Taking place over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, March 29 to April 1, and beyond, there are more than 195 National Trust Easter trails to choose from across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Every single one is different and celebrates the nature, history and beauty of its location, and each has been designed to encompass ten ‘activity stations’, showcasing the cheery signs of spring, from bursting buds, daffodils in bloom to frolicking lambs and spring birdsong.
Follow winding garden paths, crash along muddy woodland trails or time travel with adventures to castles and mansions, en route to a complimentary chocolate egg, made in the UK using cocoa from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms – including options for children with dietary restrictions.
Every trail costs £3 per child, plus normal National Trust admission which is free for members. Collect a trail map from ticket offices on arrival.
For full details of your nearest trail visit nationaltrust.org.uk/easter or check out the gallery below to find out what is in store for Derbyshire.
Follow winding garden paths, crash along muddy woodland trails or time travel with adventures to castles and mansions, en route to a complimentary chocolate egg, made in the UK using cocoa from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms – including options for children with dietary restrictions.
5. Ilam Park, White Peak, March 29 to April 14
More bird-themed egg-citement with the chance to build a giant nest and chance your arm throwing food at the Giant Baby Bird Feeding Station. Photo: National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor
6. Calke Abbey, Ticknall, March 23 to April 7
A shorter, accessible trail for little legs or a longer trail for those looking for a bigger adventure. Follow the long trail and test your speech skills on a chatty challenge or help the bees pollinate flowers. Otherwise, have a go at unscrambling coded words and discover what animals soar around the park. Photo: Alan Murray-Rust