10 fun things to do over the Easter Holidays

With the Easter holidays fast approaching we thought we would give you a few ideas to ensure your Easter holidays are fun for both you and the little people in your life!

1. Take part in an Easter Egg hunt – there are so many around to choose from.  The link below shows some fantastic ones all over the country set in beautiful gardens – http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/gardeningpicturegalleries/9957543/The-best-Easter-egg-hunts-in-beautiful-gardens.html?frame=2521221
2. Get crafty, the ideas are endless – Easter baskets, decorating Easter Eggs, making Easter bonnets – http://www.kidspot.com.au/subsection+162+Easter-Crafts.htm
3. Visit the Ideal Home Spring Show at Olympia London – some inspiration for the adults! – http://www.idealhomeshow.co.uk
4. Giant Easter Duck Hunt – London Wetlands Centre – https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/london/whats-on/2015/03/28/easter-duck-trail/
5. Get baking – inspire your children and do some fun Easter baking – http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/easter-kids
6. Enjoy a family day out at a farm – see lambing for real!
7. Visit one of the many National Trust properties – enjoy the fabulous houses and gardens, but many are also hosting wonderful Easter Egg hunts – http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk
8. Get your garden ready for summer – put sand in the sandpit (guaranteed to keep children amused for hours!) and get your vegetable garden planted and ready for the summer feast! – http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/howtogrow/10770605/Easter-get-cracking-in-the-veg-garden-this-weekend.html
9. Visit the seaside – enjoy the beach, have an icecream and let the children give their scooters a good outing!
10. Head for the horses – go to one of your local point-to-point events.  Always a good social event!