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EASTER WEEKEND FUN
2nd April to 5th April 2010
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. Suitable for families.
More Information on Hanbury Hall Here
CHARITY DUCK RACE
Mon 5th April 2010
Charity duck race, tea stall, rides, games, raffle, burgers, hotdogs, pork baps etc.
The Lechford Inn - Shrawley
EGGstreme EASTER TREASURE HUNT
Friday 2nd - Monday 5th April 2010
Eastnor Castle
Hunt for the EGGstreme bunnies and chickens around the castle grounds.
Eastnor Castle Events 2010
WEBBS EASTER KID'S ACTIVITIES
Thursday 1st April - Sunday 18th April 2010
Great Easter activities for children in the Easter holiday including Easter Riverside Ramble, Potting Workshop, Professor Pepperpot, Funtastic Fantasy Faces, Children's Fair Rides and Falconry Displays.
Please visit website for further details.
www.webbsdirect.co.uk
COUNTRYTASTIC
8th April 2010
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.
The show aims to inspire children to enjoy learning about food, farming and the countryside.
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 EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Croome Park - National Trust - Worcestershire.
2nd April - 5th April 2010
Come and join in the fun at Croome for Easter!
Easter Egg Trails, supported by Cadbury
Admission Normal Admission Charges Apply
Booking Booking Not Needed
Suitable for Groups
2nd April 11am - 4pm
Gates Open Time 10am, Last Admission Time 4.45pm
Child £2 per trail
3rd April 11am - 4pm
Gates Open Time 10am, Last Admission Time 4.45pm
Child £2 per trail
4th April 11am - 4pm
Gates Open Time 10am, Last Admission Time 4.45pm
Child £2 per trail
5th April 11am - 4pm
Gates Open Time 10am, Last Admission Time 4.45pm
Child £2 per trail
Visit Croome Park Website Here
FORGE MILL NEEDLE MUSEUM - REDDITCH
In 2010 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
EASTER WONDERLAND
5th - 9th April 2010
Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury Castle,
Hartlebury, Nr. Kidderminster DY11 7XZ
Bank Holiday Monday: Come to Wonderland and meet Alice, the White Rabbit and the Queen of Hearts. Join the Mad Hatter's tea party and make your own Heart Crown and Cheshire Cat Mask. 11:00-17:00
Tuesday-Friday: The Alice in Wonderland theme continues with school holiday craft activities and other easter treats. 10:30-16:30
Suitable for:
Family friendly
All ages
Admission
Adults: £4.50
Concessions: £2.25
Children: £2.25
Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children): £12
Activities: £1 per child.
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.
www.bodenham-arboretum.co.uk
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.
www.arley-arboretum.org.uk
Also take a look at some great family DAYS OUT
EASTER WEEKEND FUN
2nd April to 5th April 2010
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. Suitable for families.
More Information on Hanbury Hall Here
CHARITY DUCK RACE
Mon 5th April 2010
Charity duck race, tea stall, rides, games, raffle, burgers, hotdogs, pork baps etc.
The Lechford Inn - Shrawley
EGGstreme EASTER TREASURE HUNT
Friday 2nd - Monday 5th April 2010
Eastnor Castle
Hunt for the EGGstreme bunnies and chickens around the castle grounds.
Eastnor Castle Events 2010
WEBBS EASTER KID'S ACTIVITIES
Thursday 1st April - Sunday 18th April 2010
Great Easter activities for children in the Easter holiday including Easter Riverside Ramble, Potting Workshop, Professor Pepperpot, Funtastic Fantasy Faces, Children's Fair Rides and Falconry Displays.
Please visit website for further details.
www.webbsdirect.co.uk
COUNTRYTASTIC
8th April 2010
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.
The show aims to inspire children to enjoy learning about food, farming and the countryside.
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 EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Croome Park - National Trust - Worcestershire.
2nd April - 5th April 2010
Come and join in the fun at Croome for Easter!
Easter Egg Trails, supported by Cadbury
Admission Normal Admission Charges Apply
Booking Booking Not Needed
Suitable for Groups
2nd April 11am - 4pm
Gates Open Time 10am, Last Admission Time 4.45pm
Child £2 per trail
3rd April 11am - 4pm
Gates Open Time 10am, Last Admission Time 4.45pm
Child £2 per trail
4th April 11am - 4pm
Gates Open Time 10am, Last Admission Time 4.45pm
Child £2 per trail
5th April 11am - 4pm
Gates Open Time 10am, Last Admission Time 4.45pm
Child £2 per trail
Visit Croome Park Website Here
FORGE MILL NEEDLE MUSEUM - REDDITCH
In 2010 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
EASTER WONDERLAND
5th - 9th April 2010
Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury Castle,
Hartlebury, Nr. Kidderminster DY11 7XZ
Bank Holiday Monday: Come to Wonderland and meet Alice, the White Rabbit and the Queen of Hearts. Join the Mad Hatter's tea party and make your own Heart Crown and Cheshire Cat Mask. 11:00-17:00
Tuesday-Friday: The Alice in Wonderland theme continues with school holiday craft activities and other easter treats. 10:30-16:30
Suitable for:
Family friendly
All ages
Admission
Adults: £4.50
Concessions: £2.25
Children: £2.25
Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children): £12
Activities: £1 per child.
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.
www.bodenham-arboretum.co.uk
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.
www.arley-arboretum.org.uk
Also take a look at some great family DAYS OUT
