Check out what's on across Nottingham and the local area during the School Easter Holidays (29th March - 14th April)
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Main Event - Saturday 13th April
Nottingham City Centre
Shows, workshops and events running across the city 9th-21st April
Nottingham Puppet Festival Event List
Main Event – City Centre
13th April 2024
Free events – booking not required
Inspirate – Ancient Giants
13 Apr 2024 11am - 11:30am, 12.30-1pm and 3-3.30pm
Listergate, Nottingham
Suitable for all ages
Mahogany Carnival Design
13 Apr 2024 12pm -12:30pm 1.30-2pm and 3.30 -4pm
Old Market Square, Nottingham
Suitable for all ages
Handmade Theatre – Tell me a Story
Nottingham Central Library (Outdoors)
13th April 11am and 2pm
Suitable for all ages
Lempen – The Fisher and His Wife
13th Apr 2024 12.30-1.30pm and 2.30-3.30pm
Nottingham Central Library (outdoors)
Suitable for all ages
By Our Hands Studio Open Day
Drop in Puppet Workshop
13 Apr 2024 11-1pm, 2-4pm
Unit 42, Sneinton Market, Nottingham, NG1 1DQ
Suitable for all ages
Other Events 9th-21st April
Ongoing exhibitions
National Puppetry Archive Exhibition
Window Gallery – City Arts
11th March – 25th April
Laura Mathews Flying Puppets
Nottingham Central Library
22nd March – 24th April
Theatre
Club Origami 6th – 7th April
Lakeside Arts
£8.50
Suitable for 6m-5years
Eggbird and other String Puppet Stories + Workshop
8th-11th April
Various City Community Centres
Suitable for ages 6+
FREE – booking required
The Search for Teddy Island (6m-4years)
Local Libraries
9th – 12th April
FREE – booking required
Charlie Comet and the Magic in the Attic (2 to 4 years)
Local Libraries
9th – 12th April
FREE – booking required
Lempen – Cardboard Carnival (age 4+)
14th April 10am
Squire Performing Arts Centre, 9 Arboretum Street, Nottingham, NG1 4JB
£8 plus booking fee, concession £6.50 plus booking fee
Dragon (ages 8+)
14 April 1:00pm and 3.30pm
Lakeside Arts
£9.50 - £10
Anansi and the Lost Sun (ages 5-11)
21st April 2024 1pm
Lakeside Arts
£8.50 - £9
Timisien Luminarium by Architects of Air
Thursday 4 to Saturday 13 April 2024
Chesterfield Road Park, NG19 7BH
10am to 4pm (last entry)
£3 (prebook or pay on arrival)
Under 2s and carers free
The giant Architects of Air inflatable Timisien Luminarium sculpture will land in Chesterfield Road Park for the Easter school holidays.
Join Open Doors for their first FREE Family Arts Festival this Easter! Tickets for workshops are now available to book on the Palace Theatre's website.
Here's our timetable of fun activities for Ollerton, Newark and Rainworth!
Saturday 30th March – Ollerton
📍Lifespring Church
10am-3pm: Circus Skills, Face Painting
11am-12pm: Hand Drumming with Tim and Helen
1pm-2pm: Hand Drumming with Tim and Helen
📍Dukeries Leisure Centre
11am-3pm: VR activity with Samantha Peberdy
11.30am-12:30pm: Birthday Party session with Open Doors Milly
2pm-3pm: Birthday Party session with Open Doors Milly
📍Ollerton Town FCarty session with Open Doors Milly
2pm-3pm: Birthday Party session with Open Doors Milly
📍Ollerton Town FC
12pm-3pm: Disc Golf, Face Painting, Our Heritage on Tour
Sunday 31st March – Newark
📍Hawtonville Children’s Centre
10am – 2pm: Circus Skills, Face Painting, Disc Golf
10:30am-11:30am: Time Travel Tots with Donna
12:30pm-1:30pm: Time Travel Tots with Donna
📍Buttermarket
10am-2pm: Fabric Painting with Vanessa Stone
11am-12pm: Song Writing with Eddy and Tim
12:30pm-1:30pm: Song Writing with Eddy and Tim
Monday 1st April – Rainworth
📍The Social Action Hub
10am-3pm: VR activity with Samantha Peberdy, Circus Skills
10:30am-11:30am: Time Travel Tots with Donna
12:30pm-1:30pm: Time Travel Tots with Donna
📍Rainworth Village Hall
10am-3pm: Our Heritage on Tour, Face Painting
11am-12pm: Birthday Party session with Open Doors Milly
2pm-3pm: Birthday Party session with Open Doors Milly
Parks and Walks
Easter Egg Hunt
March 23rd to April 14th 10am-3.30pm
Dive into a magical journey and discover hidden eggs along your path at Rufford.
With every trail sheet purchase , participants receive a special prize – making sure everyone finishes their adventure with a smile and a treasure! Each trail is just £2.50 per child .
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Friday 29th March, 9:00 am - 10:30 am and 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday 30th March, 9:00 am - 10:30 am and 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Sunday 31st March, 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Monday 1st April, 9:00 am - 10:30 am and 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Enjoy a freshly prepared buffet-style breakfast, accompanied by tea, coffee and fruit juice. Guests will be greeted by none other than the legendary Easter Bunny himself! Each child will receive a trail sheet to embark on our Easter Trail, with a guaranteed prize awaiting them upon successful completion! Get ready for an unforgettable morning of fun, food, and festivities!
£14.95 / Children under 8 £7.25 / Under 1’s Free
White Post Farm Spring Roadshow
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to connect with nature and learn more about our furry and scaly friends in a fun and interactive setting!
Wednesdays 3rd and 10th April 10-3.30pm
£3 per child
Owl Babies Experience
Friday 5th April, 10:30 am - 11:00 am and 11:15 am - 11:45 am
(also running 29th May and 22nd June)
Step into the magical world of Owl Babies which is designed for the little ones! Join us for story time featuring the beloved Owl Babies tale. After the story, children will have the unique opportunity for an up-close experience with our friendly owl companion. Capture adorable photos of your little ones alongside our feathered friends. You will even enjoy a ‘tickle tumkins’ moment with the owls.
£8.00 per person. Suitable for any age. Children must be accompanied by a fee paying adult.
Hawk Woodland Walk Experience
Friday 5th April, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
(also running 29th May and 22nd June)
Take a leisurely walk through the forest area of Rufford with a majestic Hawk. But that’s not all, you will have the extraordinary opportunity to don a glove and experience the exhilaration of flying your own bird of prey.
(Recommended for Age 6+) under 6’s welcome with parental consent and will need to be supervised at all times
£15.00 per adult, £12.50 per child (16 and under) All children must be accompanied by a fee-paying adult.
