Easter holidays: North East brands already preparing family things to do this school holiday

Half term may feel like it only just came to an end, but eyes of parents, students and school staff across Newcastle and the wider North East will already be on the next school break.

The Easter school holiday is sue to start at the end of March and last two weeks with two local sites already showing off what they have to offer.

Firstly, INNSiDE hotels will welcome guests to experience a special Easter Golden Ticket Competition, in partnership with renowned Chocolatier, Oli The Choc - taking place at the brand’s three UK North hotels - including the Quayside site in Newcastle. 

Oli The Choc is known for his innovative and stylish chocolate creations and as the brand's in-house Chocolatier, he heads up impromptu chocolate workshops for guests staying at the hotel, and this Easter, he’s created an extra special treat for the INNSiDE guests. 

The creative Easter Egg range is available to purchase at the hotel kiosk or as an add-on to a guest’s room. A handful of lucky winners will find a Golden Ticket inside their Easter Egg, unlocking the chance to win a stay at an INNSiDE hotel. 

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Looking away from the city centre, a Tynemouth site is hosting a series of Easter egg hunts throughout the school break.

The town's Park Maze is switching up its normal scavenger hunt for an Easter alternative with special guest appareances.

In additon to the hunt, the cost of £12.50 includes a meet and greet and photo oppertunities with special characters and the Easter Bunny as well as a prize and ice cream.

The interactive hunt is available to families on the following days:

• Saturday, March 23
• Sunday, March 24
• Friday, March 29
• Saturday, March 30
• Sunday, March 31
• Monday, April 1

The hunt is available between 9:30am and 4pm and pre booking through the venue's website is reccomended to avoid disappointment.