Talacre Beach Resort has been a popular holiday home owners destination for over 50 years, but the local village has such a fascinating history, and you can learn all about it at the Now & Then exhibition. The Talacre Now & Then project will be running throughout 2019 and will be showcasing the history of our quaint village, from the Spitfire’s World War 2 training days, to today’s 5 star holiday resort and everything in between.

The exhibition was awarded a Heritage Lottery Fund grant, an education grant from Outdoor Learning Wales and a grant from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund to focus on the fascinating World War II elements of the village’s history. Altogether the project has received around £50,000 in funding to bring Talacre’s history to life – and they have the best plans!

Talacre during WWII

Our sleepy coastal village was a completely different place during World War II, with many people escaping the bombing from Liverpool and being evacuated into simple huts, which were actually built on the sand dunes.

Photo from Talacre Community Centre Facebook

The golden sands of Talacre Beach were also used for Spitfire training, as well as what must have seemed like endless air battles (known as dog fights) in the skies above. Generations of people have been delighted to find spent ammunition from the testing and the dog fights over the years, and there are still many to find today! There are also still rows of larch posts and the remains of pill boxes that can be seen along the beach, these were placed to deter invasion from enemy forces.

Some of the evacuees stayed in their huts after the war and made Talacre their home, while many continued to return with their children and grandchildren, creating an eclectic culture mixture of English and Welsh.

To showcase what life was like during World War II, there will be a trail created through the dunes, and a CGI film showing how the Spitfires trained along the beach.

On 27th & 28th July there will be a fabulous World War II Extravaganza in Talacre village and along the beach, with the weekend’s events including a replica Spitfire, guided walks, re-enactments and plenty of family activities to get involved in! Make sure to check out our blog about the weekend here!

after the war

Once the war ended, Talacre quickly became a favourite tourist destination and has thousands of visitors from Manchester and Liverpool.

Photo from Talacre Community Centre Facebook

Early holiday guests enjoy a unique experience of staying in charming wooden shacks on the beach, a few old buses and even a railway carriage. (Our own beautiful accommodation is definitely more of the luxury style!)

But summer wasn’t just for the tourists, the local residents enjoyed (and still do!) the wonderful, jubilant atmosphere created by holidaymakers. As well as entrepreneurial youngsters, who were keen to earn some pocket money, would help to take luggage from the, now long closed, train station to the holiday homes.

Because of the popularity Talacre created and many of these early guests returning regularly, holiday home ownership at Talacre Beach was a huge hit! And it is still is today, have you read our ownership information page yet?

The Talacre Now & Then project will be running throughout 2019 and will grow over time as people add their own memories to it. All materials added to the exhibition will be used to create a fantastic memories booklet and digital trail.

Help to celebrate the fascinating history of Talacre, the beautiful little coastal village which holds a special place in the memories of thousands across North Wales and North West England!

Talacre Beach Resort has been a popular holiday home owners destination for over 50 years, and with our fantastic 5 star facilities, proximity to the beach and wide range of holiday homes and lodges for sale, it’s easy to see why.

Book a park tour to see our newly renovated facilities with one of our team members.

Or for more information call our dedicated Ownership Team on 01745 858010, alternatively you can speak to an advisor via our Live Chat service.

holiday homes have come a long way, here’s one of ours…

We’ve got the perfect eggciting treat for the Easter holidays… oh yes we have! For the panto lovers amongst us, we know the wait till Christmas can feel like forever! But thanks to our friends over at Rhyl Pavilion, you won’t have to wait another 8 months.

We’re able to offer you a family ticket to see the ultimate Easter treat, The Easter Panto Spectacular Beauty and the Beast pantomime!

So if you’re looking for the ultimate feel good show that the whole family can enjoy this Easter, then you’ll love this themed pantomime which will be taking to the stage at Rhyl Pavilion for two days only over the Easter holidays.

Get ready to travel to a land far far away, where Belle lives with her Father until one day he crosses a terrifying beast and Belle is taken captive.

It’s up to the Atomic Fairy, the village idiot Wally and his mother Dame Dolly to rescue her from where she is being held captive bringing plenty of laughs, singing and dancing to the fun filled panto land.

