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Welcome back!

Well, the Easter holidays will soon be upon us and in this issue we have tried to bring you as many of the egg-cellent trails, egg hunts, days out and holiday clubs as we could. From visiting Huntington Racecourse to local shopping destinations, through to National Trust properties and Nene Park, there is so much to do, not forgetting our local theatres which are staging some fantastic performances during the holidays. Our Day Trippers series looks at Saffron Walden which will offer any family a day out to remember. The highlight for us a couple of years ago was the trip to Mountfitchet Castle which really does bring back life from 900 years ago. Being an open-air museum experience, it is a great place to explore. Don’t miss the House on the Hill Museum which is included in the entry and provides a nostalgic journey through toys of yesteryear – over 70,000 of them. You won’t have to hunt for long to find five competitions including two different books and two great toys to win. Grimsthorpe Castle which is just north of Bourne in Lincolnshire is another great place to visit and spend time with your family. They are giving away a season membership for a family of four, simply enter via the details on page 3 for a chance to win this brilliant prize. Now to burn off all that chocolate induced energy, have you, your friends, your sports team, class or even school thought about entering the Anna’s Hope 2023 Fun Run? The 5km run is part of the long established Great Eastern Run, both of which are on 15 October this year. Read all about how you can have a fun family day out, get fit and raise some funds for a great charity – see page 15 for more details.

Wishing you a fun Easter holiday, with a little chocolate along the way!

Amanda

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Sister Act the Musical in Peterborough Hop Over to...

Clap your hands and get ready to sing along as PODS bring Sister Act to Peterborough Cathedral in May.

Fresh off the back of the success of their hit shows Spelling Bee and Shrek, Peterborough Operatic and Dramatic Society return with this fantastic musical based on the 1992 film starring Whoopi Goldberg. Follow nightclub singer Deloris Van Cartier as she is placed in protective custody in the one place she is sure to be safe… a convent! Whilst finding herself at odds with the strict Mother Superior, she uses her singing talents to uplift the choir and inspire her sisters. Bringing new life into the church, will she take it too far and blow her cover?

Featuring music from eight-time Tony and Oscar winner Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and The Beast) Sister Act was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

So get your Sunday morning fever as disco meets gospel to tell this heartwarming story of sisterhood. You are guaranteed to be rejoicing whilst dancing in the pews.

Sister Act is running from 31 May to 3 June, to book your tickets please visit www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk

Does your child want to try Martial Arts at Peterborough’s Number 1 full-time, family martial arts centre for free?

HICKS FAMILY MARTIAL ARTS

FREE TRIAL

Hicks Karate School of Excellence has been teaching in the area for over 30 years and celebrates 10 years at their purpose built school, based in Fengate, Peterborough this year. The school is renowned for its curriculum.

They run over 40 classes per week with additional classes in multiple locations in and around Peterborough. Fully qualified instructors run classes 7 days a week and all staff are DBS checked and first aid trained.

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Little Ninjas © Pre-school (3 – 5 yrs)

Karate 4 Kids © (4 – 11 yrs)

Teens Kickboxing (13 – 18 yrs)

Vicarage Farm Road, Fengate PE1 5TP. Also classes in Deeping (Wed), Eye (Wed) and Werrington (Sat).

There are also classes in adults and ladies only kickboxing, fitness kickboxing as well as HIT Training and 1-2-1 Martial Arts and Fitness sessions. Plenty of car parking is available, and there is a separate coffee shop and waiting area with a large viewing area. Free Wi-Fi is available.

To book or for more information, call/text 07974 196 256 www.hickskarate.co.uk/book-your-first-class

Between 1 and 16 April, the shopping centre in Peterborough will host larger-than-life character eggs, each with their own unique story, plus free crafting fun for the whole family – and visits from the Easter Bunny. Just follow the trail around the centre and snap some selfies with giant, six feet tall, character eggs. Keep an eye out on Good Friday and Bank Holiday Monday, as the Easter Bunny will be handing out some special treats and if you find the golden egg, you win an extra special prize!

Up the Garden Bath will also be running some free and creative crafting activities for families.

Keep an eye out on Queensgate’s website and social media for dates and more information.

www.queensgate-shopping.co.uk

This is no ‘yolk’… what do you get when you cross six giant eggs and lots of excited children? A ‘cracking’ time this Easter at Queensgate!

