LET'S hop to it! It is the Easter holidays and families are on the hunt to find things to do!
There is a whole range of Easter activities to make this Easter break exciting from an Easter Dragon Egg Hunt at the I'm a Celebrity Castle to The Great Easter Eggsperience at a farm park in Abergele!
So get your bunny ears at the ready and get ready to make some memories!
Easter Dragon Egg Hunt - Gwrych Castle
Between Monday, March 23 and Monday, April 1, Gwrych Castle, near Abergele, will be hosting its Easter Dragon Egg Hunt.
Dewi the pet dragon has escaped and has laid eggs around the castle. Youngsters (and older ones!) can take part in quests with puzzles and riddles along the way to find all of the large dragon eggs and nests. Adventurers will also meet the medieval castle residents who need the dragon found as soon as possible!
Those that complete the quests and challenges will be rewarded with a chocolate treat.
A spokesperson for the Gwrych Castle Preservation Trust said: “Our Easter Dragon Egg Hunt is back this year, but this year we have more actors than previous years to enhance the immersive experience.
"This event is something a bit different to the conventional Easter Egg Hunt, and has proved to be very popular already.
"The event is on until April 1 before turning into School of Magic from April 2 until 7, and then a dragon trail for the final week of the holidays."
Gwrych Castle hosted I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! In 2020 and 2021.
For more information and to book, click here
Great Penguin Eggs-capade
The Welsh Mountain Zoo in Colwyn Bay has promised its most adventurous Easter extravaganza to date!
Easter activities kicked off on March 23 and will run until April 14.
All young visitors will be encouraged to take part in the Easter egg hunt which will journey across the globe, exploring different continents and enclosures whilst discovering plenty of fun facts about the zoo’s amazing animals and their natural habitats along the way. There are also Easter treats for little explorers who find all the wandering eggs!
Teenagers and adults are not forgotten. There is a ‘grown up’ egg hunt and a chance to win an Easter egg bundle [once a secret trail is completed!]
The zoo will also be hosting its Penguin Parade along with species talks and its daily Sea Lion feeding and presentations.
Kaitlyn Jenkins, Marketing Executive at the Welsh Mountain Zoo, said: “There is so much love for our wonderful penguins that we wanted to celebrate them this Easter and theme our fun and games around them.
"We know how exciting Easter can be and we’ve brought in some extra special treats to help celebrate this holiday."
The zoo’s Cotton Top Tamarins and Meerkats recently joined in with some Easter treats of their own. Encouraging the natural foraging behaviours that Meerkats utilise in the wild, their skills were put to the test with their own Easter Egg hunt.
Head to the Welsh Mountain Zoo's website to book tickets.
The Great Easter Eggsperience 2024 - Manorafon Farm Park
Manorafon Farm Park is hosting the perfect Easter event for families! As well as an Easter egg hunt, little ones can meet the Easter Bunny and pot their own carrots [additional fee] and on top of all that, farm park admission is included too!
Families can pay extra to take part in the Chocolate Factory. This includes decorating a biscuit with chocolate and sweets, and creating a tub of treats to take to the Great Chocolate Fountain.
For the Easter Egg Hunt, little ones will love searching around the farm park to find six coloured eggs (you will need two of each!) in order to claim a yummy chocolate treat.
At the Potting Shed, there is an opportunity to sow carrot seeds to take home and grow.
At Pet's Corner, little ones (and older ones!) can get up close to Manorafon's bunnies and chicks. There will also be fun in the show tent to enjoy.
Visitors will also enjoy seeing animals on the field trail, exotic species in the Reptile Hut and can enjoy outdoor and indoor play.
The Greedy Goat snack hut will be serving an updated Menu for 2024.
For more information and to book, click here.
Easter Fun Day and movie - Good News Mission Rhyl
Good News Mission, on Marsh Road in Rhyl, has plenty of fun planned this Easter season!
An Easter Fun Day will be hosted on March 30 between 2pm and 5pm. Activities will include an Easter Egg Hunt and food and drink. There will be an opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny, have a photo and enjoy an Easter story movie as well as fun and games.
All ages welcome! Adults £2, Under 16's £1 and children aged under four are free.
On Sunday, March 31 there will be an Easter movie. This is for ages between 16 to 35. Young people can 'chill, relax, eat, drink and watch'. On offer will be popcorn, sweets, smoothies and hot chocolate. Price: £2.
The follow Easter church services will also be taking place at Good News Mission:
- Good Friday - March 29 at 4.30pm. Outdoor worship at 10.30am and worship at 11.30am.
- On Easter Sunday - March 31 - there will be a soup and sandwich lunch. This will be just after the morning service. The morning service is at 11.30am.
Billy Goose and the Cracking Easter Egg Hunt - Theatr Colwyn
Magic Light Productions will return to the theatre with their Easter show on April 5 and 6.
Panto favourite Steve Bloor, who starred in Mother Goose, will join the Easter Bunny, played by actor and magician Dean Raymond, on an interactive Easter Egg hunt like no other. They will embark on a mission to save the Easter Holiday from the clutches of Meg the Egg Snatcher (Kazia Cannon).
Will they succeed before it's too late?
