15 February 2024 , 11:25
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It will soon be the Easter holidays, and what better way to enjoy some family time than getting everyone into the great outdoors and discovering your nearest National Trust Easter trail?
There are more than 190 to choose from across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, each offering a completely different springtime adventure.
Once you've signed up for your trail of choice, you'll receive a trail sheet to guide you on your escapade, not to mention bunny ears to wear along the way. Plus a special Easter treat will be waiting for you at the end!
So hop into a world of nature, history and unexpected delights as you follow winding garden paths, don wellies for muddy woodland wanderings or travel back in time to ancient estates, mills and mansions.
To find your nearest trail visit nationaltrust.org.uk/easter
Meet Grizwald the Griffin, who has woken up for spring in the grounds of Polesden Lacey near Dorking, Surrey.
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Grizwald plans to cook up an Easter feast, but he's never made one before, so he'll need your help! Follow the interactive trail around the grounds, where there will be plenty of fun activities for all of the family.
You can venture high above the ancient woodlands of the Teign Gorge, near Exeter in Devon, to Castle Drogo. If your Easter trail leaves you hungry for more, the miles of pathways to explore in the gorge and the 20th Century castle’s colourful gardens will make each visit a new experience.
At the aptly named Hare Hill in Macclesfield, Cheshire, why not explore the enchanting walled garden? Springtime snowdrops, narcissi and cyclamen will lead the way, and you can end your Easter trail by spending time in the natural play area.
Adventurers follow the Easter trail in Tyntesfield, Somerset (©National Trust Images/James Dobson)Meanwhile, Basildon Park in Reading - featured in period dramas such as Pride and Prejudice, Downton Abbey and Bridgerton - offers 10 film and cinema-themed game and activity stations.
From a wheelbarrow race to get the props to set, to giant popcorn buckets and Hollywood walk of fame hopscotch, it's an action-packed day out the whole family can star in.
What better excuse for getting out of the house and having fun as a family?
National Trust Easter trails are just £3 to take part in (plus normal admission if you’re not a National Trust member). We recommend checking the website for all upcoming trail dates.
And if you buy a new National Trust membership via Direct Debit at one of the places in our care between 23 March and 14 April 2024, you'll get free unlimited Easter trails for all under-18s named on your membership*.
Discover a fun-filled Easter adventure and search nationaltrust.org.uk/easter to find your nearest National Trust trail today.
*The voucher can only be used at participating properties between these dates and once per visit. For more information, please speak to one of our property team members.