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Families can take part in a whole host of fun this Easter. Photograph: North News & Pictures northnFamilies can take part in a whole host of fun this Easter. Photograph: North News & Pictures northn
Families can take part in a whole host of fun this Easter. Photograph: North News & Pictures northn

12 fun-filled Sunderland Easter activities for the family which are either free or less than a fiver

The Easter Holidays are in full swing and while for many parents it’s a time to enjoy spending additional time with their children, it’s always a challenge to keep them entertained for the two weeks they are away from school.
By Neil Fatkin
Published 27th Mar 2023, 06:43 GMT
Updated 9th Apr 2023, 09:31 GMT

With the cost living crisis continuing to bite hard many families face the additional challenge of finding fun activities to keep their children entertained without costing them a fortune.

Fortunately the Echo has been doing your research for you to find some of the best value activities on offer across the city this Easter.

Check out the following 12 fun filled family Easter activities which are either free of charge or no more than a fiver and so won’t break the bank.

Event - Mark Thompson's Spectacular Science Show Location - The Fire Station Date - Monday April 3 Activity - BBC Stargazing Live presenter Mark Thompson brings his spectacular Science show to Sunderland. Designed for adults and children alike, the show explores the strange and magical properties of matter with exploding elephant’s toothpaste, vortex-generating dustbins and even howling jelly babies. The show was awarded Best Kid’s Show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Cost - From £5.50 per ticket Photograph: Google

9. Mark Thompson's Spectacular Science Show

Event - Mark Thompson's Spectacular Science Show Location - The Fire Station Date - Monday April 3 Activity - BBC Stargazing Live presenter Mark Thompson brings his spectacular Science show to Sunderland. Designed for adults and children alike, the show explores the strange and magical properties of matter with exploding elephant’s toothpaste, vortex-generating dustbins and even howling jelly babies. The show was awarded Best Kid’s Show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Cost - From £5.50 per ticket Photograph: Google Photo: Google

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Event - Baby Dino Egg Hunt Location - Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens Date - Saturday April 1 to Friday April 14 Activity - Find Tina the Triceratops eight baby dinosaurs which have hatched from eggs hidden around the Winter Gardens. A prize can be collected at the end. Cost - £2.30 per trail.

10. Baby Dino Egg Hunt

Event - Baby Dino Egg Hunt Location - Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens Date - Saturday April 1 to Friday April 14 Activity - Find Tina the Triceratops eight baby dinosaurs which have hatched from eggs hidden around the Winter Gardens. A prize can be collected at the end. Cost - £2.30 per trail. Photo: Tim Richardson

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Event - Make Your Own Easter Bunny Location - Souter Lighthouse Date - Wednesday April 5 Activity - Take part in a craft workshop at the National Trust property to create your own stuffed toy Easter bunny. Cost - £2 per child

11. Make your own Easter bunny

Event - Make Your Own Easter Bunny Location - Souter Lighthouse Date - Wednesday April 5 Activity - Take part in a craft workshop at the National Trust property to create your own stuffed toy Easter bunny. Cost - £2 per child Photo: Contributed

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Event - Easter Family Fun Day Location - Elba Park, Houghton-le-Spring Date - Thursday April 6, 12.30pm to 2.30pm Activity - Family Fun day to celebrate Easter and explore nature in the park. Enjoy a storyteller, crafts and Easter egg hunt as well as a photography competition and Easter clue trail. Cost - Free Photograph: Google Maps.

12. Family Fun Day

Event - Easter Family Fun Day Location - Elba Park, Houghton-le-Spring Date - Thursday April 6, 12.30pm to 2.30pm Activity - Family Fun day to celebrate Easter and explore nature in the park. Enjoy a storyteller, crafts and Easter egg hunt as well as a photography competition and Easter clue trail. Cost - Free Photograph: Google Maps. Photo: Google Maps

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