Saturday 13th


Bents Big Bunny Hop Hop, walk or run and join the family fun! Raise money for their 2019 Charity of the Year, Once Upon A Smile and receive medals and treats for all participants. 2pm. Bents Garden and Home. To register email E: events@bents.co.uk


Annual Pass Day – Time to Slime


Exclusive SLIME show, visit the lab to make some colourful slime in the amazing SLIME workshop, explore different types of slime (you’ll be amazed at what they can do!) and investigate the chemistry behind slime making. Booking essential. Techniquest Glyndwr. W: www.tqg.org.uk


Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th April


Walton Gardens Food Festival is BACK!


Local produce, great hot food, craft & gift stalls, chef demo’s, kids entertainment and live music – a recipe for a great foodie day out! AND best of all its FREE entry. Just go down to Walton Gardens, Warrington. Running 10am-5pm both days. W: www.greatbritishfoodfestival.com


Wednesday 17th


Teddy Bears Picnic Party Little ones and their furry friends are invited for a picnic party, complete with a Bear Hunt around the store, finished off with a children’s picnic at the indoor beach. 3-5pm. £9.95 per child. Booking required. Bents Garden and Home. W: www.bents.co.uk


Thursday 18th


Everybody Leisure - Ability for All - Multi-sports


Activities for children and families with disabilities during the Easter holidays. Siblings and friends welcome. An opportunity to try out a variety of different sports, including football, soft archery, sitting volleyball, arts & crafts. 11am- 12.30pm. £3.60 per child. Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Rectory Fields, Wilmslow, SK9 1BU. T: 07506 317055 E: inclusion@everybody.org.uk


Dinky Dinosaur Adventure


Get set for a real Jurassic Lark as you get up close and personal with some friendly baby dinosaurs on this brand new interactive adventure at the East Lancashire Railway. W: www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk


The Tatton Teddy Hunt


Tatton’s mischevious teddy bears are playing hide and seek in the Gardens - can you help to find them all so that they can join in the themed story and rhyme time? Tatton Park. W: www.tattonpark.org.uk/events


Tuesday 16th


Easter Hat Making Running from 11am-2pm on 16th and 18th April. Create an Easter Hat; a show-stopping head piece to make a statement! And for your chance of winning a prize, simply register your hat in the Easter Parade, which will take place on Friday 19th April at 11am. Booking required. Bents Garden and Home. W: www.bents.co.uk


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Friday 19th


Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt Immerse yourself in the delights of the spring garden at Biddulph Grange as you follow the clues around the garden. Trails are £2.50. Admission prices apply. Running until 22nd April. W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Easter Egg-stravaganza


Get set for a ‘cracking’ Bank Holiday Weekend at the East Lancashire Railway. Take a steam train ride, meet the owls and make some sand art, plus more! Running until 22nd April. W: www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk


Easter Boat Gathering


Dozens of boats from around the country will be heading to the National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port for the annual Easter Boat Gathering. Colourful narrowboats and barges will take centre stage while the museum comes alive with music, costumed interpretation and activities for the whole family. Running until 22nd April. W: www.canalrivertrust.org.uk/nwm


Easter at Anderton Boat Lift


Head to the Boat Lift this Easter for free family fun... children’s crafts, meet and greet with all your favourite characters and a special Easter Treasure Hunt. Enjoy a river cruise or a boat trip through the lift on the Edwin Clark trip boat. Running until 22nd April. W: www.andertonboatlift.co.uk


Free Face Painting


Running at Blakemere craft village 19th-22nd April. W: www.blakemerevillage.com


Free Chick Handling


Running 19th and 22nd April at Blakemere Village. W: www.blakemerevillage.com


Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt


The Easter bunny will be hopping over the wall into the 13.5 acre garden to offer families the ultimate day out with a Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt. Running until 22nd April. Erddig National Trust. W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Easter Family Fun


Special Easter themed activities at Gulliver’s Theme Park, Warrington. Enjoy magical entertainment, activities and lots of family rides. Book tickets in advance to save more on your visit. W: www.gulliversfun.co.uk/events/ easter-family-fun


Cadbury Easter Egg Hunts


Enjoy a great family day out at Speke this Easter. Search for clues in the grounds and gardens and receive your delicious Cadbury reward at the end. Running until 22nd April. Speke National Trust Property. W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt at Rufford Old Hall


This spring at Rufford Old Hall, search for clues to a tasty Cadbury treat at the end. You’ll need to explore around every corner, search the woods and follow the garden paths to get the chocolaty prize. W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Easter Bank Holiday Fun


Spend the Easter Bank holiday at Blakemere Village and enjoy free activities within the courtyard every day from 11am-4pm. Running until 22nd April. W: www.blakemerevillage.com


Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt


Follow the springtime nature trail around the gardens at Quarry Bank to get your Easter chocolate treat. Normal admission charges apply. Running until 22nd April. W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Go to www.primarytimes.co.uk/cheshire for thousands more great days out Saturday 20th


Traditional Punch and Judy Shows


Free shows at Blakemere Village. W: www.blakemerevillage.com


Easter Bonnet Parade


For the chance of winning some very special prizes, simply register your hat in the Easter Parade. 2-6 year old parade at 11am, 7-11 year old parade at 11.30am. Bents Garden and Home. Free event, register to take part. E: events@bents.co.uk


Easter Family Fun Day


Join the Bents Easter Bunny and their friends for a whole host of activities, including; face painting, Easter themed crafting activities, treasure hunt, stilt walkers, mystic ball jugglers and a visit from a miniature farm. 11am-3pm. Bents Garden and Home. W: www.bents.co.uk


An Egg-Chanted Easter


Fabulous trails with the Fairy Godmother in the Mansion, spot Rapunzel in the Gardens and run around with Gingerbread Man at the Farm. Visit Dairy Wood in the Parkland and help Little Red Riding Hood find her eggs – watch out for the wolf! Running until 22nd April. Tatton Park. W: www.tattonpark.org.uk/easter


Backford Belles Easter Hunt


Enjoy award-winning ice cream, play on the climbing frame and say hello to the spring arrivals including calves, chickens, ducks and guinea pigs. Plus over the Easter weekend join the Easter Hunt competition, looking for clues around the farm and shop areas with rewards for all. Check their Facebook page for updates. Backford Belles Jersey Ice Cream. W: www.backfordbelles.com


Saturday 20th


Fairy Cake decorating and Chocolate Goodies


Join a Fairy Cake Decorating workshop (while stocks last) and the Easter Bunny handing out chocolate goodies. See the Wire FM Street team and enter a competition for a trip to Cadbury World. 12noon-4pm. 2 hours free parking. Cockhedge Shopping Park. W: www.cockhedge.co.uk


Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Festival


The Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Festival at Chester Racecourse this Easter features over 150 exhibitors, free cooking demonstrations from Simon Rimmer, Matt Tebbutt and Andi Oliver, free cooking classes for adults and children, as well as free BBQ Master classes. Use code Primary20 to save 20% off ticket prices, under 12’s free. W: www.chesterfoodanddrink.co.uk


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