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Thursday 2 April 2015

Don’t let the wet weather dampen your Easter holidays


The weather hasn’t exactly been feeling very spring like, and everyone is hoping for better weather in time for the Easter weekend. Whilst Beningbrough is known for its beautiful walks through the gardens and parkland and wilderness play area, there are still plenty of activities to get involved with if the weather is not bright and sunny. You don’t have to worry about entertaining everyone at home on a wet and windy day……..wrap up, put on your wellies and come and play.

Artrageous


This Easter weekend decorate an egg and put it in the gallery. The Easter Bunny will arrive in time to pick a winner (around 3pm) each day for a special prize. £1 per egg and entry but there are free crafty options too.

As well as the special Easter Artrageous happening this bank holiday weekend, there will be a number of extra activities starting from the week beginning the 6th. On the Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, there will be a drop in from 11-4pm, with colouring options and the chance to make something creative. On the Wednesday and Thursday from 1-3pm, there will be a led session where families can continue to decorate an egg (without prizes this time) for a small charge plus a free option. The Artrageous crafts take place in the Hayloft room, which is only accessible by stairs.

Clarence the Corgi


To celebrate the arrival of the new portraits for Royals: then and now, there is a predominantly indoor trail for kids led by Clarence the Corgi, where you can search for Prince Charles feeding his chickens, paint a royal portrait of your family, and count the number of corgis in the giant portrait in the Great Hall!

Getting in the Picture


(c) National Trust Images / Chris Lacey

In the upper levels of the house, there are also a number of activities for families to get involved in. On the 2nd floor, the Getting the Picture room features a virtual portrait computer; it takes a picture of you face then turns you into someone who has had their portrait done from a long time ago. You can also experience being a sitter, and choose your background, props, and pose of course! In Turning Heads, you can explore portraits and find hidden details, feel the different types of materials used to create sculptures, and even make your own nose for a sculpture that is missing one. The Pre-School Portrait Playroom now has new games and some new hand puppets.

Cadbury Easter Egg Trail


(c) National Trust Images / Rob Stothard

Of course, the main event this Easter is the Cadbury Easter Egg Trail, which is indoors and outdoors so perfect for a British spring! It’s up to you how much you do; everyone will still get a Cadbury Egghead at the end. Trails cost £2 and have been designed to suits all ages…big kids too. Beningbrough’s is building on the royal theme and would suit any young Prince or Princess. 

The trail may continue into the 2nd week of the holidays, but we recommend that you visit in the four main Cadbury days over the long weekend to be sure of an Egghead prize. Otherwise, if you’re coming after the bank holiday especially to do the trail do ring us to check if it’s still running; eggs have been known to run out quickly! 01904 472027.  

We’d love to hear about your visit and see your pictures. Join in on twitter @NTBeningbrough with #EasterEggTrail or on facebook.com/NTBeningbrough.

Other places nearby include Treasurer’s House in York city centre who are also running a Cadbury supported trail and Goddards House and Garden; as the former home of the Terry family they’re celebrating all things chocolate and Terry inspired as part of ChocFest.

So whatever the weather – we've planned a great family day out this Easter with the National Trust in York. 




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