Wiltshire

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">EASTER EXTRAVAGANZAS</h2>



(Brownie points for not spelling it &#8216;eggstravaganza&#8217;?) It&#8217;s that time of the year again: spring colours, burnished displays of marzipan, and children pinging off the walls with sugar. Time for a series of egg-themed activities from the family attractions of Wiltshire. Let&#8217;s take a gander through the options, shall we? 



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An egg and spoon race inside a Castle? It’s right here! Play some classic Easter games at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/sarum-easter-adventure-quest-2-24-apr-2022/" target="_blank">The Old Sarum</a> from 2 &#8211; 24 Apr &#8211; just try not to get too competitive. Meanwhile, the mystery of Stonehenge is cranking up a notch with this <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/easter-adventure-quest-2-24-apr-20222/" target="_blank">Egg Hunt</a> hosted by English Heritage at the site also from 2 &#8211; 24 Apr.



I spy… giant eggs! The Salisbury Museum has not one, but two <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Easter eggs on legs (opens in a new tab)" href="https://salisburymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/families/eggs-legs-it-must-be-easter" target="_blank">Easter eggs on legs</a> sneaking around the premises on 12 Apr to celebrate the launch of their Easter trail. 



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<a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk/events/easter-event/" target="_blank">The Cotswold Farm Park’s</a> Easter events are as wholesome as the new members of their herd this spring. There&#8217;s lots to do &#8211; think classic egg hunts, face painting and pop-up craft workshops &#8211; all running throughout 9 Apr to 24 Apr.&nbsp;



The Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is hosting a nest of fun Easter challenges at the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.wiltshirewildlife.org/Event/eggstreme-challenge-family-event2" target="_blank">Lower Moor Nature Reserve</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.wiltshirewildlife.org/Event/eggstreme-challenge-family-event" target="_blank">Langford Lakes</a> on 13 Apr and 21 Apr, respectively. What better opportunity to wear the kids out while you sip on a relaxing tea blend at the Kingfisher Cafe overlooking the Langford Lakes? 



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Alice awaits at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.longleat.co.uk/whats-on/alice-in-wonderland-easter" target="_blank">Longleat</a>, with more Easter adventures than you can shake a jam tart at happening from 8 Apr to 24 Apr. Have tea with the Mad Hatter, play some golf with Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, and keep an eye out for Easter clues around the park. 



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Planning a relaxing family holiday near nature? The Woolley Grange Hotel has launched an <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.woolleygrangehotel.co.uk/uploads/documents/Easter_2022_Family_Activity_Schedule_-_Woolley_Grange_Hotel.pdf" target="_blank">Easter schedule</a> for 2 Apr to 24 Apr. They also offer safaris to the Longleat park and have dog friendly-hotel rooms! Reward yourself for surviving the Easter holidays by booking yourself in for their brand new <a href="https://www.woolleygrangehotel.co.uk/restaurant/matilda-afternoon-tea" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Matilda Afternoon Tea (opens in a new tab)">Matilda Afternoon Tea</a>, available from 26 Apr &#8211; adults and children&#8217;s options available. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SOMETHING ACTIVE</h2>



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The <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.canford.com/open-to-the-public/sports-academy/easter-sports-academy" target="_blank">Canford Easter Sports Academy</a> is back! From 11 Apr to 13 Apr, the academy is running both a cricket and a tennis course for Years 5 to 8. While the kids hone their skills you can enjoy a fairytale-inspired show at the school&#8217;s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.canford.com/open-to-the-public/layard-theatre/forthcoming-events" target="_blank">Layard Theatre</a> &#8211; just don&#8217;t eat any stray apples&#8230;



<a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.activatecamps.co.uk/venues/pinewood-school/" target="_blank">Activate Camps </a>has two schedules running from 4 Apr to 8 Apr and 11 Apr to 14 Apr, hosted at Muddy favourite <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Pinewood School (opens in a new tab)" href="https://wilts.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/pinewood-school/" target="_blank">Pinewood School</a>. Aimed at kids aged 5 to 14, the two camps (Urban Skillz and Global Games) cover everything from breakdancing and DIY fashion shows to Quidditch. 



