Raring2go! What’s On 6 raring2go.co.uk APRIL Medieval Easter – 1-16 April – Royal Armouries Museum Charge down to the museum this Easter and enjoy a full programme of events and activities inspired by the challenging life of the knights in the Middle Ages. Every day you’ll be able to watch our warriors showcase their combat skills with swords and poll axes. You can even havea-go at wielding some whopping great swords yourself, and try your hand at archery. It promises to be a full-on, action-packed Easter, and over the bank holiday weekend, the action ramps up 100% with our International Jousting Tournament. www.royalarmouries.org Easter Egg Trails with the National Trust – 1-16 April This year there are plenty of different Easter egg trails at places we care for. Trails are just £3 to enter, so why not visit a few and have an unforgettable adventure? Before you set off, you’ll receive a trail sheet and pencil to help you with your adventure. Don’t forget to collect your treat at the end of your Easter egg hunt – you can choose from either a Rainforest Alliance Certified chocolate egg or Free-From chocolate egg. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ easter Wild about Lotherton – 1-16 April Go wild this Easter and follow our little explorer trail around the museum, Wildlife World, gardens, and grounds. Take part in crafts at our dedicated activity stations where you can explore your senses, help wildlife, make dens and embrace nature! Don’t miss our exhibitions in the hall where you can uncover the history of the Gascoignes in Homes of the Gascoignes, and discover Cotton Connections in the fashion galleries. https:// museumsandgalleries. leeds.gov.uk/lotherton/ International Jousting Tournament – 7-10 April – Royal Armouries Museum Royal Armouries are delighted to be able to bring live-action jousting to the heart of Yorkshire this Easter bank holiday weekend. From Friday 7th to Monday 10th April the museum’s impressive jousting arena in Leeds will resound to the cheers of crowds and the clash of lances on armour, as knights battle it out in an authentic medieval tournament. The twice-daily shows will feature knights and horses, plus plenty of pomp and pageantry. It promises to be spectacular entertainment for all the family. See page 7 www.royalarmouries.org Easter Sunday: Jurassic Fun Day! – 9 Apr – Matlock Farm Park Come along and get involved in some fantastic dinosaur fun this Easter Sunday! Learn about Rita the great T-Rex and other baby dinosaurs at outdoor shows throughout the day, see them wander the park to get up close for photos and maybe hop aboard the Jurassic themed bus for games and dig site fun. A ROARING time! Free with farm park entry! Buy tickets online or simply buy ‘on the door’ on the day! www.matlockfarmpark. co.uk
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