Burghley House near Stamford hosts Easter treasure hunt

Alice and The Mad Hatter were among visitors to an egg-cellent treasure hunt.

The Sculpture Gardens at Burghley House near Stamford were transformed into a wonderland on Easter Sunday.

For the little ones, there were clues hidden around with the chance to claim a chocolate egg from the Easter bunny himself, while the young at heart could answer slightly trickier questions with the chance to win an afternoon tea in The Orangery.

It was plenty of fun for everyone who took part.

A spokesperson for Burghley House said: ““The Easter Egg Hunt is always a special moment in the Burghley calendar, and this year was no exception. It was fantastic to welcome so many families and to see the children enjoying the outdoors and getting stuck into the Easter trail. With the gardens in spring bloom, it was the perfect setting for a relaxed, fun-filled day — a real celebration of the season.”