National Trust holds Easter trails at 3 Hampshire properties

The National Trust is hosting Easter adventures at Mottisfont, Hinton Ampner and The Vyne, with each venue offering unique outdoor activities inspired by nature, beauty and history.

The trails, which run during the school holidays and over the Easter bank holiday weekend, will begin on Saturday, April 5 and run until Monday, April 21, and offer a host of activities, from wildlife-themed challenges set by the Spring Bunny, to Regency-themed games such as giant dominoes and croquet.

Each trail comes with a pair of bunny ears, a map to find 10 activity stations, and an activity card to take home.

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The trails offer a host of activities, from wildlife-themed challenges to Regency-themed games. (Image: Annapurna Mellor) The Easter adventures conclude with a chocolate egg, or a vegan ‘Free-From’ chocolate egg, made in the UK using Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa.

The Vyne, in Sherborne St John, will host a Regency-themed Easter trail celebrating the close ties with famous novelist Jane Austen, who was born 250 years ago.

The trail will run from Saturday, March 29 until Monday, April 21, from 10am until 3pm.

Visitors can grab a trail map to explore the garden and find activity stations including giant dominoes, chess games, croquet and classic Easter fun such as bunny hoopla.

The 18th-century Mottisfont property, near Romsey, will offer a mix of traditional and whimsical funfair games, perfect for families.

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People are invited to test their skills with classic favourites like coconut shy and target practice, Hook a Duck, along with the National Trust's version of ‘Wacky Races’ with its blend of sack racing and egg-and-spoon, and the ‘Clowning Around’ challenge will have everyone laughing.

Open from Saturday, April 5 to Monday, April 21, from 10am until 5pm, the estate boasts vast lawns dotted with daffodils, a cherry blossom-filled orchard, and tulip borders.

Hinton Ampner, near Alresford, offers spring gardens with a network of paths and quirky topiary.

The property will be open from Saturday, April 5 to Monday, April 21, from 10am until 5pm, and will have its own set of challenges set by Bonnie the Bunny, including a special measuring board and carrot toss.

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