Easter 2025 Reviews, Crafting Activities and Events

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Added by: Shropshire Mums on Sun Apr 6 13:13 2025

How lucky are we to have such amazing sunshine right now.... lets hope it continues through the Easter Holidays!!

As always we've been checking out some awesome Easter gifting ideas, crafting activities and of course we will be telling you about some of the main events happening here in Shropshire for Easter this year.

So lets start by checking out whats online and in the shops this Easter for gifting and decorating our homes....


WHATS ON IN AND AROUND SHROPSHIRE


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Hoo-Fest 2025: Comic-Con on the Zoo

21 April - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World, Telford, TF6 6DJ 

Phone: 01952677917

Where Heroes Meet Dinosaurs! ‍

Get ready for an epic adventure like no other as we bring the world of comics, cosplay, and creatures together at Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World Comic-Con!

Come dressed as your favorite hero, villain, or character, and don’t forget to snap a pic with our dinos and animals for the ultimate Comic-Con experience!

Whether it’s Jurassic Park, Star Wars, Transformers, Ghostbusters or many more we promise to have something that’ll take your fancy!



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Blists Hill Victorian Town - A Very Victorian Easter

Saturday 5 April until Sunday 27 April - 10am until 4pm

Location: Blists Hill Victorian Town

To keep the kids entertained during the school holidays, there will be two special trails with an Easter egg hunt around the site’s Victorian shops and buildings for little ones and a trail of chocolate-themed Victorian advertising for older children. Every child who completes one of these £2 trails will get a chocolatey prize.

Visitors can also create a personalised print in our Victorian Printing Shop. Additional charges apply.

On Easter weekend, from Friday 18 to Monday 21 April, visitors will be able to celebrate Easter by taking part in an egg dancing competition, for which all participants will get a prize.

No pre-booking necessary. Standard Blists Hill Victorian Town entry ticket required. Entry free for PASS, PASS PLUS and Friends of IGMT.


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The Darwin Shopping Centre Shrewsbury

Saturday 12th April (11am – 3pm)

The Darwin Shopping Centre, SY1 1PL Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

Looking for a free cracking day out with the family? Hop over to The Darwin, on Saturday 12th April (11am – 3pm) for an Egg-citing Easter Fun Day! Located on the lower level outside Poundland, this festive fete is packed with classic fairground games, skill challenges, and egg-cellent prizes for all ages.

Kids and grownups alike can test their skills and try to claim the top spot on our Easter leaderboard. The games are quick and easy to play, but be prepared for a short wait at popular stations. Join us for a day of fun, laughter, and festive competition — who will be crowned the ultimate Easter champion?


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Attingham Park National Trust

Saturday 5 April and Sunday 27 April 2025, from 8am to 5pm

Attingham Park, Atcham, SY4 4TP Shrewsbury

Roll up, roll up! Enjoy a family adventure this Easter and discover the funfair-themed Easter Adventures trail at Attingham Park.

Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. Come along and explore the beautiful surroundings of Attingham Park. Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. *Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.

Around the Mile Walk you will discover 10 funfair-themed Easter stations to enjoy before collecting your chocolate egg prize at the end. Only 1 egg can be given per trail sheet.

On weekends between 11am and 2.30pm the trail can get very busy so if you would like a quieter trail we recommend coming on a weekday or before 10.30am or after 3pm on weekends.

No booking is required for the trail, normal admission applies.


EASTER CRAFTING


POM STITCH TASSEL  uploaded picture

Pom Stitch Tassel was founded by passionate pom pom loving advocate Emma Rendell in 2017.   

Whilst on holiday in France, Emma was amazed at how easily children were entertained making pom poms, so much so she decided to share her passion for craft and Pom Stitch Tassel was born.

Emma's career began in sewing in September 2013. She undertook a Level 3 Fashion and Textiles apprenticeship at a local textiles manufacturing company. From then she worked backstage as a seamstress, dressing West End shows, creating high end fashion garments/costumes for various theatres across the south west. Now, she's doing what she loves best - sharing her love of pom poms around the UK!