The Easter Pantomime which is on at Rhyl Pavilion on Thursday 18th and Friday 19th April will star Atomic Kitten’s Kerry Katona, the one and only Basil Brush, Eastenders, Hollyoaks and Dancing on Ice star Gemma Bissix and CBBC presenter Lauren Platt.

You’ll also be left cracking up with laughter thanks to Easter Panto Tour favourites comic Ryan Greave and dame Phylip Harries.

So if you want a bit of magic added to your Easter weekend then head over to the New Pines Facebook page to enter for the chance to win the family ticket available!

You can get tickets to see The Easter Panto Spectacular – Beauty and the Beast on Thursday 18th April at 7pm or Friday 19th April at 2pm or 7pm.

Book your tickets over on the Rhyl Pavilion website or by phoning the Box Office on 01745 330000.

terms and conditions

– To enter the competition, one must comment with their favourite Easter emoji and like our post
– Only one entry per person please
– Competition closes at 4pm on Friday 5th April and a winner will be selected at random
– The winner will be chosen at 4pm and announced by 5pm on Friday 5th April
– We’ll notify the winner on Facebook and ask them to contact us with their details via private message. They will then be sent details of how to obtain their tickets
– Not open to employees or affiliates New Pines Holiday Home Park or Darwin Escapes
– The prize is for a family ticket (2 adult tickets and 2 child tickets) to see The Easter Panto Spectacular Beauty and the Beast pantomime at the Rhyl Pavilion
– Prize must be claimed via direct message by midnight on Friday 5th April
– Cash alternatives are not available
– Travel and accommodation is not included
– Performance dates are Thursday 18th April at 7pm and Friday 19th April at 2pm and 7pm (subject to availability)
– Tickets cannot be applied retrospectively
– Prize is non-transferable
– The manager’s decision is final

GOOD LUCK! Oh and don’t forget to give our New Pines Holiday Home Park a like on Facebook too!

The Castle Bude offers an interesting day out where you can learn about the local history, view local art in the galleries and bask in the sun while admiring the stunning coastal views

Running alongside the Bude canal, this Grade II listed building will delight all with a fascinating day out. The Castle Bude is only a 15 minute car journey from our wonderful Sandymouth Holiday Resort, where you can holiday in our luxurious holiday homes and take advantage of our first class facilities.

The Castle Bude is open every day from 10am until 5pm, and is a free attraction to visit, where you can see local artists display their work in the gallery, learn local history in the Heritage Centre and enjoy delicious meals and outstanding views in Café Limelight.

the heritage centre

The centre is home to a number of artefacts, which would help to bring the varied and rich history of Bude to life for all. There are a wide range of exhibitions available to view, where you can discover more about the world famous Cornish geology, or view the amazing collection of Bude railway memorabilia and nostalgia. There are also fun interactive displays to entertain the children, as well as exhibitions on local naval and military history.

exhibitions

The Heritage Centre is divided into themed exhibitions, which represent certain key elements of the cultural heritage in Bude’s history. We’ve listed only a few of the exhibitions below, with a brief overview of what they focus on.

• Sir Goldsworthy Gurney – Sir Gurney built The Castle Bude in 1830 and is often referred to as Cornwall’s ‘forgotten genius’. Although he was a trained surgeon, Gurney actually excelled as an inventor, scientist and engineer, he invented a completely new system of lighting in the 1800’s. He injected a stream of oxygen into an oil flame, this method was known as ‘Bude Light’ and was used in Pall Mall, Trafalgar Square and even the Houses of Parliament. Learn more about this extraordinary man in the exhibition.
• Shipwrecks – Cornwall has a history of shipwrecks over the decades, this exhibitions focuses on Bude’s coast and includes its most famous wreck, the Bencoolen, which wrecked in 1862 on Summerleaze Beach. Try your hand at navigating the treacherous waters of Bude by using the interactive model
• The English Civil War – Learn how Bude played a key role in Cornwall’s history during the Civil War, and see the copied and beautifully coloured costumes from that time period. You’ll also learn more about the ‘Cornish Giant’, a man named Anthony Payne, who was crucial in the 1643 Battle of Stamford Hill. The battle lasted an incredible 10 hours, with the Royalists defeating the much larger Parliamentarians, this win secured Cornwall for the King during the war.

