A whole host of Easter events are taking place across The National Forest.
In the Easter holidays there will be two Wildlife Watch drop-in sessions for families at Rosliston Forestry Centre. Between 2-4pm on Tuesday 6th April 2010 “Fantastic Frogs” is an opportunity to learn about the life cycle of a frog and make a mobile to take home. The following Tuesday 13th April 2010 there will be fun pond dipping to discover what lies beneath the surface of the flight pond. All equipment is provided. Wildlife Watch sessions also take place at the centre every Tuesday afternoon in half term and summer holidays.
Visitors to Rosliston Forestry Centre can embark on an Easter Egg Hunt on Monday 5th April 2010. This kicks off a whole range of holiday fun, including drop-in sessions (2-4pm) to try out the following activities:
• Climbing wall and Bushcraft Day on 7th April 2010
• Laser Combat on 8th April 2010
• Archery on 12th April 2010
Twycross Zoo’s new Visitor Welcome Centre “Himalaya” opens for Easter. This world-class building is a landmark for the East Midlands Region and a visitor attraction in itself. Enjoy a meal in the restaurant with views overlooking the Himalayan landscape themed Snow Leopard enclosure. The new visitor centre will host Himalaya – a Wildlife and Wilderness Watercolour Artist Exhibition from Friday 2nd to Tuesday 6th April 2010. And from Friday 2nd to Monday 5th April 2010 the zoo will have its ‘Going Ape’ exhibition with activities and information on apes. Visitors will also be invited to join in the Easter Bunny Zoo Trail.
Conkers has a fortnight of family fun from Friday 2nd to Sunday 18th April 2010 with Easter Egg orienteering hunts, ranger tours and lots more. Nick Spellman, the animal man, is back as are the dream ponies and circus workshops. For more information visit the website www.visitconkers.com Based upon life in a British woodland and with more than one hundred indoor and outdoor activities themed around Forest life and the environment, families enjoy hours of fun at Conkers.
Easter is a fantastic time to visit Calke Abbey as it is lambing time. Visitors can see the young lambs close up and meet the wardens as they care for the flock. Children will love the Easter Trail, sponsored by Cadbury’s, running from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th April 2010 (11:30am–3.30pm), which leads to an Easter prize.
Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre has Kids Easter Fun Activity Days from Friday 2nd to Friday 16th April 2010 (11am-5pm). These include skiing or snowboard lessons, tobogganing, Sno-Tubing, lunch, certificate and badge for just £25.50. Pre-booking is essential for these popular sessions.
The centre will also be hosting an Easter Extravaganza from Friday 2nd to Monday 5th April 2010 where visitors can have a half hour ski or snowboard taster lesson for just £5, toboggan for just £1 per ride, Sno-Tubing for £2 per 15 minute session or ski or snowboard open practice just £5 per hour. Other events include a family quiz night on Thursday 15th April 2010 with fantastic ski centre prizes. There will then be a Freestyle Competition on Saturday 24th April 2010 with skiers and boarders welcome and excellent live bands.
