CHILDREN and their parents are sure to be left egg-static as they will be able to join the Mad Hatter and friends this Easter.

Families will be able to travel to Wonderland and enjoy a number of free events which will be held in the town, courtesy of the Chippenham BID and local businesses.

Face painting, balloon modelling and themed games will be taking place at the Borough Parade Shopping Centre and the Easter bunny will be hopping his way around the Emery Gate Shopping Centre on April 15.

The Mad Hatter will make an appearance on the main stage located in the Market Place, where special guests and local acts will appear while competitions and giveaways are held throughout the day.

There will also be picnic tables and lunch-time offers for families to enjoy and a prize for the best dressed on the day.

Local shops are also taking part by supporting an Easter trail competition, where giant colourful eggs will be displayed in their businesses to spell out a word with the winner receiving a giant Easter hamper.

Simon Philpott, Chippenham BID Manager, said: “I am excited that we are planning to put Easter firmly back in the calendar by making it the focal point of one of our main events this year, creating a festival atmosphere for our town that I hope will remain as we deliver many more activities.”

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