What to do in Northumberland National Park over Easter holidays

For parents looking for fun and educational experiences this half-term, there are lots of activities happening in Northumberland National Park in April.

Two days at Walltown Country Park will be packed with fun nature activities, led by Wild Intrigue, for all ages taking place on April 5 and 12.

Underwater creatures can be seen in a guided aquatic safari (Image: Wild Intrigue/Northumberland National Park)

Walltown Wild Sounds Safari starts both days at 9am. Visitors have the chance to listen to the sounds of the National Park, using a single parabolic dish and wireless headphones.

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Parabolic dishes bring wild sounds 10 times closer to your ears, cancelling out background noise for a clear acoustic experience. In this immersive experience, visitors learn about the animals that call the National Park home and may spot some of them in their habitats.

Become a Walltown Nature Ranger and learn more about the natural world (Image: Wild Intrigue/Northumberland National Park)

Walltown Frogs and Flapjacks starts at 11am. On this guided aquatic safari, visitors discover the Walltown ponds, and the creatures that swim, hide, hunt and morph under the water's surface.

Guests can use nets and trays to explore creatures lurking beneath the water, and also enjoy flapjacks.

Become a Walltown Nature Ranger at 1.30pm. This event is perfect for children wanting to learn more about the natural world and explore the National Park.

Led by experienced guides, the Walltown Nature Rangers event gives children the chance to learn about different animals, plants, and ecosystems in the National Park.

They’ll have the opportunity to participate in activities teaching them about the importance of conservation and preservation.