Shropshire. A place of rolling hills, hidden valleys, and a landscape so untouched it feels as though time has politely stepped aside. Easter here is not just about chocolate eggs and bunny trails – it’s about something far greater. It’s about immersing yourself in the rhythm of nature, discovering the rich tapestry of history, and indulging in simple, joyful pleasures.
At Woodland Park Lodges, nestled within the idyllic heart of Shropshire, Easter is a season of transformation. The woods begin their great unfurling, the birds return with a symphony of optimism, and—if you pause long enough—you’ll hear the delicate crunch of twigs underfoot as deer weave through the trees at dusk.
If you’re planning an Easter getaway, this is the place. And these are the experiences that will make it truly unforgettable.
The Easter Adventure at Dudmaston Hall
April 13th – 27th (excluding Fridays & Saturdays)
Dudmaston Hall, Bridgnorth
Dudmaston Hall is what all great country houses should be—imposing, elegant, and yet somehow deeply personal. The National Trust has curated an Easter trail that will take you through ancient orchards and carefully manicured gardens, with playful stops for egg-and-spoon races, hill rolling, and the kind of simple fun that makes childhood memories so vivid.
£3.50 per trail (includes bunny ears, trail sheet, pencil & chocolate egg)
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Lambing Season at Frankly Farm
April 11th – 26th
Broseley, Shropshire
If Dudmaston is about refinement, Frankly Farm is about raw, unfiltered life. This is the kind of place where you’ll feel the warmth of a newborn lamb in your hands, where children’s laughter echoes as they get up close to the spring’s newest arrivals.
Frankly Farm is no polished petting zoo—it’s an authentic working farm. It’s a place that smells of damp earth and fresh hay, where boots get muddy, and you leave with a renewed appreciation for the cycle of life.
Easter Bunny Grotto at the British Ironwork Centre
Easter Weekend 2025
British Ironwork Centre, Oswestry
Now, if you like your Easter with a side of spectacle, the British Ironwork Centre is where you’ll find it. Imagine a landscape punctuated with towering iron sculptures, where the Easter Bunny isn’t just a fluffy creature in a suit, but a character who exists in this world of creativity and craftsmanship.
This isn’t just a meet-and-greet—it’s an immersive experience. An Easter egg hunt set against a backdrop of giant metal stags, steam-breathing dragons, and beautifully bizarre artistic creations.
The Easter Egg Hunt at Attingham Park
April 12th – April 20th
Attingham Park, Shrewsbury
There’s something deeply poetic about Attingham Park – a palatial estate built in the 18th century, its grounds whispering stories of scandal, grandeur, and reinvention. But at Easter, it’s all about childlike wonder and chocolate-fuelled adventure.
The Easter egg hunt leads you through sweeping lawns, ancient trees, and walled gardens that could easily be the setting for a Brontë novel. If Easter is about indulgence, then surely this is the most refined way to partake.
Explore Historic Benthall Hall
Throughout April
Benthall Hall, Broseley
And finally, for those who want to step back in time, there’s Benthall Hall. A 16th-century masterpiece, a house that feels as though it’s been plucked straight from a historical drama. This isn’t a grand stately home built to impress—it’s a lived-in, intimate kind of beauty.
With oak panelled interiors, soft golden stonework, and views that stretch over the Severn Valley, it’s a place where architecture and nature exist in perfect harmony. And that, in many ways, is what Easter in Shropshire is all about.
Easter at Woodland Park Lodges: Your Perfect Escape
Of course, the real magic of Easter in Shropshire is not just about what you do, but where you retreat to afterward. At Woodland Park Lodges, you’ll find peace, space, and the simple joy of being surrounded by nature.
Imagine this: Mornings spent exploring historic estates, afternoons filled with Easter egg hunts and farm visits, and evenings curled up in a luxury lodge, watching the sun set over the trees.
This is Easter done properly.
A Time to Pause and Reconnect
In a world that moves too fast, Easter is a chance to pause, reconnect, and appreciate the small wonders – a perfectly preserved Tudor house, the first buds of spring, the taste of chocolate on a crisp April morning.
And really, what could be be better than that?