3 TO 20 APRIL 10am to 4pm LONG-EARED FUN AND FROLICS
Redwings Horse Sanctuary – Ada Cole, Broadlands, Epping Road, Roydon EN9 2DH If you’re looking for a fun way to entertain the whole family during the Easter holidays, why not take part in ‘We Love Donkey’ activities at Redwings Ada Cole? You’ll have the chance to meet adoption star donkey Dotty and marvellous mule Marmite, find out how the team groom their donkeys with special demonstrations and discover how they care for them too. Open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Admission: Entry and parking is free 0870 040 0033
4 TO 13 APRIL 10am to 4pm EASTER FUN
Mountfitchet Castle, Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8SP Calling all adventurers, Mountfitchet Castle is hosting some fun for all ages this Easter holiday and needs your help. Follow the clues to locate the lost Knights of Mountfitchet who have mysteriously disappeared on the trail of the legend of the Golden Egg challenge. Can you find them? You will be rewarded! Admission: Adult £12, child £10 and senior £11.50 mountfitchetcastle.com 01279 813237
4 TO 19 APRIL Times vary EASTER FESTIVAL
Old MacDonald’s Farm & Fun Park, Weald Road, Brentwood CM14 5AY It is all fun and games at Old McDonald Farm this Easter. It has a huge amount of fulfilling activities including magic shows, Easter Bunny appearances, rabbit hole maze, baby animal encounters and balloon modelling. There will be additional activities on the Easter Weekend too.Admission: Prices vary but book online for discount omdfarm.co.uk
4 APRIL 2.30pm to 4.30pm EASTER CAKES
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