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Easter Holidays - What's On - Days Out
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EASTER WEEKEND FUN
Friday 22nd April to Monday 25th April 2011
11am - 4.30pm
Hanbury Hall - National Trust - Droitwich, Worcestershire.
Cost: Normal admission charges apply.
Enjoy Easter trails, make and take activities and face paintings - this event is supported by Cadbury. There will be a small additional charge for the trail and make and take activities.
Price: Per Item £0.50 (make and take), Per Item £2 (trail)
Suitable for families.
More Information on Hanbury Hall Here
EGGsplorers EASTER TREASURE HUNT
Friday 22nd - Monday 25th April 2011
Eastnor Castle
Calling all Eggsplorers to hunt for the giant Easter Eggs in the castle grounds.
All children will receive a special Easter chocolate for taking part.
Eastnor Castle Events 2011
WEBBS of WYCHBOLD EASTER KID'S ACTIVITIES
EASTER FUN FOR KIDS
Saturday 9th - Monday 25th April 2011
Children can follow a fun Easter trail around the Riverside Gardens
and all correct entries will go into a draw to win a prize.
11am - 4pm FREE
CHILDREN’S FAIR RIDES
Monday 11th - Friday 15th April/
Monday 18th - Thursday 21st April
Have fun on some favourite rides for youngsters.
11am - 4pm
£1.50 per ride (this activity is weather dependent).
Please visit website for further details.
Visit Webbs Website
CHILDREN'S THEATRE WORKSHOP
18th 19th 20th April - THEATRE FUN - Worcester Arts Workshop
Come & join Planetmaz & Reddress Theatre for 3 days of theatrical theatre making in the Easter holidays at the Worcester Arts Workshop! Create stories through improvsiation, sound effects and music. Develop characters with movement, costume props and a touch of theatrical make-up. Make and explore shadow puppets as part of your story making. Workshops culminate in the sharing of your story including all of the elements explored throughout.
The workshops run for 3 days. Morning classes for age 8-11 run 9.30 - 11.30am. Afternoon classes for age 11-14 run 12.30 - 2.30pm.
Planetmaz will be running more creative workshops for adults and children this summer- so join my newletter mailing list at www.planetmaz.com to keep up to date with all the creative fun for everyone!
Worcester Arts Workshop 21 Sansome St Worcester WR1 1UH Tel:07749370797
Email:studio@planetmaz.com
Price:£24 for 3 days of 2 hour workshops.
Age restriction: Workshops - Morning age 8 -11. Afternoon age 11-14.
More Information Here about Events & Bookings
COUNTRYTASTIC
21st April 2011
Introducing food, farming and the countryside.
Looking for a fun day out during the Easter school holidays?
CountryTastic is the perfect event for children needing to let off steam and enjoy an educational day filled with lots of fantastic activities and games.
Have fun indoors and outdoors at this super children’s event and enjoy a fabulous day whatever the weather!!
Gates open at 10.00am – 4.00pm.
With over 50 FREE activities there’s something for everyone
Featuring a wide variety of hands-on activities for the young and young at heart!
The Malvern Showground
Worcestershire
WR13 6NW UK
Tel: 01684 584900
www.threecounties.co.uk/countrytastic
EASTER EGGVENTURE
Croome Park - National Trust - Worcestershire.
9th April - 25th April 2011
10.00am - 4.00pm
Come and join in the fun at Croome for Easter with our popular trail and activities.
Gates open: 10am
Last admission time: 4.45pm
Per Item £2.50 (Trail with prize)
Admission -Normal Admission Charges Apply
Families Welcome
Suitable for Groups
More information HERE
FORGE MILL NEEDLE MUSEUM - REDDITCH
In 2011 the events programme is bigger than ever and includes all sorts of events: Medieval Festivals, Farm Fun Days, workshops, displays, puppet shows, outdoor theatre presentations and many more.
With such a variety of events there is something for everybody!
Details Here on Forge Mill Events
EGGS with EVERYTHING
Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury Castle,
Hartlebury, Nr. Kidderminster DY11 7XZ
Eggs with Everything
12th — 21st April 2011
Tuesday 12th - Friday 15th & Tuesday 19th - Thursday 21st April
Events run from 10.30am - 4.30pm
Try your hand at Egg decorating, Eggsuberant hats, Eggsqyuisite cards and eggsciting masks, There is an Egg trail around the Museum too.....
Join us on Bank Holiday Monday for a family fun day and a chance to meet Humpty Dumpty and friends
Suitable for ~
Family friendly
Especially for children
Admission
Event runs 10.30am - 4.30pm Normal admission charges apply, plus £1 per child for the activities.
Annual family pass available just £30.
