H o l i d ay C am p s EASTER

Sport Specific

Everyball Tennis Camps

Easter holidays tots, mini tennis and junior tennis camps run by Everyball Tennis. Learn to play, develop your game or sharpen your skills, all ages and standards. Indoor and outdoor facilities in case of wet weather.

Where: Halton Tennis Centre.

When: Daily during the holidays. Mini tots: 9-12pm, (£30/day). Junior Camps 9am-12pm and 1-4pm (£30.00 for half day or £55.00 for a full day, late pick-up at 5pm an option). Further discount for the full week.

To book: Call Mike James, Director or Tennis on: 07958 008312 or email: mikejames@everyball.net everyball.uk/page/holiday-camps

More than kick about with Football Icon Academy

This is not just a football camp, there is a variety of different sports and activities available each day. Each week must be purchased in a block to reach maximum enjoyment.

Where: Gerrards Cross.

When: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 9-3pm with early drop off option.

Ages: 5-11yrs. footballicon.com/events

Easter Gymnastics Camp

Berkhamsted Gymnastics Club are running a holiday club that will focus on gymnastics as well as plenty of games, team building and fitness activities. It’s a great way for kids to try gymnastics if they never have been before, or to hone their existing skills.

Where: Ashlyns School, Berkhamsted. When: 3rd-15th April 2023, half and full day sessions.

Cost: Half day £20 or full day £40. berkhamstedgymnastics.co.uk

They won’t be bored with Busy Living

There is plenty of fun in store at the Busy Living Holiday Camps. Build dens, learn new skills such as martial arts, off-site trips to the woods and make new friends.

Where: St Joseph’s in Chalfont St Peter and Green Ridge Academy in Aylesbury.

When: Daily during the holidays from 8am-6pm. Ages: 4-11yrs, (sibling discount is available).

To enquire: call 01494 702702 or email: info@busy-living.co.uk busy-living.co.uk

Performing Arts & Dance

Go wild in The Jungle Book

Take part in three days of drama, dance and singing with Perform this Easter holiday on a course based on The Jungle Book. Children will join Mowgli and friends as they journey deep into the jungle, meeting Baloo the bear, black panther Bagheera and hunt down ferocious Bengal tiger Shere Khan. Topped off with a fabulously colourful final show, it’s going to be the wildest holiday ever! Where: St Michael’s Church Hall, Beaconsfield. When: 12th-14th April, 10am-3pm. perform.org.uk/junglebook

West End Workshops

Join TTW this Easter for three exciting West End Workshops. Come for one, two or all three! Where: Chalfont St Peter.

When: 12th, 13th & 14th April.

Ages: 5-8yrs 9am-12pm and 9-12yrs 1pm-4pm.

Cost: £20 per workshop OR £50 for all three. through-the-wardrobe.com/holidays

Easter Residential Dance Course

A fantastic opportunity to experience life at Tring Park School on 10th to 14th April. For pupils ages 8-16 and boarders ages 9-16, it’s a great opportunity to experience a range of dance genres, taught by highly experienced industry professionals. Book online by 26th March: tringpark.com

Education

Code Ninjas will inspire young techies

Code Ninjas are running several awesome full day camps during the holidays. Subjects include: Code Your Own Robot in Minecraft®, LEGO® Python Engineers, and Become a YouTuber! Younger Ninjas can also get involved with special JR STEM Discoveries Camps.

Where: High Wycombe and Aylesbury.

Ages: 5+ yrs.

When: 9.30am to 3.30pm, (drop-off available from 9am.)

Cost: £65 per day (10% discount when booking 3 days or more). Ofsted registered – Code Ninjas accepts payments via Tax Free Childcare or Childcare Vouchers.

To book: Call 01494 623125 codeninjas.co.uk

Learn to Touch Type

This multi-sensory typing course teaches touch typing, incorporating reading and spelling through repetition. The self-paced programme can be customised to meet the needs of every student, from those who just want to learn to type faster to others that struggle with dyslexia, dyspraxia, hearing impairments or attention-based difficulties.

