Head to Chessington and EGGsplore this Easter with their special family-friendly event
With Easter just a couple of weeks away now, you might be thinking about ways to keep the whole family entertained during the spring break. And, if you’re fed up of hiding treats around the garden or planting cress in egg shells, then perhaps it’s time to EGGsplore somewhere else. This Easter, Chessington World of Adventures has a whole host of cracking Easter holiday activities taking place, and because it’s the UK’s WILDEST theme park, there’ll be some amazing fun for the whole family.
Photo credit : Chessington World of Adventures How much does the EGGsplorers event cost? Taking part in some of the EGGsplorers activities, like the Easter Bunny meet and greet and the Easter show is included in your ticket, and the Enchanted Hollow Easter egg hunt costs £8 per person and can be bought in a package alongside an EGGsplorers day ticket, from £8.
Can I stay at Chessington? If you want to, you can get a day ticket to Chessington, but you can also make the most of your visit by booking a short stay.And, you can add your 2nd Day in the Theme Park for FREE when you book a Short Break at one of Chessington’s hotels during the Easter period. .Sounds great, I want to EGGsplore! If you fancy booking your trip to Chessington, you can do it by visiting their website here.
Photo credit : Thorpe Park What is Thorpe Park’s Mardi Gras event? Taking place from 29 March – 14 April, Mardi Gras is back at Thorpe Park for 2024. This exciting event is on over the Easter holidays, so it’s the perfect way to celebrate with your family while enjoying all the thrills of your favourite theme park.
Ticket prices start from just £29 per person for a one-day ticket, or why not make a real celebration out of it and stay overnight? Reach new heights with Stealth the UK’s fastest roller coaster, take flight on THE SWARM, or face one of Jigsaw’s most twisted traps with SAW – The Ride. This is the world’s first horror-themed roller coaster featuring a 100ft ‘beyond-vertical’ drop.
More information If there’s anything else you’d like to know about visiting Thorpe Park or its Mardi Gras event, then head to the website where you’ll find all the info you need. Successful applicants will get three bottles from the range to test and review over an eight-week period. To apply, any budding tasters need to send an email to [email protected] and include the below details:
Looking for some wine tasting tips? If you want to get practicing your wine tasting at home, Aldi’s ‘Mistress of Wine’ Sam Caporn has the following tips, based on the five S’s. 4. Sip: According to Sam, this is where the magic happens! ‘The aromas in your mouth go up your nose and the wine onto your taste buds, allowing you to appreciate the delicious flavours in the glass.’
Easter freebies No matter the occasion, you can always count on there being freebies around. Here are a few that you can claim for the Easter festivities: There are 19 stores nationwide, most of which are found in shopping centres, so see if there’s one close to you to make your free Easter chick!Free Barbie or Hot Wheels Easter egg toys at Smyths Toys Smyths Toys are having an Easter party event in their stores on Saturday 30 March.
You have until 8 April to head over to the Vodafone app and claim it. It’s a nice way to make your Easter shopping a little cheaper.Cheap Easter Eggs If you thought I’d have the finger on the pulse of every price drop of Easter eggs in supermarkets right now… you’d be 100% correct! Here are the cheapest ones I’ve spotted right now:
If you haven’t already, download the app and sign up. It gives you cashback on certain items if you buy them in store, and scan your QR code at the till. This can save you a lot if you’re an Asda shopper. You can pick up two mini Lindt Bunnies for £1 . Medium eggs are £1.25 , and Hot Cross Buns are £1.40 .
Easter is just around the corner – and with the kids getting a couple of weeks off, it’s the perfect time to crack out the crafts set and encourage your child’s creative side. You’ll find fun ideas with an Easter twist – from a detailed Darth Vader bonnet, to an Angry Birds bonnet and a quirky magicians hat.
Top tips for crafting with kids What goes on an Easter bonnet? Easter bonnets are all about creativity, flair, and the spirit of spring. Here’s what you can include: What is the history of Easter bonnets? The history of Easter bonnets is a colourful blend of tradition, fashion, and cultural evolution that spans many centuries. Here’s an extended look at its rich tapestry, starting with long before the bonnet was even conceived!
Victorian elegance: The Victorian era was a defining period for the Easter bonnet. Women of society would adorn elaborate bonnets as a symbol of status and fashion. These were not just limited to Easter Sunday services but were worn throughout the Easter week. They were designed with silk, lace, and adorned with fresh flowers, portraying wealth and grace.
