Spring has finally arrived, and if you're looking to enjoy brighter days and vibrant gardens, look no further than the places cared for by National Trust Cymru.
With adventure-packed Easter egg trails celebrating nature, history and beauty, you’ll be promised hours of fun with your little explorers.
Bodnant Garden, Conwy
April 5-27
With 80 acres of sweeping lawns, grand terraces and woodlands, Bodnant Garden is perfect for an Easter adventure.
Enjoy nature-inspired games and learn about various eggs, from the tiny insect ones hidden below rocks, to the biggest ones from birds that you can find in the garden.
Penrhyn Castle and Garden, Bangor
April 5-27
Follow the 10-point trail to join an Easter tea party or take part in welly throwing.
Inside the fantasy castle, you might spot colourful eggs crafted by volunteers. Then, you can explore one of two play areas, Rook Wood or Cwt Ogwen, with the family.
Plas Newydd House and Garden, Anglesey
April 5-27
Create lasting memories on this Easter trail. Spring transforms the garden into a living stage where you can channel your inner honeybee and create a waggle dance at the bee disco, or solve clues to uncover the stars of the spring show.
With 40 acres of gardens, 129 acres of woodland and a treehouse, there's plenty of fun to be had.
Plas yn Rhiw, Llyn Peninsula
April 16-21
Navigate the garden on a wildlife-inspired trail. Complete challenges with your little ones to learn about the diverse creatures that call this place home.
You can also test the whole family's skills on the obstacle course and return the egg to its nest without dropping it, hit targets in the bow and arrow challenge, or guess what's inside the wellies like a bird foraging for nesting materials.
Due to conservation work, the manor house is currently closed to visitors.
Erddig Hall and Garden, Wrexham
April 14-27
Visit this hall and garden to embark on a quest inspired by the children’s storybook 'Pot of Gold', which can be found in Erddig’s library.
You can follow the tale of a brave boy searching for gold at the rainbow’s end by completing puzzles in the Grade-I listed garden.
There's also the Wolf’s Den natural play area to discover, where you have the chance to soar high on the rope swing or build your own den.
Chirk Castle and Garden, Wrexham
April 14-27
Explore the spring gardens as you help a courageous hare on its journey to safety. You can even complete activities to guide it to the courtyard where a giant hare awaits.
Will you draw a spring picture with a fox or play noughts and crosses with a badger?
Afterwards, visit the medieval Adam Tower to see signs of the castle's past.
Powis Castle and Garden, Welshpool
April 12-27
Challenge your family in the mini gymkhana, test your skills stacking wood, or navigate a bridge.
You can discover two friendly dragons in the informal woodland, the Wilderness, before exploring the medieval castle and the garden bursting with spring bulbs. It's sure to be a visit that both adults and children will remember.
To find out more, visit National Trust Cymru's website here.
Normal admission prices apply (free to National Trust members). Easter egg trails cost £3.50 per child and include a chocolate egg, or a vegan and free-from egg, made in the UK using cocoa from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms.
