In our quiet corner of the countryside, Easter is a time for celebration, family and time spent outdoors. At this time of year skies come alive with new light and curlew song, fields are softened by newborn lambs and the days gently lengthen and stretch to invite us back outside.
It’s the perfect time to experience Northumberland. And tucked away in the heart of the region, our historic estate offers a picture perfect setting for your Easter getaway. Explore our 300-acre grounds for an egg-cellent Easter trail, sit down to a celebratory feast and get out into the great outdoors to enjoy wild adventures and a basket full of Easter fun.
Read our guide to plan the perfect Easter holiday for the whole family.
Egg-Cellent Family Fun
Easter QR Code Trail – Boasting 300 acres of blossoming parkland, in springtime our country estate is truly irresistable. Step outside to stroll the grounds and let your little bunnies hop along the Easter QR Code Trail. Find six hidden panels, solve the our egg-cellent puzzles and claim a sweet treat from the Easter Bunny!
Estate Activities – Burn off that Easter energy with our action-packed Estate Activities. Enjoy family friendly swimming times to take a dip in our sunlit spa pool or battle it out with a family golf tournament or penalty shoot-out in our state-of-the-art multi-sport simulator studio. Feeling daring? Why not take to the high ropes and speed down the skateboard zipline at Go Ape. Find out more.
Magical Experiences – Our dedicated Concierge Team is on hand to organise a unqiue experience for you and your little ones. Why not take an enchanting tour of Alnwick Castle, the set of the first two Harry Potter and home to wizarding fun and broomstick flying lessons? Browse our Experiences Brochure to plan your bespoke adventure.
Easter Indulgences
Afternoon Tea – Easter is the time for sweet treats, and at Matfen Hall we take indulgence seriously. Exquisitely crafted patissierie, sparkling Laurent-Perrier Champagne and music from a live harpist, Afternoon Tea in the Drawing Room is fit for royalty. Settle by a fireplace commissioned for Buckingham Palace and savour the moment in style. And, with options for adults and children, everyone’s invited to experience Afternoon Tea together.
Sunday Lunch – Gather around the table for a celebratory feast to remember in our award-winning Emerald restaurant. Sumptuous, timeless and with a focus on locally sourced produce, Sunday Lunch here is accompanied by crackling fires and picture window views of our sweeping parkland. The perfect setting for a spring celebration.
Spa Time – Your stay on the estate includes full access to The Retreat, our sunlit spa sanctuary. Why not take some time for yourself this Easter, spending time lounging poolside, watching spring sun dance on the water and relaxing in the luxury Thermal Suite. Or treat yourself to an early Easter gift of a luxurious Germaine de Capuccini spa ritual, carefully crafted to nourish and restore mind, body and spirit.
Fresh Air Adventures
Kielder Forest – Home to endangered osprey and England’s largest reserve of red squirrels, if you’re ready to return to nature, Kielder Forest is for you. Take to the trails on foot or by bike to lose yourself in miles of tranquil woodland. Or explore Europe’s largest man-made lake by kayak, canoe or paddleboard.
Bamburgh Castle – A coastal stronghold, defending over 3000 years of history on the spectacular Northumbrian coastline, Bamburgh Castle is a perfect spring day out. Walk the beaches to blow away the cobwebs and experience this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Step inside the castle to travel back in time and get involved in their egg-citing Easter activities.
Wallington Hall – Impressive adventure playgrounds, gentle bike trails and gardens blanketed in crocuses make Wallington Hall is a destination to impress every member of the family. Take part in their Easter Egg hunt to follow a nature-inspired trail and earn an Easter treat.
However you spend your Easter holiday in Northumberland, our 5 star estate provides a luxury experience for every member of the family. Book your family room here.