2. Decide on a design: Whether it’s a Batman theme, a lovely lamb, a cool farm scene, or a fanciful dinosaur egg, choose a design that excites your child. How to decorate an Easter bonnet? Decorating an Easter bonnet can be as simple or as elaborate as you like. Here’s how you can create a delightful bonnet that’s sure to turn heads:
4. Incorporate special features: Depending on your theme, you might add distinctive elements like bunny ears for a rabbit theme, a nest on top with colourful eggs, or a paper mache dinosaur egg for prehistoric enthusiasts. View gallery After more Easter related ideas? Check out our articled below, or share your thoughts over on our forum:With clues to solve and tasks to complete, these Easter egg hunt ideas and clues are guaranteed to keep your little ones entertained, indoors or outdoors! Easter Sunday falls on 31 March 2024, so there’s a decent chance we’ll get good weather and you can use your Easter egg hunt as an excuse for some outdoor play.
A guide to these Easter egg hunt ideas: We’ve broken them down into indoor and outdoor versions, with ideas for themes to make them even more fun. The numbers in bold after the idea shows where they are in the gallery, so it’s easy to find the ones you like. Some ideas work both indoors and outdoors, so they’re on both lists!
Trying to avoid a sugar overload? These plastic eggs are pre-filled with small toys and are ideal for an Easter egg hunt in the garden! See more details here at Amazon. What should be included in an Easter egg scavenger hunt? A well-planned Easter egg hunt should include a diverse array of hidden items, not just chocolate eggs. Consider incorporating plastic eggs filled with small toys, stickers, or coins to vary the surprises. Have clear starting and finishing points, and if possible, clues or maps to guide the hunters. For added enjoyment, set up activity stations where kids can complete a task or challenge to earn their eggs.
They even come with free printable PDFs, so you can simply print them off and pop them in different places for your kids to find, along with their chocolate treats! What clues to write on an easter egg hunt? Clues should be fun and cleverly written, but not too hard that they’ll pose an excessive challenge to solve. Some examples: “This clue hides among, all your favourite things, in a big deep box, under a lid with a big hinge” to hint at looking in the toy box. You can also try riddles such as “This clue is in a place, where birdies like to flap, and splash about in rainwater, because they prefer it to the tap!” for the bird bath outside.
Wondering exactly which chocolate eggs or other treats to use as prizes? Check out our roundup of the best Easter treats for kids. View gallery How many Easter eggs do your kids get? Why not join the chat in our Coffeehouse forum below? Or check out our articles for even more ways to celebrate Easter:CHAT: Easter egg hunt clue ideasInternational Women’s Day takes place on 8 March, a day of collective global activism and celebration. And across the world, people come together to strive for women’s equality and celebrate their achievements.
From marches and protests to parties and plays, there’s loads going on around the country to mark IWD, so see what’s happening in your local area. Make the day extra fun by including a dress code , and if you’re hosting at home you could ask each guest to bring an inspirational dish to add to the dinner table.
Need some inspiration for a charity to fundraise for? IWD has a number of charities of choice, including the World Association of Girl Guides & Girl Scouts, Dress for Success and Womankind Worldwide. You can find out more about some of their favourite charities and how you can support them here. One of the easiest ways to support other women and inspire your kids on IWD is by visiting a business owned by a woman and showing your support.
Then, apply those ideas to other women they might know. Finally, get them to name some ways they can be more inclusive with their friends when they’re out and about.Chat to other parents in our forumTickets are now on sale for CarFest 2024 – the ultimate three-day family fundraising festival – and part of the line up has been announced, too.
It’s a merger of seven distinct festivals, coming together for one fabulous weekend. Festivals include: On Friday 23 August, Beverley Knight, Scouting for Girls, Reef and Furnace and the Fundimentals will all appear.And on Sunday 25 August, UB40 ft Ali Cambell, Deacon Blue, The Feeling and Billington and Quinn will perform.When and where is CarFest? CarFest runs from Friday 23 August until Sunday 25 August 2024 at Laverstoke Park Farm in Hampshire.This year, CarFest has partnered with bp pulse, whose electric vehicle charging network is one of the UK’s largest.
Big Early ticket The ‘Big Early’ kicks off on the evening of Thursday 22nd August and allows you to arrive early to pitch your tent/caravan and get all settled in, before the festival begins. The campsite doors will be opened between 4pm and 8pm. These tents keep things nice and simple; spacious pre-pitched nylon tents or beautiful bell tents ready for you and your friends when you arrive.
In 2024, bp pulse presents CarFest will be supporting BBC Children in Need, Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, My Black Dog, Rainbow Trust, Starlight Children’s Foundation, Teenage Cancer Trust, Young Epilepsy, and the local Hampshire-based charity Naomi House & Jacksplace.How to get on ALL the rides at Alton Towers in 1 dayUK hotel makes sleepovers so much fun for kidsThere’s not long to go until schools break up for the Easter holidays.
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