16-03-2025
National Trust Cymru launches Easter trails - here's where to find them
National Trust Cymru is offering Easter trails across Wales, each ending with a chocolate egg.
The activities, celebrating nature, history, and beauty, will take place at various sites including Erddig, Bodnant Garden, Tredegar House, and Dyffryn Gardens.
The trails will be open from April 7 to April 22.
Each trail costs £3.50 per child, plus the usual National Trust admission fee.
Admission is free for National Trust members and guests of National Trust holidays.
The chocolate eggs, made in the UK using cocoa from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms, come in vegan and Free From options as well.
Tredegar House in Newport offers a trail taking families back to 1929, where they can engage in traditional garden fete games in the Stable Courtyard.
Visitors can also explore the 90 acres of gardens and parkland, and the late 17th-century house, where they can play with ready-made puppets or dress up in traditional outfits.
Dyffryn Gardens in Cardiff, an Edwardian garden spanning 55 acres, will host 10 different Easter activities.
Dyffryn Gardens in Cardiff is hosting an Easter trail (Image: ©National Trust Images/James Dob) These include an egg run through musical obstacles, chicken croquet on the lawn, an egg and spoon race, and a carrot-throwing game into the mouth of a giant wooden rabbit.
There are also two log stack play areas for children to enjoy, featuring enormous trees to balance on, stepping-stones made of logs, and hand-carved picnic stumps for a family meal.
Visitors can also explore the garden itself, capturing photos at the famous Kennel Bank, or visiting the arboretum or Pompeiian Garden.
At Erddig, visitors can take part in a storybook quest, while Bodnant Garden will host nature-inspired games.
The National Trust is reminding visitors that opening times vary at each property, so they should check individual websites for details.
There will be lots of Easter activities on all sites for the whole family (Image: Aled Llywelyn) The Easter trails provide a fun-filled day out for families, combining history, nature, and adventure, with the added bonus of a chocolate egg at the end.
They also offer a unique way to explore some of Wales' most beautiful sites, from the peaceful Dyffryn Gardens to the bustling Tredegar House, and you can visit the websites for both to find out more.
The Easter trails offer a chance to make lasting memories, enjoy the great outdoors, and perhaps even learn a little about Wales' rich history and heritage.
For more information on the trails, including how to find your nearest one, visit the National Trust Cymru website.
