Easter Adventures at Belton
Join Sophia the Swallow on her magical migration journey this Easter at Belton!
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
Join Sophia the Swallow this Easter at Belton on her magical migration journey around Belton's Pleasure Grounds. Learn about spring traditions from around the world while completing exciting activities on this trail.
The trail takes place between 5th - 23rd April, from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4pm. Come along and explore the beautiful gardens at Belton. Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
Home to the Brownlow’s for three centuries, spring is the ideal time to explore this beautiful 17th-century house and gardens. Wander through the Pleasure Grounds and discover this space transformed with blankets of daffodils and bluebells as far as the eye can see.
Activities:
Sat 5 Apr - Pineapple Painting in the Activity Room
Mon 7 and 14 Apr - Rivers Academy, 11am, 12pm and 2pm on The Oval
Tue 8, Wed 9, Tue 15 and Fri 18 Apr - Object Handling in the mansion
Thurs 10 Apr - Make your own kite in the Activity Room
Fri 11 Apr - Curator for the Day in the mansion
Sat 12 Apr - Paint the Gardens in the Activity Room
Sun 13 Apr - Wear your own hat day!
Tue 15 and Wed 16 Apr - Bird ringing with the rangers
Thurs 17 Apr - Make your own flower garland decoration
Sat 19 Apr - Make a swallow mask in the Activity Room
Mon 21 Apr - Fly your own kite day!
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Suitable for the whole family
- Meeting point
Pick up your Easter trail from the Information Hub.
- Accessibility
Belton Gardens are fully accessible with ramps and gravelled paths.
Upcoming events
Deer Trail at Belton
Visit Belton and discover the resident deer that call Belton home on our Deer trail through the parkland.
International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition
Enjoy a stunning display of images selected for the International Garden Photographer of the Year competition, outdoors in our gardens.
Blossom Photography Walks
Join a professional photographer for a leisurely and informative walk around Belton’s gardens. Capture your best photographs of the blossom at Belton. #BeltoninBloom
Belton Garden tours
Join one of our garden volunteers for an introduction to the formal gardens and hear about the history of the Italian and Dutch Gardens.