WINNER OF THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE

MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL OF THE YEAR AWARD IN 2020.

A Day Trip to… Saffron Walden

Head to Saffron Walden in North-West Essex, for a trip that will be fun for the whole family. This medieval market town is steeped in history and its picturesque streets are perfect for a spot of sightseeing.

The Saffron Walden Town Trail

A good starting point, to get an overview of the area, is following the Town Trail. You can download this online or pick up a copy from the Tourist Information Centre. It’s a great way to be guided around to see the heritage buildings and spot the best sights.

www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk

Saffron Walden Museum

Located right in the heart of town, Saffron Walden Museum is known for its interactive displays that are loved by children and adults alike. There’s everything from mummies, mammoth tusks, through to Wallace the legendary stuffed lion! Under 18s go FREE. www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org

Audley End Miniature Railway

Take an enchanting miniature train ride through historic woodland, explore the magical fairy and elf walk, let off steam in the adventure play area and discover mini beasties in the nature corner.

www.audley-end-railway.co.uk

Mountfitchet Castle

Mountfitchet Castle is a unique open-air museum where visitors can travel back in time over 900 years. See history brought to life when you explore the Norman Motte and Bailey Castle and Village, reconstructed on the original ancient site. The 2023 admission price includes entrance to the House on the Hill Museum and Dinosaur Encounters too. www.mountfitchetcastle.com

Audley End House and Gardens

Experience a real-life period drama as you explore life above and below stairs at Audley End House and Gardens. There’s plenty for families to do; with the stately home, playground, stables, parkland, café, shop, and special events held throughout the year. www.english-heritage.org.uk

House on the Hill Museum

Right next door to Mountfitchet Castle is the House on the Hill Museum, the life's work of one man, Alan Goldsmith. He's been collecting toys since childhood and has curated one of the world's greatest collections.

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Jessica at the Key Theatre

Cerys with her prize

George with his prize

Florence with her Scalectrix prize

Bethany with her new book

Exam Preparation is Upon Us!

Are you noticing that your child is having to work that little bit harder? Are they starting to talk about exams and revision more than they used to? Are YOU worried about how you can help exam preparation? Not sure what is the best way to support your child?

Whether your child is working towards A levels, GCSE exams, Year 6 SATs or 11+ exams, it is important to help your child prepare. Every year we help many students prepare for their exams at our tuition centre and often get asked by parents how best to help their children survive exam season. So here are

Some Top Tips:

 Making time and sticking to it - Encourage your child to have regular revision slots. Try and allocate time for every subject and check

in with them, otherwise they are likely to study for the subjects they enjoy and ignore those ‘tricky’ areas that they really should be studying but find difficult.

 Revision techniques - Research suggests that memory recall practice is essential for effective revision. Help by asking them short memory recall questions daily (facts that they have learnt the day or week before) or providing exam practice books. This method will also show up the areas of weakness for them to revise more.

For more information or to book a session call 01733 425 186 or visit www.kipmcgrath.co.uk

 Chill and chat - Have plenty of fun, relaxation, and family time as part of their daily routine. Make sure that they have time to chill every evening before they go to bed and are not revising right up until then. Good sleep, enjoyment and relaxation are essential for retaining information and thinking clearly.

So, in summary, to ensure your child is ready for the exams, remember to make time for PREPARATION and RELAXATION

Family Friendly Easter Activities

Looking for activities to keep the children entertained this Easter Holiday? Here’s a selection of fun and affordable events which all the family can enjoy.

Dinosaur Egg Hunt at Flag Fen

1–16 April, 10am–4pm (last entry at 3.15pm)

This Easter, Flag Fen isn’t just a home to Fenland wildlife and Soay sheep but some prehistoric animals have made a visit too!

Eight dinosaurs have laid their eggs around Flag Fen’s parkland, can you help them find out which eggs belong to which dinosaur?

A fun twist on an Easter Egg Hunt that all the family can enjoy. Plus, prizes to be won.

Cost: £6 per person entry fee, under 5’s free.

To book or to find out more visit: www.flagfen.org.uk/events

Spring has sprung at Peterborough Libraries

Visit one of Peterborough’s libraries for some fabulous crafts and spring fun this Easter.

Inspired by the season, children can enjoy spring themed stories, create a flower sun catcher, decorate a fluffy cotton-wool lamb and construct a paper plate bird nest to take home. That’s not all; try the trail around the library, looking for signs of spring to earn a chocolatey reward.

