WITH Easter just around the corner, here are some events taking place in and around the town to keep your little ones busy throughout the half-term break.
This year, Easter will take place on Sunday, April 9.
Escape Hunt - Return to Wonderland
Launching on Thursday, March 23.
Interactive Alice in Wonderland-themed event taking place in Festival Place.
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Oakridge Hall for All - Family fun day
"7 days of free fun" beginning Monday, March 3
Different daily activities provided, including trips out.
Daily entertainment includes discos, magic shows and crystal art.
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The Vyne, National Trust - Easter Adventures
"Come out and play this spring as you journey through the gardens. Among other activities, look for wellies hiding in trees, spot nature in bingo and hopscotch your way alongside the lake."
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Aldworth School - Easter indoor inflatable park
Taking place on Tuesday, April 4.
"An extravagant Easter Indoor Inflatable Park."
It will have a "good range of bouncy castles, inflatable slides, soft play and sensory area, photo opportunities and much more."
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The Anvil - Easter Panto
Rapunzel will be performed on Tuesday, April 4 at The Anvil.
The pantomime will star Bobby Davro, Britain's Got Talent winner Matt Pagan and Lewis Denny.
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READ MORE: Alice in Wonderland event to be held in Basingstoke
Kempshott Village Hall - Easter Market
Taking place on Sunday, March 9.
The market will feature a range of food and crafts available to purchase.
Whitchurch Silk Mill - Easter egg hunt at the mill
Taking place on Monday, April 3.
"Explore the mill grounds in search of the missing chocolates left by the Easter bunny."
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Milestones Museum - Bun and Ted's Eggscellent Adventure
Taking place from Saturday, April 1 to Sunday, April 16.
The Easter Bunny’s Easter eggs have been stolen by Professor Y and sent back in time. But don’t worry, the Easter Bunny’s niece Bun and her best friend Ted are on hand to save Easter.
Visitors to Milestones can help Bun and Ted hunt the missing eggs and reveal the identity of Professor Y.
Families are encouraged to follow clues and solve puzzles to reveal the location of the missing Easter eggs and learn some history with Bun and Ted.
Who is the mysterious Professor Y? Will there be no chocolate this Easter? Find the eggs in time and earn a tasty easter reward.
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SEE ALSO: Children's activities over Easter: Hampshire County Council funding
Basing House - Multiple events
Easter family trail beginning Saturday, April 1 and ending Sunday, April 16.
"Explore the 14-acre site, from The Great Barn to the Walled Garden, and discover eggs in our trail as you go."
Learn about Easter traditions from days gone by and receive a special Easter reward.
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The Big Basing House Easter Egg Hunt
Taking place on Saturday, April 1.
"It's time to get eggscited as Basing House will re-open for the season with an Easter eggstravaganza - The BIG Basing House Easter Egg Hunt."
Two-hundred eggs will be hidden through the historic grounds.
"Grab your basket and come on over for the fun."
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The Willis Museum and Sainsbury Gallery - Multiple events
Cinderella trail taking place from Saturday, April 1 to Saturday, April 15.
Flower Windmills taking place on Friday, April 14.
Spring suncatcher workshop taking place on Thursday April 6 and Thursday April 13.
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