 A <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.supercamps.co.uk/Search?Location=wiltshire&amp;SelectedSeasonId=68&amp;dateFrom=&amp;dateTo=&amp;SelectedCampTypeId=NaN&amp;SelectedCampTypeGroupId=&amp;SortOrder=0&amp;page=1&amp;showAllResults=False&amp;availableOnly=true&amp;selectedSeasonWeeks=%5B%220%22%2C%221%22%2C%222%22%2C%223%22%5D&amp;selectedActivities=&amp;selectedAgeRanges=&amp;displayMapView=False" target="_blank">SuperCamp</a> for your super champ! Children can be enrolled for multiple sports, crafts and educational activities at Muddy-approved <a href="https://wilts.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/godolphin-school-salisbury/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Godolphin School (opens in a new tab)">Godolphin School</a> &#8211; slots are available throughout April.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SOMETHING CREATIVE</h2>



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Sweet treats by the sweet little ones? Sign us up! The <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://daylesford.com/cookeryschool/event/budding-chefs-pm/" target="_blank">Daylesford Cookery School</a> has slots remaining for their 20 Apr baking course for 9 to 12-year-olds &#8211; but get in quick, because they&#8217;re bound to go faster than freshly-buttered hot cross buns. 



Fancy a little sustainable crafting? <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on/salisbury-arts-centre/craft-with-wiltshire-scrapstore-april-2022/" target="_blank">The Wiltshire Scrapstore </a>is hosting a one-of-a-kind workshop at Salisbury Arts Centre on 13 Apr where 4 to 7-year-olds can unleash their creativity to make the best out of waste. For older kids, the teens would totes want to attend this &#8211; <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://tockify.com/tamsin.shearn/detail/178/1649930400000" target="_blank">a block-printing fabric workshop</a> to make your own tote bag, hosted at the Fisherton Mill on 14 Apr.



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The Holst Victorian House has two drop-in craft sessions teaching littles how to make <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://holstvictorianhouse.org.uk/childrens-craft-drop-in-easter-baskets/" target="_blank">Easter Baskets</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://holstvictorianhouse.org.uk/childrens-craft-drop-in-spring-hares/" target="_blank">Spring Hares</a>, both running on 12 Apr. While there are no catering services inside the Museum, quaint little coffee shop <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.havanascoffee.shop/" target="_blank">Havana Cafe</a> is just a short walk away. The adults can enjoy an elegant evening of <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://holstvictorianhouse.org.uk/floristry-workshops-hand-tied-easter-bouquets/" target="_blank">floristry</a> as well at the Holst Victorian House on 11 Apr. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">WATCH WITH FAMILY</h2>



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Little Grimm Tales at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk/whats-on/little-grimm-tales" target="_blank">The Wiltshire Music Centre</a> on 23 Apr is certain to be an Easter hit with kids aged 3+ up, thanks to a hefty dose of magic, whimsy and puppets of course. Binge watch on Netflix? Nah, how about a theatre binge instead &#8211; follow up Little Grimm Tales with Percy Penguin&#8217;s Lighthouse Party, also at&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk/whats-on/galliard-ensemble-relaxed-family-show" target="_blank">The Wiltshire Music Centre</a> just an hour later. Chicks would have been more seasonally appropriate, but we&#8217;ll let it slide. 



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More on storytelling and music is on at The Pound Arts Centre in Corsham, thanks to a fun session hosted by <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://poundarts.org.uk/whats-on/musical-storytime-by-iona-johnson/" target="_blank">storyteller Iona Johnson</a> on 12 Apr. The arts centre has a range of Easter-themed events and<a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://poundarts.org.uk/event-category/family/" target="_blank"> shows across April</a> (including a screening of Disney’s Encanto which is followed by an exotic animal making workshop). And if you can’t make it to Iona’s show at the Pound Arts Centre, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on/salisbury-arts-centre/saturday-storytime-april-2022/" target="_blank">The Salisbury Arts Centre</a> is hosting another one on 23 Apr!



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Passively watched a lot of CBeebies because of the kids? Seeing <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://swindontheatres.co.uk/Online/tickets-justin-live-swindon-2021" target="_blank">Justin Fletcher</a> in an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza at the Wyvern Theatre in Swindon on 16 Apr might just be for you then (try not to get too star-struck!). The Wyvern Theatre also has TV star Richard Caddell joining forces with <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://swindontheatres.co.uk/Online/tickets-sooty-swindon-2020" target="_blank">Sooty, Sweep and Soo</a> from ITV for a comedic magic show on 12 April. Izzy wizzy, let&#8217;s get busy indeed!

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