Egg-cellent for everyone!

There are no shortage of egg hunts in the area! Pulse has pulled together the best so you can prepare for a ‘cracking’ few days over the spring break...

The hunt is on...

The Parks Trust invites you to follow the clues and solve the puzzles at its free Easter Egg Hunt this April.

You’ll begin the search at Caldecotte Brook on Britten Grove in Old Farm Park, and as it’s selfguided you can take the kids and have some fun at a time to suit you. The hunt starts on April 1 and runs through to April 16.

The Parks Trust is also holding an Easter Eggstravaganza at Ouzel Valley Park on Wednesday, April 5. Themed crafts and activities and an adventure on their Easter trail awaits.

We understand the Easter Bunny will be putting in a special guest appearance too! It’s free to attend, there is no need to book and the two-hour event begins at 10am.

doors between 9.30am and 12.30pm for family-friendly, drop-in sessions every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between April 4 & 13.

The Parks Trust will have lots of artefacts for little folks to investigate, including nests, skulls and feathers that have been found across local parks.

Nature-themed challenges and a selfguided trail will also be set up.

On-site parking is free and the Grounds Cafe has hot and cold snacks including vegan options.

An Easter Egg Trail around Abington Park Museum will be running between Tuesday, April 4 and Sunday, April 9.

It costs £2 to partake in the hunt and every child will receive a choccie egg prize. Get more details, and book places by visiting northamptonmuseums.com

The hunt will once again be on at Milton Keynes Museum this Easter when the search for hidden eggs begins – all leading the way to yummy chocolate rewards, of course.

It is a cracking way to celebrate the festive period – and the egg hunt ensures everyone wins something. Find the exceedingly rare eggs and you’ll get a bumper amount of chocolate treats, so keep your eyes peeled.

The eggs will be dotted around inside the Museum and around the grounds, ensuring a fantastic time for all as you enjoy a wonderful tour of the history hub along the way.

The Museum is also inviting visitors to get stuck into some Easter themed craft activities.

It’s traditional family fun suitable for little chicks and older bunnies alike, and the four day event (April 7-10) is also choc-full of nonsweetie goodness, with plenty of hands-on interaction getting you closer to the past.

Good Friday will be a great Friday for those youngsters who take part in the annual egg hunt organised by Emily’s Star

The Milton Keynes-based charity is once again inviting children to hunt around Wolverton’s Secret Garden in search of letters to guess the hidden word.

All children will receive a prize of an Easter egg or a non-chocolate alternative, and a personalised certificate.

If you want more than chocolate, you’ll be in luck – a barbecue will be serving up savouries, and there will also be a small number of fundraising stalls to take attention.

The hunt begins at 10am and will wrap up at 2pm (last entry at 1.30pm).

Tickets are £4.50 per little person, with adults going for free. Book by clicking to emilystar.co.uk and click on events.

> A limited number of tickets will be available for children who need a calmer and quieter environment to be able to enjoy the hunt. Those ticket holders can arrive at 9.30am and won’t need to queue in order to enjoy the festive fun.

Will you be able to find the eight decorated eggs that have been hidden in the Walled Garden at Delapre Abbey?

Follow the trail and match the patterns to your bingo card and you’ll be rewarded with a chocolate prize – and dairy free options are available, which is fantastic.

A simply egg-cellent time is for the taking for youngsters and their grown-ups, who will also be able to take part in craft activities, lawn games and more.

While on site you will be able to take a look at the 19th century stables which are due for restoration. What do you think the space could be used for? If you have event or activity ideas, the Abbey would love to hear them.

Come April showers or shine, the egg hunt will be fine – it takes more than a little rain to stop play at this event, which is recommended for those aged 11 years and under.

The Easter Eggstravaganza runs from Good Friday to Easter Monday, between 10am and 4pm daily, with timed entry.

Tickets are £2.50 per child (babes-in-arms go free) and you would be wise to pre-book –visit delapreabbey.org