(note: all the links have been removed as they are no longer valid – we’ll update in 2018)
With Easter fast approaching here are some ideas for family fun over the holiday period. Most events have a chocolate theme or reward – happy hunting!

National Trust:

Ilam Park, Eyam Hall & Craft Centre, Longshaw Estate and Lyme Park,
3rd – 6th April: Some eggcellent fun to be had in association with Cadbury’s chocolate

Linacre Reservoirs, Cutthorpe (near Chesterfield)

6th April: Self-led trail quiz leading to an egg-citing end! (sorry!)

Chatsworth

28th March – 12 April: Easter bunny, egg hunts, crafts, face painting, the Eggspress trailer ride through the park

Orienteering at Curbar Gap

3rd April: Learn some basic orienteering skills and enjoy a chocolate reward

Peak Shopping Village

5th April: Balloon modelling and face painting

Haddon Hall

5th April: Pin the tail on the bunny, egg and spoon races

Cromford Mills

3rd – 6th April: Discover the different places where Arkwright the Duck is hiding

Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

3rd – 6th April: Easter egg hunt, circus tricks and face painting

Castleton

8th April: Two family treasure hunts starting from the visitors centre

Pavilion Gardens, Buxton

3rd – 6th April: entertainment, shopping, children’s rides