Orton Library: Mon 3 Apr 2:30pm, Central Library: Wed 5 Apr 11am, Werrington Library:

Tue 11 Apr 2:30pm, Bretton Library: Fri 14 Apr 2pm.

Cost: £1 per child (Suitable for children 4 yrs+).

To book, visit any Peterborough Library or e-mail reading@peterboroughlimited.co.uk

The Wild Escape

4 & 11 April, 10am–4pm (Last entry at 3.30pm)

Delve deeper into the natural world with The Wild Escape at Peterborough Museum this Easter. Discover the natural history collections and be inspired to learn more about the wildlife around you. There will be opportunities to get hands on with the museum’s specimens and learn why animals are so colourful.

Plus, there’ll be lots of creative crafts for children to get stuck into, and make something to encourage wildlife on your doorstep to thrive.

Cost: £3 child, £4 adult, £12 family (2 adults, up to 3 children), under 5’s free.

To find out more visit: www.peterboroughmuseum.org.uk/events

Club Viva – Easter Holiday!

Mon 3–Fri 14 April, Excluding bank holidays

Are you looking for fun, action packed childcare or just options to keep the children active, creative and most importantly having fun during the school break?

Club Viva are hosting two holiday clubs in Peterborough this Easter holiday at Hampton Leisure Centre and at Werrington Leisure Centre. The clubs run from 8.30am – 5.30pm for children aged 4 to 11 years, and are £25 per day.

A Club Viva day is action packed with a wide range of different activities to choose from, plus plenty of time for free play (inside and out), they also have a daily theme to look forward to including science, sport and nature. It is Ofsted registered and they accept childcare vouchers. There are large, well-equipped facilities with activities tailored to suit different age groups. Find out more at: www.vivacity.org/clubviva or e-mail: clubviva@vivacity.org

Save the Date!

Viking Festival

29 April–1 May

The Vikings are coming to Flag Fen in Peterborough, famous for its ancient Bronze Age archaeology. The Viking Festival is one event you don’t want to miss this year. Families can enjoy this living history weekend with authentic Viking camps, have-a-go archery, watch battle re-enactments and lots more for all ages to enjoy.

To find out more visit: www.flagfen.org.uk/events

Family Events and Days Out

WWT Welney

Take the kids along to become Duck Detectives from 1-17 April and see if they can ‘quack the clues’ this Easter. Join a family day out of exploration and discovery. Investigate underwater mysteries, follow tracks to work out who’s been creeping around at night. And use everything from feathers to bird calls to animal poo (honestly!) to reveal the wildlife secrets on their trail, and try activities such as pond dipping and minibeast hunting.

www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/welney

Vine House Farm

This Easter there’s plenty to keep the kids entertained on the farm at Deeping St Nicholas. They can learn all about the farm, wildlife and how they grow their birdseed on a fun tractor and trailer ride (booking essential). With many Easter treats available in the Farm Shop and Café, they can have fun in the playground and run through willow tunnels in the garden. Find all the Easter bunnies hidden in the wildlife garden and then collect a chocolate egg and enter a competition to win a bird feeding starter kit.

The Bunny Hunt runs 1-17 April whilst the Tractor and Trailer tours are on the 3, 5, 10, 11, 12, 23 and 29 April.

www.vinehousefarmshopcafe.co.uk

Church Farm, Stow Bardolph

Visitors can see lots of new arrivals in the lambing yard and there will be several bottlefeeding sessions throughout the day. You may even be lucky enough to see a lamb being born. Have a go at the Easter Quiz Trail and do not forget to visit the fabulous indoor play area. All the other usual attractions are available with the popular pedal tractor trail, ground level trampolines, straw play barn, giant sandpit and much more. Easter activities will run from 1-17 April. There will also be an Easter Egg Hunt on 7-10 April.

www.churchfarmstowbardolph.co.uk

West End Magic at the Key Theatre

Don’t miss London’s longest-running theatre magic show coming to Peterborough’s Key Theatre on 1 April.

This exciting, family-friendly show offers an amazing mixture of magic, comedy and variety acts, featuring British Champion of Magic Oliver Tabor, magical compere Wayne Trice plus special guest acts.

