SPRING has arrived bringing brighter days, gardens bursting with blooms, and plenty of opportunities for family adventures with action-packed Easter egg trails taking place at three local places cared for by National Trust Cymru.

Keep little explorers entertained throughout the holidays with egg-citing trails designed to spark curiosity and creativity, while celebrating nature, heritage and the outdoors. Expect hours of fun, discovery and seasonal adventure for the whole family.

Discover a hidden wooded valley full of surprises at Colby Woodland Garden this Easter. With its industrial past, secret garden, winding woodland paths and trickling streams, it’s the perfect backdrop for a family adventure. Follow the Easter Egg trail celebrating the garden’s spring highlights and take on 10 ten different hands-on challenges as you go - there’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained.

Beyond the trail, there’s plenty more to enjoy too. Climb to the sky-gazing glade at the top of the woods, build a den beneath the trees, or leap across giant stepping stones as you explore. With so much to see and do, it’s a great place for little explorers to play, discover and enjoy the outdoors.

• The Easter egg trail takes place from April 3-6, 10am-3.30pm. Find out more: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/colby-woodland-garden .

Step into a springtime adventure as you follow the family-friendly Easter Egg trail through Dinefwr’s ancient parkland. As you wander along the half-mile route you’ll discover plenty of fun filled activities to do, from bird spotting in the hide and crafting your own clay creation to testing your balance like a bird and making music in the historic Icehouse.

Inside, Newton House has been transformed into a magical ‘bird house’ with surprises waiting in every room. Catch ‘eggs’ whilst wearing a bird’s nest hat, join a lively Birds’ Tea Party, explore Bird World - an immersive adventure complete with ant nests and tiny wonders, and step into the Woodland Theatre, filled with feathered friends and tales from the wild. Outside, the adventure continues with water play, quiet corners for stories and sensory play, and a covered stage for you to put on your own springtime performance.

•The Easter egg trail takes place from March 28 - April 6, 10.30am-4pm. Newton house is open 10.30am-4.30pm. Find out more: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dinefwr .

Hop into an Easter adventure at Llanerchaeron and follow the Easter Egg trail to see how many of the 10 fun-filled family activities you can complete. Jump into a giant bird’s nest, set sail on an imaginative wooden ship, and discover the different types of bumblebees buzzing around the Walled Garden and parkland - each activity-stop is packed with surprises to fuel little imaginations.

Of course, no visit is complete without a trip to the traditional farmyard. Explore the historic buildings, say hello to the friendly animals that call this place home - from pigs and birds to Llanwenog sheep - and meet Tomos and Seren, two 18-year-old Welsh cobs. There will also be balance bikes to ride, egg-and-spoon races, and games on the lawn in front of the house - everything you need for hours of family fun.

• The Easter egg trail takes place from March 25 - April 12, 10am-4pm. Find out more: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/llanerchaeron

For more information, or to plan your visit, head to: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/family-friendly

Note: Normal admission prices apply (free to National trust members), plus £3.50 per Easter Egg trail which includes a trail sheet, bunny ears, and a chocolate egg or a vegan and Free From chocolate egg (suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies).