Easter Egg Hunts and Easter Egg Rolls are a big tradition in the UK. The rolling lawn of a stately home is an irresistible temptation for Easter Egg rollers. The elaborate gardens, woodlands and deer parks are perfect places to hide Easter Eggs and chocolate treats. Here are some of the best places for the family fun of Easter weekend in the UK.
Blenheim Palace
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- When: 4-day Easter Weekend
- WhereBlenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1PX, England
- Telephone: +44 (0)8700 60 20 80
- What: In 2012 expect a Three Little Pigs themed Easter Egg challenge and special appearances by TV characters Peppa Pig and George.
- Admission: Normal entrance and parking fees.
Burton Agnes Hall
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- When: Easter Sunday and Monday, plus Easter Trail to April 15
- WhereBurton Agnes Hall, Burton Agnes, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 4NB, UK
- Telephone: +44 (0)1262 490324
- What: In 2012, traditional Easter Egg Hunt through gardens and ground. Plus an Easter Trail with special Easter prizes until April 15
- Admission: Normal grounds entrance price.
Chastleton House
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An indoor Easter egg trail during Easter weekend. This trail is full of clues about the English Civil War, an important part of the history of this Jacobean House. While you take in the Jacobean Interiors, children hoping for chocolate prizes can learn a bit of history. Light refreshments will be available in The Brewhouse and there is a small charge for children participating in the Easter Egg Trail.
Chatsworth
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- When: Easter Week
- WhereChatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1PP, England
- Telephone: +44 (0) 1246 565300
- What: Easter Eggstravaganza, throughout the estate, house and farmyard.
- Admission: Free with normal admission
Floors Castle and Gardens
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- When: Easter Sunday , 10a.m., egg hunt at 11a.m.
- WhereFloors Castle, Roxburghe Estate, Kelso, Roxburghshire Scotland,TD5 7SF
- Telephone: +44 (0)1573 223 333
- What: At least 7,000 eggs are scattered around the grounds and gardens and the Easter Bunny is out to stop you from finding them. There's a barbecue and lots of free family fun.
- Admission: £3 per child. Adult entrance fee
Hardwick Hall
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- When: Sunday - Monday, noon to 4p.m.
- WhereDoe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S44 5QJ, England
- Telephone: +44 (0)1246 850430
- What: Easter Bunny trail around the hall, Easter Egg trail around the gardens.
- Admission: Children £3
Castle Howard
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- When: Easter Weekend.
- WhereCastle Howard, York, North Yorkshire, England YO60 7DA
- Telephone: +44 (0)1653 648 444
- What: Traditional Easter Fair at one of England's most fabulous stately homes - featured in Brideshead Revisited. Includes an Easter Egg Hunt in the walled garden.
- Admission: free with garden ticket
Knole
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- When: Easter Saturday , 11a.m. - 3p.m.
- WhereSevenoaks, Kent TN15 0RP, England
- Telephone: +44 (0)1732 450608
- What: Easter trails through the famous deer park, dogs on leads welcome. Suitable for children 7+
- Admission: £2.00 plus normal house admission
Longleat
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- When: 4-Day Easter Weekend, 11a.m. to 5p.m.
- WhereLongleat, Warminster,Wiltshire BA12 7NW, England
- Telephone: +44 (0)1985 844 400
- What: In 2012, enjoy all kinds of "Alice in Wonderland" themed Easter events plus Humpty Dumpty's Easter Egg Hunt
- Admission: Free for children under 14 with valid Longleat Passport
Lyme Park
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- When: Easter weekend , from 11a.m.
- WhereDisley, Stockport, Cheshire SK12 2NR, England.
- Telephone: +44 (0)1663 766492
- What: Hop Easter Eggstravaganza
- Admission: Small fee for train, plus normal admission.
