South East’s best Easter egg hunts

On the hunt for some Easter Fun? Some of the South East’s best egg hunts are taking place in museums  -  with the treasure turning up in some unlikely places!
 
12th-19th April: The Museum of English Rural Life Bunny Trail, Reading (Berkshire)
The Museum of English Rural Life is dedicated to the spirit of the English countryside and its people, offering a collection of objects, books and archives relating to the history of food, farming and the countryside. The museum will be holding an Easter Bunny Trail, offering families the chance to explore the museum and search for some very special Easter egg prizes. Entry costs just £2 per person, for more information visit: reading.ac.uk

14th -21st April: Easter Eggs at The Submarine Museum, Gosport  (Hampshire)
Hop along to the Submarine Museum where spring is in the air and new this year, they will be hosting ‘Crack the Code’ trails for only the most intrepid reporters. Visitors will also have a chance to design and create their very own ‘Octopus’s Garden’ on a plate! Activities are free with entry to the museum, which costs from £9 per adult and £6.30 per child. For more information visit: submarine-museum.co.uk

24th April: Easter Chick Hunt, Oxford Bus Museum (Oxfordshire)
Keep the whole family happy with a trip to the Oxford Bus and Morris Museum; there will be an Easter Chick trail through the Museum, with an Easter egg prize for children, as well as free vintage bus rides for all. The events are free with entry to the museum, which costs £4 per adult and £3 per child. See: oxfordbusmuseum.org.uk
 
11th-23rd April: ‘EGG’hausted of Chocolate? Littlehampton Museum (East Sussex)
If you are tired of the chocs, or just watching your weight, why not take part in fossil hunting this Easter holidays at Littlehampton Museum of Natural Science and Archaeology? Come along to the Museum to learn all about fossils, and join the organised fossil hunts on Littlehampton beach. Booking is essential and it’s free to visit. For more information visit: littlehampton-tc.gov.uk

24th -25th April: Easter at Scotney Castle (Kent)
Arguably one of the most picturesque National Trust properties in England, Easter at Scotney Castle is set to be a truly splendid affair. Not only will there be an Easter egg trail through the stunning gardens, but there will also be Victorian Fairground rides, cracking craft activities and face painting too. Entry costs just £2, for more information visit: nationaltrust.org.uk

7th April: Egg Hunt with a Twist, Newtown Old Town Hall (Isle of Wight)
Newtown Old Town Hall will be home to ‘Wildzone for Children’ this Easter, which will be offering all sorts of activities and events for families; from meeting the local sheep to hunting for real eggs as they are laid by gulls in Newtown. All activities are designed to introduce different aspects of wildlife and nature to the children and entry is free of charge. For more information visit: nationaltrust.org.uk 
 
8th April: Easter Extravaganza Haslemere Educational Museum (Surrey)
Haslemere Educational Museum offers a hands-on approach to learning, with a number of different exhibitions focusing on natural history and human history at one time. Why not head to the Museum to make your own creations and to go on an Easter egg hunt in the museum’s grounds? For more information visit: haslemeremuseum.co.uk

20th April: Hardcore Hunting at Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre (West Sussex)
Amberley Museum is a 36 acre open-air site dedicated to the industrial heritage of the south-east – with plenty of nooks and crannies for eggs to be hidden, this is a trail for only the most adventurous of hunters…. Entry is free of charge and for more information visit: amberleymuseum.co.uk

Hughenden's Easter Egg Trail with Cadbury, Hughenden’s Manor (Buckinghamshire)
Once home to Benjamin Disraeli, Hughenden’s Manor is a country hideaway with many secrets to discover and stories to tell. Explore the German forest, relax in the elegant gardens and most importantly forage for Easter eggs on their trail, which is full of treats from Cadbury. The event is free of charge and entry into the Manor cost £2, for more information visit: nationaltrust.org.uk

For more information about museums in South East England, see: culture24.org.uk/southeast