Events Watch It’s here – the prospect of longer
days and warmer weather – so make sure you have some top family
entertainment in the diary! There are some excellent events back on the
cards this year, so celebrate the start of the new, more hopeful season ahead and plan an action-packed spring.
Wednesday 6th & Thursday 7th April; Wednesday 13th April
A whole heap of Fun Stuff is happening at Weston Favell this Easter This Easter join the Favell Fun Club at a FREE* Teddy Bear workshop! On Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th April, your little ones can build their very own fluffy friend to take home (£2 booking fee will be required). Then on Wednesday 13th April, you can take your new cuddly friends on a bear hunt throughout the centre! Join the Fun Club team at their teddy bear picnic and enjoy a pom pom craft activity before heading off to meet a surprise guest. These fun-filled events are free for children to join in and will take place between 10am - 2pm. *suitable for years 3+ W: www.westonfavellshopping.com/fun-club
Easter Bank Holiday Friday 15th – Monday 18th April
Hop along to Delapré Abbey for an Easter Eggstravanza Can you find the eight decorated eggs that have been hidden in the Walled Garden at Delapré Abbey? Follow the trail and match the patterns to your bingo card to win a chocolate prize! Little ones and their grownups are guaranteed an egg-cellent time taking part in craft activities, lawn games, planting seeds and more. The Easter Eggstravanza runs from Friday 15th to Monday 18th April, 10am-4pm. The historic house will also be open on the Sunday for you to continue the fun indoors. Entry to the house is £8 for adults and free for under 18s. Visit their website to find out more and book. W: www.delapreabbey.org
Easter Bank Holiday Saturday 16th, Sunday 17th & Monday 18th April
Easter Egg Specials will be a tasty treat for the whole family! Relax and have fun aboard the Northampton & Lamport Railway and celebrate Easter with a fun train ride and a chocolate treat! Yes, that’s right - all children aged 2-16 will receive a free, delicious Creme Egg when you travel aboard one of their Easter Egg Specials! Trains run on the 16th, 17th and 18th April. Enjoy a tranquil journey through the attractive Northamptonshire countryside and take time to browse around their souvenir shop, stocked full of nostalgic memorabilia as well as a wide range of toys. When needed, re-hydrate the troops from their buffet coach serving hot and cold drinks, tasty snacks and freshly prepared hot food.
Easter Bank Holiday Friday 15th – Sunday 17th April
Festival Of Power at Santa Pod Raceway
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W: www.nlr.org.uk
Santa Pod Raceway presents The Festival of Power once again! Feel the power of nitromethane burning dragsters and funny cars, along with fire breathing side by side Jet Cars! Plus, 240mph+ Pro Mods take to the track, along with the first round of National Championships! Off track action includes an all-out Live Action show – two car crushing Monster Trucks, the world class Terry Grant & Lee Bowers and Herve Franquin in the ‘seen to be believed’ jet powered Peugeot 205! Off track entertainment includes an African Acrobatics Circus, Trials Stunt Team, Bumblebee Experience and Helicopter Pleasure Flights. Tickets start from £30 (booking fees apply).
Easter Sunday 17th & Monday 18th April
W: www.santapod.com
W: www.kelmarshshow.co.uk
Kelmarsh Show offers a fantastic line-up to entertain the whole family The Kelmarsh Show arrives within the fantastic grounds of Kelmarsh Hall over the Easter Bank Holiday. From the awesome Red Devils Parachute Display Team and amazing falconry displays, to fast-paced action from the Mounted Games of Great Britain and Jamie Squibb Freestyle Motocross, there is something for the whole family to delight in! There’s a dedicated Kids Zone where youngsters can enjoy face painting, model balloons and even hunt for treasure, all of which are completely free! Try the tempting local cuisine at the Food Village, immerse in some amazing sounds at the Folk Roots Festival and shop the latest countryside accessories across the showground.
Go to www.primarytimes.co.uk/Northamptonshire for thousands more great days out
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