Families can find some exciting Easter fun on the Fairytale Woodland Family Trail at Newby Hall and Gardens near Ripon from Saturday 1 – Sunday 16 April. Pick up your map for the self-led trail and head in to the woodland ready to solve the clues. Along the way, sit at the giant’s table, avoid the troll under the bridge and make sure to find all the ingredients to go in the cauldron. Easter characters bring the trail to life over the Easter weekend between Friday 7 and Monday 10 April.

Head to RHS Garden Harlow Carr for lots of Easter family fun. Go on a larger-than-life Easter egg hunt running from Saturday 1 – Monday 17 April, find the giant eggs hidden around the garden and win a chocolate prize. Children can also join the Forest School in the woodland on 3 and 10 April or join adventure walks with the Garden Detectives on 4 and 11 April. With lots of other activities and workshops running throughout the Easter holidays, children will have a fantastic time.

There are many Easter events to choose from at Swinton Estate. The Easter trail runs throughout the school holidays at Swinton Bivouac or children can experience hands-on learning about the great outdoors at the Woodland School on 5 and 12 April. An Easter egg making half-day course for children is on offer at the Swinton Cookery School on Wednesday 5 April or you may prefer to indulge in a delicious afternoon tea with all the family. Whatever you decide to do, you’re never far away from a stunning Easter treat at Swinton.

The Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park invites you to enjoy Easter family fun with mud, bugs and a dragon quest. Running between Tuesday 4 and Sunday 16 April, there are some super-fun activities happening around the gardens. Children can sculpt a muddy tree monster, help to build a bug mansion and see if they can crack the tree fairy code. On Monday 10 April, join interactive storyteller, Dragonella and go on an adventure around the gardens on a quest to find the dragon eggs and keep them safe. Places are limited for the dragon quest – book your place online today.

For those looking for other events not Easter-related, Ripon Cathedral is holding its’ Spring Food, Home and Garden Fair on Saturday 15 April from 10am-4pm. Enjoy a fun day with over eighty traders, children’s attractions, petting farm, LEGO workshops and live music. A refreshment café will keep everyone’s energy levels up too.