Have an eggcelent Easter!

Easter weekend

Easter Sunday and the weekend that will be full of goodies and chocolate is just around the corner with plenty of Easter activities and treats set up and available across the borough.

Easter is a Christian festival and holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus and this year, the celebrations will fall on Sunday 20 April.

If you are planning to head out on Easter Sunday then, The Crimble on Crimble Lane, Rochdale are holding a number of Easter themed activities for all of the family.

An Easter Eggstravaganza will be taking place on Easter Sunday with an indoor Easter egg hunt starting at 11:30am.

An Easter bonnet competition will also be held with children being able to display their Easter bonnets with pride. All bonnets must be completed before the competition and be ready to be judged on the day.

Arts and craft activities will also be ongoing from 12:00pm-4:00pm. Sunday lunch is also being served during that time with The Crimble advising that you book early as it is subject to availability.

Richard Stansfield from The Deckers Group said: “Easter is always an important family occasion. From Good Friday where we see an increase in the amount of fish being ordered, through to Easter Sunday, which is always a busy day for the institution of the British Sunday roast. With this in mind, the Crimble are holding some fun events to help keep the kids entertained on Easter Sunday.”

Two courses at The Crimble will cost £11.95 with three courses costing £13.95. Smaller portions for children are also available and they cost £7.50. Richard added: “We think its great value for money.”

If you want to indulge with treats and goodies during the bank holiday weekend, then Lola Ashleigh, a florist and gift shop have a variety of products available. The shop are selling Easter items including Easter eggs, Easter chicks, stuffed toys and spring Easter flowers.

Emma King, Owner of Lola Ashleigh said: “We have a lot of lovely Easter things available for our first Easter open, from chocolate to spring bouquets and arrangements.” 

The florist does offer a delivery service for their items and will be delivering on Easter Sunday for anybody who wants to surprise someone with a special arrangement of flowers.

“We can do anything from a cupcake bouquet to a simple arrangement of spring flowers for people who want them” added Emma.

It is estimated that over 80 million chocolate Easter eggs are bought during the run up to Easter across the UK with the giving of eggs started by Christians to celebrate life. However you are choosing to spend Easter this year, enjoy the weekend whatever you decide to do.

Find things to do over the Easter Holidays in our events listings