Celebrate warmer weather with some Springtime fun

Staying in the UK during the Easter holidays doesn’t mean having to skimp on fun - far from it! Thanks to a host of English Heritage events and promising weather forecasts for April, fun-seeking families spending Easter in England are in for a fabulous springtime treat.

From egg hunts to Easter bonnet making, and fairy trails to a medieval tournament, the entertainment on offer at English Heritage properties across the country means that wherever you’ll be, you’re only a hop, skip and a jump away from a cracking day out for all the family.

To find out more about English Heritage’s events and great membership offers, visit english-heritage.org.uk.

EVENT INFORMATION:

EASTER WEEKEND

EASTER TRAIL FOR CHILDREN
Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire
Saturday 4 April – Sunday 19 April, 10am – 5pm
Come and take part in our brand new 'egg-citing' new Easter trail. Can you find all the 'eggs-tra' special clues around the property? If you do, a yummy chocolate prize awaits.
Price: Adults £7.00/ Concessions £6.00/ Children £3.50/ Family Ticket £17.50
English Heritage Members: Free

EASTER FUN
1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, East Sussex
Friday 10 April – Monday 13 April, 10am – 5pm
Bring the whole family for some traditional Easter entertainment. Take part in the Easter trail and quiz, enjoy storytelling and have your face painted.
Prices: Adults £6.70/ Concessions £5.70/ Children £3.40/ Family Ticket £16.80
English Heritage Members: Free

EASTER FAMILY FUN
Audley End House and Gardens, Essex
Friday 10 April – Monday 13 April, 11am – 5pm
Take part in a fun trail to find the hidden Easter Eggs and claim your chocolate prize!
Prices: Adults £10.70/ Concessions £9.10/ Children £5.40/ Family Ticket £26.80
English Heritage Members: Free

EASTER EGG TRAIL FOR CHILDREN
Beeston Castle, Cheshire
Friday 10 April – Monday 13 April, 10am – 6pm
Come along to Beeston Castle and try to crack the clues to complete this ‘egg-citing’ trail before collecting your yummy Easter prize.
Prices: Adults £5.00/ Concessions £4.30/ Children £2.50
English Heritage Members: Free

EASTER FAMILY FUN
Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire
Friday 10 April – Monday 13 April, 11am – 5pm
Enjoy some traditional Easter activities and try your hand at quoits or croquet. Children will love the yummy prizes when they finish the family fun trail.
Price: Adults £7.00/ Concessions £6.00/ Children £3.50/ Family Ticket 17.50
English Heritage Members: Free

EASTER EGG TRAIL FOR CHILDREN
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, South Yorkshire
Friday 10 April – Monday 13 April, 10am – 5.30pm
Can you crack the clues to complete this ‘egg-citing’ trail and collect your yummy Easter prize?
Price: Adults £8.30/ Concessions £7.10/ Children £4.20
English Heritage Members: Free
N.B Includes admission to the hall and gardens

EASTER FUN
Pendennis Castle, Cornwall
Friday 10 April – Monday 13 April, 10am – 5pm (4pm on Sat)
Bring the whole family for some traditional Easter entertainment including egg racing, face painting and Easter bonnet making – fantastic family fun!
Price: Adults £5.70/ Concessions £4.80/ Children £2.90/ Family Ticket £14.30
English Heritage Members: Free

FAIRY TRAIL FOR CHILDREN
Whitby Abbey, North Yorkshire
Friday 10 April – Monday 13 April, 10am – 6pm
Concealed within the enchanting ruins of Whitby Abbey are the mini model Victorian fairies who promise a delicious Easter prize to those who can find them.
Price: Adults £5.50/ Concessions £4.70/ Children £2.80/ Family Ticket £13.80
English Heritage Members: Free

FAIRY TRAIL FOR CHILDREN
Whitby Abbey, North Yorkshire
Friday 10 – Monday 13 April (Bank Holiday), 10am – 6pm
Concealed within the enchanting ruins are the mini model Victorian fairies who promise a yummy Easter prize to those who can find them.
Prices: Adults £5.50 / Concessions £4.70 / Children £2.80 / Family Ticket £13.80
English Heritage Members: Free

MEDIEVAL COURTLY COMBAT
Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire
Sunday 12 & Monday 13 April (Bank Holiday), 11am – 5pm
Come and enjoy the splendour of the medieval foot tournament! Meet knights in shining armour, countesses, squires and damsels. Get caught up in the buzz of activity at Kenilworth Castle as you enter the genteel, yet cut-throat world of the medieval court. Observe as costumed ladies and nobles demonstrate the refined pursuits of singing, dancing and storytelling. The darker side of medieval life will also be on display as you watch medieval knights being armed for combat, before clashing in a ‘Tournament of Foote’ and demonstrating the skills of war.
Prices: Adults £8.50 / Concessions £7.50 / Children £5.00 / Family Ticket £22.00
English Heritage Members: Adults £2.00 / Concessions £1.00 / Children £1.00 / Family Ticket £5.00