And with the weather (hopefully) warming up, you’ll be looking for things to do to keep the kids amused.
We’ve put together some suggestions for places to go in the north of the county.
9. Rushden Lakes
Rushden Lakes is celebrating spring with two fun‑filled Easter Kids Club events designed to spark creativity, curiosity and plenty of giggles. Taking place on Tuesday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 7, families can head to the Leisure Terrace Level 1 (opposite Cineworld) for a choice of hands‑on workshops perfect for children aged four and over. For something with a bit more bite, get ready for a free roar‑some day out as the Dino Bus arrives at Rushden Lakes! Step inside a fully themed 39ft American school bus packed with AR dinosaur photo ops, VR experiences, baby dinosaur meet‑and‑greets, free Polaroids, colouring activities, fossil handling and more. Kids can also take on the Dino Hunt Trail to win fun prizes. The dino bus will be at Rushden Lakes on Thursday, April 9, and Friday, April 10. https://www.rushdenlakes.com/ Photo: Rushden Lakes
10. Rockingham Castle
Hop in to Easter Fun at Rockingham Castle! The magnificent Norman castle is open on Sunday, April 5, and Monday, April 6. Billy the Bunny has been eggs-tremely busy planning this year’s Easter garden trail. Can you find all of Billy’s farmyard friends and solve the clues to claim your Easter prize? The Easter fun continues inside the Castle! Billy has hidden eggs around the Castle, but can you find them? Embark on our Easter egg hunt! Solve the clue in every room to discover where each egg is hiding! Don’t forget to hop along to Walker’s House Tearoom for more delicious Easter treats – and remember, there’s no such thing as too much chocolate! https://rockinghamcastle.com/ Photo: ALISON BAGLEY
11. Holdenby House
Holdenby’s Magic of Easter event this year is even more magical! For a start you’ll find a magician in the grounds with all sorts of amazing tricks up his sleeve. Alice in Wonderland will be here, hiding eggs for you to claim, including each day our famous Golden Egg containing £200! This year Alice will be joined by The Queen of Hearts and the Mad Hatter along with other friends doing Face Painting, exploring and Rose Painting. There will be wonderful displays by Icarus Falconry & Wildlife Centre on the lawn and a chance to get up close and personal with the birds of prey and animals. If you come on Easter Monday the house itself, once the largest in England, will be open for you to explore its amazing history. Event open Easter Sunday and Easter Monday 11am-4pm. House open: Monday midday to 3pm (last entry 2.30pm). https://www.holdenby.com/ Photo: Submitted
12. Lyveden New Bield
Make your way along Lyveden New Bield's Easter trail and find activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between Saturday, March 28, and Thursday, April 12, from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4pm. Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. Lyveden's Easter trail invites your young explorers to join the colony and jump into the wonderful world of pollinators. There's fun for all the family with activities and games to learn about some of nature's most important inhabitants. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/leicestershire-northamptonshire/lyveden Photo: ©National Trust Images/Paul Harr