Where: Gerrards Cross

When: 3rd to 6th April 2023, 9:30am-12:30pm.

Ages: 7+yrs

To book: Call 07775 644007 or email: info@keytouchtyping.co.uk keytouchtyping.co.uk

11+ stress- leave it to the experts

Join Flying Start Tuition’s realistic 11+ Mock Test Experience Days during the Easter, May and summer holidays, with free tutorials for difficult questions and online learning zone access, running in Chesham, Little Chalfont and online. flyingstarttuition.co.uk

March

Wednesday 1 March

YOUR AMAZING BRAIN

Discover Bucks Museum, Aylesbury. Discover how your amazing brain works in this exciting new hands-on exhibition. Museum open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm. Book online at: discoverbucksmuseum.org

TODDLER TAKEOVER

Rush Trampoline Park, High Wycombe. Term-time weekdays 10am-11am or 11am-12pm. Saturdays & Sundays: 9am (1hr). Toddler Takeover is for younger kids aged 4 and under only so they can jump to their hearts content, (an adult must jump with under 4’s). Rushuk.com

Thursday 2 March

STORYTIME

Beaconsfield Library. 10am-10.30am, drop-in, free. buckinghamshire.spydus.co.uk

Friday 3 March

DUPLO CLUB

Amersham Library. Weekly club (term time only) 10am-2pm, drop-in, free. buckinghamshire.spydus.co.uk

TINY TALK TIME Wycombe Museum. Stories, crafts and museum fun for 2-5 yrs. 10.30am-11.15am, book online wycombemuseum.org.uk

Friday 3 to Saturday 4 March

TRING LOCAL HISTORY MUSEUM

The Market Place, Tring. Discover the history of Tring and the local area. Open Fridays and Saturdays 10am-4pm, free. tringlocalhistorymuseum.org.uk

Saturday 4 March

MARLOW ARTISAN FOOD MARKET

The Causeway, Marlow. 10am-3pm. Also 18 March, 1 & 15 April transitionmarlow.org/home/market

ROALD DAHL GALLERY

Discover Bucks Museum, Aylesbury. Hands-on discovery and amazing science inspired by Roald Dahl’s stories. Open Saturdays and Bucks school holidays. Book online: discoverbucksmuseum.org

SATURDAY STORYTIME

High Wycombe Library. 11.30am-12pm, 0-7 yrs, drop-in, free. buckinghamshire.spydus.co.uk

Sunday 5 March

ARTISAN MARKET

Great Missenden

The first Sunday of every month promoting food and drink businesses in the Chilterns. 10am-3pm. coopersmarkets.com

Monday 6 March

MINI MONDAYS

Iver Nature Reserve and Environmental Centre.

Enjoy time in nature: blow painting, play in the mud kitchen & make a paper kite.

10am-12pm, activities suitable for ages 2-5. £6.50 per session. Also 20 March. Book online: IverEnvironmentCentre.org

TODDLER TAKEOVER

Bekonscot Model Village, Beaconsfield. Pre-school friendly sessions, age-appropriate games, crafts and toys and a free cuppa for parents and carers.

10am-3pm, free with admission, term time only. Also, 13, 20 & 27 Mar. Bekonscot.co.uk

Tuesday 7 & Thursday 9 March

NATURE TOTS College Lake, nr Tring. Bring your pre-school little ones to explore the nature reserve and enjoy wildlife themed activities. 10.15am & 10.30am, 18 months to 4 years. Booking required, £7 per child. bbowt.org.uk

Wednesday 8 March

CHILTERNS WOMEN’S FESTIVAL Missenden Abbey, Great Missenden. Celebrate the working women of the Chilterns at an inspiring conference for International Women’s Day. Booking required at: chilternsaonb.org

SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS OF NEURODIVERSE CHILDREN

Open Door, 360-364 High St, Berkhamsted. A support group for parents of neurodiverse children. 7pm-8.30pm, every second Wednesday of the month. Free but donations are welcome. opendoorberkhamsted.co.uk

Wednesday 8 to Saturday 11 March

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Elgiva Theatre, Chesham. They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky- it’s The Addams Family. Book online: elgiva.com

Saturday 11 March

ALL HANDS ON DECK

Iver Nature Reserve and Environmental Centre. Join in a day of volunteering with gardening and groundwork.

