This spring you’ll find National Trust Easter adventures at Mottisfont, Hinton Ampner, and The Vyne in Hampshire, plus Mottistone Gardens on the Isle of Wight. Dates vary, but they all take place during the school holidays and over the Easter bank holiday weekend (18 – 21 April).
Packed with outdoor activities, games, and crafts, every family Easter trail is different, inspired by nature, beauty, and history. Each one comes with a pair of bunny ears, a map to find ten activity stations and an activity card to take home. Try wildlife-themed challenges set by the Spring Bunny, traditional funfair favourites like Hook a Duck, and a Regency-themed trail with giant dominoes and croquet, all set in gardens full of spring bulbs and blossom.
Every Easter adventure ends with a chocolate egg, or a vegan ‘Free-From’* chocolate egg, made here in the UK using Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa and is suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut, and tree nut allergies.
National Trust Easter egg trails cost £3.50 per child, plus normal National Trust admission/free entry for National Trust members.
To find your nearest trail visit nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/hampshire. Event listings are correct at the time of writing please use individual property web pages for the latest information.
Mottisfont, nr Romsey, 5 to 21 April, 10am to 5pm (last entry 4.30pm)
Join us at Mottisfont for a delightful mix of traditional and whimsical funfair games, perfect for the whole family. Test your skills with classic favourites like coconut shy and target practice, or dive into ‘Hook a Duck’. Our version of ‘Wacky Races’ with its blend of sack racing and egg-and-spoon, and the ‘Clowning Around’ challenge will have everyone laughing.
Hinton Ampner, nr Alresford, 5 to 21 April, 10am to 5pm (last entry 4.30pm)
This spring, bounce along to Hinton Ampner to take part in the challenges left by Bonnie the Bunny. Put on your bunny ears then travel through these pretty spring gardens to find lots of fun activities. Spread your arms wide on our special measuring board to check your ‘wingspan’ against feathered friends. Test your distance jumping skills against Bonnie’s friends, then race on to try carrot toss and bunny hoopla.
The Vyne, nr Basingstoke, 29 March to 21 April, 10am to 3pm (last entry 2.30pm)
This Easter, The Vyne reveals a Regency-themed Easter trail, celebrating its close ties with famous novelist Jane Austen who was born 250 years ago. Grab your trail map to discover ten activity stations around the garden including giant dominoes and chess games, croquet, plus classic Easter fun such as bunny hoopla.
Photo: Easter with the National Trust – National Trust Images James Dobson