Fairytale Trail
30th March – 14th April, 2024
Our Fairytale Trail is a magical journey that winds through the ancient woods, offering an enchanted experience for families and nature enthusiasts alike. Each step will lead you to ten mystical locations, every one linked to a fascinating Fairytale creature and the incredible wildlife that calls the forest home.
Come dressed in your most enchanting attire, and let the magic of Sherwood Forest capture your imagination this Easter!
Pick up your Fairytale Trail booklet at the Visitor Centre between 10am – 3pm. An enchanted treat awaits you on completion of the Trail!
£3.50 per booklet
Have-a-go Archery
30th March 2024
Think you’ve got what it takes to be an outlaw? Here’s the chance to put your archery skills to the test, at the home of Robin Hood!
The Sherwood Outlaws will be providing one-to-one instruction at the Major Oak £3 for 5 arrows!
This archery session will be led by none other than the the infamous Sheriff of Nottingham along with his villainous acquaintance, Sir Roger of Doncaster!
Drop in any time between 10am and 3pm.
Easter Egg Trail
Sat 9th March – Friday 12th April
10 small animals are hidden around the Crags, and each has a secret letter. Collect all 10 letters and rearrange them to discover the mystery word.
Once you've solved the word, return to reception to collect your prize. Choose from a chocolate Easter egg, a chocolate bunny, a free-from bunny or a Nomo free-from egg*
£3.50 per person, includes a chocolate egg prize when you return to Reception after your hunt. No need to book, just pay at reception for your trail sheet.
*While stocks last. If we run out of easter eggs we will substitute the prize for an alternative sweet treat of similar value.
Bertie the Beaver's Trail at Belvoir Castle
27th March - 7th April
Welcome to Belvoir Woodland Quest: Bertie's Easter Expedition! Embark on a magical journey through the enchanting grounds of Belvoir Castle Gardens with Bertie the Beaver. Follow the paw prints, discover hidden clues, and join Bertie along with Sylvie the Squirrel, Mossy the Mouse, Oswald the Owl and many more on a whimsical adventure through the Rose Garden! Complete the quest and return to the castle, where a special chocolate surprise awaits. Bertie and his friends invite you to claim your Easter treasure and celebrate the joy of spring in the heart of Belvoir Castle Gardens.
Holme Pierrepont Country Park
Gloworm Festival Easter Trail at Holme Pierrepont Country Park!
Join us at Holme Pierrepont Country Park from the 23rd March - 15th April for our Easter Trail. Find all of the Gloworm pictures located around the map and write their number in the correct box. Trail sheets will be available from Desperate measures.
WIN A PLAYMOBIL EASTER EGG
Submit a photo of you and Gilbert to info@glowormfestival.co.uk to be in with a change of winning 1 of 10 Playmobil Easter Eggs. 10 winners will be selected at random and contacted by Friday 3rd May .
The trail is FREE OF CHARGE but parking charges at Holme Pierrepont Country Park will apply.
Ruddington Yarn Ninjas
The Easter Trail
28th March - 15th April
Pick up a free trail sheet from The Bottle Top , Framework Knitters Museum Parkers Yard or Thomas James Estate Agents then collect either a sweet or badge (depending on availability) when you have completed it.
Also enter our free prize draw - share pictures of you with one of the chicks, or part of our display by tagging us @ruddingtonyarnbomb to enter a draw to win your own knitted or crocheted chick
Wollaton Park
Traditional Fun Fair 29th March – 14th April
National Trust
Easter Escape Trail at Clumber Park
29th March – 14th April 10-3pm
Looking for something different this Easter? Do you like puzzles, riddles and clues? The Easter Escape Trail is designed for older children and adults who want to enjoy playing detective during the Easter holidays.
£3 per trail, which includes an Easter Escape Trail sheet, bunny ears, dairy or vegan, Free From* chocolate egg.
Easter Family Trail at Clumber Park
29th March – 14th April 10-3pm
Join us for a fun-packed Easter adventure, with lots of activities to keep the little ones entertained.
Collect your Easter Family Trail sheet from the Discovery Centre before heading out towards the Mansion Site and Front Field to begin your adventure.
Can you balance your egg on the spoon without dropping it or hop like a bunny in the sack race? Don't forget to look for the fairies hiding in the trees!
No booking required, the trail is £3 per person. Admission into the park applies.
Let Easter Adventures at Hardwick Hall
Enjoy uncovering the different activity trail stations inspired by the creativity of the Hardwick collections, nature in the gardens & parkland, and good old-fashioned Easter fun - each station is more exciting than the last! Once the kids have raced from each activity, encourage them to plant a seed at the very last stop and pick up their prize!
£3 per child (for both members and non-members). A trail must be purchased for each participant to ensure all children will get their chocolate egg at the end.
What’s included?
Trail activities, bunny ears and a chocolate egg. There is also the option for a vegan and free from chocolate egg.
Non-members: standard admission applies.
Easter Adventures at Belton
Give Belton’s Gardens Team a hand preparing for spring on an Easter trail through the Pleasure Grounds and Formal Gardens, with a range of activities inspired by nature, wildlife, and gardening.
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 27 March - 14 April, from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4pm, so come along and explore the beautiful gardens at Belton. Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
Easter egg hunts at Calke Abbey
23rd March – 7th April 10am – 4.30pm
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Calke Abbey on an Easter trail.
There's a choice of two main trails to pick from:
- The long trail takes you around the parkland and Calke Explore.
- The shorter, accessible trail is suitable for little legs, exploring the Pleasure Grounds and stableyards.
- For those looking for a bigger adventure, there's also the option of an orienteering trail.
Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears, and don't forget, you can choose from either a chocolate egg or a vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
Blossom arch at Calke Abbey
Blossom is arriving early this season, with an ever-blooming arch in the Pleasure Grounds. The arrival of blossom is one of the most spectacular sights in spring. To mark the occasion, a handmade blossom arch will adorn the Pleasure Grounds.
Walk beneath and take in showers of handcrafted blooms made from recycled materials. Until 30th April
Easter Egg Hunt at The Children's Country House at Sudbury
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at The Children's Country House at Sudbury on an Easter trail based on Lewis Carroll's classic, Alice in Wonderland. Join us in finding the White Rabbit followed by croquet on the lawn, and many other activities.
22nd March – 1st April
10am-5pm
Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or Dino vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
Farms
EASTER AT THE FARM
Easter is always a magical time here at Stonebridge City Farm and we have LOADS going on this year! Here is a brief outline on what events we have over the school holidays
Nature Trail has had an Easter makeover and is available every day of the holidays
Tuesday 2nd April Rainbow Stripes Music Session 11-12pm £3
Wednesday 3rd April Make a Cress Head 10am-1pm £1 per child
Friday 5th April Easter Crafts 10am-2pm 50p per child
Tuesday 9th April Rainbow Stripes Music Session 11-12pm £3
Easter Storytime 12.30pm £3
Wednesday 10th April Egg Hatching all day FREE
Thursday 11th April
Making Easter Cakes £2 per child 11am and 1pm
Easter weekend Activities
Entry £5 per person
29th March – 1st April
11am Animal Cuddles*
11.45am Champion chicken/egg collecting
1.30pm Chick, duckling and baby rabbit cuddles*
2.30pm Animal cuddles*
3.30pm Animal snack time
*Starred activities additional £1 per person
Animal feed £1 per tub
Join us for a day out on the farm this Easter!