10am-2.30pm. Ages: 14+ (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult). Also on 16 April. Booking required online: IverEnvironmentCentre.org

DISABILITY OPEN DAY

Thomley, Wormingham. Thomley offer regular days for disabled visitors and their families to come and play, meet new people and find support.

10am-3.30pm, booking required: thomley.org.uk

TRING FARMERS MARKET

The Market Place, Brook Street. 9am-12.30pm. Also 25 March plus 8 and 22 April. tringfarmersmarket.co.uk

YOUNG RANGERS

College Lake, nr Tring.

A wildlife club for children aged 8-11 years who love nature and wildlife. 10.30am-12.30pm, 8-12yrs, £7, booking required: bbowt.org.uk

Sunday 12 March

LDN WRESTLING

Elgiva Theatre, Chesham.

The Superstars of LDN Wrestling in rip-roaring action! A host of top American wrestling stars to the ring to face the very best of home-grown talent and fans’ favourites. 3pm. Book early for this popular event. Book online: elgvia.com

RENNIE GROVE DAFFODIL WALK

West Wycombe Park.

A family day out, stroll through the daffodils through to children’s entertainment and guided tours of the 18th century landscaped parklands. 10am-3pm, pre-book or buy tickets on the day, adults £5, children £3. renniegrove.org/daffodilwalk

Saturday 18 March

MOTHER’S DAY WELLBEING AND CREAM TEA

Discover Bucks Museum, Aylesbury

Join an afternoon of pampering with a mindfulness coach followed by a delicious cream tea. 11am-3pm, families welcome. discoverbucksmuseum.org.uk

Sunday 19 March

MOTHER’S DAY AFTERNOON TEA

Missenden Abbey, Great Missenden. Treat mum to an elegant afternoon tea. 12pm-5pm, booking required, adult £35, child £17.50. Book online: missendenabbey.co.uk

MOTHER’S DAY CREAM TEA & TRAIN RIDE

Chinnor Railway, near Princes Risborough. Heritage train, all-day rover tickets. Departures: 10.45am, 1.10pm, 3.45pm. Special train ride price for Mums: £7, adults £14, child £5. Pre-book a boxed cream tea for £7.50 to reserve seats or ride all-day. chinnorrailway.co.uk

ARTISAN MARKET

The Broadway, Old Amersham. 10am-3pm, every 3rd Sun. Coopersmarkets.com

Friday 17 March to 16 April

LITTER BUGS TRAIL

Black Park Country Park, nr Wexham. Discover giant bugs made of litter around Black Park! bit.ly/litter-bugs

Saturday 25 March

TABLE TOP/JUMBLE SALE

Stokenchurch Dog Rescue. 10am-12pm, entry £1. Also on 29 April. stokenchurchdogrescue.org.uk

Wednesday 29 March to 10 April

EASTER ADVENTURES TRAIL Waddesdon Manor, nr Aylesbury. Easter trail, 10am-5pm, tickets must be pre-booked, £3 (one egg per trail) plus admission. waddesdon.org.uk

Thursday 30 March to 1 April

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street. Thu-Sat at 7:30. Sat at 2:30. Tickets from £26.13. Book online: atgtickets.com

Thursday 30 March

DISCOVER DUCKS PRE-SCHOOL SESSION

Discover Bucks Museum, Aylesbury. A fun play session for under 5’s. Create pictures with paper flowers and explore the museum garden & plant new flowers on a nature trail. The last Thursday of every month at 10am. Booking required, £5 per child. discoverbucksmuseum.org.uk

