National Trust sites across Cambridgeshire are running activities to celebrate Easter.

Easter is an exciting time with spring fully underway and a long bank holiday to celebrate with family. However, it can be difficult to keep children entertained while they are off from school.

If you are looking for some fun Easter themed activities to do, you might want to head to your local National Trust site. Even if you do not get involved in the adventure trails or egg hunts, Cambridgeshire’s National Trust sites have great playgrounds and impressive houses to look around.

Here are all of the Easter activities taking place at National Trust sites across the county and how you can get involved in them.

Wimpole Estate

Location: Wimpole Estate, Arrington, Royston SG8 0BW

The Wimpole Estate will have an Easter Adventure trail set against the backdrop of the site’s historic mansion. It will involve a range of activities such as throwing cakes into rabbit holes, hula hooping, and balloon spotting.

The trail will also be honour 50 years of the Wimpole Estate with the National Trust with things to do inspired by different celebrations. As well as the trail, children can run around the farm playground and see some rare breed animals at the Home Farm.

The Easter Adventure trail will be running from Saturday, March 21, until Sunday, April 12. It costs £3.50 on top of normal admission fees.

Anglesey Abbey

Location: Quy Rd, Lode, Cambridge CB25 9EJ

The Easter egg hunt at Anglesey Abbey will take your family around the grounds and past the blooming daffodils, bright tulips, and hyacinths that mark the start of spring. There are lots of classic Easter games to get involved in including egg and spoon races.

You could also take a look at the special sculpture trail inspired by Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows, or try your hand at den building in the grounds.

The Easter Egg Hunt will be running from Saturday, March 28, until Sunday, April 12. It costs £.350 along with normal admission.

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve

Location: 34 Lode Ln, Wicken, Ely CB7 5XP

If you are looking for somewhere to go where you can see a huge variety of wildlife, you might want to try out the trail at the Wicken Fen Nature Reserve. You can spot swallows and butterflies that will be starting to return for the spring.

On certain days, you can get involved in craft workshops or enjoy a boat trip around the reserve. The reserve also has bikes available for hire and there are pathways you can follow around to find a spot for a picnic on a nice day.

The trail will be available from Saturday, March 21, to Sunday, April 12. It costs £3.50 alongside the normal admission costs.

Houghton Mill

Location: 5 Mill St, Houghton, Huntingdon PE28 2AZ

For only four days between April 3 and April 6, families can get involved in the Easter egg hunt at Houghton Mill. With plenty of nature-inspired things to do, you can learn more about the historic mill and enjoy the riverside setting.

If you want to extend your stay at the National Trust site, you can stay at the Waterclose Meadows Campsite, which is dog-friendly and has a pub close by. Spaces on the Easter trail are limited so pre-booking is essential.

Peckover House and Gardens

Location: N Brink, Wisbech PE13 1JR

Found close to the river in Wisbech, this National Trust site allows guests to go through the Georgian townhouse that has been owned for the Peckover family for 150 years. From Friday, April 3, to Monday, April 6, Peckover House will be holding an Easter egg hunt and seasonal activities for families to enjoy.

As well as the Easter trail, you can take a walk around the Victorian-style walled garden that features a range of roses and an orangery. The trail costs £3.50 and entry to the house is free.