• Over 170 National Trust Easter trails taking place across England, Wales and Northern Ireland
  • Trails taking place over the bank holiday weekend (3–6 April) and during local school holidays 
  • Enjoy nature themed challenges, craft corners, and much, much more
  • Trails cost £3.50 plus normal admission/free admission for National Trust members/guests of National Trust holidays 
  • Cost includes chocolate egg, or a vegan and Free From chocolate egg, made here in the UK using cocoa from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms

Taking place over the Easter bank holiday weekend (3–6 April) and coinciding with local school holidays there are more than 170 National Trust Easter trails to choose from across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. 

Each National Trust Easter trail features activities inspired by nature, beauty and history. From identifying spring flowers and wildlife to uncovering intriguing histories and local legends, every single Easter trail is jam-packed with outdoor activities and experiences.

Every trail ends with a chocolate egg, or a vegan and Free From chocolate egg, made here in the UK using cocoa from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms. 

National Trust Easter egg trails cost £3.50 per child, plus normal National Trust admission/free admission for National Trust members/guests of National Trust holidays. 

Plus, a special National Trust membership offer (live from 21 March) will give new members the opportunity to enjoy the Easter trails for FREE. 

Between Saturday 21 March – Sunday 19 April 2026 (inclusive), any new Family, Junior, Young Persons, Individual or Joint membership purchased at a National Trust property or online and paid for with annual Direct Debit, can receive a free Easter trails voucher. This voucher entitles all children under 18, to free ‘Easter adventures’ trails an unlimited number of times at participating National Trust properties. [1].

Below is an overview of happening at some National Trust places in the West Midlands. To find more local trails visit nationaltrust.org.uk/easter.
 

 

Coventry Charterhouse


At Coventry Charterhouse, families can enjoy an Easter adventure in the setting of a 14th-century monastery, tucked away within Heritage Park just a mile from the city centre.

The Easter trail takes place in the historic walled garden, where children can complete spring-themed challenges surrounded by seasonal flowers and open green space. Inside the Activity Room, there will be seasonal craft activities, offering hands-on creativity whatever the weather.

Beyond the trail, visitors can play in the playground, wander the wider grounds, walk beside the River Sherbourne and spot wildlife along the way, before stepping inside the medieval building to uncover its fascinating story. Families can round off their visit in the café, with drinks, light lunches and tasty cakes available, and seating both indoors and outdoors to enjoy the spring air.

Dogs are welcome in the café, grounds and walled garden.

Find out more about visiting Coventry Charterhouse at:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/warwickshire/coventry-charterhouse
 

Wightwick Manor and Gardens, near Wolverhampton 

 

  • Easter adventure trail, 28 March – 6 April 
  • Beautiful Arts and Crafts house with extensive gardens to explore. Woodland walks, open lawns and plenty of space for family-friendly outdoor fun. Refreshments available from the on-site tearoom. 

Families can enjoy an Easter Adventure at Wightwick Manor and Gardens this spring. Follow the trail through the gardens and take part in egg-themed activities along the way. There’s a vertical egg maze to navigate, a frying pan egg catch to test people’s aim and then visitors can see how many giant eggs they can spot hidden around the kitchen garden. 

 

Mosely Old Hall, Staffordshire 

 

  • Easter adventure trail, 28 March – 6 April 
  • Historic farmhouse that once saved a King, with gardens and green spaces to explore. Family-friendly grounds with plenty of opportunities for outdoor play and seasonal discovery. Refreshments available from the on-site tearoom. 

Visitors can set off on a springtime adventure at Moseley Old Hall. Follow the trail around the grounds and discover bug and mini-beast themed activities along the way. There is an opportunity to try “pollinating” the flowers by the mud kitchen, count the flies caught in the web and take part in the guess-the-insect sound challenge. Little explorers can also enjoy a game of butterfly and caterpillar noughts and crosses. 
 

Charlecote Park, Warwickshire


This Easter, family and friends can explore Charlecote Park in Warwickshire for a cracking new adventure. From 21 March to 12 April, 10am-5pm, visitors can hop along the Easter trail and discover ten fun activities for the whole family. 

Spot birds from the birdhide, hop like a bunny with the sack race, do an egg race with a wheelbarrow, play dominoes, solve jigsaw puzzles, and much more. Stroll around the deer park, where colourful flowers, blossoming trees and sunshine will make for a lovely spring day. Visitors can bring a picnic for lunch on the riverbanks with family and friends, pop to the café for an Easter treat or grab refreshments from the trailer location in the tea garden, where a selection of Easter games will be available to keep little ones entertained. 
 

Baddesley Clinton, Warwickshire - 21-22 March and 28 March – 6 April, 9.30am -4pm  

Set in the heart of the Forest of Arden, Baddesley Clinton has 500 years of fascinating and unexpected stories. Visitors can discover the moated manor house with late medieval, Tudor and 20th-century histories and explore peaceful gardens include fish pools, walled garden, a recently restored vegetable plot and a lakeside walk.  

Over Easter, there will be activities for the whole family, from wheelbarrow races to the hungry bunny toss, as well as sunflower seed planting and Easter origami. Afterwards, explore the garden and hunt for the colourful painted eggs hidden along the paths. 
 

Packwood House, Warwickshire - 21-22 March and 28 March – 6 April, 9.30am-4pm 

Packwood House was transformed into the country estate that exists today by Graham Baron Ash in the early 20th century. This year’s Easter trail takes place in the gardens with its lakeside walks, famous sculpted yews and an 18th-century gentleman’s kitchen garden.  

There are lots of activities for visitors to enjoy, from egg and spoon races to a welly surprise, and hook a duck to Easter inspired crafts. 

Afterwards visitors can head over to the Welly Walk and search for all the colourful painted eggs hidden along the route. The Welly Walk is dog friendly, making it perfect for the whole family. (Only assistance dogs are allowed in the gardens where the Easter trail is held.) 

National Trust Easter Adventures trails end with a chocolate egg, or a vegan and Free From* chocolate egg, made in the UK using cocoa from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms. National Trust Easter egg trails cost £3.50 per child, plus normal National Trust admission/free admission for National Trust members/guests of National Trust holidays. 

*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.