Easter at GreenWood Family Park


Be entertained in the extraordinary Forest Theatre, get creative in the craft area and keep your eyes peeled amongst the trees for giant eggs on the Easter trail, running from 6th-28th April. W: www.greenwoodfamilypark.co.uk


Cadbury Easter Trail


Explore the garden at Lyme and follow a nature adventure. Complete the trails to receive your chocolate prize. Running until 28th April. Lyme Park, National Trust. W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Monday 8th – Monday 22nd April (Mondays – Saturdays only)


Get Set, Blast Off!


Calling all budding young space explorers… Join us on a fun-filled rocket trip into space, exploring our Solar System and playing lots of games along the way. Sessions last around 20 minutes. Suitable for ages 7 and under. Various times throughout the day. W: www.jodrellbank.net


Monday 8th – Thursday 18th April (weekdays only)


Meet the Experts


Here’s your chance to meet one of Jodrell Bank’s resident science and astronomy expert. You’ll learn all about their work and have the chance to ask the questions you’ve always wanted to know the answers to! Suitable for ages 10+. At 1pm. W: www.jodrellbank.net


Bee Backpacks


Can you do a waggle dance? How does a bee see? Explore the life of a honey bee as you make your way around the Jodrell Bank gardens carrying out bee-themed activities along your way. Suitable for all ages. Running until 22nd April. 10am-5pm. Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre. W: www.jodrellbank.net


Climbing at Boulder Hut


Looking for a fun activity for all the family? Then look no further than Boulder Hut which has climbing for all the family, no prior experience is needed and there’s no need to book! W: www.BoulderHut.com


Monday 8th – Monday 22nd April


Telescope Walking Tours


Join one of Jodrell Bank’s popular Telescope Walking Tours as a friendly Explainer takes you for a stroll around the base of the impressive Lovell Telescope. You’ll find out more about how the Grade 1 listed Telescope works, explore its fascinating history and discover some of its ground- breaking research. Walking Tours last around 45 minutes. 11:45am and 3:15pm (Mondays – Saturdays). 3:15pm (Sundays). Suitable for ages 10+ W: www.jodrellbank.net


Everybody Leisure - Active Kids Play Scheme


Activities for children and families with disabilities during the Easter holidays. Siblings and friends welcome. A supervised session, children can play sporting games, activities and be creative with arts & crafts as well as having a great time with friends. Crewe Lifestyle Centre. 9.30am-4pm. Ages 8-12. £10 all day. 8th-12th April, 15th-18th April. T: 01270 685580 E: crewe.lifestyle@everybody.org.uk


Creation Station


The creation station is designed to inspire children’s imagination and let their creativity flow. Located in the Children’s Boutique, take your child along and make use of the free craft equipment on offer, supplied by C-Crafts. Children must be supervised by a parent/guardian. Running until 22nd April. 11am-3pm. Bents Garden and Home. W: www.bents.co.uk


We take great care to ensure this information is


correct at the time of going to press. However, we would advise parents to phone and check details prior to making a long trip …or promise!


Everybody Leisure - Multi-Sport Camp


Join the team for a day of sporting mayhem, swimming, games, challenges and teamwork for a great time. Wilmslow Leisure Centre. Ages 5-12. 8.30am-4pm. 8th-12th April, 15th-18th April. T: 01625 383960 E: wlc@everybody.org.uk


Monday 8th – Monday 22nd April (Mondays- Saturdays only)


Live Science Show: It’s Elemental


Why do some things burn, or float, or stick to magnets? The answer – It’s Elemental! This Easter, spark your curiosity by joining us at Jodrell Bank to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Periodic Table. Be surprised and excited by the elements you encounter every day in our Science Show, which takes you from the Big Bang to life on Earth via an exploding star or two! Our fun and interactive, family-friendly science shows last for 30 – 40 minutes. Warning: may include loud bangs! 11am, 12am, 2:30pm. Suitable for ages 7+ W: www.jodrellbank.net


Indoor Outdoor Cinema Experience at Chester Cathedral


Enjoy an amazing indoor outdoor cinema experience at Chester Cathedral with a showing of the Disney Pixar classic Finding Nemo (U) and Life of Pi (PG). The central nave will be covered in artificial grass to re-create the atmosphere of an outdoor cinema event, without the need for an umbrella! Cost: starting at £6.50. Also on 9th April. W: www.experiencechester.co.uk


Engineering Adventure


Discover the incredible engineering behind some of the most adventurous activities Wales has to offer in this interactive show. From whizzing down a zip line and scaling the heights of a mountain side, to surfing the waves and travelling across various terrains on a hovercraft. Free with admission to the centre and runs twice a day at 1pm and 3.30pm. Techniquest Glyndwr. W: www.tqg.org.uk


Tuesday 9th


Ghost Dogs Make your own spooky ghost dog inspired by the Dead Normal exhibition. 12.20-2.30pm. £2. Grosvenor Museum, Chester. W: www.events.westcheshiremuseums.co.uk


Happy Kids Yoga (Preschool & 5-9 years)


A fantastic introduction to yoga for pre-school aged children in the beautiful surroundings of Tatton Park’s Gardens. Book online. W: www.tattonpark.org.uk/events


Wednesday 10th


Butterfly Planters Discover how to make your garden or school playground a flutterby-butterfly friendly zone! 12.20-2.30pm. £2. Grosvenor Museum, Chester. W: www.events.westcheshiremuseums.co.uk


Thursday 11th


Wizard Academy Enrol at the East Lancashire Railway’s Wizard Academy and enjoy a magical adventure with wacky warlocks and witches. To brush up on your broomstick flying and work on your wand waving, book now at W: www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk


Friday 12th


Everybody Leisure - Ability for All - Outdoor Experience Day


Activities for children and families with disabilities during the Easter holidays. Siblings and friends welcome. Children and parents/carers can cycle around the mere using adapted bikes and try out other activities such as orienteering, archery, pond dipping and more.11am-2pm. Free. Astbury Mere, Sandy Lane, Congleton, CW12 4FP. T: 07506 317055 E: inclusion@everybody.org.uk


Kids Courses & Holiday Clubs


Our climbing courses and holiday clubs cater for 1.5 to 17 year olds and offer fun focused learning activities covering the basics to advanced techniques.


They develop fitness, confidence and problem solving skills and are a great introduction to climbing.


BOULDER HUT


Boulder Hut, Unit 1 Olympic Park, Poole Hall Road, Ellesmere Port, CH66 1ST 0151 305 6868 www.BoulderHut.com


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