Friday 31 March to 16 April

EASTER EGG TRAIL

Cliveden National Trust, nr Maidenhead. Make your way along the trail and find natureinspired activities for the whole family in the grounds at Cliveden. The price of the trail is £3 per child (plus standard admission), includes a trail map, pencil and a chocolate egg. nationaltrust.org.uk

Easter Holidays

Daily Holiday Activities

EYE SPY TRAIL

Chesham Museum have created a new illustrated walking trail and quiz. It takes around an hour to complete and is suitable for all ages. Download it from their website, or collect a copy from Chesham Library. cheshammuseum.org.uk

RUSH, HIGH WYCOMBE

Bounce off some energy and choose from the available jump sessions, open jump, toddler jump and play, soft play or SEN sessions. Seven days a week see website for opening times. Pre-booking advised at: rushuk.com

WHIZZ KIDZ

Why not head to Whizz Kidz in Thame for a fun hour or two? Large indoor soft play and entertainment centre that has everything you could want. Open seven days a week. whizzkiz-thame.co.uk

April

Daily activities: Saturday 1 to 16 April

EASTER EGG TRAILS

National Trust: Cliveden, Ascott, Hughenden, Stowe & Waddesdon. Activity stations on the trail. Normal admission applies plus £3 per trail, (includes a chocolate egg). Waddesdon trail ends earlier on 10 April & pre-booking required online for Waddesdon only. nationaltrust.org.uk

EGGSPLORE EGGS TRAIL

Tring Natural History Museum.

Put your egg-spotting skills to the test and see if you can spot all of the eggs hidden around the galleries. Daily, drop-in, age 5+ £1. nhm.ac.uk

ROLY-POLY BIRD EASTER

Roald Dahl Museum & Story Centre, Great Missenden.

Celebrate the brilliant birds – and their glorious eggs - in Roald Dahl’s books this Easter. Hunt for the eggs around the Museum, build a giant junk modelling nest, listen to storytelling. Book online: roalddahlmuseum.org

SPRING INTO EASTER

Odds Farm Park, Wooburn Green. Families on the hunt for fun should hop along to Odds Farm Park to enjoy the annual Easter event. Daily from 10am-5.30pm. Book online: oddsfarm.co.uk

Saturday 1 April

MINIATURE RAILWAY

Ickenham Miniature Railway. Enjoy a train ride or come to watch. 12pm-5.30pm. idsme.co.uk

WINDOW ON THE BRAIN

Discover Bucks Museum, Aylesbury. Roll up! Roll up! A circus-themed event to amaze and inspire you. 11+ years. 7pm, Booking required: discoverbucksmuseum.org

Sunday 2 April

EASTER AT DUNDRIDGE MANOR

St Leonards, Tring.

Easter Egg Trail, pony rides, Easter egg trail, crafts, & visit from the Easter Bunny. Fundraising event for Scannappeal. 11am-3pm, adults £6, £4 child. scannappeal.org.uk/events

Monday 3 to 15 April

EASTER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

Discover Bucks Museum, Aylesbury. Easter Craft Activities in the first week of the holidays and Your Amazing Brain themed crafts and activities in the second week. Enjoy an Easter egg trail every day over the holidays. discoverbucksmuseum.org

Monday 3 April

MINI MONDAYS

Iver Nature Reserve and Environmental Centre. Craft activities, trails, mud kitchen and stories. 10am-12pm, 2-5yrs, booking required, £6.50. colnevalleypark.org.uk

Tuesday 4 to Thursday 6 April

CRACKING CASSIOWARIES

Tring Natural History Museum. Discover the cassowary and create your own egg to take home, age 5+, £2 tickets on the door. Also held on 11-13 April. nhm.ac.uk

Tuesday 4 April

FAMILY FUN DAY

Iver Nature Reserve & Environmental Centre. Trail, craft activities and more. 10am-12.30pm or 1.30pm-4pm, age 3-10, £6/£8 (with workshop). Book online: iverEnvironmentCentre.org

