Easter eggstravaganza at Birr Castle Demesne

A massive Easter Eggstravaganza is being held in Birr Castle Demesne this weekend. Families can take part in an Easter Egg Hunt as well as enjoying a plant, food and craft market featuring local vendors of fine foods and crafts. Children will follow a trail to find special characters including Alice, Mad Hatter, Peppa Pig and a giant Easter Chick. Find the wooden eggs and the Easter bunny will turn them into chocolate. There will be face painting fun too! Please note that the Plant, Food and Craft Market will take place in the courtyard and access to this area is free. There's plenty to see in Spring as the gardens at Birr come alive with hundreds of flowering bulbs and a vast magnolia collection The egg hunts will take place between 11am and 5pm. Special adult rate €7.50 for Easter Saturday and child €7. The Easter Egg Hunt is suitable for children aged 10 and under. Booking essential on 057 9120336. www.birrcastle.com Admission for friends of Birr Castle Demesne is complimentary for adults and €7 for child tickets. If you would like to become a Friend of Birr Castle Demesne, contact 057 9120336 to find out more or take a look at the website www.birrcastle.com This event is kindly sponsored by the Offaly Local Development Company.