EASTER EVENTS

CROOME PARK HIGH GREEN, WORCESTER.TEL: 01905 371006

FRIDAY, MARCH 29, TO MONDAY, APRIL 1 CADBURY EASTER EGG-VENTURE TRAIL

Come and join in the fun at Croome for Easter with our popular trail and activities. £2.50 per item (trail with prize). Normal admission charges apply. 10am to 4pm.

FRIDAY, MARCH 29, TO MONDAY, APRIL 1

ACTIVITY DAYS – MESSY EASTER

Join in with our fun and messy activities, big games and crafts over the Easter bank holiday weekend to entertain the family. £1 per item. Dogs on leads welcome.

Normal admission charges apply.

GREYFRIARS HIGH STREET, WORCESTER.TEL: 01905 23571

FRIDAY, MARCH 29, TO MONDAY, APRIL 1 CADBURY’S EASTER EGG TRAIL

Bring Cadbury magic to your family by joining in at one of our Easter egg trails. Follow the clues, answer the questions and complete the challenges to find your way to a prize just for you. Free event.

(Normal admission fees apply).

1pm to 5pm.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6 WATTLE AND DAUB IT

How did people used to make buildings? Come and get your hands dirty by joining in on our wattle and daub workshops. Free event. (Normal admission fees apply). 1pm to 5pm.

WEBBS GARDEN CENTRE WYCHBOLD, DROITWICH.TEL: 01527 860000

TUESDAY, APRIL 2, TO THURSDAY, APRIL 4 EASTER CUP CAKE DECORATING FOR CHILDREN

Children can have fun decorating some yummy cup cakes for Easter.

There is one to eat and another to take home. £3.50 per child. Tickets available to buy from the restaurant on the day. 2pm to 5pm.

FRIDAY MARCH 29, TO SUNDAY, APRIL 14 EASTER RIVERSIDE RAMBLE

Children can follow a fun trail around the riverside gardens and all correct entries will go in to a draw to win a prize. Free. 11am to 4pm.

TUESDAY, APRIL 2, TO THURSDAY, APRIL 4, AND MONDAY, APRIL 8, TO FRIDAY, APRIL 12

Children’s fair rides. £1.50 per child (weather dependent). 11am to 4pm.

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY MUSEUM HARTLEBURY CASTLE.TEL: 01299 250416

MONDAY, APRIL 1 ANIMALTASTIC – HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

Come and meet a variety of scaly, feathered and furry friends, including fantastic displays of falconry. 11am to 5pm.

TUESDAY, APRIL 2, TO FRIDAY, APRIL 5, AND TUESDAY, APRIL 9, TO FRIDAY, APRIL 12

Fun craft activities with an animal theme, plus have-a-go archery on Wednesdays. Normal admission charges apply each day (£13 per family), plus £1 per child for the day’s activities. Each activity will close for a short lunch break but there will be at least one activity available at all times. Activities may be subject to alteration.

Activities are suitable for children from five years of age. 10.30am to 4pm.

WORCESTER CITY ART GALLERY AND MUSEUM FOREGATE STREET, WORCESTER.TEL: 01905 25371

SATURDAY, MARCH 30 EASTER ACTIVITIES

This year we will be creating hazel branch Easter trees with lovely decorations. The workshop will include decorating a terracotta pot and crafting Easter baubles and mini egg baskets... just in time for your celebrations on Easter Day.

Spaces are limited so booking is essential. Children aged five to 12 £4.50, adults £6.50. 11am to 1pm.

COMMANDERY SIDBURY, WORCESTER.TEL: 01905 361821

FRIDAY, MARCH 29, TO SUNDAY, APRIL 14 A CRAFTY EASTER

Holiday activities. Try your hand at a selection of Easter-inspired trails and crafts throughout the holidays. Great for all ages. 10am to noon and 2pm to 4pm.

MONDAY, APRIL 1

From 10am to 5pm, A Crafty Easter continues and from 1pm to 3pm come and enjoy a variety of family fun activities and workshops including Easter egg hunts and egg rolling in Fort Royal park.