From Monday 25th March to Friday 12th April 2024, meet our Easter Chicks & Rabbits and visit the Easter Bunny to receive a treat:
The farm park and woodlands will be open from 10am to 5pm.
- Meet the Easter Bunny and receive a treat.
- Pet our Easter Chicks and Rabbits.
- Watch the pigs, goats and birds of prey eat their Easter eggs.
- Feed the chickens.
- Watch a falconry display.
- Visit our smaller animals in the Animal Chat Room.
- Say hello to our bigger animals out in the paddocks.
- Watch wallaby and ferret feeding demonstrations.
- See our tortoises in the Tortoise Room.
- Hold an owl (additional £1).
- On Mondays & Thursdays, watch a snake feeding demonstration.
- Follow The World of Dinosaur Roar! Discovery Trail in our woodlands.
- Explore our Indoor Playbarn with adventure play for all ages.
- Have fun in our two outdoor playgrounds - The Burrows Play Area and The Fort Adventure Playground.
- Bring a picnic or treat yourself to lunch in either Antlers Bistro or the Laughing Donkey Cafe.
You'll find us in East Leake, which is easily accessible from Nottingham, Leicester and Derby - LE12 6LU
WE’RE GOING ON AN EASTER HUNT! Join us from 29th March until 14th April for “We’re going on an Easter hunt”… an Easter trail around the farm! Join us for: Storytime in the Easter Barn, An Easter trail around the farm, Crafts & Activities in the Easter Barn, Animal Keeper Talks
Plus:
Bluey Visit 6th April
Bluebell Dairy
The Choccy Woccy Factory 29th March - 7th April
£13.95
What's included:
Professor Choccy Woccy and his Marvellous machine activity!
FREE Chocolate treat for every paying child!
Live show: Doc Choc and his Belgian Bunny Chocolatier
Meet the Easter Bunny, Cute spring Rabbits! Baby Chicks
Sheep Racing, Lamb Bottle Feeding Demonstrations, Milking Demonstrations, Small Animal Petting, Newborn Lambs
HUGE bouncy pillow, Outdoor playgrounds, Indoor Giant Beach
In-store Events
Dinos are back!
Dinosaurs are back at Derbion, come and spot them as they take over from 28th March - 15th April. FREE/Drop in
Dino Workshops
Is your child a budding palaeontologist? Sign them up to our immersive workshops where they can dig and discover dinosaurs in a hands on way for just £4 per child.
Playdoh Treasure Hunt - FREE
25th March - 14 April: , receive a treat when you complete, The Experience Desk, Floor One.
Playdoh Workshops
23rd, 24th, 28th, 29th & 30th March, 12 pm & 2 pm, Toys, Floor One.
Face Painting & Easter Craft
23rd & 30th March: 11-3 pm, The Experience Desk, Floor One.
Kids Eat FREE when grown-ups spend £10 or more
25th March - 14 April: , The Place To Eat, Floor Three.
Waterstones Nottingham
Easter Activities: Easter Egg Hunt!
Thursday 4th April 2024 1pm
The Easter Bunny has hidden chocolate eggs all around our children's floor! How many can you find?
Our booksellers will read the eggcellent We're Going on an Egg Hunt and you will have the chance to track down some of those hidden eggs!
This event is free, just turn up!
Easter Activities: The Tiger Who Came to Tea Party! (10:30am and 2pm)
Saturday 6th April 2024 10.30am and 2pm
This Easter, come and join the Tiger for a unique tea party experience. There will be party games, story time, tasty treats, and a special guest appearance from the Tiger himself!
Tickets are £16 per child, parents/carers can attend for free. There are two slots available for this event at10:30am and 2pm. Each one will last for approximately 90 minutes.
Easter Activities: Children's Creative Writing Workshop - Developing Characters
Tuesday 9th April 2024 10.30am and 2pm
Join our bookseller and creative writing expert for a fun-filled look at how to create three-dimensional characters. Our expert will guide you as you create and develop your own characters!
Please note there are two sessions for this event at 10:30am and 2pm. Please make sure that you book for the correct time. The morning sessions is aimed at children aged 8-10 and the afternoon session is aimed at children 11-13.
Easter Activities: Make your own origami!
Wednesday 10th April 2024 10am and 3pm
Come and join us this Easter and learn how to make your own origami. Our booksellers will show you how to craft fun and colourful creations! . You’ll be amazed at how much you can create with a few simple folds.
This event will take place at 10am and 3pm.
Tickets are free but please book to secure a space as they are limited.
Easter Activities: Pirate Playtime
Friday 12th April 2024
10:00 at Waterstones, Nottingham
X marks the spot! Come and join us for a Pirate-themed story time and create your own treasure map!
Our booksellers will read The Pirates Next Door by Jonny Duddle before showing you how to create your very own treasure map! Where will you hide the treasure?
Pirate Playtime will take place at 10am and 3pm
Tickets are free but please book to secure a space as they are limited.
Easter Bunny Trail
Friday 29th March – Sunday 14th Apr 10-5pm
Hop into action and put your detective skills to the test! Uncover the whereabouts of all 8 carrots hidden by our Easter bunnies throughout the store
Free - No registration required
Easter Craft Activities
Tuesday 2nd April – Friday 5th April 10-2pm
Come along and join us to celebrate the Easter Holidays with Easter themed crafts. Join us in our Dining department to decorate your very own Easter Egg with the help of our in-store ambassador. Book a timeslots online
Free
Spring into B Club
3 free make and take days for the Easter Break
Decorate an Easter Egg 29th March 11-3pm
Make a Spring Wreath 3rd April 11-3pm
Paint a Plant Pot 10th April 11-3pm
FREE and Drop in while stocks last
Have an eggstra hoppy Easter at Smyths Toys!
Join our Easter egg hunt to get your hands on a FREE EASTER EGG.
Saturday 30th March from 9am
* You’ll be in with the chance to WIN a 10ft trampoline, a Hot Wheels City Mega Garage Playset or a Barbie Dream Camper Vehicle Playset in each store!
Kids can take part in our FREE Easter egg hunt in-store on Saturday 30th March from 9am while stocks last. Follow the clue sheet to complete the Easter egg hunt and collect your FREE Easter egg.
*One egg per participating child. Available from 9am, while stocks last
FREE My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Easter
23rd March - 14th April,
Come and join in this cool workshop that's all about Fish! Watch how they swim and learn some fun facts about them while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership – you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance to meet some of our amazing animals…all for FREE!