At Pom Stitch Tassle you can find crafting Pom kits and subscription options to suit kids, teens and adults for many occassions...

POM POM EASTER EGG CRAFT KIT

We love this little kit and it comes with everythin gyou need to create super cute little Easter Egg chicks.  Great quality reusable pom pom making tool, all the wool you need to create the chicks and of course step by step instructions.  The lovely thing about this kit is once you learn how to do them, you can make them time and time again.

RRP Currently on sale for just £12.99

Visit POM STITCH TASSEL


BAKER & ROSS

Baker & Ross currently offer over 4,000 items through their UK and International websites and catalogues, with over 75% of their products designed in-house by their creative team.

A widely recognised and trusted brand offering a brilliant great value range of crafts, toys and party supplies, specifically designed for kids both big and small to have lots of fun creating, learning and playing.

When kids do creative projects, their imagination runs riot. And that helps them immerse themselves in the subject, which can influence their interests in later life.

In short, Baker & Ross don't simply sell arts and crafts products. They stimulate children’s imaginations, enhancing the learning process and ultimately, helping to shape future generations.

In 2024, Baker Ross celebrated its 50th birthday.

Everyone loves a little bit of crafting fun at Easter and these fanatastic crafting kits are sure to keep the family entertained on the run upto Easter with some fantastic Easter decorations and accessories to show for it.  Heres some we've been having a go at...


uploaded picture Bunny Chocolate Easter Egg Holders - RRP £4.95 

Get ready for Easter with these delightful bunny chocolate egg holders! Choose from 5 assorted bunny colours - Pink, Blue, Green, Yellow, and Purple. Each card bunny stands 13cm tall and is perfect for holding your favourite chocolate Easter egg (not included). Simply assemble the bunny, add the included self-adhesive foam decorations, and then place the chocolate egg inside for a personalised Easter gift. This fun activity is great for Easter egg hunts and adds a special touch for friends and family. Each kit includes a card bunny template, ribbon, and step by step instructions - no glue required for easy assembly!


Easter Colour-in Crowns - RRP £5.95 uploaded picture

Easter fun awaits with these colour-in crowns! In this pack of 8, discover cute designs featuring chicks, bunnies, and more. Bring these crowns to life with your favourite colours using our fibre tip pens (not included) Once coloured, they make fantastic party favours or the perfect finishing touch to your Easter outfit. These adjustable crowns ensure everyone can join the fun, adding a fun touch to your celebrations. Sized at approximately 60cm, they're not just crowns; they're a creative Easter adventure!


uploaded picture Easter Gonk Mix & Match Decoration Kits - £5.95

Celebrate Easter with these fun foam gonk decoration kits, featuring 8 assorted designs! Each gonk stands 15cm tall, allowing you to mix and match the pieces for a variety of colourful creations. These kits are perfect for a lively Easter activity, encouraging creativity and hands-on fun. Each kit includes a foam gonk template, self-adhesive foam pieces for easy assembly, and a ribbon for hanging. No glue is required, making it a mess-free crafting experience. Instructions are included for simple assembly. Ideal for children, these gonks will add a fun touch to your Easter celebrations!

Easter Egg Hunt Colour-in Placemats - £3.95  uploaded picture

Make Easter extra fun with these Colour-in Easter Egg Hunt Placemats! Each set includes two fun designs, measuring 33.5cm x 23.5cm, that feature a delightful Easter egg hunt scene that’s ready for you to colour in with fibre tip pens or pencils (not included). The scene is full of hidden Easter eggs - your task is to find them as you colour! It's a fun activity that keeps kids engaged while getting creative. Once coloured, it’s the perfect personalised touch for your Easter table. Ideal for adding a playful, interactive element to your Easter celebrations!

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