TUDOR HOUSE FRIAR STREET, WORCESTER.TEL: 01905 612309

SATURDAY, MARCH 30, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, SATURDAY, APRIL 6, AND WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 THE CADBURY CONNECTION

Do you love chocolate? Come and have fun for all the family in the Easter holiday. Find out about chocolate and follow the chocolate trail. See where Richard Cadbury had his coffee shop. Find out where chocolate came from. Solve puzzles and follow the chocolate trail to win a prize. Admission is free, but £1 for the chocolate puzzles. 10am to 4pm.

WITLEY COURT AND GARDENS GREAT WITLEY, NEAR WORCESTER.TEL: 0870 3331181

FRIDAY, MARCH 29, TO MONDAY, APRIL 1 EASTER FAMILY FUN TRAIL

Can you crack our clues to complete this ‘egg-citing’ trail?

Find the missing eggs around the grounds to be rewarded with a special Easter prize. Ticket price includes entry to event and Witley Court. 10am to 5pm.

COUNTRYSIDE CENTRE WILDWOOD DRIVE, WORCESTER.TEL: 01905 766492

FRIDAY, MARCH 29, TO SUNDAY, APRIL 14

Orienteering-style hunt through the woods. £1.25 with prize at the end.

SUNDAY, MARCH 31 EASTER BUNNY TREASURE HUNT

Come along and find the bunny rabbits that are hiding in the woods. (£2.50 with prize at the end). 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm.

MONDAY, APRIL 1, TO SUNDAY, APRIL 14

Many Easter activities taking place on various days, from making animal gift boxes filled with eggs, Easter masks, craft jewellery, face painting and much more. Various charges apply for each activity.

Times for each activity vary.

WORCESTER ARTS WORKSHOP SANSOME STREET, WORCESTER.TEL: 07749 370797 

THURSDAY, APRIL 18, TO SATURDAY, APRIL 20 THEATRE FUN

Come and join Planetmaz and Reddress Theatre for three days of theatrical theatre making in the Easter. Create stories through improvsiation, sound effects and music. £24 for three days of two-hour workshops. Morning classes for children aged eight to 11 from 9.30am to 11.30am. Afternoon classes for 11 to 14-year-olds from 12.30pm to 2.30pm.

AVONCROFT MUSEUM STOKE HEATH, BROMSGROVE.TEL: 01527 831363

SATURDAY, MARCH 30, TO SUNDAY, APRIL 7 WILD GOOSE TRAIL

Follow the clues around the site to locate the wild goose eggs. Find them all and claim your prize.

SUNDAY, MARCH 31, AND MONDAY, APRIL 1 BANK HOLIDAY EASTER FUN DAYS

Follow this egg-citing trail round the museum. Follow the elusive clues and claim your chocolate egg prize. 10.30am to 5pm.

HANBURY HALL HANBURY, DROITWICH.TEL: 01527 821214

FRIDAY, MARCH 29, TO MONDAY, APRIL 1 EASTER WEEKEND FUN

Enjoy Easter trails, make and take activities and face paintings. There will be a small additional charge for the trail and make-and-take activities. Price 60p per item (make and take), £2 per item (trail).

Normal admission prices apply.

11am to 4.30pm.

SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY KIDDERMINSTERCSTATION.TEL: 01299 403816

FRIDAY, MARCH 29, TO SUNDAY, APRIL 14

Bring your children along to experience steam train ride on Severn Valley Railway.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27, AND SUNDAY, APRIL 28

Come along and enjoy a steam train ride from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth and see your children’s favourite characters along the way.

Peppa Pig and George will be very special guests at the first of two family fun weekends, appearing at intervals throughout the weekend, closely followed by Octonauts stars Captain Barnacles and Kwazii on May 11-12. The two action-packed events also include a kids’ disco, inflatable play area, under-fives play trailer, surf simulator, face painting, glitter tattoos, art and craft workshops and family entertainment.

EASTNOR CASTLE NEAR LEDBURY.TEL: 01531 633160

FRIDAY, MARCH 29, TO MONDAY, APRIL 1 EASTER MEGGA HUNT

Easter wouldn’t be the same without the annual Easter Treasure Hunt. Join in the mEGGa hunt around the castle and grounds, hunt for Eastnor chickens and bunnies dressed in various costumes from around the world to be in with a chance to win a mEGGa chocolate egg in a basket.

All participants will receive a chocolate treat. Admission to castle and grounds – adults £9.50, seniors £8.50, child (three to 15) £6, family (two adults plus three children) £25. 11am to 4.30pm.

