Easter Sunday falls on the 17th April this year, and with things being a bit more open this year than the past two years, there’s plenty to do around Northern Ireland at this festive time.
Easter Sunday Five Course Carvery at La Mon Hotel & Country Club, Comber
Of course, we’d start with something food based! La Mon are serving up a five-course carvery lunch in The Mill Restaurant where you’ll have a spread of locally produced roasts and vegetables. All the family are welcome with face-painting and a bouncy castle to keep the little ones entertained.
- Sunday 17th April, Adult £38 Child £16, La Mon Hotel & Country Club
Easter SUP with SUPhubNI, Ballyholme Beach
This event is open to everyone who is game, you do not need experience! This is not your typical egg hunt either. The SUPhubNI team will take you around Ballyholme Beach to search for some very special eggs- each one has been designed by a local artist and may even have prizes from local businesses. Don’t worry, the eggs are all non-plastic and sustainably produced. Up the fun and arrive in fancy dress!
- Sunday 17th April, £10 (if you have your own board), £20 (to rent a board), SUPhubNI Experience
Easter Egg Making Class and Chocolate Tasing Experience with North Coast Chocolates, Bushmills
An award-winning chocolatier that’s worked for royalty, Ruaraidh Bailey, brings you this Easter egg making class and chocolate tasting experience at The Designerie in Bushmills. You will literally create your own design in a mould to fashion a very unique Easter egg indeed. Give as a gift, or devour entirely yourself, either way, it’s pretty special.
- Thursday 7th April, £39.50, Taste Causeway
Kids Easter Cake Bakery Class at Forestside Cookery School, Belfast
Join your kid in a bakery class at Forestside, I suspect it won’t just be the kids learning some new skills! Acquire the knowledge to make the perfect sponge and silky Easter Egg buttercream. Then practice the art of piping and how to garnish with beautiful edible flowers.
- Tuesday 19th April, 1 child and 1 adult £80, Forestside Cookery School
Easter Clay Creations, Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart
Head on up to Portstewart’s Flowerfield Arts Centre and mould your own Easter-themed clay bowl to keep Easter goodies in. You’ll get the chance to learn a host of clay techniques specially for beginners. It’s recommended that you come prepared to get dirty but the air dry clay does wash off easily- you could always jump in the sea after the class to get cleaned up!
- Saturday 9th April, £15, Flowerfield Arts Centre
Easter Egg Hunt on the Ormeau Road, Belfast
Happening right around our Cheese Edition store on the Ormeau Road, join in on this free event. You won’t just be walking around keeping an eye out for eggs- pop down to St.Jude’s Church on the day (no need to book) to collect a clue sheet. Solve the riddles to find the eggs and you’ll be in for a prize! Of course, while you’re out searching, you could drop in to us for a refreshment!
- Friday 15th April, free, St.Jude’s Church
Easter Egg Hunt at Jungle NI, Magherafelt
Lots of egg-hunting is going on around our wee country, each bring their own fun in different ways though. Jungle NI bring you a hunt in nature. You must scour the forest using your keen eyes and sharp smarts to solve the clues given so you can uncover the Easter Eggs. Once satisfied with your problem-solving skills you can also head to the Woodland Petting Farm to see the lambs, piglets and chicks. Perhaps most fun of all is the offering of hot food and drink provided so you leave content in your mind, body and soul.
Saturday 16th– Tuesday 19th April, Adult £8, Child £12 (inc 1 activity token for Family Fun Day), Jungle NI
Easter Duck Trail at WWT Castle Espie, Comber
Around the corner from our Indie Füde HQ in Comber is the beautiful bird-filled Castle Espie. This is another great way to get the family outdoors this Easter to not only have fun but to take in some nature at the wetlands and learn about the wonderful wildlife. This time, you’re on the search for yellow rubber duckies. No booking is required, but when you arrive, you will have to crack a series of clues to find the ducks on the trail!
Thursday 14th– Sunday 24th April, Adult £8.81 Child 4-16yrs £4.86, under 4yrs free, Family £23.27 (2 adults, 2 children 4-16) Concession £7.50 You can add a small donation to help support the running of Castle Espie
Whatever you decide to do this Easter, we hope you have a joyful one and support the local fun-providers!