Gorilla Kingdom, London Zoo, Regent’s Park
A colony of Western lowland gorillas in their natural environment. zsl.org
Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, London
Up to 250,000 spectators will crowd the banks of the Thames from Putney to
Mortlake to witness the action. Saturday. theboatrace.org
Colchester Zoo, Essex
Easter Wonderland at the zoo includes party games, music and the chance to win
chocolate Easter eggs colchester-zoo.com
Leeds Castle, Kent
Follow the dragon’s trail through the grounds to collect the hidden Easter
eggs. Plus falconry displays and an adventure playground. All weekend. leeds-castle.com
Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent
The true story of Alexander Selkirk — the real Robinson Crusoe. Plus
colouring, a fun trail and a ropery tour. Friday and Saturday. thedockyard.co.uk
Medieval Tournament, Arundel Castle, Sussex
Medieval combat, archery, armour making, and demonstrations of the period’s
cooking. Sunday and Monday. arundelcastle.org
Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Find the hidden bunnies and solve the Easter Crossword Trail. Prizes of
chocolate eggs. For the under12s. bordehill.co.uk
Souter Lighthouse, South Tyneside
Learn about the inner workings of this 19th century lighthouse, visit the
family quarters and climb the 76 steps to the top of the tower for a
surprising view. Sunday and Monday. nationaltrust.org.uk
Life of Pi, Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne
A stage adaptation of Yann Martel’s award-winning novel. Saturday and Sunday. northernstage.co.uk
Ivor the Engine, Wallingford station, Oxfordshire
The children’s television favourite makes a comeback. Saturday to Monday. cholsey-wallingford-railway.com
Aldeburgh Easter Festival, Suffolk
Music by Prokofiev and Stravinsky and performances of German baroque song and
musical treasures from the Sistine Chapel. All weekend.
Easter Lambing, Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm, Suffolk
Meet the animals and watch the farmers in the lambing shed. All weekend. baylham-house-farm.co.uk
Marwell Zoological Park, Winchester, Hampshire
Walk with wallabies on the Australian bush tour and get close to golden lion
tamarins. Plus a children’s playground. marwell.org.uk
Lindisfarne Castle, Northumberland
Take on the Bunny Hunt challenge and win a chocolate prize. All weekend.
Siege!, Warwick Castle, Warwickshire
Two hundred soldiers will reenact a siege using a 18-metre trebuchet. Plus
knight school for wannabe swordsmen and lively seige stories. All weekend. warwick-castle.co.uk
Chocolate Towers, Alton Towers, Staffordshire
Free chocolate, acrobatic Easter bunnies, roaming rabbits and a chocolate egg
intent on chasing the children. All weekend. altontowers.com
Ironbridge Gorge Museums, Shropshire
Experience Easter as it was over 100 years ago at Blists Hill Victorian Town.
Prizes for the most original Easter bonnet. All weekend. ironbridge.org.uk
Easter Espionage, Royal Air Force Museum, Shropshire
Spy trails for the undereights and photo trails for older children. All
weekend. rafmuseum.org/cosford
Wedgwood Visitor Centre, Stoke on Trent
Easter with Peter Rabbit includes life-size Peter, an egg hunt, and a chance
to paint your own rabbit. All weekend. thewedgwoodvisitor
centre.com/
Source: Visit Britain
