Families in Brentwood, Shenfield, and Ingatestone are in for a treat this Easter, as Brentwood Connected hosts a free Easter Bunny Trail from Monday 7 April to Monday 21 April. The trail will feature 10 giant Easter Bunnies, beautifully decorated by local schools and community groups, on display in shop windows across the three high streets.
Participants are encouraged to explore the area, find all 10 bunnies, and take part in an exciting competition to win fantastic prizes, including Easter Jellycat toys, giant Easter eggs, and art kits. Trail maps can be downloaded from the Brentwood Connected website or picked up at participating venues.
Where to Find the Easter Bunnies
The giant Easter Bunnies will be displayed in the windows of local businesses, including:
- Brentwood High Street: 7 Crown Street, Guided Learning, Schmidt Kitchens & Interior Solutions, The Pink Parachute
- Shenfield (Hutton Road): Five Physio, The Dental Works, West End Interiors, WN Properties
- Ingatestone High Street: Ingatestone Library, Pastasciutta Essex
Meet the Easter Bunny & Enjoy Free Easter Crafts
Alongside the Bunny Trail, three special Easter event days will take place, offering families the chance to meet the Easter Bunny and enjoy free Easter crafts from 11am – 3pm:
- Thursday 10 April – Brentwood High Street (Chapel Ruins)
- Friday 11 April – Hutton Road, Shenfield
- Thursday 17 April – Market Place, Ingatestone
A Community Effort
The Easter Bunnies have been designed and decorated by talented pupils from local primary schools and community groups, including Brentwood Preparatory, Holly Trees, Hutton All Saints, Ingatestone & Fryerning Juniors, Larchwood, Shenfield St. Mary’s, St. Helen’s Juniors, Warley, Willowbrook, and the Ukrainian Community Brentwood art group.
Sarah Walmsley, BID Manager of Brentwood Connected, shared her excitement: “We know families love these free trails during school holidays, and it’s a great way to explore our high streets while supporting local businesses. We’re grateful to the schools and businesses for getting involved, and we can’t wait to see what creative bunnies appear in shop windows this year!”
Mrs Branton, Headteacher at Willowbrook School, added: “Our pupils are excited to be part of the Easter Bunny Trail and showcase their creativity. They can’t wait to see their decorated bunny on display!”
The Brentwood Connected Easter Bunny Trail is completely free to enjoy, making it the perfect way to entertain little ones during the Easter break while supporting local businesses.
For more information and to download a trail map, visit www.brentwoodconnected.co.uk/easter.
