What’s On: Five cracking Easter events for all the family

Here’s five family-friendly activities to make Easter egg-stra special, from following fox’s footsteps at Cambridge University Botanic Garden to setting sail for a hunt on a punt

River Adventure

Clamber aboard a 50-minute chauffeured punt on the River Cam and complete an activity booklet before scouring Cambridge on foot for clues and Easter eggs. Once finished, claim your treat from Hardy’s sweetshop. Book the Punt and Hunt at traditionalpuntingcompany.com

Fox Trot

Head to Cambridge University Botanic Garden on a quest to help Flora the fox find nature words which are disappearing from the English language. Pick up a free trail map at the ticket office, then find all the words to receive a prize! Fox’s Forgotten Words Easter Trail runs April 3 to 21. More at botanic.cam.ac.uk

Egg Heads

Train Spotting

Hop on the dinky red train at Audley End Miniature Railway to join Shearlock Holmes (the world’s greatest sheep detective), the Easter Bunny and farmyard friends track down the mysterious missing eggs! The Easter Special will meander through the enchanting woodland from April 5 to 21. Look out for crafts, fairies, Little Bo Peep and a mischievous fox! Visit audley-end-railway.co.uk

Horse Play

Newmarket’s National Horseracing Museum is hosting an extravaganza of Easter events! Bring your pooch along to the Easter Paw-ty on April 18, to join in a day of doggie-themed activities. Let your furry friend sniff their way along the Easter dog trail or get involved in the Fun Dog Show. Find out more at nhrm.co.uk