Visit The Castle Bude for a wonderful day out filled with interesting facts, outstanding exhibitions and beautiful artwork in the galleries to view. Head to the Café Limelight in the conservatory, where you can enjoy some warming food and drinks, as well as some breathtaking views of Summerleaze Beach.

Holiday breaks at Sandymouth Holiday Resort are ideal for exploring the local area of Bude, and further into North Cornwall. You can enjoy the wonderful accommodation on offer, the outstanding coastal views and take full advantage of the first class facilities. Our facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, a wonderful entertainments programme and a full Go Active programme, including archery, body zorbing, mini jet skis and waterwalkerz.

There is so much more to explore at Sandymouth, so why not book your holiday getaway now and start planning?

Explore Surrey from Tilford Woods Lodge Retreat this Easter and get stuck into all the activities on offer in the region and the Easter Hunt on park. Located in the heart of Surrey, Tilford Woods Lodge Retreat is the ideal location to base yourself while exploring the local area, whether that be the stunning countryside of Surrey itself or the bustling capital city of London, just a 50 minute train journey away.

Tilford Woods will be hosting a fun Easter Hunt, see if you can find all the bunny’s and chicks throughout the park and fill your Easter Hunt worksheet in to get a little prize at the end! For your Easter Hunt worksheet, visit our friendly reception staff.

easter farm festival

When: 20th April / Where: Whiteley Village (KT12 4DH)

The annual festival is ideal for all ages of the family, with activities including horse and cart rides, face painting, the mini mobile farm filled with animals to meet, an impressive falconry display, and of course the traditional Easter egg hunt to join in with too. There will also be a variety of traditional fair stalls to browse around too.

easter holiday fun

When: 19th – 22nd April / Where: Hobbledown

Enjoy the fantastic Easter activities at Hobbledown, including The Easter Egg puppet show, arts and crafts at the Creation Station, plenty of animal feedings, talks and petting opportunities and the traditional family Easter Egg Hunt to get stuck into too.

easter weekend

When: 21st & 22nd April / Where: Rural Life Centre

Enjoy all the usual museum’s fantastic offerings and over the Easter weekend join in with the hunt for lost chicks around the exhibitions to win a prize.

easter holiday family events

When: 8th – 22nd April* / Where: Denbies

Denbies will be hosting a whole range of family friendly activities this Easter, including the Teddy Bear’s Train Ride & Storytelling, where little ones can bring their own teddy bears for some adventures, There will be plenty of arts and crafts to enjoy, as well as the fascinating Birds of Prey flying display shows and the Tropical Creepy Crawly Roadshow, where you can meet snakes, lizards, mini-beasts, frogs and maybe even giant tortoises.

*check website for specific event dates

easter family fun & egg hunt

When: 19th April / Where: River Wey & Godalming Navigations and Dapdune Warf

Join in with the annual Cadbury Easter egg hunt along the River Wey, but don’t forget to take advantage of the fun family activities including arts and crafts and Easter themed races for children, mums and dads to take part in.

easter egg hunt

When: 21st & 22nd April / Where: Gatton Park

Discover all the hidden secrets of these Edwardian gardens to find all the clues and receive your chocolate egg, there will also be Easter crafts, face painting and games on offer at Gatton Hall for all the family to enjoy.

cadbury easter egg hunt

When: 19th – 22nd April / Where: Morden Hall Park
When: 6th – 23rd April / Where: Hatchlands Park

The annual Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt at National Trust properties is back and you can join in by following the fun trails and solving the clues in order to get your chocolately treat at the end!

Tilford Woods Lodge Retreat offers a luxurious place to relax while exploring all the Surrey has to offer this Easter, we have beautiful accommodation in a sumptuous countryside setting with a cheeky family of resident ducks who will make your Easter break so much fun. And don’t forget to ask for your Easter Hunt worksheet from reception!

Cumbria is full of surprises this Easter, why not book a break and explore the region like never before and with two destinations to choose from you could have the best Easter break ever

Our Thanet Well Lodge Retreat offers complete peace and tranquillity in absolute breathtakingly beautiful surroundings, with views at every angle of the overlooking the stunning Lake District.

Or opt for our Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat, the recent Best in Britain Award Winner at the Hoseasons Awards, which offers beautiful surroundings and 5 star facilities, including an onpark spa, restaurant and gym.

