EGG-CITEMENT BUILDS AS SUNDOWN UNVEILS NEW EASTER GROTTO FOR 2026
New for this year’s Easter celebrations and taking place from 28th March until 12th April, Sundown Adventureland in Retford, the nostalgic theme park for under 10s, is opening a magical grotto where Eggbert the Easter bunny will be hiding, giving out chocolate to each child that visits him.
As well as the themed grotto, children will also take part in green-fingered activities, including cress-growing which guests will be able to take home and watch flourish.
The new grotto will complement the annual Easter Eggtravaganza trail, which encourages explorers to spring into action and find Eggbert’s hidden eggs that are secretly stashed away across the many play areas, rides and attractions at the iconic park. As Easter isn’t complete without a sweet treat, visitors will receive some free sweets from the Pumpkin Patch Cafe after completing the trail.
In the Four Seasons Arena, guests can meet and take pictures with Sundown’s iconic bear mascots Honey and Sunny throughout the day, where they’ll also lead some dancing sessions for those keen to show off their moves.
The large indoor arena also has ample seating and picnic benches, whilst the inside play areas Crash Landings, Rodeo Corral and the Pumpkin Patch Cafe serve a selection of hot meals, tea, coffee, soft drinks and sweet treats.
Families can continue the egg-citement across the park, where they’ll find over 30 rides, play areas and attractions to enjoy. Avoid getting splashed by dastardly pirates on the Jolly Pirate Barrel Ride, spot everyone’s favourite farmyard animals on the Tractor Ride, or travel through the wild west on Rocky Mountain Railroad.
Traditional, imaginative and explorative play is encouraged through Sundown Adventureland’s Toy Town, Storybook Village and Market Square, and children can let off steam, charge around and enjoy the spring sunshine in outdoor adventure play areas including Angry Birds Activity Park and Fort Apache.
Perfect for extending the fun, Wild Acre Village is a short walk from the main park and is open for bookings throughout the Easter break, welcoming families of all shapes and sizes. Popular for its value-for-money stays, where guests also receive entry to the park for the entirety of their visit at no extra cost, Wild Acre Village is made up of 55 lodges which families can use as their base to explore the park at a leisurely pace, or use it as an opportunity to return to their favourite attractions multiple times.
The village features single and double lodges, which sleep up to five and ten respectively, with king-sized beds for the adults and a triple bunk room for children, a self-catered kitchen with appliances and living area. Selected lodges also have hot tubs, which are ideal for unwinding in after a busy day.
The bistro at Crash Landings play area is also open for accommodation guests during the evenings, serving family favourites, and again in the mornings before the park opens when it serves hot breakfasts, tea and coffee.
Tickets to Sundown Adventureland start from £20 for adults and children over 90cm if purchased online, with children under 90cm entering for free and a surcharge of £4.95 applies to the Easter grotto. To book tickets for the park or an overnight stay, view opening times and prices, please visit the website: www.sundownadventureland.co.uk.
