You’re sure to have a cracking time with an array of family-friendly events across the county taking place throughout the Easter school holidays.
Across Nottinghamshire, country parks are springing into action with eggs-tra special Easter trails. Find the ginormous eggs hidden in Sherwood Forest and see if you can work out from the clues which bird has laid which egg.
Over at Rufford Country Park, you’ll be tasked with searching finding all the eggs that the troublesome bunnies have hidden to receive a very special prize! Trail activity sheets for both at £2.50 and can be purchased on the day.
Plus, check listing to try your hand at archery, hear tales of Robin Hood and his Merry Men, or visit the National Water Sports Centre at Holme Pierrepont for the return of their Lagoon Wipeout.
Notts Outdoors will be hosting a holiday club, which features a whole week of adventurous activities including kayaking, canoeing, climbing, shelter building and more. Spaces are limited and booking is essential– so hop to it!
Be sure to drop into your local library, whether it is to experience a fun family event or pick up a seasonal story to put a spring in your step. With fiction and non-fiction inspired by spring, and picture books all about the Easter bunny, your local library has something special for you – see recommendations of adult titles and children’s stories. Plus, you could enjoy family theatre, crafty afternoons and scavenger hunts.
Councillor John Cottee, Chairman of the Communities Committee, said:
“What a wonderful time of year to be in Nottinghamshire! I hope you will join me in visiting our country parks as they are beginning to bloom, the perfect places to enjoy better weather and brighter evenings, as well as taking the opportunity to visit our wonderful local libraries.
Throughout the Easter holidays, there is so much for children and families to enjoy. Whether you’re an outdoor adventurer or prefer indoor experiences, there is something for you lined up. Connect with our legendary Robin Hood history with archery and story tours at Sherwood Forest, and don’t miss beautiful Rufford Country Park’s Easter attractions.
I hope you will be able to make the most of the holidays, and enjoy the best of what Notts has to offer this Easter.”
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School holidays events and inspiration | Nottinghamshire County Council
See what’s on at your local library.
| Library | Event | Time & Date |
|---|---|---|
| Stapleford Library | Decorate an Easter egg and treasure hunt. | Drop in during opening hours to take part. |
| East Leake Library | Easter Story Time and Craft | Thursday 7th April, 2.30 – 3pm. |
| Forest Town Library | Easter Scavenger Hunt | April 4th – 16th. Drop in during opening hours to take part. |
| Cotgrave Library | Easter Craft Activities | Friday 8th April, 10am-12pm. |
| Beeston Library | Easter Scavenger Hunt and craft activities | April 4th-16th. Drop in during opening hours to take part. |
| Ollerton Library | Easter Fun for Kids with Dogs Trust (ages 7+) – Join our Education and Community Officer for a FREE, fun family workshop to learn all about safe behaviour around dogs and being responsible around four-pawed friends | Monday 11th April, 2-3:15pm. Booking is essential – to book your place, email alison.jacques@dogstrust.org.uk |
| Bingham Library | Easter Egg Letter Hunt – unscramble the hidden letters to enter a prize draw. | April 2nd- 13th, drop in during opening hours to take part |
| Bingham Library | Make a bunny crown and a hatching chick | April 4th – 11th, drop in during opening hours to take part |
| Bingham Library | Make 3D Paper Eggs | April 11th – 16th, drop in during opening hours to take part |
| Mansfield Central Library | Easter Wreath Craft | Tuesday 5th April, 11am-1pm |
| Mansfield Central Library | Bunny and Chick Easter Basket Craft | Thursday 7th April, 11am-1pm |
| Mansfield Central Library | Bunny Ears and Masks Craft | Saturday 9th April, 11am-1pm |
| Mansfield Central Library | Easter Bunting Craft | Wednesday 13th April, 11am-1pm |
| Mansfield Central Library | Easter Egg Flip Book Craft | Thursday 14th April, 11am-1pm |
| Mansfield Central Library | Bunny scavenger hunt, colouring sheets and paper egg decorating contest | Saturday 2nd April – Saturday 16th April. Drop in during opening hours to take part. |
| Kirkby-in-Ashfield Library | Create an Easter Wreath | Thursday 7th April, 2-3pm |
| Kirkby-in-Ashfield Library | Craft a Bunny Hug | Tuesday 12th April, 11am-12pm |
| Kirkby-in-Ashfield Library | Easter Duck Hunt – Help to find our ducks, unscramble the letters and be entered in to our prize draw to win a Easter Hamper | Saturday 2nd April – Saturday 16th April. Drop in during opening hours to take part. |
| Kimberley Library | Easter Card Craft | Friday 8th April 2-4pm & Saturday 9th April 10am-12pm. Free but please contact the library to book a place. |
| Kimberley Library | Easter Egg Hunt – unscramble the hidden letters to enter prize draw | Saturday 2nd April – Saturday 16th April |
| Burton Joyce Library | Make a Little Sign of Spring Craft Activity | Friday 8th April, 10:30am-12:30pm |
| Carlton Hill Library | Make a Butterfly Garland Craft Activity | Drop in from Saturday 2nd April to Saturday 16th April. |
| Mapperley Library | See you summer grow! – Choose your own glass jar and decorate with our special glass pens then collect your bulb to add to soil at home in your jar and watch it grow! | Tuesday 12th April, 10-11am |
| Carlton Library | See you summer grow! – Choose your own glass jar and decorate with our special glass pens then collect your bulb to add to soil at home in your jar and watch it grow! | Thursday 7th April 2-3pm & Thursday 14th April 11am-12pm |
| Carlton Library | Eggy Easter – Colour in an egg, add ribbon and a secret message and hide in a book! | |
| West Bridgford, Mansfield, Beeston, Worksop, Southwell and Newark Libraries | Family Theatre: Look Mum, No Hands! | 5th-7th April. For more info, see link below table. |
| Retford and Sutton-in-Ashfield Libraries | Family Theatre: Curious Investigators | 12th & 13th April. For more info, see link below table. |