A spokesperson for Magic Light Productions said: "This family-friendly, pantomime-style show promises laughter, joy, and plenty of surprises for audiences of all ages. There’s even a chance for one lucky audience member to join the cast on stage and win a prize.
"With toe-tapping performances by The Pearl Shaw School of Performing Arts, prepare to be entertained by comedy, dancing, music, magic and puppetry."
The shows will take place at Theatr Colwyn on April 5 at 7pm and on April 6 at 2pm and 7pm.
Visit www.theatrcolwyn.co.uk or contact the box office on 01492 556677 / 872000
Robin Hood - Rhyl Pavilion
Charismatic dancer Louie Spence, Britain's Got Talent winners George Sampson and Ashleigh and Sully and fan-favourites Jamie and Chuck will all dive down the rabbit hole for a family-friendly Easter Pantomime!
The family-friendly production of Robin Hood will take place at Rhyl Pavilion Theatre this March. Anton Benson Productions is behind the show.
The timeless tale of heroism and adventure promises to be a thrilling experience for audiences of all ages, filled with laughter, music, and unforgettable moments.
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Jamie Groves, Managing Director of Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, said: "We are thrilled to be partnering with Anton Benson Productions once again for another spectacular pantomime. With a stellar cast led by Louie Spence, George Sampson, and Ashleigh and Sully, 'Robin Hood' promises to be an Easter extravaganza that the whole family can enjoy.
"We’re thrilled to welcome audiences back to the Rhyl Pavilion Theatre every Easter, for what is always a fantastic holiday treat."
Choreographer Louie, renowned for his dynamic performances and infectious charm, will take on the role of the Sheriff of Nottingham whilst George will take the lead as Robin Hood.
Robin Hood will take to the stage at the Rhyl Pavilion Theatre on Saturday, March 30, with performances at 2pm and 6pm, as well as on Sunday, March 31, at 2pm.
Book tickets at the Rhyl Pavilion website.
Easter boat trips - Pontcysyllte Aqueduct -
To celebrate the reopening of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct following maintenance work, Anglo Welsh are re-starting their daily boat trips from the Easter weekend.
From March 29 until October 31, ‘Little Star’ (‘Seren Fach’) will offer daily skippered narrowboat trips across the UNESCO World Heritage Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Over the Easter weekend, the Easter Bunny will be joining cruises offering chocolate treats to children.
The 45-minute return trips take visitors along the Llangollen Canal and across the 38-metre high historic aqueduct to experience amazing views across the Dee Valley. Anglo Welsh’s knowledgeable team provide commentary on board, so visitors can learn about the aqueduct and the history of the Llangollen Canal as they cruise gently along.
‘Little Star’/’Seren Fach’ offers space for up to 48 passengers. Adult tickets are priced at £10 each, children (aged under 16) are priced at £6. Family tickets for two adults and two children are priced at £25 each. Refreshments are available to purchase on board, including hot and cold drinks and ice creams.
For more information and to book visit www.anglowelsh.co.uk/little-star, or call the bookings team on 0117 304 1122.
Easter Make and Paint Workshops - Tan y Ddraig, Conwy
The workshops take place at Tan y Ddraig ceramic cafe in Conwy. One session has already gone - the next session, to make and paint an Easter chick, takes place on March 28.
As part of a 1/5 hour guided workshop, creatives will use a range of tools to make their Easter chick!
Children & Teens' Holiday Clay Workshop is £20 per person. Click here to book.
Easter Coffee Morning - Blind Veterans, Llandudno
All are welcome to come to the Llandudno Centre for an Easter Coffee Morning on Good Friday, March 29 between 10am and 12pm.
Admission is free, with tea, coffee and soft drinks, cakes and Easter treats available to purchase!
There will be a children's Easter trail, games and crafts and the opportunity for attendees to enter the centre's Spring raffle.
The event is free to attend and there is no need to book.
The coffee morning is an opportunity for anyone from the local area to visit the charity’s Llandudno Centre which offers holidays, rehabilitation and wellbeing breaks to blind veterans from across the UK.
Easter Egg-stravaganza Family Party - Beach Hut, Prestatyn
The Beach Hut in Prestatyn will host their free Easter Egg-stravaganza Family Party on Saturday, March 30.
Running from 1pm untl 5pm with children’s entertainment, interactive DJ, face-painting and more!
No booking required but hosts have recommended reserving a table! Telephone 01824 712313 or book via the website.
Denbighshire Leisure Ltd Active Communities: Family Fun Days - various locations
Enjoy free activities for the whole family this Easter!
These include football, dodgeball, sensory activities, table tennis, balance and pedal bikes and arts and crafts. All attendees must register online via: https://denbighshireleisure.arlo.co/w/courses/48-dll-dyddiau-hwyl-ir-teulu-family-fun-days
Register each child who will be attending as well as parent/guardian
Event Info:
- Ysgol Christchurch fields, Rhyl - Wednesday, March 27- (10-12pm)
- Ysgol Bryn Collen fields, Llangollen - Thursday, March 28 (10-11:30am)
- Corwen War Memorial Park - Thursday, March 28 (1-2:30pm)
- Ruthin Leisure - Wednesday, April 3 (10-12pm)
These events are normally 1.5/2 hours long and will require a booking as there is limited places.
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