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All eyes on Easter With spring comes an abundance of colourful happenings across the North East. Whether it’s out and about in glorious green spaces, or in the comfort of your own home, Nicole Wood has picked out some Easter activities the whole family can enjoy
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EASTER FAMILY AFTERNOON @ WYDALE HALL Saturday, 3 April 2pm - 5pm Wander on over to Wydale Hall this April to experience a fun-filled afternoon packed with tons of cool Easter stuff. Go here for Easter egg hunts, crafts, tea and cake - the perfect event for the whole family to get stuck into under the spring sunshine. While the event is free of charge, donations are welcome. wydale.org/events/easterfamilyafternoon
50 THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU’RE 11 3/4 - NATIONAL TRUST
While we patiently await the return of some of our beloved National Trust parks, the trusty team have come up with a bundle of ideas for families to get stuck into. With a list of 50 suggestions from stargazing and building a home for wildlife, to making mud creations, rolling down hills and everything in between there’s an abundance of ways to embrace the beauty we find right on our doorstep. nationaltrust.org.uk AN EASTER STROLL Time to wrap up and head for the great outdoors. The North East is home to many wonderful walking routes which promise gorgeous views, oodles of fun and exciting adventures aplenty. Whether it’s climbing to the top of Roseberry Topping or exploring the magnificent views at High Force Waterfall, there’s beauty to be found in the simpler things in life.
EASTER AT RABY @ RABY CASTLE Easter at Raby Castle is a must this year. As spring begins to blossom and the grounds are overtaken with beautiful blooms and peaceful wildlife, the park and gardens at Raby are ideal for families to explore this Easter. Discover the acres of parkland and keep an eye out for all the wonderful wildlife that calls Raby home; from ducks and swans to squirrels and deer - there is much to see. Be the first to hear about the upcoming Easter events at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, and sign up to their exclusive newsletter via their website. raby.co.uk
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KIDS EASTER HOLIDAYS BUSHCRAFT CLUB @ YORKSHIRE DALES BUSHCRAFT Various dates available: March 31 April 2, 9am - 3pm If your little one loves all things nature, then they will love nothing more than escaping to the great outdoors with the Yorkshire Dales Easter Bushcraft Club. A full day of wilderness fun and play awaits. From campfire cookery and primitive shelter making, to map reading and survival knots and lines - each day will involve a full itinerary of learning how to survive in the wild. Each session is led by a team of experienced instructors, delivering an exciting day come rain or shine. A must for the Easter hols. yorkshiredalesbushcraft.co.uk
ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND @ BEAMISH HALL Pop on your walking boots, it’s time to follow Beamish Hall down the rabbit hole into their imaginative outdoor family event, Adventures in Wonderland. Set within their Enchanted Woodland, you will stumble upon a world filled with mischief and madness. Think quirky creatures, crazy mazes and giant white rabbits. Loved in the North East for their spectacular events, Beamish Hall have pulled out all of the stops this Easter and with various dates throughout March, April and May 2021, there’s plenty of opportunities to embrace this wonderfully weird adventure. Tickets are priced at £6 and under 1s go free. beamish-hall.co.uk
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