COUNTRYTASTIC THREE COUNTIES SHOWGROUND, MALVERN. TEL: 01684 584294 

THURSDAY, APRIL 4

CountryTastic is the must-do day out this Easter holidays. Look forward to an action-packed, hands-on event with food, farming and countryside at its core. Keep the kids entertained all day long with free activities, entertainment, their favourite countryside creatures and much, much more.

This show has plenty of indoor and outdoor fun and action so whatever the weather CountryTastic provides the perfect, great value day out for all the family. Tickets £6 (on the gate and in advance). 10am-5pm.

GREAT MALVERN TEL: 01684 892289

SATURDAY, MARCH 23, TO SUNDAY, MARCH 31 GREAT MALVERN GREAT EASTER EGG HUNT

Follow the clues in the shop windows of Great Malvern to receive an Easter treat and enter the prize draw. Entry forms available from Malvern tourist information centre.

ZIG ZAG COACHING TEL: 07510 990969

TUESDAY, APRIL 2, TO FRIDAY, APRIL 5 AND MONDAY, APRIL 8, TO FRIDAY, APRIL 12 EASTER EVENTS

Dyson Perrins, Malvern, April 2-5 – multi-sport, April 8-12 – multi-sport and football.

Sport Martley, Martley, April 2-5 and April 8-12 – Multi-sport.

St John’s Sports Centre, Worcester, April 2-5 – multi-sport, April 8-12 – multi-sport and football. Ages five to 14. Week one £15 per day or £55 for the week. Week two £15 per day or £65 for the week. All courses run from 9am to 3pm.

MALVERN THEATRES GRANGE ROAD, MALVERN.TEL: 01684 892277

UNTIL THURSDAY, APRIL 18 MALVERN CONTEMPORARY ARTS FESTIVAL

Malvern Theatres present an ambitious, month-long programme devoted to the contemporary arts.

A diverse programme of drama, dance, physical theatre, comedy, live broadcasts and film.

WESTONS CIDER MILL MUCH MARCLE.TEL: 01531 660626

FRIDAY, MARCH 29 FARM PARK RE-OPENS

Our farm park reopens for the spring and summer, with some exciting changes. Free entry to come and visit our award winning Herefordshire cattle, resident shire horses and other farm animals.

Visitors will also get the chance to take part in an Easter egg hunt, egg-decorating competition and later visit the Scrumpy House for a tasty Easter lunch. 10am to 4pm.

STANBROOK ABBEY NEAR MALVERN.TEL: 01905 830195

THURSDAY, MARCH 28, TO SUNDAY, MARCH 31 EASTER AFTERNOON TEA

This Easter, join us for a special afternoon tea experience at Stanbrook Abbey. Served in the beautiful piano lounge, afternoon teas are taking on an Easter twist, with chocolate treats and Easter-baked goodies. Afterwards enjoy a fun Easter egg hunt around the abbey. Teas are £22.50 per person, with Easter champagne afternoon teas available from £30pp.

ST PETER AND ST PAUL CHURCH UPTON-UPON-SEVERN.TEL: 01684 850426

FRIDAY, MARCH 29 PHILOMUSICA CONSORT

A traditional free concert where Philomusica will be performing a recent piece, Wondrous Cross by Alan Bullard, together with other words and music appropriate for Good Friday.

FORGE MILL NEEDLE MUSEUM REDDITCH.TEL: 01527 62509

SUNDAY, MARCH 24 WILLOW WEAVING

Help make a fantastic willow sculpture in the grounds and weave a willow shape to take home. 11am to 3.30pm.

SUNDAY, APRIL 7 FARM FUN DAY

Come along to Forge Mill and enjoy all the fun of the farm. An opportunity to meet some cuddly creatures and enjoy some other rural activities, including meeting animals such as sheep, goats, a calf, rabbits, chickens, children’s craft activities, farmyard song and performance with Indigo Arts.

Adults £2, children £1, family £5.

Includes entry into the museum. 11am to 4pm.

NUMBER 8 ARTS CENTRE HIGH STREET, PERSHORE.TEL: 01386 555488

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 HOW TO CATCH A STAR

Blunderbus Theatre Company is proud to present this funny, gentle re-telling of Oliver Jeffers’ bewitching story. This beautiful new show comes to life with an irresistible blend of music, puppetry and storytelling – a must-see for small people aged three to seven, and grown-up stargazers! Adapted and directed by Bill Davies, with music and lyrics by Frank Goodhind. Tickets £7, 16 and under £6. Performances, 55 minutes long, at 11.30am and 2.30pm.

