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Easter Egg Hunts in Norfolk
It's nearly the Easter holidays and that must mean that, for families in Norfolk it is Easter Egg and Spring Trail time! We have pulled together some great ideas that children of all ages can get involved with this season.
See below for our tips for Easter Egg Hunts and other trail challenges in Norfolk for 2023.
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Featured Easter Egg Hunts and Trails
Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse
Easter Holidays at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse
Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, Gressenhall, Beetley, Dereham, NR20 4DR.
1st to 16th April - full schedule of events including meeting self-led activities, meeting newborn animals on the farm , trails and tours and wildlife exploring. Visit the website to find out what is happening on each day
Easter Eggspress at Bure Valley Railway
Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham and Wroxham
From 1st to 16th April - hop on board the Easter Eggspress for a day out for all the family. Free Easter Egg for every child on completion of the Easter Stamp Trail at both Aylsham and Wroxham.
Chantry Place, 40 to 46 St Stephens Street, Norwich, NR1 3SH. www.chantryplace.co.uk
1st to 16th April - free family Easter trail – pick up a free trail map from Langleys and then follow the posters around the Centre to collect letters which will spell out an Easter-themed word. Competition prizes are up for grabs and on selected dates see the Easter bunnies around the Centre who will be giving out some treats.
Easter Crafts Family Event at Lynn Museum
Lynn Museum, Market Street, King’s Lynn, PE30 1NL
Learn about the history of Easter traditions, make some fun crafts to take home and explore the museum with a seasonal family trail. Booking recommended
Easter at Holkham - Toys, Trails and Cotton Tails
Holkham, Wells-next-the-Sea.
Many different events including an Easter hunt, trails and craft – see the website for the full schedule of activities
Other Easter Egg Hunts and Spring Trails
- Zog Activity Trail - Thetford Forest
The much loved Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler character returns with a brand new family activity trail and free app - see the website for details
- Fairy-Haven Trail at Fairhaven Woodland and Water Gardens - 1st to 16th April
Brand new fairy door trail as well as fairy wand making and the opportunity to add your own fairy door (see online to order a kit before your visit)
- Dippy's Egg-cellent Easter at Roarr Dinosaur Adventure - 1st to 17th April
Easter fun with activities, trail and crafts as well as fun at Dippy’s Splash Zone and Dinomate Indoor Play.
- The Great Dino Easter Egg Hunt at RSPB Strumpshaw Fen - 1st to 17th April
Help locate the ‘dinosaur eggs’ before they hatch and pick up your reward from the reception hide.
- Easter Egg Hunt at Church Farm Stow Bardolph - 7th to 10th April
Find the other half of an Easter Egg somewhere in Church Wood – everyone who finds their whole egg will receive a prize.
- Fairy-Haven Trail at Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden - 1st to 16th April
Brand new fairy door trail as well as fairy wand making and the opportunity to add your own fairy door (see online to order a kit before your visit)
National Trust Easter Egg Hunts and Trails
The National Trust is running 'Easter Adventures In Nature' throughout the Easter period (dates vary per location). Pick up your activity pack for £3 per child and follow the bespoke trails, finding and completing nature-inspired activities before collecting a Rainforest Alliance chocolate eggs and allergen-free alternative.
1st to 17th April - Blickling Estate
1st to 17th April- Felbrigg Hall
1st to 17th April - Sheringham Park
5th to 19th April- Oxburgh Hall