A FREE Winchester Bunny Hop is all set to send egg-hunting families around the city this Easter.

The activity, which is sponsored by The Sweet Treat Company on City Road, will give families the chance to use a special map to find egg-shaped clue cards to help solve a puzzle.

The clue cards will be hidden in 13 children-friendly shops in the city. Each of the cards has a letter printed on it and, once found, they can be taken to the City Museum to work out the simple mystery phrase.

Successful riddle-solvers will be rewarded with an Easter surprise donated by The Sweet Treat Company.

Amy McCartan, spokeswoman for Winchester BID, said: “This event is a first for Winchester city and we are delighted that so many local businesses have chosen to be involved in the Winchester Bunny Hop event.”

The Winchester Bunny Hop will run from Monday March 29 to Sunday April 18. You can pick up your free quiz sheet, which includes an easy-to-use map, from Winchester Tourist Information Centre, the City Museum.