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Easter trail at Allan Bank

This spring, treat the family to a mini adventure on Allan Bank's Easter trail.

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

Follow in the footsteps of Wordsworth's children, John, Dora, Thomas, Catherine and William on an Easter trail around the garden at Allan Bank where the family once lived. The trail costs £3.50 and includes a trail sheet, bunny ears and a dairy or vegan/Free-from chocolate egg. No booking

Inside you’ll find Easter themed printing blocks you can use to decorate a hard-boiled egg. Once dry, take your egg outside to have a go at the Georgian tradition of egg rolling in the garden. There are fun games to challenge your egg handling skills. Pick up and an egg and spoon to have a race or try your hand at ‘egg’ throwing. Become a hero or a villain, by putting on a cape and picking up a play sword to re-enact your own traditional Easter ‘Pace’ play. No booking required.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All Easter trail£3.50
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The basics

Suitability

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Pick up and pay for your trail at the welcome desk in the house. No pre-booking necessary.

What to bring and wear

Please dress for the weather - if its wet, waterproofs and wellies are recommended!

Accessibility

Allan Bank is a short walk up the hill from the Inn at Grasmere / Emma's Dell in centre of village. Paths are pushchair friendly. Accessible toilet on ground floor. Blue Badge parking. Not accessible by mobility scooter. Induction loop.

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