It will feature incredible award-winning magic, mind reading mysteries, hilarious comedy and can include ventriloquism, juggling and crazy stunts.

www.keytheatre-peterborough.com

Tattershall Castle

The Easter Trail at Tattershall Castle will be taking place from 3-23 April which is the perfect time to take the family on explorations around the castle ruins where the grounds give wonderful views of the great tower. While on your adventure, make sure to climb the steps all the way to the top of the tower. There are medieval games to play as you go up all the way to the battlements. The site is open 7 days a week in April and the trail costs £3.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tattershall-castle

Bowthorpe Park Farm

Visit a real working farm for Lambing Live from 1 April – 17 April. Learn about how the farmer looks after the flock at this important time of year and you may get to see a real live birth!

You can book a 15min lamb handling session and once your session is over you can stay as long as you wish. There will be new born lambs and other animals in the fields and a straw pit to burn off some energy. You can also see the Bowthorpe Oak, the UK’s largest girthed oak tree measuring 13.3m round and estimated to be 1300 years-old.

www.Bowthorpeparkfarm.co.uk

The

Highland Joker: The Bubble Show

Join Mr. Bubbles with his extraordinary soap bubbles in all shapes and sizes at Stamford Arts Centre on 4 April.

The Bubble Show is a unique blend of magic, storytelling, and bubble art. Actor, storyteller, and Guinness World Record holder, The Highland Joker, is one of the top bubble artists in the world, bringing you an interactive, fun, international award-winning bubble extravaganza suitable for ages 3-12.

www.stamfordartscentre.com

Skylark Easter Funyard

This Easter Skylark will have lambs to be hand fed each day and daily Easter egg hunts from 1-16 April. There are also comedy shows to enjoy and of course all the wonderful Funyard activities will be available to play on, including the zip wire and new go-karts along with pig racing fun. Use the Term Times offer code ‘EasterTT’ to save upto £4 when you book online.

www.skylark-events.co.uk/easter-funyard

Alive! King's Lynn Corn Exchange Pantomimes aren’t just at Christmas as Rapunzel takes to the stage this Easter on Wednesday 12 April.

Brought to you by the same team behind Beauty and the Beast and Peter Pan, this great family show stars comedy legend Bobby Davro, BGT winner Collabro’s Matt Pagan and Easter panto funny-man Karen The Mam’s Lewis Denny. It’ll be packed with music, slapstick, dance routines and plenty of audience participation.

www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk

Easter at Nene Park

There is something on every day at Nene Park in Peterborough over the Easter holidays from 1-16 April.

The Pay & Play watersports will be available along with archery and climbing sessions, passenger boat trips and nature activities as well as a daily holiday trail.

The Ferry Meadows Easter Egg Hunt is on 7-8 April, from 10.30am-2.30pm. Explore the park looking for pictures that will lead to an Easter egg prize at the end.

For those that like arts and crafts there are Fused Glass Workshops for children and teens in separate sessions on 14 April. Booking fee applies.

www.nenepark.org.uk/events

Doodle Crafts

This painting and pottery workshop at Baytree Garden Centre near Spalding has a new clay workshop each Tuesday and Thursday during the holidays at 10am and 12pm.

All workshops are suitable for school age children and adults. On Tuesday 4 April you can make and paint pottery bunnies, on Thursday 6 April it’s sheep, chickens on Tuesday 11 April and fairy doors on Thursday 13 April.

www.doodlecrafts.co.uk/schoolholidayworkshops

Grimsthorpe Castle

If you are looking for a day out head over to Grimsthorpe and take the family to explore the castle, park and gardens. The kids will love the adventure playground, there will be holiday activities announced on their what’s on page, and there’s a storyteller on 9 and 10 April. You can visit the Coronation exhibition and on 2 April there’s a Meet and Greet Day with ‘King Henry VIII’.

www.grimsthorpe.co.uk/events-now

Huntingdon Racecourse

The Easter Monday Family Fun Day on 10 April features a cracking line-up with thrilling horse racing to enjoy and lots of children’s entertainment lined up off the track. The fun won’t stop so you can enjoy a day out at the races with the whole family this Easter.

www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/huntingdon

Santa Pod Raceway

This holiday how about some full throttle family fun at the Santa Pod Easter Weekend Extravaganza from 7-9 April?

This exciting weekend will see dragsters roaring down the tracks, nitro funny cars, monster trucks, a free circus, kids entertainment and lots more. Whatever your age it’ll be a thrilling weekend.

www.santapod.com

40 Years of

TRUCKFEST

The big bank holiday show is back in Peterborough with Truckfest celebrating an incredible 40 years!