Explore the Lake District this Easter and take advantage of the events and activities in the local area.

mini egg hunt

When: 21st & 22nd April / Where: The World of Beatrix Potter

The World of Beatrix Potter offers family fun activities throughout the park and interesting facts about the lady herself, as well as some original artwork to view. Over Easter eeekend every child visiting will have a fabulous mini treasure hunt that will take you all around the grounds, allowing you to explore the park and complete the treasure hunt for a chocolate egg and a congratulations sticker!

easter activities

When: 24th March – 15th April / Where: Lakeland Maze Farm Park

Drop in to the fabulous attraction and spend a day having family fun, with farm animals to meet (and cuddle) before enjoying the Easter egg hunt! Also take advantage of the indoor and outdoor play areas, the climbing wall and trampolines, as well as tractor rides, craft activities and go karts.

explore & create comic art

When: 15th Feb – 22nd April / Where: The Rheged Centre

This super workshop finishes on Easter weekend, so head to the Rheged Centre where you can learn how comic books are created, from idea conception to print. There will be interactive activities and playful props to enjoy, as well as a workshop from Ian Churchill, the illustrator who draws Captain America, Wonder Woman, Hulk and Superman, working for both DC and Marvel. A fun and interactive Easter holiday activity for comic fans of all ages.

easter international market

When: 18th – 22nd April / Where: Carlisle City Centre

Although a bit of a drive from our locations, the International Market offers the best street food and drinks from around the world, as well as a wide range of crafts, handmade gifts and artisan products to browse.

family bushcraft easter egg hunt

When: 21st April / Where: Path to Adventure

Learn the basics of Bushcraft from the trained specialists at Path to Adventure, you’ll learn how to make fire from flint and steel, construct a shelter from the natural materials around you and cook something delicious on the fire, such as pancakes or sweetbreads. End your adventure with a wonderful Easter egg hunt in the World Heritage Lake District park.

cadbury easter egg hunt

When: 19th April / Where: Buttermere Valley

Explore the stunning Buttermere Valley and get close to nature with a hay meadow restoration and a Pooh stick race to entertain, make sure to grab a trail to solve all the puzzles and teasers and claim your Cadbury Easter egg for the annual Cadbury Easter egg hunt.

The Lake District is just waiting to be explored, and you’ll get chocolate when you discover the trails and puzzles along the way, what could be better?

Easter in the Lake District is the ideal spring break away you’ve been looking for!

Newquay Zoo offers a fantastic day out for all ages, with fascinating animals, adventure play areas and so much more to learn about

Our 5 star Piran Meadows Resort & Spa is only a 15 minute car journey from the wonderful Newquay Zoo, where you can visit over a thousand endangered and rare animals. The zoo is located in 13 acres of tropical gardens in Cornwall, where you can watch the lions devour their lunch or head into the Tropical House to visit the adorable sloth! There’s more than animals to entertain at the zoo, from fun family activity trails and adventure play areas, to the fantastic Dragon Maze. This post is all about what Newquay Zoo can offer you, read below for more.

the animals

Newquay Zoo is home to 130 different species all spread over various exhibits, such as the African Savanna Exhibit, which is home to a roaming, mixed herd including zebras, nayala antelope and black wildebeest.

The zoo has all the family favourites, including a manic mob of meerkats, strikingly beautiful red pandas and cheeky otters playing in the river. But as a designated conservation charity, Newquay Zoo is home to a range of endangered species and takes part in the breeding programmes worldwide, helping to save species from extinction. We’ve listed some of the beautiful and endangered species you’ll see at the zoo, with a nice fun fact about them too!

• Sulawesi Black Crested Macaque – a critically endangered species, who have a large cheek pouch, which can hold the same amount of food as their tummies!
• Yellow-Breasted Capuchin Monkey – a highly intelligent and critically endangered species, who have been known to use rocks and sticks as tools. There is only 2% of their natural Brazilian rainforest habitat left in the world.
• Hoffman’s Sloth – visit the endangered two toed sloth, whose fingers and toes have grown into one, which makes them lose their function. But sloths are not to be messed with, those claws make formidable weapons

explore & experience

Explore further into the zoo’s grounds for some extra fun, including face painting, activity trails for the whole family to follow, woodland walks to discover, children’s play areas and the great Dragon Maze, which will keep all ages entertained.

