Tea party Easter adventure trail
From 21 March to 12 April join us at Mottisfont for a Topsy-Turvy tea party! Tea time-inspired games will have the whole family laughing. Compete in the scone and spoon race, test your aim with toss the teabag and try a spot of plate spinning.
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
This year it's all about tea parties with lots of fun family activities like the scone and spoon race, giant sandwich jenga, plate spinning, toss the teabag, a biscuit rolling station, and a spinning wheel where you can design your own sandwich. Slug and cress anyone? Little ones can also then draw their sandwiches for display in the stableyard.
So pop on your bunny ears, grab your activity sheet to guide the way, and follow the trail around Mottisfont's grounds to discover the 10 awesome activity stations. At the finish line, a yummy Easter egg (choose dairy chocolate, or vegan and Free From*) is waiting for you.
The full trail costs £3.50 per person. (If you prefer, you can simply enjoy the trail activities without the extras as part of your standard admission.)
*Vegan and Free From egg suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
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The basics
- Meeting point
Pick up your trail sheet and map at Visitor Reception and discover 10 activity stations around the grounds.
- What to bring and wear
This is an outdoor trail, please dress for the weather.
- Accessibility
The trail points are located around the grounds, avoiding stepped areas.
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