Easter adventures with the National Trust

Above: Quarry Bank © National Trust Images Annapurna Mellor

Explore deer parks and houses, kitchen gardens and orchards, parkland and woodland bursting with the signs of spring.

Enjoy nature-inspired crafts and games, hunt colourful eggs, test your brain with riddles and jokes.

Each National Trust Easter trail will feature activities inspired by nature, beauty and history. From identifying spring flowers and wildlife to uncovering intriguing histories and local legends, every single Easter trail will be jam-packed with outdoor activities and experiences. 

Every trail ends with a chocolate egg or a vegan and free-from-chocolate egg.

National Trust Easter egg trails cost £3.50 per child, plus normal National Trust admission/free admission for National Trust members. 

Plus, a special National Trust membership offer offering new members the opportunity to enjoy the Easter trails free of charge.  

Lyme, Stockport, Cheshire 

In between the natural beauty of the Peak District and the bustling city of Manchester lies the dramatic landscape of Lyme. Here, a beloved family home is surrounded by

 rolling hills and sweeping moorland, and a historic herd of red deer roam freely in the park.  

Visit Lyme’s Easter adventures trail to discover the birdlife which call this special place home. Hunt colourful wooden eggs, big and small, in this step-free trail around

 the Garden and Crow Wood. Hop and play along the way with ten exciting activity stations, taking part in games, challenges, and activities as you go.  nationaltrust.org.uk/lyme  

Quarry Bank, Wilmslow, Cheshire 

The working mill at Quarry Bank is the beating heart of a popular all-weather day out. Inside you can feel the floors shake beneath your feet as machinery

 clatters and whirrs into action. Outside in the garden and woodland you can get close to nature to spot bees, butterflies, buzzards, beetles and more. 

This Easter, test your brain with riddles and jokes, delight your senses with the birds and flowers, or get active with skipping, hopping, and jumping. Follow the trail

 around the upper gardens and down to the Mill Meadow and pick up a chocolate egg at the end when you’ve finished. nationaltrust.org.uk/quarry-bank 

Dunham Massey, Altrincham, Greater Manchester 

Dunham Massey is a green oasis nestled between the vibrancy of Manchester and tranquillity of rural Cheshire. With its ancient trees, reflective moat and roaming deer herd, it’s a total escape from city life.  

This spring, Dunham Massey’s Easter adventures trail features ten activity stations which explore the fascinating world of pollinators. From bees and butterflies to wasps

 and beetles, join the fun discovering the busy lives of these mini beasts. nationaltrust.org.uk/dunham-massey 

Hare Hill, Macclesfield, Cheshire 

This tranquil wooded garden is perfect for young explorers to run free without crowds. Borrow a free nature pack to explore the gardens and parklands to see

 what wildlife you can spot – the bird hide is the perfect place to start your adventure. Or you can build, climb and balance in the natural woodland play area.  

Pick up an Easter trail outdoors to get closer to nature with different activities and games and discover more about what Hare Hill’s wildlife gets up to over the spring months.  nationaltrust.org.uk/hare-hill 

Little Moreton Hall, Congleton, Cheshire 

Hop like a hare or leap like a lamb over to Little Moreton Hall this Easter. Get outdoors and closer to nature with different activities and games and discover more about what wildlife gets up to over the spring months.  nationaltrust.org.uk/little-moreton-hall    

Trails cost £3.50 plus normal National Trust admission – free admission for National Trust members. 

Cost includes chocolate egg, or a vegan and Free From chocolate egg.