Come along and join the fun because we cant wait to see you…
Recommended age 4+
Workshops
Lakeside Arts
Museum Explorers - MAKE A MEDIEVAL STAINED-GLASS WINDOW
Saturday 13 April, 12noon-3.30pm
Free admission, just drop in
Suitable for ages 7+
Produce your own stained-glass craft, inspired by Medieval designs, to take home and display in your window.
Royal Concert Hall
Nottingham Puppet Festival - Children's Puppet Workshop
Thursday 11 April 10:00am
Aimed at 8 – 13 year olds.
This fun and interactive workshop offers an introduction to the art of puppetry. Starting with lots of warm up games and puppetry specific exercises, participants will be shown how to make a simple paper puppet and will create a short performance piece to share with the group. No previous experience necessary.
Team up with your puppet to tackle the exciting assault course challenge. Inspired by the legendary ‘Tough Mudder’ competition, teams climb, crawl, and swing their way around the circuit and test their new-found skills!
Join us for Easter children's craft activities
10.30am to 3pm on Thursday 4th and Thursday 11th April.
Free drop-in sessions in the Weir View Room, no need to book!
Teversal Visitors Centre
Easter Sweet Making
Sat 23rd March 10-12pm
Make some delicious Easter treats and a special basket to take them home in.
£6
Fire Engine and Police Van Visit
Weds 3rd April 11-12pm FREE
Mobile Mini Zoo
Thursday 4th April 9.30-11am and 12-1.30pm £3
Your chance to hold, stroke and ask questions about lots of different exotic animals
Woodland Wonders
Friday 5th April 10-11am and 11.30-12.30pm
Get back to nature in this fun Half-Term activity making a cute owl puppet, bird feeders and leaf collages.
£2
Hop Into Spring Easter Fun Day
Come and join Alice and the Mad Hatter (and of course the Rabbit) at our Easter Holiday Fun Day with Balloon Modelling, Circus skills and sports day fun with prizes.
Thursday 11th April 10.30-12.30pm £3 per child
Spring Crafts
Friday 12th April 10-11am and 11.30-12.30pm
Spring into Spring at this family fun Half-term activity making beautiful butterflies, dazzling dragonflies and fabulous flowers.
£2
Hobbycraft Nottingham
Kids' Clay Monster Workshop
8th April £5 (£4 if booked before 31st March)
Kids' Easter Bonnet Making 3+
12th and 16th March £8 (£6.40 if booked before 31st March)
Kids' Pipe Cleaner Flower and Wand Workshop 3+
10th April £5 (£4 if booked before 31st March)
Kids' Printmaking on Canvas Workshop 3+
3rd April £8 (£6.40 if booked before 31st March)
Kids' Easter Clay Animals Workshop
1st April £5 (£4 if booked before 31st March)
𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘁
Friday 29th, Saturday 30th, Sunday 31st March and Monday 1st April at 11am
£12.99
Get your hands dirty and create a beautiful Easter basket filled with wildflowers.
This hands-on workshop is perfect for nature loving children. Come and enjoy a fun and creative morning surrounded by the beauty of nature and take away a basket that will welcome pollinators to your garden all summer.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to welcome nature into your garden!
The event is part of our Grow Your Own Festival so as well as the activity you can expect;
An extensive range of fruit, veg and herb plants and seeds, All you need from compost to plant food for a successful growing season, Grab all the pots and seed trays you need for FREE in our recycling centre, Small space fruit and veg growing workshop, Homemade Café
Libraries
Library Activities
Arnold Library
Gruffalo's birthday Saturday 30 March, 9am - 4pm
The Gruffalo is turning 25! Enjoy a day of drop-in colouring, crafting, and a character hunt for all ages.
Balderton Library
Make an Easter Bunny or Chick Wednesday 3 April, 2pm - 3pm
Carlton Library
Easter crafts Thursday 4 April, 11am - 12pm and Thursday 11 April, 2pm - 3pm
Carlton-in-Lindrick Library
Library Free Origami Crafts 2nd April 9.30-11.30am
Carlton Hill Library
Easter craft Wednesday 3 April, 10am - 10:45am
Edwinstowe Library
Easter Origami Crafts Tuesday 2 April, 10am - 12pm
Rabbit! Rabbit! Rabbit! Tuesday 9 April, 10am - 12pm
Forest Town Library
Easter bunny wreath Tuesday 2 April, 10:30am - 11:30am
Gedling Library
Lego Club Thursday 4 April and Thursday 11 April, 1pm - 4:30pm
Easter crafts Throughout the Easter holiday
Huthwaite Library
Eggcelent Easter activities Thursday 28 March, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kirkby in Ashfield Library
Easter Bunny bookmarks Friday 5 April, 2pm - 4pm
Sunflower planting and craft Thursday 4 April, 10am - 12pm
Mansfield Central Library
Guide Dog Puppy Meet and Greet Thursday 11 April, 10am - 12pm
Mansfield Woodhouse
Bunny weaving paper craft Tuesday 2 April, 10am - 4pm
Rocking Spring card Tuesday 9 April, 10am - 4pm
Mapperley Library
Children's crafting (suitable for ages 4-9) Tuesday 9 April, 10:30am - 12pm
Newark Buttermarket
Easter fun day Saturday 23 March, 10am - 3pm
Egg-celent Easter crafting Saturday 30 March, 11am - 12pm
Ravenshead Library
Easter Egg hunt Saturday 23 March - Saturday 13 April, during normal opening hours
Sutton in Ashfield Library
Easter Egg decorating Saturday 30 March, 11am - 12pm
Author visit: Adrian Beeden Wednesday 3 April, 10am - 11am
Warsop Library
Easter nest cake decorating Tuesday 2 April, 10am - 12pm and Friday 5 April, 2pm - 4pm
Bunny weaving paper craft Tuesday 9 April and Friday 12 April, 10am - 4:30pm
Worksop Library
Kids Easter treasure hunt (during normal opening hours)
Spring Crafts for children Thursday 4 April & 11 April, 11am - 12pm
Dog's Trust Family Workshop (7-11 years) Wednesday 10 April, 11am - 12pm
CITY LIBRARIES
Tuesday 2nd April
BASFORD LIBRARY Gruffalo Activities 2.30-4.30pm FREE
STRELLEY ROAD LIBRARY Gruffalo Activities 10-12pm FREE
WOLLATON LIBRARY Gruffalo Activities 2-3.30pm FREE
Wednesday 3rd April
NOTTINGHAM CENTRAL LIBRARY Gruffalo Activities 10-12pm FREE
SOUTHGLADE PARK Gruffalo Activities 11-1pm FREE
Thursday 4th April
CLIFTON LIBRARY - Gruffalo Activities 2-3.30pm FREE
ST ANNS LIBRARY Gruffalo Activities 11am-1pm FREE
Friday 5th April
DALES LIBRARY Gruffalo Activities 11-1pm FREE
WEDS 10TH April
HYSON GREEN LIBRARY Gruffalo Activities 11-1pm FREE
Thurs 11TH April
BILBOROUGH LIBRARY Gruffalo Activities 1-3pm FREE
BULWELL LIBRARY Gruffalo Activities 2-4pm FREE
Friday 12th April
RADFORD/LENTON LIBRARY Gruffalo Activities 10.30-12.45pm FREE
Sat 13th April
MEADOWS LIBRARY Gruffalo Activities 10.30-11.30am FREE
Museums
Sunday 31st and Monday 1st 10am-4pm
£5 per child, parking £2
Come along and join us over the Easter weekend and meet our special guest, the Easter Bunny.