E-mail
museum@worcestershire.gov.uk
Telephone
01299 250416
www.culture24.org.uk
DAYS OUT
BODENHAM ARBORETUM & VISITOR CENTRE
Bodenham Arboretum,
Wolverley, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY11 5SY.
Telephone: 01562 852444
Bodenham Arboretum is a collection of over 2700 trees set in 156 acres of Worcestershire countryside with 11 pools, four miles of footpaths and a working farm. In addition there is an award-winning Visitor Centre set in the hillside overlooking the Big Pool.
More information HERE on Bodenham Arboretum
GO APE - WYRE FOREST
Go Ape! Wyre Forest, Callow Hill, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY14 9XQ
Climb the trees and slide across high wires, crawl through tunnels, cross rope bridges, walk the planks and zip down to the ground!
Go Ape is an award-winning high wire forest adventure course of rope bridges, tarzan swings and zip slides... all set high up in the trees.
Providing a fun day out with friends, families or colleagues, you'll be fitted with a climbing harness and given instruction before trekking from tree to tree high above the forest floor. Split into a number of different sections, the experience takes approximately 2.5-3 hours to complete but may vary depending on how many people are up in the trees.
Book online now or call 0845 643 9215
www.goape.co.uk
WEST MIDLAND SAFARI & LEISURE PARK
West Midland Safari Park Ltd.
Spring Grove,
Bewdley,
Worcestershire,
DY12 1LF,
Tel: 01299 402114 / 0700 4 SAFARI
One of the Midlands top destinations.
A fun day out for all the family at West Midlands Safari and Leisure Park.
www.wmsp.co.uk
ARLEY ARBORETUM AND GARDENS
The Arboretum
Arley Estate Office
Arley,
Bewdley,
Worcestershire DY12 1XG
Tel : 01299 861368
Email info@arley_arboretum.org.uk
Arley Arboretum is one of the oldest Arboretums in Great Britain. Tucked away in the beautiful countryside of the Worcestershire and Shropshire borders near Bewdley, it boasts more than 300 species of trees in formal and informal plantings and gardens.
Spring in Arley is a magical time of growth and renewal. A carpet of spring-flowering bulbs drives away the winter gloom. The arboretum is filled with birdsong and the bustling activity of its many residents. Blossom, catkins, and new leaf in a thousand shades of green, transform the arboretum.
Visit Arley Arboretum Website
Also take a look at some GREAT FAMILY DAYS OUT and
ATTRACTIONS near WORCESTERSHIRE
EASTER WEEKEND FUN
Friday 22nd April to Monday 25th April 2011
11am - 4.30pm
Hanbury Hall - National Trust - Droitwich, Worcestershire.
Cost: Normal admission charges apply.
Enjoy Easter trails, make and take activities and face paintings - this event is supported by Cadbury. There will be a small additional charge for the trail and make and take activities.
Price: Per Item £0.50 (make and take), Per Item £2 (trail)
Suitable for families.
More Information on Hanbury Hall Here
EGGsplorers EASTER TREASURE HUNT
Friday 22nd - Monday 25th April 2011
Eastnor Castle
Calling all Eggsplorers to hunt for the giant Easter Eggs in the castle grounds.
All children will receive a special Easter chocolate for taking part.
Eastnor Castle Events 2011
WEBBS of WYCHBOLD EASTER KID'S ACTIVITIES
EASTER FUN FOR KIDS
Saturday 9th - Monday 25th April 2011
Children can follow a fun Easter trail around the Riverside Gardens
and all correct entries will go into a draw to win a prize.
11am - 4pm FREE
CHILDREN’S FAIR RIDES
Monday 11th - Friday 15th April/
Monday 18th - Thursday 21st April
Have fun on some favourite rides for youngsters.
11am - 4pm
£1.50 per ride (this activity is weather dependent).
Please visit website for further details.
Visit Webbs Website
CHILDREN'S THEATRE WORKSHOP
18th 19th 20th April - THEATRE FUN - Worcester Arts Workshop
Come & join Planetmaz & Reddress Theatre for 3 days of theatrical theatre making in the Easter holidays at the Worcester Arts Workshop! Create stories through improvsiation, sound effects and music. Develop characters with movement, costume props and a touch of theatrical make-up. Make and explore shadow puppets as part of your story making. Workshops culminate in the sharing of your story including all of the elements explored throughout.
The workshops run for 3 days. Morning classes for age 8-11 run 9.30 - 11.30am. Afternoon classes for age 11-14 run 12.30 - 2.30pm.
Planetmaz will be running more creative workshops for adults and children this summer- so join my newletter mailing list at www.planetmaz.com to keep up to date with all the creative fun for everyone!
Worcester Arts Workshop 21 Sansome St Worcester WR1 1UH Tel:07749370797
Email:studio@planetmaz.com
Price:£24 for 3 days of 2 hour workshops.