Head to the Village Farm for familiar farmyard animals, including pigs, rabbits, guinea pigs, pygmy goats and more! The children can enjoy some time in the run with the wonderful pygmy goats and being able to feed the farm animals.

Newquay Zoo offers experience days for all ages, including the Junior Zoo Keeper for 8 to 14 years old, where the children will get first-hand experience of what it’s like to work with animals. The Penguin Encounter is ideal for penguin lovers of 8 years old and above, as they’ll help to feed the colony of Humbolt Penguins and get within touching distance of them! Over 15’s can opt for the Zoo Keeper Experience, which starts at 10:30am and ends at 4:30pm, throughout the day you will visit different sections of the zoo, help to prepare feed and meet the primates, birds, carnivores and the unusual species in the Tropical House.

You can also make your own contribution to conservation by adopting one of the adorable animals, you’ll even get an Animal Adaption Gift Pack.

opening times & prices

Opening times at the zoo depend on the time of year, but last admission is always an hour before closing
Winter: 29th Oct – 31st March, 10am to 4:30pm (last admission at 3:30pm)
Summer: 1st April – 27th Oct, 10am to 5pm (last admission at 4pm)

Prices:

Enjoy a family day out at Newquay Zoo and explore the different exhibits to meet the many animals who call the zoo home. Learn about the conservation efforts of the zoo and how they help critically endangered species in the wild by taking part in the International Breeding Programme.

Book your holiday at Piran Meadows Resort & Spa and start planning your escape to Cornwall now

The historic city of Bath offers a stunning place to visit any time of year, but Easter means chocolate, fun and an abundance of family activities to enjoy. Bath Mill Lodge Retreat is only a short distance from the city centre, making it the ideal place to explore the whole city during this chocolatey time of year. Discover the hustle and bustle of city-life before retreating back to the luxurious lodges at Bath Mill in soaking up the peaceful atmosphere, as well as sampling the mouth-watering meals at the onsite Brook Bar & Bistro.

American mardi gras: easter family fun trail

When: 6th April / Where: American Museum & Gardens

Go on a journey through America and learn about what Mardi Gras is while solving the family fun trail. Make sure to collect your trail and basket from the reception and find all the hidden egg clues around the museum and gardens for a special Easter prize.

kids crafty easter club

When: 10th & 17th April / Where: Julia Davey

The club will use a wide variety of art materials to created animal themed crafts which they can take home at the end of the workshop. The workshops run with a maximum of 6 children, refreshments will be included but booking is essential to gain a place.

spring farm open day

When: 7th April / Where: Hartley Farm

A fun day for all ages, where you’ll get to see a different side to the farm and learn all about what they do in a fun and interactive way, including tractor rides where you’ll get to take a tour in the trailer and meet all the friendly farm animals. There will also be storytelling, face painting, crafts and a bouncy castle for extra fun!

easter family fun day

When: 18th April / Where: South West Heritage Trust

A fun and hands-on Easter family fun day, filled with crafts and activities for all ages! Make your own rabbit or chick basket, see if you can hook some Easter eggs and try your hand at creating your very own carrot hanging craft! A fun day filled with activities for all the family to enjoy, no booking required.

Bath world heritage day

When: 18th April / Where: Green Park Station

Celebrate Bath World Heritage Day with a plethora of free activities for all ages to get stuck into. Learn about the city’s engineering landmarks and architectural achievements while having a blast at the Green Park Station.

Book your holiday at Bath Mill Lodge Retreat to escape to Bath for Easter 2018 and enjoy all that the city and surrounding areas have on offer! From family fun activities to getting away from it all, there will be something for every in Bath this Easter.

York is a city full of activities and fun for Easter, where all ages can enjoy this chocolate-filled time of year. The KP Resort offers a stunning venue in the heart of the Yorkshire Wolds, with a championship golf course, dedicated wedding team, onsite gym, onsite restaurant and beautiful accommodation, our beautiful resort is the ideal place to base yourself while exploring the local area.

The Glasshouse Restaurant will be serving a delicious Carvery on Easter Sunday, make sure you contact us to book a table to avoid disappointment at one of Pocklington’s favourite eating spots!

Kilnwick Percy Resort will also have a fantastic Easter Hotel Break offer, where you can relax in a King room, enjoy a 2 course meal, a wonderful breakfast and use of the Nordic Spa, which includes the swim spa, hot tub and barrel saunas, all for £95, this offer is for double occupancy only and will be running from 15th to 22nd April.

