Spring has sprung, and if you're hoping to make the most of warmer days and vibrant gardens, look no further than the places cared for by National Trust Cymru.
With adventure-packed Easter trails celebrating nature, history, and beauty, you’ll be guaranteed hours of fun.
Dyffryn Gardens, Cardiff
April 7-22
Make Easter memories in this 55-acre Edwardian garden.
Play chicken croquet, leap over hurdles in the egg and spoon race, or see how many carrots you can throw into the bunny’s mouth before exploring the log stack play areas.
Tredegar House, Newport
April 7-22
Enjoy fete games, test your aim at the coconut shy and in a game of hoopla. With 90 acres of gardens and parkland to explore, there’s so much fun to be had this Easter.
Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire
April 12-21
Follow a new Easter trail route that weaves around the historic Icehouse and ends in the formal garden. Dance like a bird, spread your wings, and spot birds as you go.
On April 13, celebrate spring’s arrival with the Gorymdaith y Gwanwyn, or Spring Promenade - a fun spectacle of colour, costume, music and dance.
Dolaucothi, Carmarthenshire
April 16-20
Discover the UK's only known Roman goldmine, which is brimming with Easter activities, including table skittles and 'pin the flame on the dragon'.
Explore the mine yard, pan for gold and discover ancient artefacts in the Field Centre.
Colby Woodland Garden, Pembrokeshire
April 18-21
Discover a hidden woodland full of surprises this Easter. Enjoy climate action-themed activities designed to get you thinking about repurposing household items, from welly throwing to growing herbs in an old shoe.
Explore the sky-gazing glade, leap over giant stepping stones, and delight in the spring garden.
Rhosili and South Gower Coast, Swansea
April 18-21
Admire panoramic views and spot wildlife as you follow grassy footpaths to the medieval farmland of The Vile.
Pick up your trail sheet from the National Trust shop to complete 10 nature-themed challenges: build giant bird nests, try your hand at welly throwing and weave your way through a hay bale obstacle course - wellies recommended.
Llanerchaeron, Ceredigion
April 12-27
As you follow the trail, connect with nature and embrace the well-being it can bring.
Find the turf maze, test your skill at bunny quoits, make music, and get creative as you wander past the 200-year-old Georgian villa into the Walled Garden. No visit is complete without a trip to the farmyard too.
Powis Castle and Garden, Welshpool
April 12-27
Challenge your family in the mini gymkhana, test your wood-stacking skills, or navigate a bridge.
Discover two friendly dragons in the informal woodland, the Wilderness, before exploring the medieval castle and the garden bursting with spring bulbs.
For more information, visit the National Trust website here.
Normal admission prices apply (free to National Trust members). Easter egg trails cost £3.50 per child, including a chocolate egg or a vegan and free-from egg made in the UK using cocoa from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms. Please check the relevant property webpage for opening times, prices, event booking details, and the latest information before visiting.
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