TERRIFIC TUESDAY

Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfonts St Giles. Themed family crafts and activities. 11am-3.30pm, Next Tuesday too. Pre-book your tickets online: coam.org.uk

Tuesday 4 to 16 April

STEP INTO SPRING FAMILY TRAIL

College Lake, nr Tring. Follow the family self-guided trail at College Lake to learn about signs of spring. 10.30am-3.30pm. Pre-booking advised: bowt.org.uk

Thursday 6 April

THE JUNGLE BOOK

Elgiva Theatre, Chesham. Fun, exciting and wildly entertaining, this original, larger-than-life musical will have you howling with laughter; the perfect treat for the whole family! Age 4+, book online: elgiva.com

Friday 7 April

EASTER EGG HUNT & WORKSHOP

Colne Valley Visitor Centre, Denham. Colouring, decorating and creative activities then off to the park to see what the Easter Bunny has left behind. 10.30am-11.30am, booking required. colnevalleypark.org.uk

Friday 7 to Monday 10 April

EASTER WEEKEND

Chiltern Open Air Museum, nr Chalfont St Giles. Explore the historic buildings and learn about some Easter traditions, take part in the Easter trail, have a go at family crafts and see the baby lambs. Prebook your tickets online: coam.org.uk

Saturday 8 April

FAMILY EASTER EVENT DAY

Discover Bucks Museum

Celebratory family event with an Easter show, Easter bonnet making and parade, balloon animals, meet the Easter bunny, crafts, games, trail, egg hunt and more! 10am-4pm, booking required at: discoverbucksmuseum.org

Monday 10 April

EASTER MONDAY

Chenies Manor, Chenies.

Fun day for all the family 2pm-5pm. House and gardens open. Book your tickets online: cheniesmanorhouse.co.uk

Tuesday 11 April

CAPTAIN CALAMITY EASTER SPEGGTACULAR

Elgiva Theatre, Chesham. Prepare to gasp, guffaw, giggle and groan as Captain Calamity brings more fun than you can bounce a belligerent bounding bunny at. 2.30pm, pre-book your tickets online: elgiva.com

POND EXPLORERS

College Lake, nr Tring.

Become a pond explorer and fall in love with the wonderful creatures who live in College Lake! 7+yrs. 10.30am-11.30am. Booking required: bbowt.org.uk

Wednesday 12 April

STORYTELLING WORKSHOP

National Paralympic Heritage Centre, Stoke Mandeville. 10am: 5-9yrs & 3pm: 10-13+ yrs, Booking required, suggested donation £2. paralympicheritage.org.uk

Tuesday 18 April

ELGIVA YOUTH THEATRE

Elgiva Theatre, Chesham. Tuesdays during term-time, various times elgiva.com

Saturday 22 April

THE SUPERHERO MILE

Register at Wendover Memorial Hall. Fun, family friendly event which is open to all ages and abilities. Dress as your favourite superhero (optional.) Register at 1.30, walk starts at 2pm.

THE BIG WALK:

Register at Wendover Memorial Hall. Choose from three routes 18miles, 12m or 6m Register in Wendover Hall. Help provide support to the 400 children and young people who access Pace services. Sign up here: thepacecentre.org

Sunday 23 April

VEGAN MARKET

High Street, High Wycombe. Featuring over 30 stalls, 10am-4pm, free. veganmarkets.co.uk

Saturday 29 April

PETER PAN JNR

Elgiva Theatre, Chesham.

Casting Day for The Elgiva Summer Project, 10am. elgiva.com

TUDOR WALK

Amersham Museum. This walk tells you about life in Amersham during Tudor times. Pre-book, adults £6, child free. amershammuseum.org

Sunday 30 April to Monday 1 May

MAY DAY MERRIMENT

Chiltern Open Air Museum, nr Chalfont St Giles. This May Day the Suffolk Free Company and Myal Pyper bring a vibrant and engaging taste of Elizabethan life and celebration. Pre-book your tickets online: coam.org.uk turd