Age restriction: Workshops - Morning age 8 -11. Afternoon age 11-14.
More Information Here about Events & Bookings
COUNTRYTASTIC
21st April 2011
Introducing food, farming and the countryside.
Looking for a fun day out during the Easter school holidays?
CountryTastic is the perfect event for children needing to let off steam and enjoy an educational day filled with lots of fantastic activities and games.
Have fun indoors and outdoors at this super children’s event and enjoy a fabulous day whatever the weather!!
Gates open at 10.00am – 4.00pm.
With over 50 FREE activities there’s something for everyone
Featuring a wide variety of hands-on activities for the young and young at heart!
The Malvern Showground
Worcestershire
WR13 6NW UK
Tel: 01684 584900
www.threecounties.co.uk/countrytastic
EASTER EGGVENTURE
Croome Park - National Trust - Worcestershire.
9th April - 25th April 2011
10.00am - 4.00pm
Come and join in the fun at Croome for Easter with our popular trail and activities.
Gates open: 10am
Last admission time: 4.45pm
Per Item £2.50 (Trail with prize)
Admission -Normal Admission Charges Apply
Families Welcome
Suitable for Groups
More information HERE
FORGE MILL NEEDLE MUSEUM - REDDITCH
In 2011 the events programme is bigger than ever and includes all sorts of events: Medieval Festivals, Farm Fun Days, workshops, displays, puppet shows, outdoor theatre presentations and many more.
With such a variety of events there is something for everybody!
Details Here on Forge Mill Events
EGGS with EVERYTHING
Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury Castle,
Hartlebury, Nr. Kidderminster DY11 7XZ
Eggs with Everything
12th — 21st April 2011
Tuesday 12th - Friday 15th & Tuesday 19th - Thursday 21st April
Events run from 10.30am - 4.30pm
Try your hand at Egg decorating, Eggsuberant hats, Eggsqyuisite cards and eggsciting masks, There is an Egg trail around the Museum too.....
Join us on Bank Holiday Monday for a family fun day and a chance to meet Humpty Dumpty and friends
Suitable for ~
Family friendly
Especially for children
Admission
Event runs 10.30am - 4.30pm Normal admission charges apply, plus £1 per child for the activities.
Annual family pass available just £30.
museum@worcestershire.gov.uk
Telephone
01299 250416
www.culture24.org.uk
DAYS OUT
BODENHAM ARBORETUM & VISITOR CENTRE
Bodenham Arboretum,
Wolverley, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY11 5SY.
Telephone: 01562 852444
Bodenham Arboretum is a collection of over 2700 trees set in 156 acres of Worcestershire countryside with 11 pools, four miles of footpaths and a working farm. In addition there is an award-winning Visitor Centre set in the hillside overlooking the Big Pool.
More information HERE on Bodenham Arboretum
GO APE - WYRE FOREST
Go Ape! Wyre Forest, Callow Hill, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY14 9XQ
Climb the trees and slide across high wires, crawl through tunnels, cross rope bridges, walk the planks and zip down to the ground!
Go Ape is an award-winning high wire forest adventure course of rope bridges, tarzan swings and zip slides... all set high up in the trees.
Providing a fun day out with friends, families or colleagues, you'll be fitted with a climbing harness and given instruction before trekking from tree to tree high above the forest floor. Split into a number of different sections, the experience takes approximately 2.5-3 hours to complete but may vary depending on how many people are up in the trees.
Book online now or call 0845 643 9215
www.goape.co.uk
WEST MIDLAND SAFARI & LEISURE PARK
West Midland Safari Park Ltd.
Spring Grove,
Bewdley,
Worcestershire,
DY12 1LF,
Tel: 01299 402114 / 0700 4 SAFARI
One of the Midlands top destinations.
A fun day out for all the family at West Midlands Safari and Leisure Park.
www.wmsp.co.uk
ARLEY ARBORETUM AND GARDENS
The Arboretum
Arley Estate Office
Arley,
Bewdley,
Worcestershire DY12 1XG
Tel : 01299 861368
Email info@arley_arboretum.org.uk
Arley Arboretum is one of the oldest Arboretums in Great Britain. Tucked away in the beautiful countryside of the Worcestershire and Shropshire borders near Bewdley, it boasts more than 300 species of trees in formal and informal plantings and gardens.
Spring in Arley is a magical time of growth and renewal. A carpet of spring-flowering bulbs drives away the winter gloom. The arboretum is filled with birdsong and the bustling activity of its many residents. Blossom, catkins, and new leaf in a thousand shades of green, transform the arboretum.
Visit Arley Arboretum Website
Also take a look at some GREAT FAMILY DAYS OUT and
ATTRACTIONS near WORCESTERSHIRE
