Easter escapades in Cheshire’s gardens

Get back to the garden this Easter weekend and enjoy the delights of Britain’s capital of horticulture as part of the festivities taking place for Cheshire’s Year of Gardens 08.

Cheshire has more gardens open to the public, per head of population, than anywhere else in the UK – so there’s an array of events and activities for everyone in the UK to enjoy.

Whether it’s fun-filled family escapades or a relaxed and romantic getaway, Cheshire’s gardens hold an array of opportunities for Easter adventures and it’s a great opportunity to see the county’s gardens at their best.

As an added bonus, everyone booking a hotel room in Chester for one night or more over Easter will receive a golden Easter egg containing a prize which could be anything up to £1,000 cash and use of a Ferrari 360 Spider for a long weekend!

EVENTS

Totally Chocolate Easter at Tatton Park
Calling all chocoholics! Tatton Park has a host of chocolate-themed activities for families over the Easter weekend. Relive a Victorian Easter at Tatton Park, meet the chocolate cows and explore Tatton’s chocolate milk farm or take up the challenge and join the pirate’s search for a golden chest, believed to be full of chocolate bars!

Prices: £3.50 adults £2 children

Follow the Easter Bunny Garden Trail
The Easter Bunny has been to Biddulph Grange and has left behind a puzzling trail. Children can explore the garden’s tunnels and pathways and discover rare plants and unusual sculptures and by answering quiz questions along the way, they can find their way to a chocolaty prize at the finish.

Prices: £5
Friday 21 – Sunday 23 March 9.00am – 5.00pm

WHERE TO STAY

Easter Escape Weekend
For an Easter Weekend too suit the whole family, Rookery Hall & Spa in Nantwich is the perfect retreat. On Easter Sunday adults will enjoy the traditional three-course lunch with coffee and petit fours, whilst children will be thrilled by Easter-themed face painting, the arrival of the Easter Bunny and a fantastic Easter egg hunt.

Prices: Dinner, bed and breakfast for £87.50 per person. Two nights minimum stay, includes full English breakfast each day and use of the spa and health facilities are included.

Easter Egg Hunt & Festive lunch: £29 per person. Children under two are free of charge/ under 12 years £15.00. Lunch is served in the Worleston suite at 1pm.

For further information on these and all Cheshire Year of Garden Events visit Yearofgardens08.com.