EVESHAM COUNTRY PARK EVESHAM.TEL: 01386 41661

FRIDAY, MARCH 29, TO SUNDAY, APRIL 7 (EXCLUDING EASTER SUNDAY) BUNNY BONANZA

Eggs-plore Evesham Country Park as you complete the two quizzes on offer and finish off your fun-filled day by getting creative in our craft marquee. Price £3.50 per child (includes two quizzes, craft activity and colouring competition). 11am to 4pm.

COTSWOLD WILDLIFE PARK BURFORD.TEL: 01993 823006

FRIDAY, MARCH 29, TO MONDAY, APRIL 1 EASTER EGG HUNT AND BIRDS OF PREY FLYING DISPLAY

This Easter the Park is having an Easter egg hunt where children can win a little chocolate egg.

There will also be birds of prey flying displays from Cotswold Falconry. New to the park are a pair of six-banded armadillos from South America and coming shortly are crocodile monitors, one of the world’s largest reptiles.

HATTON COUNTRY WORLD HATTON FARM VILLAGE, WARWICK.TEL: 01926 843411

SATURDAY, MARCH 23, TO SUNDAY, APRIL 14 EASTER EGGS-TRAVAGANZA

A choc-a-bloc programme of events for the Easter holiday. Don’t miss our popular bunny hunt and Easter egg hunt with free chocolates for all children who take part. The farm village offers a wonderful family day out with a fun-packed programme of farmyard animals, adventure play, fun fair rides, children’s shows, falconry displays and tractor rides and much more.

SUDELEY CASTLE WINCHCOMBE, GLOUCESTER.TEL: 01242 604244

SUNDAY, MARCH 31 EASTER FUN

Find the Easter Bunny in the gardens to get your chocolate treat (subject to availability); get your face painted with Cheltenham Face Painting (additional fee applies); make Easter bright and cheerful with our themed arts and crafts; and find out all about our owls at the talk in the Pheasantry. Visit our special friends with Trevor Hill Birds & Animals, who will be bringing meerkats, hedgehogs, lizards and more for you to meet and greet. All other activities are included with general admission tickets. 11am to 4pm.

WONDERLAND TOWN PARK,TELFORD.TEL: 01952 591633

FRIDAY, MARCH 29, TO MONDAY, APRIL 1 EASTER HUNT

Come and join in the fun at Wonderland this Easter for our new and egg-citing White Rabbit Easter Hunt around the Fairytale houses to find your free Easter gift.

Enjoy games, races and storytelling with the Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts, Alice and many more of their fabulous friends.

11.30am to 3.30pm.

BLACK COUNTRY MUSEUM TIPTON ROAD, DUDLEY.TEL: 0121 5208054

THURSDAY, MARCH 28, TO SUNDAY, APRIL 14 EASTER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

Celebrate spring at the Museum with Hands on Heritage and fun family activities.

IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUM TELFORD.TEL: 01952 433424

FRIDAY, MARCH 29, TO MONDAY, APRIL 1 TRADITIONAL EASTER CELEBRATIONS

Join the residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town as they celebrate Easter over the bank holiday weekend. There are 10 awardwinning museums spread along the valley beside the Severn. See the products that set industry on its path and the machines that made them. Watch and talk to the museum’s craftsmen and costumed demonstrators. The townsfolk will also be trying the unusual pastime of egg dancing; once blindfolded they dance across the street without stepping on eggs that are carefully placed along their route.

TWYCROSS ZOO ATHERSTONE, WARWICKSHIRE.TEL: 0844 4741777

FRIDAY, MARCH 29, TO MONDAY, APRIL 1 THE GREAT EGG HUNT

Visit guest services to pick up your clue sheet for a fab Easter Egg hunt around the zoo. £1.50 per person. Throughout the day. Join the Easter Bunny in the Himalaya restaurant to have some fun making an Easter bonnet for our Easter bonnet parade. Noon to 1pm. This event is free. To book, please call guest services. Normal admission prices apply.

WARWICK CASTLE WARWICK.TEL: 0871 2652000

SATURDAY, MARCH 23, TO SUNDAY, APRIL 14 HORRIBLE HISTORIES® FOUL FAYRE: AWESOME EASTER!

