National Trust (& other) Easter Egg Hunts across North East England 2021

This post was originally posted in 2017 has been updated for 2021. Please follow Government guidelines. 

A guide to National Trust, English Heritage and other Easter Egg Hunts taking place across North East England this year. 

For more ideas for things to do over Easter, check out my full guide to What's On for Kids over Easter here. 

National Trust Easter Egg Hunts 

It was announced last year that National Trust were ending their relationship with Cadburys so their egg hunts will look a little different this year. They still sound fun though! Entry should be booked in advance and National Trust is asking you to stay local. This is what they have to say...... 

I cannot find any information on cost yet but will update this post as soon as I find out. Previous trails have cost 50p - £2.50 (+ entry/membership). 

Gibside

• Dates: From 29 March while stocks last. 
• Find out more here

Wallington

• Dates: from 29 March while stocks last 
• Find out more here
• Read our review of Wallington Hall here.

Ormesby Hall

• Dates: from 29 March while stocks last 
• Find out more here
• Read our review of Ormesby Hall here. 

Seaton Delaval Hall 

• Dates : from 29 March while stocks last 
• Find out more here 
• Read my review of Seaton Delaval Hall and see photos of their new play park here. 

Cragside 

• Dates: from 29 March while stocks last 
• Find out more here 

Trying to get your hands on National Trust tickets can be difficult. They advise phoning direct on the day to check for cancellations if you have been unsuccessful. Below are a few alternative ideas: 

Alternative North East Easter Egg Hunts & Trails

The events below may changes so please double check details with event organiser before heading out & follow all Government Guidelines. 

• Urban Green Newcastle Parks Spring Trail (no booking required) 
  
  
• Tynemouth Park Easter Egg Hunt (currently sold out but worth checking for cancellations / extra tickets)
  
  
• FREE Easter Augmented Reality Trail around Sunderland (no booking required for this one - enjoy at your leisure) 
  
  
• Raby Castle Easter Trail 
  
  
• Sunderland Winter Gardens Virtual Dinosaur Egg Hunt 
  
  
• Ushaw Historic House & Grounds will be announcing plans soon 
  
  
• Belsay Hall Easter Adventure Quest 
  
  
• Birdoswald Roman Fort Easter Adventure Quest
  
  
• Chesters Roman Fort Easter Adventure Quest 
  
  
• Warkworth Castle Easter Adventure Quest 
  
  
• Boldon & West Boldon's BIGGEST Easter Egg Hunt
  
  
• Easter Egg Hunt with Peter Rabbit at Petite Street Playtown 
  
  
• Easter Egg Hunt at Langley Park 
  
  
• Easter Weekend Treasure Hunt with Newcastle Hospitals Charity 
  
  
• Cramlington Easter Treasure Hunt 
  
  
• Land of Oak and Iron Easter Trail (no booking required)

Easter Egg Hunts at Home Kits 

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We nearly always organise an Easter Egg Hunt at home and for the past few years, Harry has taken charge of hiding the eggs which takes the pressure off me! You can of course make your own egg hunt but if you like the easy life like us, here are a few 'ready made' Easter Egg Hunt Kits to try: 

• Malteser Egg Hunt Kit
  
  
• Cadbury Egg Hunt Kit 
  
  
• Haribo Easter Egg Hunt Kit 
  
  
• Dinosaur Egg Hunt Kit 
  
  
• Finger Puppet Egg Hunt Kit 
  
  
• Egg Hunt Signs 

For more ideas for things to do over Easter, check out my full guide to What's On for Kids over Easter here. 

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