Easter activities and events in Wales

Nature is bursting into spring so make the most of your day and bring a picnic. Find a spot under a blossom tree and breathe in the delicate fragrance. Complete the Easter adventure in nature trail and earn your chocolate egg at the end. Easter trail, 15–18 April, 9.30am–5pm (last entry to the garden 4pm).

Follow the Easter adventure in nature trail around the garden to discover what makes Chirk Castle special. Find the birds, insects, trees and plants that make the castle’s estate their home, and which ones are just waking up for spring. Easter trail, 11-24 April, 10am-4pm.

Explore the walled garden to find ten nature-inspired activities. Hop to it, be an eagle eye and spot a cosy home are just some of the challenges to complete to earn your chocolate egg. Easter trail, 11–18 April, 10am – 5pm (last entry 4.30pm).

At Penrhyn Castle you’ll find lots to keep the whole family entertained. Keep an eye out for the swallows as you follow the Easter trail to track the movements of these migratory birds. Sniff out spring, fly like a bird and create some wild art on your way to earn your sweet treat at the end. Easter trail, 11-18 April, 10am-4pm (last entry 3pm).

Walk, skip, or hop along the route, past the Italianate Terraced Garden or get to know a tree a little better. Find the wooden numbered markers around the garden to complete all ten trail activities and win your chocolate egg. Easter trail, 15-18 April 10.30am-5pm (last entry for the Easter Trail is 3.30pm).

Explore the enchanted maze of grassy paths amongst flowering trees and shrubs, with flowerbeds framed by box-hedges. Find ten nature-inspired Easter activities hiding along the way. Due to the nature of the garden, the Easter trail does include some steps and narrow paths. This trail is unsuitable for prams and pushchairs. Easter trail, 13-18 April,10am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm).

Pink and white apple blossom trees put on a pretty display in the walled garden and the scent of wild garlic will follow you along the woodland walk. Get even closer to nature with the Easter trail, which takes you around the lake, through the garden and into the farmyard. Easter trail, 13-18 April,10am-4pm.

Swathes of spring bulbs, such as dogs tooth violets, scilla, tulips, and grape hyacinths painting the terraces and formal garden in spring colours. Tuning into the birdsong and finding frogspawn are just some of the activities you can experience on the Easter trail at Powis Castle. Easter trail, 13-24 April,10am-4pm (last entry at 3pm).

Follow the Easter trail into the walled garden to see the majestic magnolia tree and head down to the stream to look for dippers and grey wagtails on the wing and around the water’s edge. If you sit quietly you might just see a water shrew dart out from its burrow in the bank to forage for insects. Easter trail, 15-18th April, 10am-5pm (last entry at 4pm).

The White Park Cattle return to graze in April and are calving throughout spring and summer, so come along and meet the new arrivals. The Easter trail is 1.2km long winds through the deer park and woodland. Pick up your Easter trail pack at the front of Newton House. Easter trail, 9-17 April, 10.30am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm).

On pre-booked guided tours expert guides take you underground into the mine itself, ending with the chance to try some gold panning. Follow the Easter trail through the barnyard and woodlands and enjoy views across the Cothi Valley. Easter trail, 13-17 April, 10 am-5 pm (last entry at 4pm). Booking essential.

This spring don't miss the 'The Tiger Who Came To Tea' 50th anniversary exhibition, a free event in the house until 15 May. The Easter trail explores the gardens to find ten nature stops. Can you move like an animal, listen to nature's orchestra, or see what you can find high in the skies and right down in the grass? Easter trail, 11-18 April, 10am-5pm.

Hopping like an Easter bunny, making a home for wildlife, or peeking into veg patches are just some of the different experience’s families can enjoy on Easter trails that will keep your little explorers entertained throughout the school Easter holidays. Complete the adventure in nature Easter trail and get even closer to nature. Easter trail, 11-18 April, 10.30am–4pm.