Easter days out

For some Easter is a time of reflection. For others it's a celebration. For many, it's a time to consume chocolate like it's going out of fashion. But for all of us dads, it means school holidays, and having to find things to do with the kids. So here are a few suggestions for some memorable days out. 

Wembley Stadium is offering football fans a once in a lifetime opportunity – to be taken on a Stadium Tour hosted by an undisputed football legend. For one day only during the Easter break, Wembley’s honorary tour guide will be none other than England and Liverpool star midfielder, John Barnes. Barnes will be hosting two separate Stadium Tours on Thursday 9 April 2009 and fans joining him will not only get to see behind the scenes at the iconic venue, they’ll also get to hear first hand memories of what it’s like to play there from a true England footballing hero.

Phone: 08448002755 for tickets and details.
Wembley Website

Fun and frolics are guaranteed in Covent Garden this Easter as Thorntons ‘Bunny Trail’ leads kids on a magical Easter egg hunt around the Market Building and cobble-stoned Piazza!

Make your way to Covent Garden at 2pm or 4pm each day over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend, Friday 10th – Monday 13th April 2009 to seek out the best kids chocolate eggs London has to offer from chocolate makers Thorntons.

For those who are unable to make it down to Covent Garden, Thorntons have created their own Easter Treasure Hunt Kits to use at home, bursting with treats and clues to make everyone’s Easter weekend fantastic no matter where they are! The Easter Treasure Hunt Kits, are available in over 600 Thorntons stores throughout the UK, along with a mouth-watering range of Easter treats. Store locations can be found at Thorntons.co.uk

BeWILDerwood, the curious treehouse adventure park in Norfolk is holding an Easter event from the 11th to 19th April that is certain to entertain and amuse all those adventurous egg hunters and chocolate lovers over the holiday period – however a steady hand and balance is required!

Named, ‘Swampy’s Steady Spoon Dash’, the event will challenge both children and the most daring of adults to complete a wobbly assault course while balancing an egg on a spoon. Those who are able to complete the course without dropping the egg, thanks to brilliant balance and buckets of bravery, will win a prize!

Phone 01603 783900  for details

BeWILDerwood website

Hope that's given you a few ideas - but bon't forget to check out our monthly events guide for more Easter days out!