Take part in our Easter Egg hunt around site, visit the Ruddington Model Railway Club and ride on the miniatures (weather permitting).
Easter Family Activities 2024: Traces in Spaces
2nd, 3rd, 4th , 9th, 10th, 11th April
Join in for a fun-filled workshop exploring hidden traces in different places! Create, listen, and follow directions as you meander through our space. Weave between, squeeze under, dance around, and pose! Leave a play trail for others to follow, add to, again and again.
The workshops are drop-in; however, we invite you to book a space for your session as spaces are limited.
Our sessions take place on Tue, Wed & Thu, at the following times:
10am - 12 noon and 1 – 3pm
FREE. Limited Capacity. Booking is required.
Easter Party
29th March Good Friday
£3pp
Join us for an Easter Party session this Good Friday with Non Stop Kids Entertainment.
Chick Handling
Saturday 30th March
£3pp
Come down and have a hold of our cuddly chicks.
To book please email museum.erewash.gov.uk
There will also be crafts, a trail and an Easter egg hunt around the museum
Eco Week
3/4/5th April
Join in with workshops using recycled materials to create a community miniature village. Workshops are 11-1pm and free of charge, no booking required.
Green's Windmill
Find our eggs to win amazing prizes! Our popular Easter Egg Hunt is back!
Explore Green’s Windmill, the millyard, science centre and community garden for our hidden eggs and win a bumper prize pack for your efforts!
Our Easter egg hunt runs from Friday 29th March to Sunday 31st March. Due to the small nature of our venue please book an arrival slot in advance so we can manage the number of people on site. Our arrival slots are 10am-11am, 11am-12pm, 12pm-1pm, 1pm-2pm and 2pm-3pm. Payment can be made on the day.
Please phone 0115 915 6878 to book.
For ages 3+. The Easter Egg Hunt is £5 per child. Proceeds go to the Green's Windmill Trust, charity No. 1163116. Entry to the venue is FREE.
Easter Biscuit Baking 4th and 6th April £4
Bake your own Easter biscuits in this baking workshop, which Easter themed cookie cutters will you choose!? All ingredients supplied.
Booking essential. To book a place for this activity please call 0115 915 6878. We're running six sessions at 10.15am, 11am, 11.45am, 1pm, 1.45pm & 2.30pm.
The sessions will start on time so please ensure you arrive in advance. We reserve the right to deny access to anyone arriving late for this workshop.
£4 per child. For ages 3+
Please let us know of any dietary requirements when booking.
Entry to the windmill and science centre is free.
Children’s Bread Baking 11th and 13th April £4
Our popular Children’s Bread Baking activity is back! Bring the kids to bake their very own delicious bread in this fun workshop. Will you eat it straight away or save it for later? All ingredients supplied.
Booking essential. To book a place for this activity please call 0115 915 6878. We're running six sessions at 10.15am, 11am, 11.45am, 1pm, 1.45pm & 2.30pm.
The sessions will start on time so please ensure you arrive in advance. We reserve the right to deny access to anyone arriving late for this workshop.
£4 per child. For ages 3+
Please let us know of any dietary requirements when booking.
Entry to the windmill and science centre is free.
Easter Bunny Hunt
Sat 30th March 12-3pm
£3 per child
Our traditional popular bunny hunt is on! Seek out out knitted bunnies in the cottage garden. Children will be awarded with the cutest knitted egg nest/pouch filled with choccy eggs. £3 per child. They’ll be craft activity too. Just turn up!*weather dependent - up until supplies last*
Meet the Mascots at our brand new Football: The Beautiful Game exhibition
2nd April 2024 10am-12pm
Nottingham Forest mascot Robin Hood will be here to open our new exhibition, come along, say hello and have your photo taken.
FREE
Meet the Notts County mascots
3rd April 2024 11.30am-12.30pm
Notts County Mascots Mr and Mrs Magpie will be visiting our football exhibition on Wednesday 3 April from 11:30am to 1:30om. come along, say hello and have your photo taken.
FREE
Create your own Subbuteo figure.
5th April 10am, 11am and 12pm
£7.50 per child, adult goes free
Design your own player then bring it to life on your own Subbuteo player to take away. This activity is suitable for over 10s .
Pre booking is essential
Family Football quiz
10th April 2024 11am
Test your footie knowledge against other teams and see who knows the most.
£10 per team ( maximum of 6 players with at least 2 children)
Advanced booking is essential
Easter Trail
Saturday 30th March to Saturday 13th April.
Join us this half term for an eggcellent Easter theme trail throughout the galleries to decode the secret word. Our game bags in our galleries will also have some fun Easter themed activities for you all to enjoy.
Family Saturday: Eggcellent Easter
Saturday 6th April, 10am to 3pm.
Bounce, hop, and chirp into our Easter themed Family Saturday on April 6, weave your own paper bag, mould a playdough hot cross bun and make some easter bunny ears. Join artist Tory Hayward from 11am to 1pm for a Pysanky egg decorating workshop, a traditional Ukrainian celebration of Easter. This activity is for children aged 12 and over and booking is encouraged. Book a space here!
Remember, there's now FREE entry for Newark and Sherwood residents!
Easter Activities
All Our Activities are FREE and Drop in
Sessions run from 10am-12pm and 1-3pm
Tuesday 2nd April - Decorate an Easter biscuit
Wednesday 3rd April - Family Fun Day at the Rec, Leverton road 11-2pm
Thursday 4th April – Racing Rabbits
Friday 5th and 12th April - Lego Day
Monday 8th April - Junk Modelling
Tuesday 9th April - Clay Day
Wednesday 10th April – Eid Decorations
Thursday 11th April – No Sew Bags
Community and Church Events
Toton Duck Race
Saturday 30th March, 1 till 3pm
Manor Park, Toton
The annual Toton Duck Race is back! Usually on New Year's Day, the Duck Race was postponed due to bad weather earlier this year and will now take place on Easter Saturday. Enjoy some light refreshments, have a go on the tombola with some lovely prizes to be won and for the little ones there is a Teddy tombola with a cuddle toy prize every time. Ducks are £1.50, all in aid of Age UK Derby & Derbyshire, tickets are available via Ticket Source or you can purchase on the day
Beechdale Community Centre/Diversify Education and Communities CIC
Register for our Easter Festival on the 30th March 2024 12-4pm at the Beechdale Community Centre.
