A PROGRAMME of Easter-themed activities is taking place at a luxury hotel near Basingstoke, with yoga, animal adventures, children’s cinema, and craft just some of the entertainment on offer.

The Four Seasons, in Dogmersfield, has revealed its exclusive new Easter activity guide for children and families to enjoy over the two-week school break.

The programme includes yoga classes for kids, with sessions combining a blend of yoga and mindfulness to encourage children to grow in confidence.

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A host of animal encounters will also be on offer to guests including the return of The Four Seasons Alpaca Farm, where children and adults can get up close to the cuddly creatures.

Basingstoke Gazette:

Guests can also learn more about birds at a traditional falconry display or visit the hotel’s resident Shetland ponies Milo and Dougal.

Children’s discos and cinema will keep youngsters entertained in the evening, with themed events being run throughout the Easter holidays.

The hotel is also hosting an Easter egg hunt on the estate, set in the property’s picturesque walled garden where children will be invited to search for a bright and colourful mix of eggs with the help of the Easter bunny.

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Craft activities will run at the kids' club where children can make Easter wreaths, crowns, wooden bunnies and hanging chicks, or enjoy canvas painting or wind chime making.

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Families staying at the hotel can spend time in Sharkie’s Reef fun pool where there is a six-metre water slide, fountains and water jets.

A specially crafted Easter-themed afternoon tea will also be available, created by pastry chef Maxime Gourlain and served in the hotel’s British 18th-century library.

Andrew Harrison, general manager at Four Season Hotel Hampshire: “This Easter, Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire is delighted to welcome families and their pets for a countryside escape like no other.

"Guests can discover and enjoy a host of indoor and outdoor activities, including an Easter egg hunt for children on Easter Sunday in our historic walled garden, hilltop horse-riding and even a splash about in our adventure pool Sharkie’s Reef.

"With 500 acres of beautiful bucolic landscape and a zen-like spa, there’s space for everyone to enjoy an unforgettable Easter break.

"At Hampshire, our incredible team of staff work hard to deliver a passionate and personalised service to create a comfortable and welcoming home from home for our guests – who we can’t wait to host this Easter.”