Easter adventures with the National Trust’s Easter egg trails

·        Over eight National Trust Easter trails taking place across the North West including Quarry Bank, Dunham Massey, Lyme, Speke Hall, Little Moreton Hall, Hare Hill, Rufford Old Hall and Sizergh

·        Trails taking place over the bank holiday weekend (3–6 April) and during local school holidays 

·        Explore deer parks and houses, blossom-filled gardens, parkland and woodland bursting with the signs of spring 

·        Trails cost £3.50 plus normal National Trust admission/free admission for National Trust members.

·        Cost includes chocolate egg, or a vegan and Free From chocolate egg, made here in the UK using cocoa from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms

Taking place over the Easter bank holiday weekend (3–6 April) and coinciding with local school holidays there are more than eight National Trust Easter trails to choose from in the North West.

Each National Trust Easter trail features activities inspired by nature, beauty and history. From identifying spring flowers and wildlife to uncovering intriguing histories, every single Easter trail is jam-packed with outdoor activities and experiences.

Every trail ends with a chocolate egg, or a vegan and Free From chocolate egg, made here in the UK using cocoa from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms.

National Trust Easter egg trails cost £3.50 per child, plus free admission for National Trust members.

Plus, a special National Trust membership offer (live from 21 March) will give new members the opportunity to enjoy the Easter trails for FREE.

Between Saturday 21 March – Sunday 19 April 2026 (inclusive), any new Family, Junior, Young Persons, Individual or Joint membership purchased at a National Trust place or online and paid for with annual Direct Debit, can receive a free Easter trails voucher. This voucher entitles all children under 18, to free ‘Easter adventures’ trails an unlimited number of times at participating National Trust properties. [1].

To find your nearest trail visit nationaltrust.org.uk/easter

Event listings correct at time of writing please use individual property webpages for the latest information 

Each National Trust Easter egg trail costs £3.50 per child, plus normal National Trust admission/free admission for National Trust members.

Cheshire and Greater Manchester

Lyme, Stockport, Cheshire 

·        Easter adventure trail 21 March–12 April  

·        Crow Wood playscape 

·        Regency dressing up 

Situated between the exceptional natural beauty of the Peak District and the bustling city of Manchester lies the dramatic landscape of Lyme. Here, a beloved family home is nestled amidst 1,400 acres of rolling hills and sweeping moorland, and a historic herd of red deer roam freely in the park. This spring, visit Lyme’s Easter adventures trail, complete with a brand-new family friendly route that’s been created with exciting games and activities to complete along the way.

nationaltrust.org.uk/lyme

Quarry Bank, Wilmslow, Cheshire  

·        Easter adventure trail 28 March–12 April  

·        Soft play, giant board games and a dressing up stage inside the Mill

At Quarry Bank you can discover a complete industrial community and experience the very different worlds of owner and worker, who lived and worked here side by side. This Easter bounce, jump and hop to the ten trail points around the upper gardens and down to the Mill Meadow. Head inside the Mill to find soft play, giant board games and lively puppet shows. Take to the stage to perform for your grown-ups and get creative with a craft activity.

nationaltrust.org.uk/quarry-bank

Dunham Massey, Altrincham, Greater Manchester 

·        Easter adventures trail, 26 March–19 April  

·        Space to Change facility in Visitor Centre 

·        Free-roaming fallow deer

Dunham Massey is a green oasis nestled between the vibrancy of Manchester and tranquillity of rural Cheshire. With its ancient trees, reflective moat and Orangery on the lawn, it's a total escape from city life. This Easter, explore Dunham Massey and enjoy a family friendly trail filled with fun activities for all ages. Hop around 10 trail points and let the adventure begin.

nationaltrust.org.uk/dunham-massey

Hare Hill, Macclesfield, Cheshire

·        Easter adventures trail 28 March–12 April

·        Safe space for little legs to run free

This tranquil wooded garden is perfect for young explorers to run free without crowds. Borrow a free nature pack to explore the gardens and parklands to see what wildlife you can spot – the bird hide is the perfect place to start your adventure. Or you can build, climb and balance in the natural woodland play area.

Pick up an Easter trail to get closer to nature and discover more about what Hare Hill’s wildlife gets up to over the spring months.

nationaltrust.org.uk/hare-hill

Little Moreton Hall, Congleton, Cheshire

·        Easter adventures trail 28 March–12 April

 Hop like a hare or leap like a lamb over to Little Moreton Hall this Easter. This topsy-turvy Tudor manor house is full of wonky angles and quirky character. Get outdoors and closer to nature with different activities and discover more about what wildlife gets up to over the spring months.

 nationaltrust.org.uk/little-moreton-hall

 Liverpool and Lancashire (and Cumbria)

 Speke Hall, Liverpool

·        Easter Adventures at Speke Hall Garden and Estate 28 March–12 April

Speke Hall is a rare Tudor timber-framed manor house surrounded by lush gardens and woodland that runs down to the banks of the Mersey. This Easter, adventure awaits around every corner, with a trail filled with fun, family-friendly activities celebrating the joys of Easter and springtime.

 nationaltrust.org.uk/speke-hall

 Rufford Old Hall near Ormskirk, Lancashire

·       Easter adventure trail 28 March–12 April

There’s plenty to see and do for families at this Tudor house in Lancashire. Young adventurers can explore the garden in style on a borrowed balance bike, get close to wildlife on a canal walk or dress up in suits of armour to let imaginations run free.

Take part in a magical Easter adventure at Rufford Old Hall. Pick up your trail map and pencil, pop on your bunny ears and look forward to nature inspired activities along the way. Inside the house you’ll find treasures, stories and a dressing up area.

nationaltrust.org.uk/rufford-old-hall

Sizergh, Kendal, Cumbria 

·        Easter adventure trail, 3–6 April

At the gateway to the Lake District, this 1,600-acre estate is home to fells and rolling fields, wetlands and ancient woodland. Spring at Sizergh brings swathes of sunny daffodils, tulips, crocus and a nature-inspired Easter trail.  Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family.