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Things to do this Easter - activities for kids
Take a look at some of our ideas to keep the kids busy. Enjoy Easter crafts, historical activities and prepare to go on an adventure.
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Why do we have eggs at Easter? Discover some of the theories, explore the traditions, and find out how to make your own traditional Easter egg.
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Holy or heretical? A history of hot cross buns
Dr Eleanor Barnett delves into the history of this Easter staple to discover its association with magic, superstition and religion.
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From currency to culture, Food Historian Sam Bilton investigates the history of one of the nation's favourite ingredients.
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Easter and the Synod of Whitby
In 7th-century England there was no agreement among Christian groups on when to celebrate Easter. Discover how a landmark meeting at Whitby Abbey settled on the formula that we still use today to determine the dates of Easter.
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Why do we have eggs at Easter? Find out some of the theories, explore the traditions, and find out how to make your own traditional Easter egg.
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This Easter why not revive an entertaining English tradition and present your own Pace Egg play? Read on to discover the history, characters, and costumes of these memorable dramatic plays, along with everything you need to perform your own.
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Meet the artists behind our Eggsclusive Easter Eggs
It’s not just chocolate you can search for at our historic places this Easter. This year we’re adding something a little more ‘eggsclusive’ to our annual hunt.
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Eggsclusive Eggs Hidden at Historic Sites for 2018
Six “eggsclusive” eggs designed by top children’s illustrators will be up for grabs at English Heritage properties across the country this Easter.