This Easter, Warwick Castle plays host to the first ever Foul Fayre.

Visit five interactive areas around the castle from Vicious Vikings to the Measly Middle Ages… it’s history with the nasty bits left in!

With various shows, games and characters for all the family, this is the ultimate look into what life was truly like in history.

SLIMBRIDGE WETLAND CENTRE STROUD.TEL: 01453 891223

SATURDAY, MARCH 23, TO SUNDAY, APRIL 14 EASTER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

The great Easter hunt through Slimbridge’s grounds, where children can find a host of cute characters around the attraction, enjoy a chocolate treat and take part in an array of art and craft activities – all included in the normal admission. A popular family attraction throughout the year, Easter is the perfect opportunity to pay another visit to this stunning local wildlife centre and get some fresh spring air.

Normal admission charges apply. From 9.30am.

GOODRICH CASTLE HEREFORDSHIRE.TEL: 01600 890538

FRIDAY, MARCH 29, TO MONDAY, APRIL 1 EASTER FAMILY FUN TRAIL

Can you crack our clues to complete this ‘egg-citing’ trail?

Search for the clues around the grounds to be rewarded with a special Easter prize. Suitable for everyone. Booking not necessary.

10am to 5pm.

 

OTHER PLACES TO VISIT DURING THE EASTER HOLIDAYS WITH EASTER THEMES:-

 

1. West Midland Safari Park, Bewdley. Telephone: 01299 402114

West Midland Safari & Leisure Park is an Award Winning Family Attraction, which really is the perfect kid’s day out in Worcestershire. It combines a four-mile self-drive Safari Park with Discovery Trail, live shows, African Village and Theme Park. And, with so many things to do, the free return ticket really does make for some fantastic family days out.

2. Dudley Zoological Gardens, Dudley, West Midlands. Telephone: 0844 474 2272

We are not only home to a large collection of endangered species, but also an 11th century castle, the world's largest single collection of Tecton buildings, and an important geological site.

 

3. Go-Ape, Wyre Forest, Bewdley. Telephone 0845 643 9215

Go Ape is described as a ‘tree-top adventure’. They kit people out with harnesses, pulleys and  karabiners, give them a 30 minute safety briefing and training and let them loose into the forest canopy,  free to swing through the trees.

4. Spetchley Park Gardens. Telephone 01453 810 303

An historic house set in 30 acres of beautiful gardens with rare plants and specialist nurseries. This makes an ideal day out.

 

5. National Sea Life Centre, Birmingham – Telephone 0871 222 6932

An aquarium with over 60 displays of freshwater and marine life in Brindley Place Birmingham. Expect close encounters with amazing creatures, from humble shrimps and enchanting sea horses to mighty sharks and rays.  A fantastic day out for all the family. A chance to learn, discover, explore and help our world's amazing oceans.

6. The Domestic Fowl Trust, Honeybourne – Telephone 01386 833083


A great family day out and one of the best UK farm parks for rare breeds. There are 20 acres in which to view fowl, duck, geese, turkeys, bantams and rare breed farm animals. There are also indoor and outdoor play areas for the children and tearooms in which to relax.

 

7. Butterfly Farm, Stratford upon Avon – Telephone 01789 299288

Come along and discover the world’s most beautiful butterflies at the UK’s largest tropical paradise.

8. Prinknash Bird and Dee Park, Cranham, Glos – Telephone 01452 812727

Spend a few hours in the company of tame reindeer, fallow deer, peacocks and waterfowl. Many of which can be hand fed.

 

9. Birdland Park and Gardens, Bourton on the Water – Telephone 01451 820480


A natural setting of woodland, gardens and river.  Bridland is home to some of the most exotic and rare birds from around the world, including the only group of King Penguins in England.

10. Bristol Zoo, Bristol.  Telephone 0117 974 7399


Bristol Zoo Gardens you can enjoy an amazing world of animals, and from 23 March until 8 September, dinosaurs, all within our award-winning 12 acre gardens. With over 400 species and nine animals houses under cover, it's one of the best days out in Bristol whatever the weather.  By visiting Bristol Zoo you will be directly contributing to the conservation of endangered species and habitats. Admission prices at Bristol Zoo include a 10% voluntary donation to help support our conservation projects.