Toys, trails and cotton tails at Holkham Hall

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With cottontail trails and Velveteen tales, everybunny is hopping to Holkham this Easter. We’ve got Gnaw chocolate by the basketful, a box full of toys, and activities aplenty in Holkham Hall, Holkham Stories and Holkham Walled Garden.

Plus, a chance to fill up and feast with our Easter Food, Drink and Gift market, where you’ll find over 50 local and regional artisan producers showcasing their very best produce, gifts and crafts. Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th April, 10am-4pm.

Holkham Hall (Sun, Mon & Thurs only, 11am – 4pm)

Create in the Old Kitchen – the team from SchooDoodle Arts and Crafts will help you create your own toy from something funky like a wooden spoon!

Out of the Toybox – Can you name the toys that are hidden in each of the feely boxes? Have a feel, then head to the Old Kitchen for the reveal!

Mystery Munch – What tasty treat is being described by the rabbit?

 

Walled Garden (daily 10am – 5pm)

Performances of The Velveteen Rabbit (Friday 7th – Monday 10th April only) – Join Spinning Wheel Theatre for their adaptation of Margery Williams’ classic children’s story The Velveteen Rabbit. Performances at 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm & 3.30pm

Gnaw Chocolate Easter Hunt – We’ve teamed up with our pals at Gnaw to create a chocolate hunt through our 6-acre Walled Garden. Find all the letters, unscramble, and claim your chocolate treat!

The Cottontail Trail – Do you know your rabbit from your hare? Follow the trail to learn something new about these hoppy little animals.

Crafts in the Ed Shed – if you’re feeling creative, head to the Ed Shed for crafts, colouring and quizzes.

Games in the Events Room – burn off some steam and get competitive with the various lawn games and activities down in the Events Room.

 

Holkham Stories (daily 10am – 5pm)

Unscramble – Follow the boards to unscramble the scrabble tiles and reveal the name of a popular board game.

Guess What? — Can you work out which popular game is being described, just by using pictures? Simply say what you see.

Dress up! – Head to Room 4 and raid the dressing up box. Who will be your favourite character?

 

Holkham Park (daily 10am – 5pm)

Adventure Play Area – Open daily from 10am – 5pm, weather permitting.

Cycle Hire – Explore Holkham Park on two wheels. With a variety of trails, there is always somewhere new to discover. Open daily from 10am. Last hire at 2pm.

Nature Trail – Enjoy an amble around Holkham Lake and learn something new on your way. The nature trail starts just beyond the boat hire pontoon.

 

Mini Feast in the Park (Monday 10th – Sunday 16th, 11am-4pm)

Grab your picnic blankets and chairs, it’s time to relax and unwind in beautiful surroundings with mouthwatering street food and drinks from Norfolk’s finest foodies.

Monday 10th April

The Duck Truck – crispy duck wraps
The Wood Kitchen – wood fired pizza
Truckle Cheese – cheese toasties and sides
The Gourmet Burger Co – gourmet burgers
Feast – Mexican burritos
Sin Bin – shakes and waffles
Solar Scoops – ice cream
Express Coffee – barista coffee, drinks and sweet treats

Tuesday 11th – Sunday 16th April

The Duck Truck – crispy duck wraps
The Wood Kitchen – wood fired pizza
Truckle Cheese – cheese toasties and sides
Phat Khao – traditional Thai street food
Solar Scoops – ice cream
Express Coffee – barista coffee, drinks and sweet treats

Dogs on leads are welcome. There are picnic benches in Holkham Park, or bring your own rugs to relax on.