Dorset, Somerset &amp; Bristol

Rewild the planet 

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Explore the forests of Borneo or dive deep into the coastal seas of Southeast Asia with REWILD Our Planet, a social Augmented Reality (AR) experience jointly developed by WWF, Google, Netflix and PHORIA at <a href="https://www.wethecurious.org/REWILD" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">We the Curious</a> in Bristol.  From April 12 – 2 June Sun
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Hunt for eggs around a city
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Pick up a special map from the egg theatre cafe and then step out into Bath to look for lots of beautifully decorated eggs around the city. Prizes to be won in <a href="https://www.theatreroyal.org.uk/event/the-great-egg-hunt/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Great Big Egg Hunt</a> include tickets to the egg and the Theatre Royal&#8217;s Christmas panto Beauty and the Beast. Sat 13 April – Sun 12 May.
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Say G&#8217;day to a koala 

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Koalas and hairy-nosed wombats share their brand new abode Koala Creek at <a href="https://www.longleat.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Longleat</a>, near Warminster, with long-nosed potoroos, rabbit-sized, kangaroo-like, marvellous marsupials. From now.
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A day of fun in the woods 

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Whatever-the-weather woodland Easter holiday club days at the 80-acre <a href="https://www.hiddenwoods.co.uk/events/easter-holidays-club" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hidden Woods</a>, between Frome/Bath. Bushcraft, arts, crafts, games, cooking, free play and more, with experienced woodland leaders. Suitable ages 8+. Book by the day. Tues 9 – Fri 19 April.
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Go on a voyage
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All aboard <a href="https://matthew.co.uk/book-tickets" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Matthew</a>, a reconstruction of the Matthew that John Cabot set sail in from Bristol and discovered Newfoundland – and North America – in 1497.  This ship will be sailing closer to home, along the Avon Gorge (3–4 hours) and around the harbour (50 mins).
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Look to the stars 

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Rainbows, infrared, spectroscopes, pinwheel galaxies and more at the <a href="https://herschelmuseum.org.uk/events/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Herschel Museum of Astronomy</a> in Bath. The museum&#8217;s the former home of brother and sister astronomers William and Caroline Herschel, and where William discovered Uranus in 1871 and immediately doubled the size of the known universe. Sat 6 – Sun 21 April.
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Find Easter eggs in a cave
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Spot the glow in the dark (not choc) Easter eggs in subterranean Gough&#8217;s Cave at <a href="https://www.cheddargorge.co.uk/whats-on/glow-in-the-dark-egg-hunt-2019" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cheddar Gorge &amp; Caves</a>. Sat 6 April – Sun 22 April
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Build up some steam
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Ride up and down the <a href="https://eastsomersetrailway.com/events/view/easter-fun" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">East Somerset Railway, </a>based at Cranmore Station near Shepton Mallet,  as many times as you wish, with miniature railway and Easter egg trail thrown in. Fri 19 – Sun 22 April.
 
An Easter escapade
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Durslade Farm, aka Bruton&#8217;s international art gallery <a href="https://www.hauserwirth.com/events/23642-23642-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hauser &amp; Wirth</a>, will be transformed into a site of creative and scientific exploration with one of the most advanced digital theatre domes in the country. Family activities, local food/drink and the Roth Bar &amp; Grill Outdoor Kitchen.  Sat 20 April.
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Look for the Easter bunny then scoff afternoon tea
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Explore the Easter Bunny trail throughout the beautiful grounds of <a href="https://www.woolleygrangehotel.co.uk/things-to-do-in-wiltshire/events/easter-bunny-trail-afternoon-tea" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Woolley Grange</a> hotel and then into the historic house to enjoy one of their famous afternoon teas. You don&#8217;t have to be a guest but you must book: 01225 864705.

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