SPRING ACTIVITIES

Free Easter Holiday Trail And Crafts At The Merl

Events and activities at The Museum of English Rural Life this Easter are inspired by Museum Partnership Reading’s ‘Our Green Stories’ campaign. Go along and explore the theme of ‘Life on Earth’. Join in a free, drop-in artist-led session to create a large-scale joint artwork, try a hatching egg craft activity, follow a free decorated egg trail in the garden or pick up a Spring activity pack from the shop. It’s lots of fun and even better, admission to the museum and garden is free! W: merl.reading.ac.uk/easter-holidays

HOP OVER TO COBBS PLAY BARN THIS EASTER!

The popular land train, The Lexicon Easter Express, returns to Bracknell town centre, from Friday, March 31st until Sunday, April 16th (closed on Easter Sunday), offering shoppers a mini tour and raising money for local causes. Trips on The Lexicon Easter Express will cost £1.00 per passenger (sorry no cash) and all monies collected will be donated to The Lexicon Charity Fund (Charity Number: 1155173). Passengers will receive some free mini Easter eggs as part of the train ride through town. The Lexicon has also teamed up with Bracknell Foodbank to collect boxed Easter eggs throughout March. Donations can be placed in The Lexicon’s Giving Box which will be in Princess Square. There will also be an Easter Egg Hunt, with the chance to win one of three fabulous family meal vouchers from The Lexicon’s latest restaurant, Chopstix. W: www.thelexiconbracknell.com

SET YOUR COMPASS FOR CORAL REEF FOR THE EASTER HOLIDAYS!

This spring, head over to the bespoke wooden Play Barn at Cobbs Farm Shop, Hungerford. Their space is a fun, engaging and educational environment for children and their adults alike! With two levels to discover and explore, children can really let their imagination run wild. Join them for lots of Easter activities over the holidays, and some great classes this spring. The Play Barn is now open for bookings only! Please head to their website to book a timeslot before visiting as they cannot guarantee entry without a booking. Go online for opening times, entrance fees, events, and to book. W: cobbsplaybarn.co.uk

E: play@cobbsplaybarn.co.uk

Providing 6 ways to play golf, Wokingham Family Golf will bring fun and smiles to the whole family – whether you want to improve your skills, start from scratch or simply have fun! From their modern range and attractive pitch and putt course that includes Big Hole Golf, to the growing trend of FootGolf, Dinosaur Adventure Golf and Top Tracer Range, what better way to spend your weekends, time off and precious family moments? Their Legends Café & Sports Bar is now open too for essential, tasty refreshments! A variety of Parties & Events packages are also available on request. T: 0118 979 5657

W: www.wokinghamfamilygolf.co.uk

One of the most popular leisure destinations in the region, Coral Reef Waterworld is guaranteed fun for all shipmates of all ages this Easter! Jump in and whizz down the five amazing waterslides with pirate ship, erupting volcano, rapids, bubble pool and new splash pad! Easter Holiday sessions are now bookable online too. Accessible sessions, groups and quieter holiday parents and toddler sessions are also all available and children under 5 swim for just £1! Coral Reef is open rain or shine with a restaurant, party booking options, parking, and shop for all your poolside needs! W: www.everyoneactive.com/ coral-reef-waterworld

FANCY A TRIP TO THE TROPICS? THE LIVING RAINFOREST IS THE PLACE TO GO!

BUILD CONFIDENCE AND RELEASE THE INNER STAR WITHIN YOUR CHILD!

Disneyland Paris is the destination for 19 young dancers from Steppin out Stars of Tomorrow! This talented group head to the main stage at Disneyland next month to represent the UK! The school, now in its 14th year, has an impressive alumni and list of famous patrons including Emma Barton from Eastenders, Matt Stirling from James Bond and Vicki Manser from the cast of Six. Whether it’s to develop confidence, improve skills, meet new friends or to pursue this as a career, this is the theatre school for you. Classes in Wokingham and Woodley cater for 3½-17 year-olds in Dance, Drama, Singing and Musical theatre. Contact Shelley to book a free taster session.

T: 07970 034488

E: shelley@steppinoutstars.co.uk

W: www.steppinoutstars.co.uk

GREEN-THEMED, ENTERTAINING EASTER ACTIVITIES AT READING MUSEUM

The Living Rainforest is a great place to visit. There are three zones that are dedicated to different types of rainforest and they all have great rainforest trees and massive leaved plants. It’s warm and humid, as you would expect from a rainforest, but the real pleasure is seeing the variety of animals, some of which free range throughout the largest rainforest zone. You can see giant stick insects, hissing cockroaches, goeldi monkeys, armadillo, tortoise, huge fish and a large whistling Curassow and much more. Then it’s time to relax in the café with a delicious coffee or maybe watch your children burn off more energy in their great play area. With an average year-round temperature of over 24°c, you are guaranteed a bit of summer every day! W: www.livingrainforest.org

This Easter, head to Reading Museum for two weeks of green-themed activities. They will have their free activity cart all holiday with a range of nature themed crafts, and two museum trails – the Big Green Easter Egg Hunt, and Green Stars and Moon Trail for Ramadan. Their family activities include creating a Bug Hotel, Easter Egg Seed Bombs, Planetary Playdough or making a Miniature Hanging Garden and much more. The big finale is a whole day of creative, family-friendly Earth Day activities at Reading Museum and MERL on the 22nd of April. For prices and to book activities, visit online. W: www.readingmuseum.org.uk/museum/whats-on

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