The Easter holidays are here so, if you're looking for some ideas on how to have fun on a budget, look no further.
The National Trust has loads of other Easter themed events this holiday from birdwatching trails to lambing. Make a leaf crown at Nymans in West Sussex or become Robin Hood for a day at Bodiam Castle.
It's bluebell season! Check out the National Trust and the Woodland Trust to find a bluebell walk near you for a family photoshoot. The Southbank Centre have a few free family events on this Easter including Boogie Monsters and an Afro Dance Party where you can learn some new moves.
Edinburgh Science Festival is on from the 6-21 April and there's a whole bunch of events to get involved in, many of which are free. The Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt is running at 260 National Trust locations across the UK. Sign up here and entry is just £3.
English Heritage is running Easter Adventure Quests at its sites from the 6th-28th of April. It's £1 to take part in the quest plus entry admission if you're a non-member. For Londoners, Somerset House is hosting Now Play This, a festival of gaming. It's £4 for a child under 12 and the ticket price gives you access to lots of interactive exhibits.
Winchester Science Centre is offering the Science of Sweets from the 5th to the 23rd of April. Think a sugar flame thrower and an invention centre. Admission to the centre is £9 but once you're in all the exhibits are free to enjoy.
The National Ice Centre in Nottingham is hosting an Easter Family Fun Weekend on the 20th and 21st of April. Kids under 5 are free (older kids-£7.50) and there will be a petting zoo as well as access to the ice.
Leeds' Royal Armouries is offering an Easter Activity Pack for £10. It sounds like a lot but your child will get a go at sword fighting, crossbow shooting and archery.
Tennis for free has free tennis coaching all over the country. Sessions are popular so book fast here.
The National Trust has a wealth of cycle and walking routes (even some for little legs) that the whole family can enjoy. Websites such as nationaltrail.co.uk and walkingbritain.co.uk have lots of free routes to try out as well. The Woodland Trust website has more than 1,000 woodland sites which are free to visit across the country. The website includes a selection of downloadable woodland walks. For something a little more fast-paced they can do a junior Parkrun. There are 2K runs happening every Sunday at 9:30am across the country – find out where your nearest one is.
