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5 eggcellent things to do with family this Easter via Metro
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The Easter holidays are officially upon us.
It’s a great time to get out and spend quality time with the little ones but activities, parking and petrol can all add up. That, alongside not all of us having a car.
As always, we’ve got you covered. Have you ever considered travelling via the Metro for some North East family fun? Well, here’s why you should…
With kids 11 and under travelling free all day, every day, discounted admissions at top family attractions and being able to travel more sustainably without getting stuck in traffic jams, it’s a stress-free no-brainer to choose to travel on the Metro for a family day out over the summer holidays.
Oh, and there’s no need to worry about a long wait as the Metro just download the Pop app to see when your next Metro is due, so your energy-fuelled little explorers will be off on their adventures in no time.
From Easter egg hunts with Peter Rabbit himself to feeding fluffy lambs and chocolate Easter egg making, there’s always a Metro station close by to one of the North East’s cracking family attractions.
HLN TOP TIP: Looking for things for the kids to do on their travels? Check out the Metro’s free fun activity packs.
EASTER AT OUSEBURN FARM
Where: Ouseburn Farm, Newcastle
When: Various dates
Cost: Free entry
Closest Metro station: Byker (a 15-minute walk)
Step into spring the right way by seeing newborn chicks and exploring their Egg Box Garden. Have cuddles with Ouseburn Farm’s resident Easter bunnies, get the chance to feed and pet lambs along with some crafts, and why not walk some goats while you’re at it?
HLN TOP TIP: Make sure to book quickly as spots fill up fast for Easter events.
JUNIOR EASTER EGG MAKING WORKSHOP – FOR 5 TO 16-YEAR-OLDS
Where: Davenport’s Chocolate Factory, Pelaw
When: Monday 25th March from 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Cost: £27.50
Closest Metro station: Pelaw (a 6-minute walk)
Easter isn’t complete without chocolate eggs, right? Step into the world of chocolate-making at Davenport’s Chocolate Factory. No prior skills are needed as head chocolatier Jane will guide you through crafting your own Easter egg. Experience tastings, behind-the-scenes peeks and create sweet memories.
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA FUN PARTY WITH PETER RABBIT AND FRIENDS
Where: Little Haven Hotel, South Shields
When: Thursday 28th March from 4pm – 6pm
Cost: from £12.95
Closest Metro station: South Shields (a 19-minute walk)
Get ready for an epic egg hunt, classic party games and some bouncing tunes. Meet Peter Rabbit himself and receive an Easter egg. Be in the chance of winning egg-citing cool prizes and the littles get to enjoy a tasty meal of chicken nuggets and chips. Plus, adults get free entry with every paying child.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST – EASTER PANTO
Where: Tyne Theatre & Opera House, Newcastle
When: Saturday 30th to Sunday 31st March from 3pm
Cost: from £20.00
Closest Metro station: Central Station (a 4-minute walk)
Get ready for a belly-laughing ride with Lee Latchford-Evans from STEPS, Barney Harwood from CBBC, Steve Royle from Britain’s Got Talent, and Carma Hylton from CBBC’s The Dumping Ground. This Easter don’t miss this enchanting pantomime filled with romance, adventure and plenty of fun.
EASTER EGG HUNT WITH PETER RABBIT
Where: Pitcher and Piano, Newcastle
When: Sunday 31st March from 11:00am – 1:00pm
Cost: TBC
Closest Metro station: Monument (a 16-minute walk)
The Easter bunny will be visiting Pitcher and Piano and hiding eggs for the little ones to find. Celebrate your Easter morning with Peter Rabbit who’ll be on hand to help you along the chocolate egg hunt. Plus, there are also egg-citing colouring activities and plenty of photo ops with your favourite bunny. All finished off with a delicious Sunday lunch.
Rachael Nichol
Creative Solutions Manager
After gaining a first in her BA Media and Journalism degree at Northumbria University, Rachael worked at Newcastle’s leading regional newspaper with her stories being picked up in national and global newspapers She spent two very successful years giving a voice to those communities across the North East who otherwise…
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