As well known for the huge trucks on display and arena action as for the array of celebrities who’ve appeared there, Truckfest at the East of England Showground has been giving us a supersized family day out since 1983.

From hundreds of impressive trucks, many decorated with incredible artwork, to exhilarating stunt shows and car crushing monster trucks it’s become a regular event

for families looking for some exciting bank holiday entertainment.

Featuring trucks from all over the world, this is Europe’s largest trucking festival showcasing every type; from customised to vintage to the huge modern beasts of the road. Over the decades Truckfest has seen stars from Gladiators, Neighbours, EastEnders and other popular TV shows appear alongside pop stars like PJ & Duncan, East 17 and Take That.

Once again you can be amazed by the monster trucks and arena stunt shows, meet celebrities and children’s characters and enjoy plenty of music.

This year there will be tunes from tribute bands Owaysis, Gladness (Madness tribute) and Go Span Duran alongside performances by local acts like The Sound Injectors. Steve Grahame from TV’s Outback Truckers and Todd Dewey from Ice Road Truckers will also be appearing.

The show is on from 29 April to 1 May and tickets for Truckfest 2023 are available now at www.truckfest.co.uk

Run for Anna’s Hope

Fancy getting your family or school friends to join the Anna’s

If you see someone dressed as a fairy at an event, chances are they are raising money for local charity Anna’s Hope. You can also fundraise for the charity at this year’s fun run as part of the Great Eastern Run in Peterborough.

Anna’s Hope supports children diagnosed with a brain tumour. It was founded in 2006 by Carole and Rob Hughes in memory of their daughter Anna Olivia Hughes who lost her battle to a brain tumour aged only 3 years 8 months.

Anna loved dressing up as a fairy which inspired the logo and the charity’s volunteers dressing as fairies at the events they attend.

This Lincolnshire based charity aims to help children with a brain tumour reach their full potential through specialist support by the Anna’s Hope Therapy Team who are part of the Brainbow Service it co-founded in 2013. It is the only service of its kind in the UK and helps over 100 children and their families from the region each year.

One of their key fundraising events is the Anna’s Hope 5k Fun Run at the Great Eastern Run on 15

October organised by Good Running Events. The Great Eastern Run is comprised of the Anna's Hope 5K Fun Run at 9am, followed by the Half Marathon which begins at 10.30am.

This year the charity is offering up to 300 free places for children under 16 who can raise at least £30 for Anna’s Hope. This amount will fund one week’s specialist neuro-rehabilitation support for a child with a brain tumour.

It’s an ideal event for schools and clubs to take part in and each year the charity offer prizes and trophies as part of the Anna’s Hope School’s Challenge. This year they will be awarding the trophies to any school which raises over £250 for Anna’s Hope. There will also be prizes of Usborne Books from The Little Book Snug in partnership with Usborne for the four schools who raise the most for Anna’s Hope.

Remember if you don’t feel like running or walking it is a great event to watch. There is also a large event village at the Peterborough Embankment with a host of stands, and other entertainment making it a great day out.

For more information about free child places, the Anna’s Hope School’s Challenge and how to support

Hope please visit www.annas-hope.co.uk and contact admin@annashope.co.uk | To enter the Great Eastern Run just visit www.greateasternrun.co.uk

Hope 5k Fun Run at the Great Eastern Run? There are free places available and Term Times spoke to the charity to find out more.

...Two Casdon Toy Kitchen Sets

Casdon Toys has partnered with Joseph Joseph to create child-sized versions of the much-loved kitchenware brand’s products – which is perfect for budding bakers ready to step-up their role-play from imaginary to real life.

Designed to look just like the real thing, these colourful toys will brighten up any kitchen. In true Joseph Joseph form, the range is stylish and fully functional, meaning little ones can enjoy discovering new skills and develop their imaginations alongside the grown-ups in the kitchen.

Term Times has two Joseph Joseph Extend™ (RRP: £25) to give away. Kitchen role-play has never been more fun! Just fill up the water bowl and watch the colour changing cutlery and crockery change from colour to white again. Water is then recycled from a hidden reservoir under the bowl, pumping back through the tap for endless play. The set includes a Cleantech Brush™, Extend Dish Rack, cutlery, plates and bowls.

