For those families planning days out over the Easter break, here is a list of things to do over the school holidays.

Easter Adventure Quest at Goodrich Castle

Join in the adventure quest at Goodrich Castle, near Ross-on-Wye. The clues and challenges are a great way to encourage young visitors to explore and everyone will have lots of fun with an egg and spoon race and egg rolling. Normal castle admissions apply, plus £1.50 per child for the quest. The event runs until Sunday, April 24. For more information visit: https://www.visitherefordshire.co.uk/whats-on/easter-adventure-quest-goodrich-castle

Oaker Wood Leisure

Oaker Wood Leisure, in Kingsland near Leominster, run multi-activity days throughout the Easter holidays. Activities include zip wires, climbing, rafting, pistol shooting and much more. For more information visit: https://www.oakerwoodleisure.co.uk/

Global Eggventure at Eastnor Castle

Eastnor Castle is hosting a family treasure hunt celebrating 150 years of ‘Around the World in 80 Days’.

Visitors find clues around the castle and grounds and hand in their entry for a chocolate treat at the end.

The Easter event is included in the entrance price alongside all of the castle's usual attractions.

The event runs from Friday, April 15 to Monday, April 18. For more information visit: https://www.visitherefordshire.co.uk/whats-on/easter-treasure-hunt-eastnor-castle

 

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Easter family craft day at Hereford Cathedral

Join the Hereford Cathedral team this Easter for a day of crafting activities suitable for the whole family.

Make a selection of crafts to take home and discover more about the Easter story. The event will take place on Tuesday, April 19, drop-in any time between 11am and 3pm.

Tickets cost £2.50 per participating child, and children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. For more information visit: https://www.herefordcathedral.org/Event/easter-family-craft-day2022

Easter egg hunts at Croft Castle

Celebrate Easter with a family day out in Herefordshire at the National Trust’s Croft Castle, near Leominster. Adding to the fun for young visitors will be a nature trail through the beautiful gardens with themed activities for all ages to enjoy. Normal admission fees for the castle apply and the trail costs £3 per child. Runs until Monday, 18 April. https://letsgowiththechildren.co.uk/events/easter-egg-hunts-at-croft-castle/

Newbridge Farm Park

Newbridge Farm Park, near Ledbury, is open throughout the Easter holidays. Daily activities include an Easter hunt with a chocolate prize for all children, spring craft activities with Laughing Betsy from 10am until 3pm, tractor rides running at 11am and 3pm and lots of indoor and outdoor play.

Pony rides will also be available on Thursday, April 21. Pre-booking is essential for this activity. http://newbridgefarmpark.com/

Canoe trips through Herefordshire

The river Wye offers some of the best canoeing in the country. With Hereford canoe hire you can do half day, full-day or multi-day trips.

Prices start from £60 per canoe for a half-day trip. For more information visit: https://www.herefordcanoehire.com/