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Step into spring this Easter at historic sites across the country. Our historic grounds and gardens are perfect family-friendly spaces, and sites are hosting outdoor Easter Adventure Quests.
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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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How did medieval monks and nuns celebrate Easter?
Senior Properties Historian Dr Michael Carter explains how abbeys and priories now in the care of English Heritage provide tangible evidence of the intense spiritual significance of Lent, Holy Week and Easter to medieval monks and nuns.
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The history of the hunt: how an Easter tradition was hatched
For many families Easter isn’t complete without an egg hunt. We explore where the egg hunt originated and how it came to be a part of our Easter celebrations.
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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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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.
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Things to do over the Easter weekend
Whether you're a big kid at heart or looking for a grown-up adventure, we've got plenty of ideas to help you make the most of the Easter long weekend.
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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 English Heritage sites this Easter (2018)
Eggsclusive Eggs - Easter