Easter days out in Buckinghamshire

The natural world is waking up after the long sleep of winter. This Easter holiday, at a special place near you, there’s a spring trail brimming with clues and challenges to get you closer to nature. When you follow a spring trail, you help us look after special places like Stowe and Hughenden.

A family enjoying the Cadbury Egg Hunt

Canons Ashby 

Join us for some spring fun in the fresh air this Easter. We have plenty going on to keep the family amused.

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Little girl stands in a field of daffodils

Stowe 

Spring has sprung and it's time to get outdoors with your family over Easter. Enjoy walks in the garden to see the vibrant colours returning to the trees, see new born lambs bouncing and get stuck into a wide range of fun activities available throughout the school holidays whatever the weather.

Take on the quest
Little ones enjoying the Cadbury Egg Hunt

Hughenden 

Are you ready for a nature adventure? Climb the tallest tree at Hughenden or discover all about about our parkland as a Junior Ranger. There's so much to explore and do this Easter.

Find out about other Easter activities at Hughenden
Mother and two children reading panel at Ashridge, Herts

Ashridge 

Follow the trail to discover animals that have lived at Ashridge throughout history. Find the Irish elk, the straight-tusked elephant and friends that used to roam the woods, then return to the visitor centre to claim your Cadbury's choccy treat. There are two routes, a buggy friendly trail or a longer route designed to tire little legs.

More about Easter at Ashridge
Spring daffodils on the parterre at Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire

Waddesdon Manor 

This Easter join in our nature-themed spring trails around the gardens and then come back for our Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt over the bank holiday weekend.

What's on at Waddesdon
Family enjoying the Cadbury Easter Egg hunt

Cliveden 

Bring young explorers for fun springtime activities in the great outdoors. From solving clues on the annual Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt to exploring the giant natural maze, there's lots of fun to be had this Easter school holidays.

Easter holiday fun at Cliveden
Family walking dog in woods
Walking trail 

The Chilterns countryside

Spring can be a wonderful time to get out and explore the Chilterns. We have a variety of walks to suit all abilities that are completely free to download. The latest walk joins 3 National Trust properties together, Hughenden, West Wycombe and Bradenham.

Find a Chilterns walk