Are you starting to think about entertaining the kids over Easter? The chunky two week holiday is looming fast!

Throughout the UK, there are loads of fantastic Easter attractions perfect for fun family days out. Here are 6 days’ worth of fun we like the sound of!

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1 An Easter Quest in Kent

©Leeds Castle

What: Easter Through the Looking Glass
Where: Leeds Castle, Maidstone
When: March 25 – April 10 2016
Details: Leeds Castle is offering fantastic Easter attractions. Their schedule of fun and exciting activities over Easter include two weeks of Alice in Wonderland family fun at “the loveliest castle in the world”. From the 25th March to the 10th April, enjoy the fantastic Alice in Wonderland themed Easter Quest with trails across the grounds for all children (small charge of £1 per child). When they’ve finished they’ll receive a small chocolate prize. During the bank holiday weekend, there will even more mad goings-on. There will be the opportunity to join in the hunt for the White Rabbit in the Woodland Walk, meet Alice and her friends as they pop up across the grounds, and enjoy chaotic and energetic performances at Alice’s interactive pop-up tea party with the Mad Hatter, March Hare, Alice and the Dormouse. Meet Her Majesty the Queen of Hearts as she invites you to join her royal game of croquet, starring you as the hoops and hedgehogs! With plenty for the little ones to do, it makes for the perfect Easter day out. Pack a picnic and enjoy the beautiful castle and its 500 acres of beautiful parkland.
 
Why not stay in Manor Farmhouse and explore all the fantastic Easter attractions the county has to offer?

2 A Theatrical Thrill in Devon

Exeter Corn Exchange Easter Shows, ©Exeter City Council

What: The Tales of Beatrix Potter & Alice in Wonderland
Where: Exeter Corn Exchange, George St, Exeter
Opening from: March 24 – 26 & 30 2016
Details: During the Easter holidays, the Exeter Corn Exchange plays host to two lovely Eastery performances, ideal if there are a few little people in your group. Follow Peter Rabbit’s adventures on a charming musical journey in The Tales of Beatrix Potter between March 24th and 26th. Join the naughty bunnies, nibble on a tasty picnic fairy cake at the Jemima’s tea party, and help Peter to escape that old meanie Mr McGregor in this lively new show! Or join Alice and her friends at the biggest tea party in town on March 30th! Alice in Wonderland, a magical Easter panto treat, is perfect for the whole family and guaranteed to have you in fits of laughter. Joining Alice is the Mad Hatter, played by Britain’s Got Talent finalist Philip Green, as well as the White Rabbit and of course Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee.
 
Easter is a great time to visit Devon and there are hundreds of family Easter attractions and places to visit, which will give both you and the little ones a perfect holiday. Why not book one of our fabulous East Devon cottages?

3 Science in East Sussex

The Observatory Science Centre by Science Projects Ltd

What: Spectacular science and astronomy
Where: The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux
When: March 25 – April 10 2016
Details: For a sugar-free day out with a bit of a thrill, science fans should head for The Observatory Science Centre during the Easter holidays. In addition to the interactive hands-on exhibits, there will be daily telescope tours and spectacular science shows every day, all included in your admission price! The centre is also running a series of fantastic workshops during the Easter holidays, aimed at children aged 6-9 or 10-13 years. A great way to have fun and learn at the same time, your kids can get fully immersed in carrying out experiments and creating all sorts to take home. Why not prebook your budding Tim Peakes and let them find out more about the ‘Mysterious Man in the Moon’, ‘Rocketry’ or how to ‘Be an Astronaut’ for half a day? For dates, times and the cost of each workshop please see the Observatory Science centre website.
 
While the kids are busy, you can always enjoy a spring walk in the gardens and grounds of the moated Herstmonceux Castle. Reward yourself afterwards by putting your feet up in the Chestnuts Tea Room where the cream teas and cakes are firm favourites! What’s more, joint tickets for The Observatory Science Centre and Herstmonceux Castle offer exceptional value for money and a great day out.
 
Why not stay at one of our cottages at Beechcroft, just outside Herstmonceux, which still have availability for the Easter holidays.

4 A Great Emu Egg Hunt in Cornwall

©The Lost Gardens of Heligan

What: Easter at The Lost Gardens
Where: Lost Gardens of Heligan, Pentewan, Saint Austell
When: March 25 – April 10 2016
Details: The little ones will absolutely love The Lost Gardens of Heligan's Easter attractions - it’s even more egg-citing than usual! With chocolate egg hunts and fun crafts, it will be easy to spend the whole day here. Take part in the Great Emu Egg Hunt around the gardens and if you can spot the hidden turquoise eggs along the way, you will win a yummy chocolaty prize! Witness chicks hatching right before your eyes at the Heligan Hatchery and help feed the chickens. You can also try out some special egg-tastic sports and games; challenge your family to an egg and spoon race, join in the egg rolling race and have a go at a game of ‘hook a duck’! Finish off your adventure by getting crafty in the free Easter workshops, including an opportunity to decorate your own egg to hang on the Egg HQ’s tree.
 
Easter is a special and exciting time for children in south east Cornwall. Book one of our cottages today and explore all the fantastic days out the county has to offer.

5 An Edwardian Egg Trail in Herefordshire

©The National Trust

What: Edwardian holiday trail
Where: Croft Castle (National Trust), Yarpole, near Leominster
When: March 29 – April 10 2016
Details: Did you know that the Edwardians loved to decorate their Easter eggs with jewels, colourful paint and ribbons? Grab a trail sheet and find all the fancy Edwardian Easter eggs on this superb family outdoor trail. What’s more, your four-legged friend doesn’t need to miss out on the action and you even collect a prize at the end! Of course, Easter just wouldn’t be complete without all the chocolate goodies of a Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt which runs between March 25th and 28th at the castle. Your children will love the adventures here and you’ll be able to escape all the Easter excitement for a little while afterwards and relax in the cafe with a cream tea!
 
In fact, National Trust Properties across the Heart of England will be hiding hundreds of Cadbury chocolate eggs ready to be discovered by little ‘eggsplorers’! Some of our cottages in Herefordshire and Shropshire are available for you to come and help with their serious overflow of chocolate!

6 A Chicken Challenge in the Cotswolds

©Cotswold Farm Park

What: The Great Chicken Challenge
Where: Cotswold Farm Park, Bemborough Farm, Kineton
When: March 25 – April 10 2016
Details: It’s an exciting time of year for any farm park with the arrival of new baby animals. At Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park, you’ll be able to help bottle feed the lambs and goat kids, and meet the chicks and rabbits. And of course, don’t forget to take a Farm Safari ride on a tractor and trailer around the farm as well. If the little ones are still bursting with energy let them run around the play areas!
The Easter holidays are set to be fun-filled with lots of extra activities going on. In true Easter style, the Farm Park will be running The Great Chicken Challenge! This new obstacle course will see you making a nest, transporting your giant eggs and bouncing your way to the finish line. Everyone who completes the course will receive a prize. Not only that, there will, of course, be an Easter egg hunt over the bank holiday weekend, with five prizes to be found each day.
 
The Cotswolds are packed with top family Easter attractions, all of which are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Easter Bunny. Why not take a look at our Cotswolds holiday cottages and see which one takes your fancy.