Trails, Lego, cars and more, there's lots of fun to be had this weekend as we kick off the Easter holidays.
Here's our pick of five things to do for some family fun this Saturday and Sunday (April 5 and 6).
Around Southampton...
The trail, which is organised by Go! Southampton, will take place each day until Easter Monday.
Participants will need to collect a trail map and follow the clues to find the Easter Bunny's missing gardening tools.
The missing tools will be displayed in shop, bar, and venue windows around the Cultural Quarter and Commercial Road.
Each stop will have a poster featuring one of the missing items.
An Easter prize awaits those who solve the mystery at the final stop, SeaCity Museum, and a chance to win a £100 Mayflower Theatre gift voucher.
At Westquay...
Kicking off the series is a workshop centred around the theme of friendship, with a free online workshop led by Nadine Coyle of Girls Aloud and bookable workshops in the Westquay store this Sunday and next.
Young creators can bring to life their celebration of friendship with a customisable friendship-themed trophy, with expert guidance from brick specialists.
At Mottisfont...
Test your skills with classic favourites like coconut shy and target practice, or dive into ‘Hook a Duck’. Our version of ‘Wacky Races’ with its blend of sack racing and egg-and-spoon, and the ‘Clowning Around’ challenge will have everyone laughing.
There’s loads of space for running and playing at Mottisfont where huge lawns and majestic plane trees frame this welcoming 18th Century house. The lawns are littered with daffodils, the little orchard is filled with scented white cherry blossom, and jewel-coloured tulips pop from the borders.
At Beaulieu...
Sit in the driver’s seat of the cars from your past and relive your fondest motoring memories as Beaulieu unveils its newest attraction, We Had One Of Those.
Opening tomorrow, this nostalgic new attraction will take visitors on a trip down memory lane, celebrating the cars, gadgets, and everyday objects that shaped life from the 1960s through to the 2000s and beyond.
Located just outside the National Motor Museum, We Had One of Those is a hands-on tribute to the vehicles and memories that shaped generations. From the family cars that filled Britain’s roads to the pop-culture that defined each era, this new attraction is set to be enjoyed by visitors of all ages.
Get up close to an impressive collection of much-loved motoring icons from the past, including the ever-reliable Morris Minor and the Austin Allegro, the car everyone loved to hate. Explore classics like the original VW Beetle, the Vauxhall Cavalier and the Ford Mondeo, as well as favourites from the noughties including the MG ZS, which will be sure to turn heads. Beyond the cars themselves, a carefully curated selection of memorabilia from each decade invites memories and conversations to flow across generations.
At Whiteley Shopping Centre...
This Sunday, the Tea Loving Hatter and his Curious Companion will be making a special stop at the centre from 11am until 4pm, greeting shoppers as they enjoy a fun sing-along of their favourite tunes.
Visitors at the centre this weekend will also be able to make the most of Whiteley’s popular Artisan Market, which is once again set to showcase the best of local craftmanship.
From unique, handcrafted items to gourmet treats, the monthly market is the perfect place to pick up that special Easter gift and will be on site at the centre on Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday from 10:30am to 4pm.
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