We’re a part of Eggsplore Norfolk, Norfolk’s biggest Easter egg hunt! 

We’ve teamed up with Norfolk Passport to get families enjoying our beautiful county this Easter, with over £1500 worth of prizes up for grabs!

From Thursday 28 March to Sunday 14 April 2024, embark on a thrilling journey through picturesque landscapes, charming towns, and hidden gems and seek out colourful Easter eggs scattered throughout Norfolk.

Go on an adventure this Easter to discover some of our amazing trees in the National Pinetum.

Complete our Code Cracking Quest trail on Thursday 28, Friday 29 or Saturday 30 March by answering a question at each box location, a letter in each answer will be converted to a number to form a code. 

Following the success of Bright Sparks Forest School summer sessions, they're back with a one off Easter Forest Camp!

What to expect 

Drop your children off with us at Bedgebury Pinetum for an adventurous day of den building, woodland crafts, socialising, having fun and so much more. 

This is a short route which leads you to the National Trust landmark where St Paulinus supposedly baptised 3000 Northumbrians during Easter week, AD 627.

None of the longer paths and trails within the wood are waymarked, and it is recommended that you take an OS Landranger or Explorer map with you to aid navigation.

Wenchford is a beautiful spot nestled deep within the forest with plenty of picnic tables and an easy access path.

Blackpool Brook trickles through the site under the dappled shade of the large oak trees. The paddling area is the perfect place to cool down in the hot summer months.

Join us to learn more about the variety of wildlife homes that exist at Westonbirt amongst the trees.

Take part in our hedgehog nest building challenge, create your own spiders web, test your knowledge with our animal homes quiz, relax in our reading corner, and complete an animal home colouring sheet.

Make sure to explore the Nature Superheroes spring family trail in Silkwood too!

Wild Learning offer forest adventure camps in the school holidays for children aged five and above. All staff are Enhanced DBS-checked and Site Leaders have Forest School L3 qualifications or equivalent. 

2023 Dates

February Half term: 15 Feb

Easter Holidays 12 and 13 April 

May Half term: 1 June

Summer holidays- 27 July, 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 31 August.

October Half term: 24 October 

Example activities may include:  

Located south of Marlborough, Savernake Forest is rich in history and has lots to explore. It is a Special Site of Scientific Interest (SSSI) as well as a registered important historic park, making it the perfect forest for an exciting and educational day out. 

Walking trails are suitable for all ages and abilities and some are pushchair and buggy friendly. You don’t even need a map. Follow the wooden posts with the coloured marker bands and take in the stunning views along the way.

Tilery Road is named after a historic Victorian brick and tile works. From the car park there's easy access following the cycle route into Pignall Hill, this is one of the largest collections of inclosure woodlands in the New Forest. 

The extensive grassy lawn offers valuable grazing for ponies. Ponies are often referred to as the ‘architects’ of the New Forest. Please don't feed them and keep your distance.

Made up of a beautiful mature oak woodland, Nagshead Nature Reserve plays host to a variety of bird species, making it the perfect day out for any wildlife enthusiasts throughout the year. See if you can spot pied flycatchers in the spring, woodpeckers in summer, nuthatches in autumn and goshawks over winter! 

A visit to Kielder Castle visitor centre will uncover many surprises. Get lost in the Minotaur Maze, discover the fascinating night sky or walk along the unique Lakeside Way, a 26 mile multi-use path around the lake which can be accessed from Kielder Castle. You can discover the amazing night sky – perhaps from the comfort of your campervan, as Forestry England car parks can be used to stay overnight for just £12.

Make it a day for everyone to remember with a walk at Alice Holt Forest, enjoy fresh woodland air and a warm drink in the cafe. We have lots of different trails and exciting play areas for you to discover, including our unique Gruffalo Sculptures, and other characters from the story - see who you can find in the deep, dark woods!