Easter Fun Festival
Egg-citing Easter Egg Hunt 12-1.30pm
A free egg-ceptional Easter Bonnet Parade (1.30-2.30pm)
Easter themed tea party at £2 per adult and £1 per child (2.30-4pm)
Register your place via Registration Link: https://forms.gle/Q6YyXDpXb9SfWaQs9 All are very much welcome
Bramcote Old Church tower
Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday 7th April, 1 pm to 4 pm
Bramcote Old Church Tower, Town Street
Bramcote, NG9 3DP
Get ready for a fantastic Easter celebration at Bramcote Old Church Tower! Our Easter Egg Hunt promises egg-citing Easter fun along with a host of other activities for children.
£1 entry for children, includes 1 egg hunt.
Some other activities have a small charge.
Refreshments available.
Children to be accompanied by an adult.
31st March 2024 3-5pm
We invite you to our Easter fun day! For a fusion of both Hong Kong and UK culture!
What to expect:
Craft and food-making stalls for the whole community to get involved in and learn a new skill:
Easter Slime, Easter bonnets, Decorate an egg and egg toss competition, Dragon boat craft stall, Food stalls
Activities:
Easter egg hunt, Egg and spoon race, Face painting, Inflatable slide, Mahjong
Our events are free but if you can please donate your ticket price to our charity.
St Peter’s Church Toton
Easter Family Fun Day
23rd March 2024 2pm
Come along to enjoy Easter crafts, refreshments and an Easter trail on the local park, with a prize on offer for each person who completes the trail! This is a FREE event and everyone is welcome.
Holy Trinity Church Lenton
Saturday 23rd March
Easter Egg Hunt on Lenton Rec - join us from 10am with the kids. Holy Trinity (across the road) will also be open from 10-11am for hot cross buns and refreshments. If it's rainy, the easter egg hunt will take place inside the church.
Secondly, over the Easter holidays, we're running a FREE Easter Holiday Club for primary school aged children. 'Deep Sea Divers' invite you to become a diver who explores the oceans, whilst learning about the life of Jesus. There'll be stories, songs, games, crafts and snacks. If you're looking for three mornings of free childcare - this could be for you! It runs 9-11th April, 9-11.30am. There are just 40 places available and you can book your child's place here: https://lentonparish.org.uk/kids
The Sun Inn Eastwood
Easter Character Breakfast Saturday March 30th 9:30-11am,
join Peter rabbit, the Easter bunny & Alice In Wonderland £8 per child includes a full English & a drink! Adults can add on food, pre order & payment required
Easter Family FUN DAY
Saturday March 30th 11am-3pm, we have a face painter, bbq, crafts, surprise character appearances! FREE ENTRY
Donations - we are on the hunt for Easter Egg Donations this year so we can take them to the children on the child’s hospital ward!
CJ the DJ - Saturday 30th March 7:30pm-midnight - get your dancing shoes and singing voices ready
We love working with PDP Storybook Characters on all of our amazing events - BOOK NOW give us a call on 01773 71294
Indoor Play Special Events
EASTER EGG-TRAVAGANZA PARTY
Good Friday 29th March 3pm to 5.30pm
Come and meet our newest Mascot Quackers!
Easter bonnet parade, mascot meet & greet, easter arts & craft workshop, face painting, Easter Egg Hunt, dancing, games & prizes, meal for kids included too
Call to book - 01159 2055007
Splat Messy Play Easter Special
28th March 12.45-1.45pm
Easter fun at Tiny Town Adventures.
Join us with your little ones on 23rd, 24th, 27th,28th March
We’ve got…..
- Easter tattoo station
- Easter backdrop
- Easter egg hunt
- Easter bonnet competition
- Easter craft station
Child ticket (includes 1 free adult) £8.50
Additional Adult £2.50
Easter Afternoon Tea
Friday 29th March and Monday 1st April 12.30-2.30pm
Afternoon tea with Easter crafts, Bonnet decorating, photo opportunities
£15 1 adult and 1 child. Extra tickets £5 each
Come and join us on Good Friday, 29th March for our eggstraordinary Easter Party with the Easter Bunny!
Friday 29th March 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Entrance is £17.95 per child, this includes up to 2 free adults per table, any additional adults will be charged at £2.50 each.
All children will be able to eat from our Easter Buffet, an adult menu will also be available for you to purchase from.
The highlight of this years Easter Party is our Bear Building Workshop, where the Jangos team will be on hand to help your children to stuff their very own 16″ tall Benjamin Bunny (Official Product from Peter Rabbit) or Timmy Lamb (Official Product from Timmy Time) plushy, bring it to life with its own heart and then you will also get to fill out your new cuddly teddy’s very own birth certificate!
The Easter Bunny will also be making an appearance to hand out easter treats!
Interactive Storytelling of “Snail and the Whale”
£15.00
SOLD OUT
Come and meet the Dino Ranger and Dinosaurs
Sat 30th March 3.30-5.30pm
£15.00
A Dinotastic event which comes to BeanBlock for the first time ever. Come and meet a real Dino Ranger and find out all about his job. He’ll be bringing some of his dinosaur friends along too
Tickets include a party food plate, drink and a sweet treat
Adults and babies under 1 go free when accompanying a paying child
Join us for Easter fun with our new role play farm
Free hot drink and cake plus Easter hunt and treats
26th March and 9th April Long Eaton
27th March Tollerton
5th and 12th April Toton
Look after the farm animals, ride the tractor, plant the vegetable patch, collect the chicken’s eggs and more!
Little Newark
Chocolate Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny
29th and 30th March
Easter Holiday Specials
Boogie with Bluey and Bingo 5th and 8th April £12
Meet Mickey & Minnie 2nd April £12
Party with Peppa Pig 11th April £12
Little Princess Palace
Half Term Club with Snow White
3rd April 10-11.30am £5.50 per child
Easter Disco with Donald and Daisy
5th April 10-11.30am £8.50
PJ Breakfast with Elsa and Anna
6th April 9.30-11.30am £12.50
Easter Afternoon Tea with Alice, Mad Hatter, Tink, Pan and Mary Poppins
7th April 2.30-4.30pm £15 per child, £20 per adult
Half Term Club with Ariel
9th April 10-11.30am £5.50
Pizza and Pamper Party with Barbie
11th and 12th April 4.30-6.30pm £18.50
Disco with Mickey and Minnie
12th April 10-11.30am £8.50
Lammas Leisure Centre
Easter Disco
Friday 5th April 5-7pm
Disco, Games, Prizes, Talent show, Dancing, Colouring Competition
Booking required
My Little World Role Play
Easter Specials
Play Group Party 27th/ 28th March 9.30am (under 3s) £5
Easter Party 29th March 9am and 11.30am 3-18m £6, 18m+ £9
SEN Easter Party Sat 30th March 11.30am £9
National Ice Centre
Easter Family Fun Day
Sunday 31 March
Off-the-Ice Fun:
• Shooting Cage: Test your aim and see who has the best shot!