For more information on these offers and how to book, please call our amazing team on 01759 303090.

csi seashore

When: 30th March – 28th April / Where: The Deep Aquarium

Join in with The Deep’s secret special agent team and take a trip to the coastline to see what you can find out to help solve the crimes and earn a CSI badge! There will be a number of activities available, including creating your own fun sand art, following Inspector Sharky’s trail and decipher the clues, and don’t forget to get stuck in with the interactive presentation too!

easter fun days out

When: 6th – 28th April / Where: Lightwater Valley

The theme park will be offering a wide variety of activities throughout the Easter holidays, including the new ‘Outer Space’ Magic Lights Puppet Show for the little ones to soak up, as well as Riggmoor Farm offering animals encounters that all ages will enjoy, with animals including lambs, donkeys, alpacas and even adorable pygmy goats. Explore the park with the help of the treasure map and solves the puzzles for a chocolatey treat!

easter school holidays

When: 13th – 28th April / Where: Beningbrough Hall

There will be a plethora of activities to get stuck into in the Beningbrough Hall gardens, including watching out for all the baby animals wandering around in the spring sunshine, along with learning how to plant a patch, discovering what’s in the pond and of course, the annual Cadbury’s Easter Egg Hunt on Easter weekend.

cadbury easter egg hunt

When: 13th – 22nd April / Where: Treasure’s House

Explore this hidden and lavish stately home created in 1897 by following the trail and claiming your chocolate prize. Treasure’s House will also be hosting activities inside and outside, including garden games, creating fun bunny ears and following the magical and mythical creatures that live in the gardens.

York chocolate festival

When: 18th – 22nd April / Where: Parliament Street

York is the home of chocolate in the UK and enjoys a rich history of the coca bean, which can be heard on the many walks and tours around the city, but is taken full advantage of during the York Chocolate Festival. Make sure to taste as many mouth-watering samples as you can and learn some tips of making your own chocolate treats during the demonstrations.

Embark on The Great York Bunny Search throughout the whole city of York, from 2nd to 23rd April there will be 26 hidden bunny sculptures around the city for you to find, each with their own special and colourful designs, they will be hiding in all kinds of places (including shop windows…) and don’t forget to share your pictures on Instagram while tagging @visityork and #YorkEaster.

Easter in York is sure to be chocolate filled for you and your family, The KP Resort offers a whole host of luxury lodges and hotel rooms, from one night stays and full holiday breaks in York, we will have something for all your needs!

Easter in North Wales is set to be a family fun chocolate eggstravaganza! Take a look at all the events and activities below. With four Darwin Escapes locations to choose from in North Wales, we are sure have something to suit you in the region. From our family friendly offerings, Talacre Beach Holiday Home Park and New Pines Holiday Home Park to our peaceful Seaview Holiday Home Park destination, and our owner’s exclusive luxurious location Aberconwy Resort & Spa.

Whatever holiday or holiday home owner’s destination you are looking for, we are sure to have the right fit for you in North Wales.

zorbing & inflatable assault course

When: 20th – 22nd April / Where: Hawarden Estate Farm Shop

Join iZorb for a weekend filled with fun on the inflatable assault course, this event is great fun for all ages and has a selection of inflatables and zorbs to choose from. Get stuck into a weekend filled with backward rolls and forward flips in a zorb!

discover welsh myths & legends

When: 13th April / Where: Greenfield Valley Museum & Heritage Park

Explore the truly amazing characters of Wales’ myths and legends, discover the Mabinogion and take part in the wonderful workshops, marvel at the shows before you and fill your day with excitement, fun and legends of this historic country.

ben & holly at greenWood!