For details of how to enter please go to page 3. Closing date for entries is 10 April.

WIN A HAPE LEARN WITH LIGHTS PIANO

This beautiful, electric piano with 25 light up keys is a fantastic way to introduce children aged 3 up to music. Musical toys develop rhythm, coordination, timing and fine motor skills.

The Hape collection of musical toys are designed to get toddlers moving to different beats and rhythms while exploring their creativity and the world of sound. Their easy-to-learn instruments are the perfect introduction to musical learning and for developing a lifelong love of music.

Term Times has one Learn with Lights Piano worth £129.99 to give away to a lucky reader!

Children can follow the lights on the keys to learn favourite songs and add backing sounds. The piano comes with six instrument sounds and six accompaniments (rumba, waltz, pop, soft-rock, samba, disco), making it the perfect easy-to-play piano.

Children love role play and helping out, so this fun kitchen set will have them cleaning up in no time.

Music is a great way for youngsters to learn and this prize will definitely bring a smile as they play.

The Learn with Lights Piano is available at www.Hape.co.uk For details of how to enter head to page 3. Closing date for entries is 10 April.

THREE BOOKS TO GIVE AWAY!

Publisher: Oxford Children’s

Author: Harriet Muncaster

RRP: £9.99

Age: 5yrs+

Fans of the hugely popular Isadora Moon books can now meet her mermaid friend, Emerald, in this brand new series. It’s an amazing aquatic adventure bursting with author Harriet Muncaster’s signature magic and sparkle.

Young readers can dive in and embark on a spellbinding underwater adventure filled with enchanting characters and unforgettable stories as we meet Emerald – the most rebellious princess under the sea.

In Emerald and the Ocean Parade (Book 1), Emerald is learning how to be a mermaid princess, but she doesn't feel like one at all. Will she be able to appear with the King and Queen at the annual Ocean Parade, and still stay true to herself?

Author Harriet Muncaster is the internationally best-selling author and illustrator of the Isadora Moon series, which has sold over four million copies worldwide in 37 languages. These new beautifully illustrated books are perfect for young fans looking for more stories to immerse themselves in.

To enter please head to page 3. Closing date is 10 April.

THREE BOOK BUNDLES TO WIN

Publisher: Usborne Author: David Owen RRP: £7.99 Age: 9yrs+

In this Term Times competition three winners can win two books each in the fantastic new Alex Neptune series.

Alex Neptune is set to be a new hero for fans of Percy Jackson and Dragon Realm. These stories by author David Owen are full of fun, friendship and adventure as the power of the ocean is placed in the hands of a schoolboy.

In ‘Alex Neptune, Dragon Thief’, Alex sets off to free an imprisoned water dragon with the help of his best friend and tech genius Zoey, his pal Anil… and a sharp shooting octopus, four acrobatic otters and a thieving seagull! In his second adventure, 'Alex Neptune, Pirate Hunter', Alex tries to get to grips with his new oceanic powers and finds himself pitted against pirates. Along with his friends and more helpful sea creatures he sets out on a treasure hunt to a secret shipwreck.

For details of how to enter please head to page 3. Closing date is 10 April.

GrimsthorpeCastle

Win a Family Season Ticket

Enjoy all Grimsthorpe has to offer!

A season ticket includes:

 5% discount at the Gift Shop

 Unlimited entry to the Castle, Park and Gardens on standard public open days throughout 2023 (including the adventure playground)

 A quarterly newsletter with estate updates, event information and more

 Discounted entry to selected events

Open April to September. Visit the website for detailed times and prices. To enter simply follow the instructions on page 3. One family will be picked at random. Closing date 5 April 2023.Good luck! www.grimsthorpe.co.uk

3000 acres of parkland, cycle and walking trails, large gardens, gift shop, an adventure playground and more!

Visit during the Easter holidays and enjoy a bunny hunt around the Gardens, then listen to our Storyteller and burn off some energy in the Adventure Playground.

The gardens are a wonderful place to sit back and take in the spectacular views across the lake, or simply spend the day playing rounders on the lawns, which are ready-made for summer picnics.

PUZZLE

SPRING MATHS GAME

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ

1. Name the four seasons.

2. When does spring occur?

3. What is the first day of spring called?

FIND 5 DIFFERENCES

4. Name a yellow spring flower.

5. What is the largest part of a flower?

6. Do flowers attract pollinators?