• Table Tennis: Challenge your family and friends to a friendly game.
• Garden Gams: Enjoy classic outdoor fun for all ages.
• Arts & Crafts: Get creative with our fun-filled activities.
• Meet the Team: Chat with representatives from NTU, Vipers, and Health & Wellbeing in Nottingham City.
All off-ice activities will take place in the main foyer between 10:30am and 13:30pm.
On-the-Ice Fun:
• Try new activities: From ice skating and ice dance to ice hockey, discover the joys of the variety of ice sports available on our CCM rink during our taster sessions, led by our expert team!
Themed Parent & Tots Skate
Teddy Bear’s Picnic 1st April 10.45 – 11.30am
Bring your favourite cuddly friend for storytelling and an adorable on-ice picnic with other tots!
Astronauts & Aliens 8th April 10.45 – 11.30am
Blast off into an out-of-this-world ice skating adventure. Dress up as astronauts, aliens, or your favourite space creatures.
At these special themed sessions, we encourage your little ones to dress up according to the theme for an extra dose of imagination! On the day, enjoy a themed story time from prior to your session in our picnic area next to the skate hire. Storytelling is from 10:45, followed by a 30-minute session skating to music. Reserved exclusively for parents and their tots, pushchairs are also safe and welcome on the ice.
Under 5s: Free, Adults (16+): £5
Disco Skating Sessions
Saturdays (2.30-4.30pm)
Adult – £12.00, Junior (6- 15) – £11.00, Children aged 5 and under – FREE
Theatre
Club Origami (Under 5s)
6th-7th April 11am and 1.30pm
40 minutes (no interval) followed by 10minute stay and play
£8.50pp
Rip, fold, and scrumple! Shall we see what we can make with a single square of paper? As you scrunch the paper see how your imagination begins to dance … Dive into the magical world of Club Origami, an immersive and interactive dance show inviting family audiences to create, imagine, and explore new ways of thinking, playing, and moving in a land made purely of paper and play.
Life And Limb Puppets - DRAGON
Sunday 14 April, 1pm & 3.30pm
£9.50-£10
Suitable for ages 8+
Dragon is a visually stunning, fantasy puppet show, taking children (and families) on an exhilarating adventure. Mixing cutting-edge projection and digital animation with beautiful live puppetry, performed to a soaring original soundtrack.
In this rich and beautiful land, a young orphaned child is reluctantly being taught their hunting duties, by their older sibling. In this land where dragons are real they will soon learn of the dark magical cycle at the heart of their idyllic world.
Science Museum Live
Tuesday 9th April 1.30pm and 6.30pm
£18
This year join London’s world-renowned Science Museum as they bring you this brand-new stage production aimed at igniting your curiosity, fuelling your imagination, and inspiring you in new and exciting ways.
Produced by Mark Thompson Productions in partnership with London’s Science Museum this unmissable family show will ensure to capture the fascination of the whole family whilst learning something new and exciting too.
Paddington Film with Live Orchestra
Thursday 4 Apr 2024
£32-£68
Enjoy the beloved film with a live orchestra. Experience Paddington this Easter as you’ve never seen it before! The perfect holiday treat for all the family!
Diversity Presents Supernova
Monday 8th April – Tuesday 9th April 2024
Supernova follows Diversity’s sold-out Connected tour earlier this year, which combined playful, comedic routines with powerful statements on human connectivity. Big, relentless, and energetic, the tour dazzled fans across the UK.
The Wizard of Oz (age 6+)
Tuesday 9th – Saturday 13th April 2024
£23.50-£57.50
Direct from The London Palladium, the sensational new production of one of the world’s most beloved musicals comes to Nottingham.
Join Dorothy, Toto, and friends on an unforgettable adventure down the yellow brick road to the merry old land of Oz. There’s no place like the Theatre Royal this April.
KIDZ BOP Never Stop Tour
Wednesday 10th April 2024 6pm
£27.50-£42.50
The KIDZ BOP Never Stop Live Tour is coming to the Royal Concert Hall! Sing and dance along with the KIDZ BOP Kids as they perform today’s biggest hits, live on stage including “As It Was,” “About That Time,” “Anti-Hero,” “Green Green Grass,” “Trustfall,” and many more. This is the ultimate pop concert for kids (and the entire family), so don’t miss out on making memories that will last a lifetime.
Nottingham Puppet Festival: Wise Owl Theatre - Tea With Alice
Friday 12 April 11am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm
Running time: 1 hour
Age Guidance: 3+
Step into Alice’s story and follow her in this unique theatrical experience. Take a leap down the rabbit hole and take tea at the biggest un-birthday party, with the maddest of Hatters. Enjoy appearances from all of your favourite characters including the fearsome Queen of Hearts! Alongside the performance you will be served with tea and cakes during the interval.
The Chimpanzees of Happy Town
10th April 11am
Celebrating the importance of love and happiness in everyone’s lives, Paul Rissmann’s much-loved musical retelling of Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees’s best-selling picture-book returns.
Meet Chutney the Chimpanzee who, with one small act of planting a seed, transforms the lives of the entire town of Drabsville, and teaches its inhabitants to celebrate their differences and make life more colourful along the way! With narration, visuals from the book and lots of music to introduce the musicians of Ensemble 360, this is a brilliant first concert for 3 – 7 year-olds.
Dinosaur Adventure
12th April 1pm and 3.30pm
Dinosaur Adventure Live is back and even more roarsome!
When the island's ancient volcano becomes active, it spells danger for everyone – including the dinosaurs! It's a race against time to help our rangers and favourite dinosaurs in this thrilling prehistoric expedition, to save Volcano Island from imminent disaster. Remember to join us after the show for a free photo opportunity and meet the dinos!
Easter Panto: Robin Hood
13th April 2pm and 6pm
14th April 2pm
Anton Benson Productions return to Mansfield with another hilarious Easter pantomime. Join us in Sherwood Forest where Robin Hood and his Merry Men battle to outwit the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham. Will Robin win the hand of the fair Maid Marion or will the Sheriff triumph?
Baby and Toddler Group Specials
Saturday 13th April 10-2pm
Westdale Lane Community Centre, Mapperley
We are looking forward to head over to Mapperley to bring you yet another multifaceted event with classes and activities suitable for parents & their little ones aged from new-born up to 5years
We remain focused on connecting you to Baby & Toddler Classes and services from all over Nottingham and providing you a fun filled, affordable and accessible event!