When: 7th April / Where: GreenWood Family Park

Little ones love the adventures of Ben the Elf and Princess Holly, and now they can meet them and have a photograph with the duo at GreenWood! Explore the park and pretend your all in the Little Kingdom with Ben & Holly throughout the day.

easter at zip world

When: 6th – 28th April / Where: Zip World Fforest

Meet Ffion the dragon for the first time this Easter, the brand new (super friendly) mascot for Zip World! You can enjoy the Easter holidays at Zip World with plenty of puzzles, delicious themed food to get stuck into, including dragon shaped shortbread! And don’t forget to join in with the Easter egg hunt to win a chocolate treat, as well as enjoying the fabulous Zip World attractions.

easter egg hunt

When: 20th – 22nd April / Where: Crocky Trail

Enjoy a family day outdoors at Crocky Trail, scaling the treetops and seeing the region like never before! There are endless rides, crocky trails and activities to explore, hidden places to discover and things to do in the great Welsh outdoors! Scale the Crocky Trail to find the hidden treasures in the fun Easter Egg Hunt all over the park!

cadbury’s & national trust easter egg hunts

When: 19th – 22nd April / Where: Erddig Estate, Chirk Castle & Bodnant Gardens

The annual Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt lets you explore and discover the history of these North Wales landmarks and get some delicious Cadbury’s chocolate after completing the puzzles and teasers in the trails! Follow the trials through nature walks, heathland, beautiful muddy woodlands and freshly blooming gardens, you can choose from 6 different trails, complete them all in one day or head out with a different trail every day and explore a new area of the stunning Natural Trust properties.

Find out more about holidaying in North Wales with Darwin Escapes and enjoy a nature-filled Easter in the region.

Our locations boast luxurious accommodation, fabulous onsite facilities, including indoor heated swimming pools, onsite restaurants and children’s entertainment programmes.

We really do have something for every for Easter in North Wales.

Offering family fun and endless activities, the Isle of Wight is the place to be for Easter and with two luxurious locations to choose from Darwin Escapes has you covered! Take a trip to the Isle of Wight this Easter for an eggtastic day, you’ll have two luxurious locations to choose from, Woodside Coastal Retreat or Woodside Bay Lodge Retreat, both offering beautiful views of the Solent, both locations have access to 5 star facilities including a gym, restaurant and spa lodge to take advantage of, this could be your best Easter break yet!

shaun the sheep’s champion sheeps farm fest

When: 6th – 27th April / Where: Robin Hill Country Park

The Easter holidays at Robin Hill will be hosted by the Shaun the Sheep and his friends, who will all be putting on fun activities for all ages to enjoy including, tractor rides, farmyear flying, get fit with the flock, naughty pigs sack race and Shirley’s pie-athlon.

chocofrolica

When: 6th – 27th April / Where: Blackgang Chine

Enjoy all the chocolate you can get your hands on at Blackgang Chine this Easter, try out the giant Chocolate Bubble Bath and find the golden bubble to win your chocolate treat. Test yourself with the Honey Bee Quest and explore the park as you follow on the adventure, during the Easter weekend there will be an extra treat of a delicious 5-tier chocolate fountain and an amazing Bubble Wizard.

Isle of Wight children’s festival

When: 10th – 12th April / Where: Quay Arts

The Children’s Festival at the Quay Arts is returning for its second year by popular demand, with fun games, exciting shows and excellent storytelling for all ages to enjoy.

hoppy easter

When: 5th – 22nd April / Where: Tapnell Farm Park

Meet the Easter Bunny at the park, the Bunny will be full of tricks and treats for you all, and will be running the Bunny Hop Races which you can join in on! There will be crafts sessions, animal encounters with baby farmyard animals and a new Crazy Golf course to try out.

easter fun

When: 19th – 22nd April / Where: Isle of Wight Steam Railway

There are lots of activities for all ages this Easter, the children will love entertainer Greg Chapman who will be juggling and telling stories, as well as the Desmond Duck Treasure Hunt Easter Bonnet Parade to join in on. Marvel at the amazing birds in the falconry display shows, and don’t forget to take a train journey to admire the stunning blooming spring flowers.

a cracking easter

When: 19th – 22nd April / Where: Monkey Haven

Monkey Haven is being taken over by egg-citing Easter fun! Visit the beautiful monkeys and support this charity while enjoying endless Easter themed fun, including egg hunts, egg decorating and milkshakes with Creme Eggs and Mini Eggs in the Tea Room. The keepers will be dressing up as Easter bunnies, if you’d like to dress up too, you might just get a chocolatey treat.

Book your break for Easter in the Isle of Wight at one of our stunning locations, Woodside Bay Lodge Retreat or Woodside Coastal Retreat.

You’ll explore the island in a whole new way during this chocolate-filled time of year!