Easter Extravaganza at Calderstones Mansion House
This Easter will be egg-stra special at Calderstones Mansion House as we host our first ever Easter Extravaganza!
Following our fun-filled Half Term Hijinks, the Mansion House will be the place to be this Easter Holidays with a jam (and chocolate) packed series of events from little ones to the whole family. From Monday 7th- Friday 18th April there's tons of reading, fun and games in store including Tiger tea parties, a Gruffalo Picnic and not one but two Eggtastic Easter egg hunts.
The full list of Easter Extravaganza activities is below:
Monday 7th April
- Monster Tales, 1-2.30pm (2-5 years); £5
Join us for a special monster-tastic reading session, featuring The Gruffalo, Zog and many - See more at: http://www.thereader.org.uk/events.aspx#sthash.WJzEvAPk.dpuf
Join us for a special monster-tastic reading session featuring The Gruffalo, Zog and many more.
Tuesday 8th April
- Monster Tales, 10-11.30am (2-5 years); £5
Join us for a special monster-tastic reading session featuring The Gruffalo, Zog and many more. - Teenage Kicks, 4-5.30pm (10+); £5
A special spooky reading group...not for the faint hearted!
A special spooky reading group for kids aged 10 and over...not for the faint hearted! - See more at: http://www.thereader.org.uk/events.aspx#sthash.WJzEvAPk.dpuf
Wednesday 9th April
- The Tiger Who Came To Tea Party, 1-2.30pm (5-8 years); £7.50 for 1st child, £2.50 for each additional child
Our Tigerful Tea Party includes lots of wonderful stories and a feast to keep hungry growls at bay.
Thursday 10th April
- We're Going on a Bear Hunt, 9.30-11am (2-5 years); £5
Bring your bears along for a fun session of stories, songs and rhymes. - Caldies Explorers Special Edition, 3.45-4.45pm (5-10 years); £3 donation
An Easter special for our weekly group with stories, crafts and games.
Friday 11th April
- Eggtastic Hunt, 12-1.30pm (families); £7.50 for 1st child, £2.50 for each additional child
Join our Easter Egg Hunt with a twist, following a trail of stories.
Tuesday 15th April
- Teenage Kicks, 4-5.30pm (10+); £5
A special spooky reading group...not for the faint hearted!
Wednesday 16th April
- Gruffalo Picnic, 1-2.30pm (3-7 years); £10 for 1st child, £2.50 for each additional child
Come along to our picnic especially for little Gruffalos with lots of treats in store!
Thursday 17th April
- We're Going on a Bear Hunt, 9.30-11am (2-5 years); £5
Bring your bears along for a fun session of stories, songs and rhymes.
- Caldies Explorers Special Edition, 3.45-4.45pm (5-10 years); £3 donation
An Easter special for our weekly group with stories, crafts and games.
Friday 18th April
- Eggtastic Hunt, 12-1.30pm (families); £7.50 for 1st child, £2.50 for each additional child
Join our Easter Egg Hunt with a twist, following a trail of stories.
Booking is required for all events and places can be booked for each separate events online via Eventbrite. All links can be found on our website.
To book for Caldies Explorers Special Edition sessions, please contact Siobhan: siobhanmealey@thereader.org.uk
Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information about any of our Easter Extravaganza events, please contact Roisin: roisinhyland@thereader.org.uk
Visit the Events at Calderstones page on our website for more about what's happening at the Mansion House.
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