There's still a jam packed roster of Easter Holiday events to look forward to. Here's just a selection to keep both young and old amused;

1Bottle Feeding the Lambs, Layer Marney Tower. Until April 18. 11am to 4pm, various days. 01206 330784.

It's an annual treat which is as exciting, for some, as climbing the largest Tudor Gatehouse in the country. Bottle feeding the spring lambs is a hugely popular event for families. The lambs are always adorable, if rather greedy. Feeding times are at 12.30pm and 4pm.

2Meet Flame The Dragon, Colchester Castle, Castle Park. April 14. Appearances at 11.15am, 12.15pm, 1.15pm and 2.15pm. 01206 282941.

Calling all brave adventurers, a dragon has been spotted at Colchester Castle, but are you brave enough to come and meet them? Discover more about mythical beasts by following the Castle trail and design your own creature in the craft area. And if that wasn't enough, take part in the Dragon egg hunt and help decorate the Castle Dragon mural.

3Days Out with Thomas, East Anglian Railway Museum, Chappel. April 19 to 22, 10am to 4.30pm. 01206 242524.

Join everyone's favourite steam engine, along with the Fat Controller and plenty of Thomas' friends including Rusty and Dusty, Sodor’s Station Sweepers, Daisy, Percy and Toad.

4Brightworth’s Presents: Founding Fairies and Troublesome Trolls, Hedingham Castle, Castle Hedingham. April 19. 10.30am to 1pm and 1.30pm to 4pm. 01787 460261.

Do you have a budding young Fairy or Troll or a Witch or Wizard? Then this day is for you. Take part in their specialist activities; from troll anatomy to crafting fairy houses. There's also a magical crystal hunt within the grounds of the castle.

5Strange Science, Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre, Church Road, Layer-de-la Haye. April 16, 10am to 2pm. 01206 738172.

A drop off day for five to 11 year-olds in which you can explore the Essex Wildlife Trust reserve and then carry out experiments and surveys to discover and enjoy some strange science and wildlife. Children should wear suitable clothing and as lunch is not provided, may need a packed one.