Easter Activities Guide For Children, Young People & Families 2018

Easter Activities Guide
                For Children, Young People & Families
                                2018

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IOW Steam Railway Havenstreet
                      Friday 30th March 2018 - Monday 2nd April 2018

Treat yourself to a relaxing day out over the Easter break and enjoy the spectacle of some of the
Island’s blossoming springtime countryside from the comfort of your seat on one of our steam
trains. And there is plenty to keep the children occupied too.

The Island’s popular children's entertainer, Greg Chapman, will amuse the kids with his stories,
juggling and other antics, plus there’s colouring, crafts and our ‘Look for the Golden Duck’
Treasure Hunt. For crafty youngsters, we’re asking children to prepare and wear their Easter
bonnets and join in our Easter Bonnet Parade each day at 1.15pm (children need to make their
bonnets in advance).

To complete your day our friends from Haven Falconry will be presenting their educational and
exciting flying displays. There’s a full menu of meals and light bites in our refreshment rooms, and
don’t forget to make time to explore our Train Story Discovery Centre!

Visit: http://www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk/events/easter-fun.aspx

                               Needles Old Battery Egg Hunt
                       Alum Bay 30th March 2018 - 1 April 2018

Hunt around the Battery for the hidden clues this Easter weekend. Once you've found them, solve
the puzzle and claim your Easter chocolate reward!

£1.50 per trail, plus normal admission charges.

Visit: https://www.familiesonline.co.uk/local/isle-of-wight/in-the-know/national-trust-cadbury-easter-egg-
hunts-on-the-isle-of-wight

Isle of Wight Children's Festival
                      12 - 14th April 2018- Quay Arts Centre Newport
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Buckle up for an adventure! This spring will see the launch of the very first Isle of Wight Children's
Festival.

A new event made entirely for families and affordable too, lots of free events with some ticket
events being under £7.50.

Incredible performances, spell binding storytelling, magical experiences, mad games and wicked
workshops

Please visit: http://ventnorexchange.co.uk/organizer/isle-of-wight-childrens-festival/

                        Blackgang Chine - Easter Eggsplorers
                               3rd, 4th, 10th and 11th April, 10am – 5pm
Become an explorer and see the park through new eyes! Go on a journey of discovery as you start
the season with an adventure this Easter Holidays!
Join the quest around Blackgang Chine to discover untold stories, every Tuesday and Wednesday
during the Easter Holidays. Some of our Blackgang Characters will be there to help you on your
way, so be sure to meet them throughout the day as you take the next step in your expedition.
Dust off your magnifying glasses and make archaeological discoveries for yourselves as you
search through the sand and uncover hidden critters in our fun Explorer Digs activity.
Our resident larger than life Dodo’s, Lady Penelope and Rafus will be on hand to help us celebrate
our new Dodo Valley including brand new bouncy net bridges… put the spring in your step this
Easter!

Plus, don’t miss your chance to meet our very special new characters who will be joining us at
every event throughout the year to celebrate our 175th Birthday.

Please note, some activities may incur an additional charge.
Visit - https://blackgangchine.com/events/easter-eggs-plorers/ for further details

Sunday 01st April 2018 & Monday 02nd April 2018
Come and join in the madness this Easter at our famous mad Easter Egg Dash!

The Easter bunny will be out will be hiding tokens in the park with the help of his Squawk bird
friends for the children to find in two dashes each day.
Little ones will be invited to join in the fun at 12pm, and the over six-year olds can come and have
their turn to hunt for tokens and win their prizes at 2pm.
Plus, don't miss your chance to win a prize every day during the Easter Holidays with our Squawks
Easter Trail… find all the clues and enter into a prize draw! Plus the first 50 correct entries per day
win a prize too! So what are you waiting for, its time to join the search!

Visit - https://robin-hill.com/events/ for further details
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 Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt at Newtown Nature Reserve @ Newtown Old Town
                            Hall - National Trust
                    Monday 02nd April 2018 - 11am - 4pm

Visit Newtown National Nature Reserve in the school holidays for Easter family fun on the Isle of
Wight.

Gather the family together this Easter Monday and head to Newtown to hunt through the meadows
and woods for creepy crawlies and other species of wildlife. Once you've completed the hunt, a
delicious Cadbury treat awaits!

Visit - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/90421bed-a3d9-45d8-b91b-
2da875e94811/pages/details for further information
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The Isle of Wight annual Easter Chick Hunt is back on Easter Sunday at The Old Barracks!

Over 1000 chicks have gone missing around Puckpool Park. Can you help find them for your
chance to win a yummy chocolate prize?

Booking is essential as places are limited, £3.50 per child.
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Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt - Mottistone Gardens and Estate

                           Sunday 01st April 2018 - 10.30 - 4pm

Search the gardens at Mottistone this Easter for hidden clues. Find them all and see if you can
solve the puzzle. Then claim your chocolate prize.

Visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/8a211b07-1f5c-4ccf-aea0-
3c1aa041963c/pages/details for further information
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                                     Bembridge Windmill

                 Friday 30th March - 02nd April 2018 10.30am - 4.30pm

Visit Bembridge Windmill in the school holidays for Easter family fun on the Isle of Wight.

Follow the Easter egg trail through the grounds of the windmill this Easter weekend. Solve the
puzzle and claim your chocolate prize!

Visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/79a62cdb-fc9e-43dd-be53-
9b7640beae25/pages/details for further information
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                               Easter Fun at Osborne House

              Friday 30th March - Monday 02nd April 2018 - 10am - 5pm

Play your part in a Victorian adventure. Take on a role in our fun mini-dramas and have fun with
traditional garden games. Follow in the footsteps of the royal children and have fun this Easter in
the beautiful grounds of Osborne. Follow the trail amid the daffodils and claim your chocolate
prize.

Visit: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/osborne-easter-fun-30-3-18/ for
further information

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