Easter egg hunting season is upon us! If the thought of putting on your own hunt is too much to bear, then why not take your children to one of the 300 egg hunts the National Trust is putting on around the UK this Easter holiday? They don’t cost very much and you are guaranteed a fun day out with the family complete with a gorgeous setting. All who participate in the hunts will go home with a Cadbury treat, to boot! Check out the ones we think are the best below.
London: Fenton House and Garden
How much? £3 to join the hunt and £4 (adults) and £2 (children over 5 years) to enter the property
Where? Windmill Hill, Hampstead, London NW3 6RT
When? Good Friday to Easter Monday, 11am – 4pm.
What? Fenton House and Garden is a beautiful gem in North London. The hunt will take you and your children through a sunken garden, ancient orchard, kitchen gardens and emerald lawns. After you are done looking for eggs, have yourself a picnic or explore Fenton House itself.
How much? £3 to participate in the hunt.
Where? South Down’s Way, Brighton, West Sussex BN45 7FH
When? Easter Saturday to Easter Monday, 11am – 3pm.
What? With its beautiful view, Devil’s Dyke is an ideal place to spend a family day out. After you are done with the egg hunt, you can hike, cycle or even fly a kite – there’s lots to do in the mile long valley.
Derbyshire: Eyam Hall
How much? £3 to join the hunt and £8.90 (adults)/£4.46 (children over 5 years) to enter the property
Where? Main Street, Eyam, Derbyshire S32 5QW
When? Good Friday to Easter Monday, 11am – 3pm.
What? Found in the rolling hills of the Peak District, Eyam Hall is a beautiful property with lots to keep you occupied, including: themed walks, arts and crafts, delicious meals at the cafe and bug hunting, to name a few.
Cumbria: Wray Castle
How much? £2 to join the hunt and £10 (adults)/£5(children over 5 years) to enter the property
Where? Low Wray, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0JA
When? Good Friday to Easter Monday, 10am – 3:30pm.
What? Wray Castle might not be full of grand possessions any more but there is still plenty to see and explore both inside and outside. Make the most of its family-friendly grounds and gardens after you have finished your egg hunt.
How much? £2 to join the hunt and £9.20 (adults)/£4.60 (children over 5 years) to enter the property
Where? Newport, Wales NP10 8YW
When? Good Friday to Easter Monday, 11am – 4pm.
What? Tredegar House boasts many secrets inside its red bricked interior, to the gilt room with hidden faces to the King’s Room, used to practice dark magic in the 1930s. Explore the house for hidden treasure and have lunch in the beautiful formal gardens.
How much? £1 to join the hunt and £7 (adults)/£5.50 (children over 5 years)/£16.50 (family) to enter the property
Where? The Georgian House, 7 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4DR
When? Good Friday to Easter Monday, 10am – 4:15pm.
What? The Georgian House promises a different hunt each time, so it is worth trying more than one. The house itself is a preserved piece of 19th-century history, so be sure to have a good look around to soak it all in.
How much? £1 to join the hunt and £9.50 (adults)/£4.75 (children over 5 years)/£23.75 (family) to enter the property
Where? Portaferry Road, Newtownwards Down, BT22 2AD
When? Good Friday to Easter Monday, 11am – 4pm.
What? The egg hunt will take place around the lake at the property. Don’t forget to make the most of its wonderful gardens that feature formal and wooded areas and a walled garden.
