National Trust (& other) Easter Egg Hunts across North East England 2022

This post was originally posted in 2017 has been updated for 2022. I will continue to add more events as they are published so do check back for more info.

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

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

National Trust Easter Egg Hunts

National Trust Egg Hunts are back for 2022. They are available on a drop-in basis with no booking required. Please check with individual properties direct when making plans and before heading out as info and dates may change.

The cost is £3 per participant across the board this year (ie everyone who would like a trail map and chocolate egg - accompanying adults etc....do not need to pay the £3) and this includes a trail featuring 10 nature-themed activities, a trail map, pencil and Rainforest Alliance Chocolate Egg at the end. This is on top of your regular National Trust membership or admission costs.

Ormesby Hall mention in their blurb that allergen-free alternatives will be available and I assume this will be the case for all of the other sites too but please do double check this info direct if this is something you require as I would hate for anyone to be disappointed.

Gibside

Dates: 2-19 April

There are 10 trail points to find with activities to complete at each station. The cost is £3 per participant (+ NT membership / admission) including a trail map, pencil and chocolate egg at the end. No booking required.
Find out more here

Wallington

Dates: From 13 - 20 April

Make your way along the trail and find nature inspired activities for the whole family. The cost is £3 per participant (+ NT membership/admission) and includes a trail map, pencil and chocolate egg at the end. No booking required.
Find out more here
Read our review of Wallington Hall here.

Ormesby Hall

Dates: From 9-24 April

Find and complete 10 nature inspired activities along a bespoke trail including making friends with a ladybird and tracking a bat. The cost is £3 per participant (+ NT membership / admission) and includes a trail map, pencil, Rainforest Alloance chocolate egg (or allergen-free alternative) at the end.
Find out more here
Read our review of Ormesby Hall here.

Seaton Delaval Hall

Dates : 11 - 24 April

The trail takes place between 11-24 April from 10am-5pm (last entry 4pm). No booking required. £3 per person (includes a trail map, pencil and chocolate egg at the end) + admission/National Trust membership.
Find out more here
Read my review of Seaton Delaval Hall and see photos of their new play park here.

Cragside

Dates: From 9 - 24 April

Find nature inspired for the whole family along this trail. £3 per participant (+NT membership/admission) and includes a trail map, pencil and chocolate egg at the end. No booking required.
Find out more here

Souter Lighthouse

Dates: From 15-18 April
£3 per child (+NT membership / admission) includes spring-themed activities and a Rainforest Alliance Chocolate Egg.
Find out more here

Alternative North East Easter Egg Hunts & Trails

This self-led treasure hunt around Cramlington should take around 2 hours to complete (it's 4km). Collect a treasure hunt from the CVYP building (NE23 1DN) for a donation. There is a chance to win a treasure chest full of Easter Eggs.

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:

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