With the Easter Holidays on the horizon, the National Trust is on hand to make sure you know what events and activities you can attend across Cumbria.
With everything from egg hunting to tours and workshops, there’s something to keep you and the kids entertained this Easter.
National Trust Easter events in Cumbria
Acorn Bank
Make a paper blossom decoration – Sunday, April 24, 10:30am – 4pm
Drop in to make and decorate a beautiful blossom to hang from the Quince tree.
Aira Force and Ullswater
Easter egg hunts at Aira Force and Gowbarrow Park – Monday, April 2-18, 10am-3pm
The trail takes place every day from April 2-18, 10am to 3pm. Tickets cost £3 per child and includes a trail map and chocolate egg at the end.
Wordsworth House and Garden
Easter egg hunt – Monday, April 11, 10am-4:30pm
Work your way through 10 nature inspired activities, collecting your Rainforest Alliance chocolate egg (or allergen free prize). Trails are £3 each including entrance fee, or free for Natural Trust members.
Tour – Tuesday, April 12
Take a tour and learn about the life of the Wandsworth family in Georgian times.
Walk on the Wild Side – Wednesday, April 13, 11am-11:30am
Follow a costumed servant on a fun, family garden tour.
Allan Bank and Grasmere
Easter Egg hunts – April 5-21, 10am-4pm
Allan bank is closed on a Monday and Friday, and last entry is 3:30pm. The price of the trail is £3 per child and includes a trail map, pencil and a chocolate egg at the end.
Sticklebarn and the Langdales
Needle felting workshops with KT Did, April 9 – 18.
Booking is advisable for these events as they fill up fast (book here). You will learn the art of felting to create an Easter bunny, Easter chick, landscape, or anything you like.
It is suitable for ages 6 and over and for all levels from beginners.
See all the Easter National Trust events in Cumbria here.
National Trust membership
Members of the National Trust can enjoy benefits such as free entry to more than 50 places, free parking at most of its sites and receive the National Trust magazine three times a year plus more.
There’s a variety of memberships available such as Joint, Family, Individual and Life membership.
Prices can be found when you choose the membership you’d like here.
To buy a membership or to find out more about them, you can visit the National Trust website here.
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