra’ special clues around the property. A yummy chocolate prize awaits. Adults £5.80, Concessions £4.90, Child £2.90, Family £14. 10am to 5pm.

For further information please contact: 01299 896636

The Commandery, Sidbury, Worcester

Friday, April 10 to Monday, April 13

A 1950’s Easter at the Commandery. 10am to 5pm. Sunday, 1.30pm to 5pm. Telephone 01905 361821

The Greyfriars, Worcester

Friday, April 10, Saturday, April 11 and Monday, April 13 - Easter Trial

Family Event. Come and follow the trail around the house and garden. £2 to £4.20. 1pm to 4.30pm. Telephone 01905 23571.

Croome Park, Worcestershire

Sunday, April 12 and Monday, April 13 - ‘Easter Egg-sploration’

Easter trail and family acitivites. Normal admission charges plus £2 for the trail. 11am to 4pm. Telephone 01905 371006.

County Museum, Hartlebury Castle

Sunday, April 12 and Monday, April 13 – ‘Egg-citing Easter’.

Holiday activities for the entire family. Museum trails, music and entertainment. Price £2 to £4.20. 11am to 5pm.

Tuesday, April 14 to Friday April 17 - ‘Spring Fever’

Craft activities inspired by the season. Price £2 to £4. 11am to 5pm.

Telephone 01299 250416

Ragley Hall, Alcester

Friday, April 10 to Monday, April 13 – Easter Fun at Ragley

Take part in our Easter Bunny Hunt which will take you round the House and Gardens. Collect all of the clues and enter our daily prize draw to win a GIANT chocolate bunny. Easter crafts taking place in the cabin near the playground where you can make your own Rabbit Ears to take away.

Normal opening times and admission prices apply. Prize Draw will take place at 4pm daily.

For further information contact: 0800 093 0290

Easter at Mary Arden's Farm
Station Road, Wilmcote, Stratford upon Avon CV37 9UN

Friday, April 10 to Monday, April 13 – Farmer Palmer's Egg-venture

An Easter trail around Mary Arden's Farm with opportunities for the kids to pet the chicks and bunnies on the farm at specified times over the Easter holidays

For further information please contact: 01789 293 455

Eastnor Castle, Nr Ledbury, Herefordshire

Friday, April 10 to Monday, April 13 - Easter Treasure Hunt

Join us for the 'Eggs Factor' a fun treasure hunt around the castle and grounds for all the family.

Hunt for the elusive Eastnor Easter Bunnies and Chickens who have escaped and dressed up as their favourite pop stars! This event will run on all 4 days of opening over the Easter weekend and will be hosted by Wizard Wonky. 11.00am - 4.00pm

For further information, prices and advanced booking please contact: 01531 633160

Hatton Country World, Warwickshire

Saturday, April 4 – Sunday, April 19 - Easter Eggstravaganza

There’s plenty of fun to be had on the farm this school holiday as Hatton Farm Village, near Warwick, hosts a choc-o-bloc programme of Easter-themed activities.

Take part in exciting Easter egg and bunny hunts – with chocolate treats for all children who enter. And there is also a special Easter Egg for anyone who can help the Easter Bunny find his favourite golden egg he lost whilst playing in the farm village.

And as part of their Easter programme, Hatton will also have a special handling area where children can hold one of Hatton’s friendly pets.

For further information contact: 01926 843411

Avoncroft Museum, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove

Sunday, April 5 to Sunday, April 9 - Easter Quest

Bring your best riddling mind and spotting eyes to Avoncroft this Easter to take up the challenge of our Easter Quest! Solve puzzles, find our lost rabbits and enter our Great Easter Quiz - there are lots of prizes to be won! 10:30am - 5pm. Suitable for family and children of all ages.

Sunday, April 12 to Monday April 13 - Tudor Easter

Join our Tudor family in the Merchant's House and see how they are preparing for Eastertide, the largest celebration in the Tudor calendar. Paint a traditional Tudor Easter egg to take home with you, plus complete the Great Avoncroft Easter Quiz to enter a competition and win a prize!

Admission: Normal admission prices apply, members free

For further information call: 01527 831886

Webb’s Garden Centre, Wychbold

Saturday 4th - Sunday 19th April - Easter Activities

Keep the children entertained with a variety of activities. Please check dates for each specific activity.

Saturday 4th - Saturday 11th/Tuesday 14th - Sunday 19th April - Easter Riverside Ramble

Children can follow the Easter trail around the picturesque Webb’s Riverside Gardens and receive a FREE Easter chocolate at the end of the walk. 11am - 4pm FREE

Monday 6th - Thursday 9th/Tuesday 14th - Friday 17th April - Fair Rides

Have fun on some favourite rides for youngsters. 11am - 4pm. £1.50 per ride (this activity is weather dependent)

Friday 10th and Saturday 11th April - Easter Potting Workshop

Hands-on activity where children pot seasonal plants into a basket to take home. Our staff will guide youngsters through the planting so they learn from the experience while having fun too! 11am - 5pm £4 per child to include all materials.

Professor Pepperpot - Our favourite funny man will entertain you with his balloon magic and silly jokes. 11am - 5pm FREE

Funtastic Fantasy Faces - Children can become anything or anyone they want, from fairies, to animals to superheroes. 11am - 5pm. £2.50 per child

PLEASE NOTE: An adult must accompany children at all times for all Easter activities.

Sunday, April 12: Easter Sunday - Closed

Westons Cider,
The Bounds, Much Marcle, Nr Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 2NQ

Friday, April 10 (Good Friday) - Traditional and Rare Breeds Farm Park Reopening

To be opened by the County Air Ambulance crew at 11.00am. Come and see this year's new animals and our brand new aviary. Enjoy the Children's Play Area and our Orchard Walk. Special entrance fee to the Farm Park of £1.00 per person today, (minimum), to be donated to the County Air Ambulance; which hopes to visit on the day.

For further information please contact: Telephone: 01531 660108

The Birmingham Botanical Gardens & Glasshouses,
Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham (2 miles west of City Centre).

Sunday, April 5 - Easter Wonderland

In partnership with Caudwell Children Charity. Children's activities including egg decorating, egg rolling, egg and spoon races.

For further information please contact: 0845 300 1348/0121 454 1860.