Magical Easter egg hunts in Reading and Maidenhead will love the kids
With the end of February, Easter is fast approaching.
If you’re looking ahead to the brighter, warmer days of spring, there are some great outdoor events coming up in Berkshire.
The National Trust runs an Easter Egg Trail during school holidays and everyone is invited.
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Families can spot the signs of spring and see nature come to life in the special places the trust cares for.
From creating wild art to waddling like a duckling, the trails were designed to tickle the senses and immerse toddlers in the natural world.
And of course, every National Trust Easter Nature Trail Adventure ends with a chocolate egg, made here in the UK from cocoa from Rainforest Alliance certified farms.
Easter Trail at Cliveden near Maidenhead
- Dates: April 9-24
- Price: Normal entry plus £3 per course, includes a chocolate egg
Set high above the River Thames with stunning views, Cliveden’s impressive gardens and vast woodland capture the grandeur of a bygone era.
There are different gardens with their own special charm. For example, the Parterre is formal with bright flower arrangements.
The Long Garden is just as vibrant but has quirky statuary and topiary that always delight children.
The Jardin d’Eau blooms in the spring and is home to the labyrinth and the Doll’s House play area for small children.
There is also a play track in the woods, best suited for people over the age of seven. The Easter Nature Adventure Trail will take guests on a journey of nature-inspired activities around the garden and forest.
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Easter trail at Basildon Park near Reading
- Dates: April 8-25
- Price: Normal entry plus £3 per course, includes a chocolate egg
Sitting elegantly in 162 hectares (400 acres) of historic parks and gardens, this 18th century house was purchased by Lord and Lady Iliffe in the 1950s.
Cheerful buttercups and daffodils blanket Basildon Park and swathes of bluebells transform the forest, making Basildon a perfect place for an Easter egg trail.
And when you need a place to take a break, there are plenty of picnic spots in the park to choose from, with clearings in the trees and benches with views across the Thames Valley.
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