This year, the eggs have been decorated by local artists Cath Ford and Alastair Price, inspired by designs by pupils from four Salford schools – Moorside Community Primary School, Summerville Primary School, Marlborough Road Academy and St Boniface RC Primary School. Cath and Alastair ran creative workshops at each school and the children created some amazing artwork, which will also be on display in the garden.
As well as the trail there will be a range of fun, family-friendly activities on offer including live interactive theatre with Cat and Mouse Theatre Company, storytelling from Colour the Clouds, baby and toddler sensory workshops and Easter craft workshops.
Children who successfully find all of the hidden eggs will be rewarded with a free chocolate treat from PLAYin CHOC to take home. Free-from the top allergens, vegan and ethically made in the UK, visitors will love the delicious creamy chocolate made from only three organic plants.
The perfectly portioned ToyChoc Box treats come in plastic-free and 100% recyclable packaging. Each one also includes an Easter rabbit puzzle toy and fun fact card to teach the little explorers about different rabbit species from around the world.
Make your own cracked egg
Tuesday 4 April
1pm–3pm, Events Marquee
Come along to our drop-in arts and crafts session to make your own cracking egg using pegs.
Suitable for ages 3+
Blockbuster Factory – Cat and Mouse Theatre
Thursday 6, Friday 7 and Saturday 8 April
11am–12noon and 2pm–3pm
Get involved as Blockbuster Factory leads an interactive outdoor theatre show where you become the movie stars!
Suitable for all ages
Plant your own carrots
Tuesday 11 April
11am–2pm, Events Marquee
Plant your own carrots for the Easter Bunny to eat and take home with you at our drop-in planting session.
Suitable for ages 3+
Make your own bunny mask
Thursday 13 April
1pm–3pm, Events Marquee
Create your own bunny mask to take home with you in this family-friendly arts and crafts session.
Suitable for ages 3+
Colour the Clouds storytelling
Friday 14 and Saturday 15 April
11am–11.30am, 1pm–1.30pm and 3pm–3.30pm, Events Marquee
Join Colour the Clouds as they take you through a tale of spring and Easter and see what you can discover.
Suitable for ages 3+
Book on the day – places are limited.
Make your own rabbit envelope
Sunday 16 April
1pm–3pm, Events Marquee
Bounce along to our arts and crafts session to make your very own rabbit envelope and fill it with some carrot seeds to plant in your garden!
Suitable for ages 3+
