Spring has well and truly sprung, and there's plenty to see and do across Staffordshire for the Easter half term for all the family. You'd be hopping mad to miss them!

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DRAGON EGG HUNT

Tamworth Castle will host an 'egg-stra- special egg hunt this Easter half term.

Ruby the Castle Dragon has hidden her eggs from the dastardly dragon hunter. She has been very clever and disguised them, but now she cannot find them.

Join in this fun hunt but don’t forget to record the egg locations on the quiz sheet – as you will hand in the sheet to receive a small prize. All in all a fun event and egg-citing way to explore the Castle.

Tamworth Castle, Staffordshire, Sat 1 - Sun 16 April

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EASTER TRAIL

A fun Easter Trail is on offer in Lichfield’s Beacon Park for children to enjoy over the Easter holidays.

The colourful trail will lead children around the park while finding and solving a series of puzzles. Aimed at children aged three and over the trail has two levels of clues.

The trail costs £1.50 per child to follow and once they have spotted the clues each will receive a small prize.

The Easter trails are available from the Ranger Station (adjacent to the Crazy Golf course) in Beacon Park today and every day until Sunday 16 April between 9am and 3pm.

Beacon Park, Lichfield, until Sun 16 April

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EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA

Baby chicks, piglets, kid goats, guinea pigs and lambs will bring a burst of new life to National Forest Adventure Farm this Spring with the return of the Easter Eggstravaganza festival of fun.

New for 2023, there will be magic shows and circus workshops as well as the chance to try your hand at Easter themed sand art or create your own toy in the bunny building master class.

More than 200 lambs, chicks and pygmy goats are due to be born during the half term with the Lambing Live Tent giving guests the chance to feed the new lambs and possibly even see a Spring lamb being born with the return of the 24hour ‘Ewe’ Tube live streaming.

Set in 40 acres of countryside, families can even hop on the Easter Eggspress tractor ride to visit the Easter bunny’s home nestled within the trees - a rare glimpse at the farm’s National Forest woodland which is only ever opened at Easter.

National Forest Adventure Farm, Staffordshire, Sat 1 - Fri 14 April

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15 YEARS OF THOMAS LAND

Throughout April Drayton Manor will have a month packed full of birthday celebrations with Thomas & Friends as they commemorate the 15th anniversary of Europe's only Thomas Land.

Thomas will be all dressed up for the party, with Thomas Land also decked out for the celebrations. Visitors can expect birthday party balcony shows, a Thomas & Friends character Easter hunt, street entertainment, and party games throughout the day.

Plus, there will be special screening of Thomas & Friends: The Mystery of Lookout Mountain, only on 1 and 2 April.

Drayton Manor Theme Park, Tamworth, Sat 1 - Sun 30 April

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ELSEWHERE...

BLOOMING MARVELLOUS

Spring into the Easter holiday at Black Country Living Museum.

Visitors can take a step back in time to discover how people of a bygone age would welcome-in the spring season.

The museum’s historic characters will be busily preparing for springtime, making puddings, buying clothes, and carrying out a good old-fashioned spring clean. 

And as the museum’s gardens begin to bloom, families can follow the activity trail and find out all about the on-site plants and what makes them so special.

Black Country Living Museum, Dudley, Sat 1 - Sun 16 April

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PILOT TRAINING

Royal Air Force Museum Midlands are offering all future pilots aged four and over to train like a Second World War RAF pilot this Easter school break.

The ‘Scramble!’ mission will test your alertness and speed, dressing in flying gear as fast as you can in a race to the aircraft. ‘Firefighting’ training will require you to act fast and fight ‘fire’ with stirrup pumps and buckets and stop the incendiaries taking hold. Test your knowledge in ‘Aircraft Recognition’, you’re on the front line and must identify who is friend or foe and plot their location ready for the fighters to scramble. And finally, ‘Dawn Patrol’ will see the pilots in training complete a biplane mission over enemy lines…jump aboard and navigate the aircraft to the targets, but beware of incoming enemy fire.

Each budding young pilot will receive their own Pilot Passport to keep, and for every successfully completed mission your passport will be stamped. Once all four missions are complete, mini pilots will be rewarded with a pilot badge - you made it!

Pilot Training sessions will run from 10.00am each day. Participation in all four missions is £5.00 per child for the Pilot Passport and is suitable for families with children aged four and above. A family saver ticket costing £10 admits three children. Pilot Passports can be purchased on arrival at the Museum or when booking your arrival slot online.

Royal Air Force Museum Midlands, Cosford, Sat 1 - Sun 16 April

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EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA FAMILY FUN DAY

Wolverhampton Racecourse will host its first afmily fun raceday of the year this Easter.

Families can enjoy a host of free activities suitable for all ages, including a circus, face painting and bouncy castles, and best of all, it's free entry for kids. There will also be several exciting races to keep the adults entertained.

Wolverhampton Racecourse, Mon 10 April

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ALICE IN EASTER WONDERLAND

Alice and characters from Lewis Carroll’s novel will be on hand to entertain you and add a magical element to your experience at Dudley Canal and Caverns over Easter.

Collect your goodie bag and jump onboard the themed boat trip which will take you on a fabulous journey through the tunnels and caverns so see if you can spot the hidden Easter eggs and win a prize.

Dudley Canal & Caverns, Fri 7 - Mon 10 April