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Bassetlaw Museum
Grove Street, Retford DN22 6LD
01777 713749
www.bassetlawmuseum.org.uk
Easter at the Museum
Tuesday 3rd April – Friday 13th April
Cracking fun for everyone this Easter at Bassetlaw Museum!
Tuesday 3rd April 10.30am to 12.00pm — Easter Egg Hunt Free
Wednesday 4th April 10.00am to 11.00am for 18 months to hree year olds and 11.00am to 12.15pm for four to seven year olds. Debutots storytelling and crafts — Sammy Amcott and the Easter Egg Hunt. To book a place for Debutots storytelling, please call the museum on 01777 713749 or contact us via Facebook. £3.50 per child
- Thursday 5th April 10.00am to 12.00pm — Family Play Day — with Sure Start — Free
- Friday 6th April 10.30am to 3.30pm — LEGO Day — Free
- Monday 9th April 10.30am to 12.30pm — Paper Creations — Free
- Tuesday 10th April 10.30am to 12.30pm — Make a Rain Stick — Free
- Wednesday 11th April 10.30am to 3.30pm — LEGO day — Free
- Thursday 12th April 10.30am to 12.30pm — Dinosaur Dig — Free
- Friday 13th April 10.30am to 3.30pm — Playmobil Day — Free
Please note the Museum will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday.
Clumber Park
01909 476592
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clumber-park/whats-on
Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt
Friday 30th March to Monday 2nd April, 10.30am to 3.30pm
It’s that time of the year again when we team up with Cadbury to offer you the ultimate day out. Join us over the Easter weekend for our fantastic Cadbury Egg Hunt.
£3.00 per child
Cook on a Campfire and Den Building with the Rangers
Tuesday 3rd and 10th April, 1.30pm to 3.00pm
Join the rangers and have a go at building a den in our woodlands. A great activity to get all the family involved, one thing to keep in mind, all members of the team/family must fit in the den once it is completed. Then join everyone around the campfire for toasted marshmallows.
This is a free event, but normal park admission fees apply
Easter Sports at Clumber Park
Friday 30th March to Friday 13th April, 11.00am to 3.00pm
Join us at Clumber Park during the Easter Holidays for a wide range of free organised sporting activities.
This is a free event but normal park admission fees apply
Rufford Abbey Country Park
Easter Bunny Trail
Friday 30th March to Sunday 15th April, 10.30am to 4.00pm
Join in the fun and take part in the special Easter Egg Hunt. Follow the clues to find the eggs and receive a chocolate treat once complete.
£2.00 per trail
Children’s Activity Weekend
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th April
If you are struggling to keep the little ones amused during school Easter holiday, why not visit Rufford and let them join in with some fun activities in the Courtyard Marquee. There will be our popular colouring competition, arts, craft, music and games.
Free
Clarborough Church
Church Lane DN22 9NQ
Easter Fun Afternoon and Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday 1st April, 2.00pm to 4.00pm
This year there will be plenty of games — splat the rat, egg rolling, a music game, and much more, plus crafting activities. There’ll be a chance to decorate some Easter biscuits… and take the biscuits home to eat! Weave your own ‘nest’ ready to fill with a chocolate egg or try your hand at planting sunflowers. Of course, the main event will be the Egg Hunt, where children will be able to answer questions, which will lead them to find egg shaped tokens and claim their Easter Egg. Everyone is welcome.
Free
Mr Straw’s House
5 to 7 Blyth Grove, Worksop S81 0JG
01909 482380
Florence’s Flock
Tuesday 27th March to Saturday 31st March, Tuesday 3rd April to Saturday 7th April and Tuesday 10th April to Saturday 14th April, 10.30am to 4.00pm
Florence Straw contributed a range of ornaments and trinkets to the large collection the family amassed at Blyth Grove, but some of her woollen pompom birds have been causing a stir. They seem to have invited their friends round and the fluffy little chicks are lurking all over the property and running amok. Can you help us work out where they’re all hiding as you explore the house on your tour? Booking is essential.
£2.00 and admission to the house
Idle Valley Nature Reserve
DN22 8SG
askidlevalley@nottswt.co.uk
Nature TRAILS
Saturday 31st March to Sunday 15th, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Follow the trail through the woods and collect the clues. Hand in your completed form for a small prize. For children age seven and over and their families.
£1.00 per trail, suggested donation
01777 713941
Spring Fair
Sunday 15th April, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Visit Idle Valley Nature Reserve to celebrate spring time. Enjoy guided walks, wildlife talks and wildlife themed activities for children.
This is a free activity but donations are welcome
01777 713945
Retford Library
Churchgate DN22 6PE
01777 708724
retford.library@inspireculture.org.uk
Easter Craft Fun for Children
Wednesday 4th and 11th April, 10.30am
These are free drop in sessions.
Majestic Theatre
Retford DN22 6DX
01777 706866 or
www.majesticretford.com
The Wizard of Oz
Saturday 14th April, 2.00pm
Click your ruby heels together and join us over the rainbow for a magical adventure suitable for all ages. Follow Dorothy and her new friends along the yellow brick road as they help the wonderful Wizard of Oz defeat the Wicked Witch of the West. A fast-paced, highly entertaining Easter pantomime featuring pop songs, magic, puppets and your favourite Oz characters.
Tickets £11.00 — Family of four £35.00