Saturday 13th April 2024 10AM - 2PM(Morning session 10-12:15 & Afternoon session 11:45 - 2:00)
What to expect on the day….Taster classes, Creative free play, Soft Play area with, Indoor & outdoor, Family focused market stalls including baked goods, food, clothing and more, Pop up photography area, Tips, Talks & advice , Crafting creative areas, Indoor & outdoor play areas, Refreshments
Be Bops Events
Electric Avenue Family Rave
1st April 2-4pm
Revolucion de Cuba Nottingham
£7.50pp Under 1s go free
Includes Easter Bunny Meet and Greet
Cookstars Nottingham North
Easter Cooking Workshop
Tuesday 2nd April
Sherwood Methodist Church
£24
In this 2 hour workshop children will:*Make 4 Easter cupcakes topped with little chicks cracking out of their shell! These will be packaged to take home in an Easter themed cake box.*Make and decorate an Easter basket.*Easter eggs to take home in a basket. All ingredients included.
Drama Tots
EASTER PARTIES
Friday 5th April at EDWALTON CHURCH HALL 9.45 & 11.15
Our hour long EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA will include: A 30 minute Drama Tots adventure A Drama Tots Disco - including limbo dancing and the Hokey Cokey! An Easter craft activity, An Easter hunt, Bubbles, obstacles and parachutes plus A small gift for your little one to take home
Forest Folk Play
Easter special 30th march 10am and 12.45pm
Jo Jingles
Saturday 30th March 10-11.30am
It’s here! The Jo Jingles Easter Party!
This really is a fun packed party not to be missed!
Singing and dancing
Meet our mascot ‘Big Jo’
Visit from the Easter Bunny with chocolate eggs
Easter biscuit and drink
Easter bonnet parade with prizes
Easter themed photo
Everyone welcome (Jinglers, friends, siblings)
Lullababy Nottingham West
Easter Specials
The Poppy and Pint West Bridgford 21st March
The Pearson Centre Beeston 26th March
Bramwell Care Home Bramcote 27th March
Notts Outdoors at Mill Waters
With Easter just around the corner, Wild Tots! have got some eggcellent activities on offer! Join in the fun on the 3rd of April at The Meadow and Little Woodland at The Mill Adventure Base!At Just £8.50 per child with discounts available for siblings too, hop on over to our website for more information!
The Outdoors Project
Easter Holiday Club
Super Mario, Easter Island, NERF Easter Edition, Harry Potter , The Big Wild Egg Day
Wild Bears Outdoor Playgroup
Tuesday, 9th April
Animal handling session with Animal Encounters Derbyshire along with our usual Easter themed outdoor play setup. Due to the nature of this event, tickets are suitable for age 3+, but younger siblings are welcome to come along and have a stroke and play. £15
Thursday, 11th April
1 Hour drumming and singing session with the lovely Jude from Beatfeet Ltd mixed with an hour Easter themed outdoor play session. £15
Boots & Brambles
Easter family sessions - 1st/2nd April 10.30-12pm
Bushcraft Warriors Holiday Club (6+) 3rd April 10-3pm
Baby sparks Mansfield
Easter specials 10th and 11th april
Crazy Tots Playgroup
Easter Party 26th March 9.15 - 11.45am £6
Little glow Ashfield
Easter sessions 14th- 22nd march
Little Glow Rushcliffe
Easter sessions 22nd, 23rd and 25th march
Mini Me Clay Club
Easter Special 30th March 11-12pm £6
My Baby Spa
Easter Baby Spa 29th march Gamston Village Hall
Little Nature Tots
Easter Sessions 4/5/8/11/12th April £8.50
Look Inside Sensory
SEND Friendly Easter Special 12th April
Days Out Further Afield
Bluey will be joining the line up at CBeebies Land! Meet Bluey every day from 23rd March.
2nd day at Alton Towers free when you book an overnight stay and add on theme park tickets
Short Breaks Include
Optional paid add-on 1-day Theme Park ticket + 2nd Day FREE – be sure to add your 2nd Day FREE* once you have purchased your ticket and selected your room!
An overnight stay in our unique Resort accommodation
A delicious breakfast
Free 9-hole round of Extraordinary Golf
Fantabulous evening entertainment
Free car parking
Add your 2nd Day in the Theme Park for Free for stays between Saturday 16th March -Thursday 23rd May 2024*
Offer ends midday Friday 22nd March
Play Unstoppable Event (Included in Admission)
16th March - 6th May 2024
It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO Play!
The festival vibes are in full swing and you’re invited to take part, grab your festival guide and enjoy some awesome family LEGO fun. Design your own spirit animal, add your creation to the LEGO Flower Cart, share your best moves at the Play Unstoppable Dance Party and be amongst the first to see the world premier of the all new LEGO® Friends 4D movie!
SEA LIFE’s Easter event, Pirate Treasure Hunt from £20
22nd March – 21st April
Can you help the Captain find all the lost booty (goblet, ring, bangle, jewel, gold etc…) that is hidden around the aquarium and fill in the pirate map as you go? And while on your hunt for the Captain’s booty, learn all about our ‘treasures of the ocean’.
• Take part in our Treasure Hunt Trail
• Take part in fun interactive games
• Meet Captain Careless
• Learn pirate skills
• Photo Opportunities
From March 23rd. Tickets from £28pp
Spring into action with a fun-filled adventure to Warwick Castle this Easter.
Experience an unforgettable show as majestic birds take flight before your eyes in The Falconer's Quest.
Britain’s largest working siege machine returns to Warwick Castle in a daring, action-packed show: The Legend of the Trebuchet.
Step into the Realm of Zog, including the Zog Playland and the return of Zog and the Quest for the Golden Star trail.
Visit the Princess Tower for an immersive storytelling experience
Get lost in time in the Horrible Histories Maze.
Twinlakes
Easter Family Raves
Dates: Good Friday 29th March, 3rd and 7th April
Time: 12:30 & 15:00
Duration: 1 hour per rave
We're bringing back our crowd-favourite event: Twinlakes Family Rave! Join us for two fantastic sessions each day, where you and your family can groove to the rhythm and enjoy the electrifying tunes of DJ Groovemaster! Plus, with dazzling lights, a fog machine, competitions and special effects, it's an experience that will leave you buzzing with excitement and joy!
Wheelgate
EGG-CITING NEWS!Get ready for an Eggtastic Easter at Wheelgate Family Theme Park in Mansfield!Treat your family to a fun-packed day out, no matter the weather.Kids will love searching high & low in the chocolate treat hunt. And that's not all! Enjoy FREE eggtastic craft workshops, cuddle adorable newbies at the Farm.It's the ultimate family outing with unbeatable value! Don't forget your camera for unforgettable memories. Mark your calendars!Book online in advance for amazing discounts.
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