Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
11 February 2026 - 13 April 2026
Running from 27th March until 12th April.
A self-guided adventure for all ages.
Ready to hop into an exciting trail of clues, puzzles and prizes? This self-directed East Egg Hunt invites you to explore the local area, crack cryptic clues and discover the 11 colourful Easter Egg Posters hidden across Chesterfield.
How it works:
- The Easter Hunt will begin on 27th March, you can hunt for the Egg's until 12th April.
- Solve each clue to locate an Easter Egg Poster
- Note down the letter on each one,
- Once you have all 11 letters, unscramble them to reveal a secret Easter themed phrase
Enter the Prize Draw
Email the final phrase to [email protected] with your name and contact details.
All correct entries recieved on or before 13th April will be entered into a random prize draw.
Happy Hoppy Hunting.
Have fun exploring, solving and cracking the Easter Code!
Many local businesses have kindly supported this event. Why not pop in and support their business while you are hunting Eggs?!
Terms and Conditions
These Terms & Conditions apply to the Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt ("The Event") organised by The Elm Foundation ("The Charity"). By Taking part, participants agree to the following:
1: Eligibility
- The event is open to individuals of all ages
- Children must be supervised by a parent/or guardian at all times during participation. This is a self-directed event and therefore not ran directly by The Elm Foundation.
2. Donation and Clue Sheet
- Participants make a £2 donation* in exchange for a clue sheet to complete the self-directed hunt.
- The clue sheet will be emailed to particpants along with their donation receipt, and disclaimer
- All donations recieved in connection with this event will be used towards the refurbishment of the charity'srefuge accommodation gardens
*donations are optional, participants can request a clue sheet by emailing [email protected] please note without a donation participants will not be eligible for the prize draw.
3. How to enter the Prize Draw & Draw details
- After completing the hunt and collecting all 11 letters to create a final Easter related phrase.
- This needs to be emailed to [email protected]
- Only submissions recieved by 13th April will be entered.
- One entry per participant.
- All valid entries will be placed in a random draw.
- One winner will be selcted to recieve an Easter Basket Prize
- Said winner will be contacted by email from which the entry was submitted
- No cash alternative is available
- The Charity's decision is final and no correspondance will be entered into.
4. Data Protection & use of Personal information
- By emailing their entry, participants consent to the Charity using their email address for the purpose of administering the prize draw.
- Participants will be offered the opportunity to opt in to the charity's newsletter subscription to recieve updates on activities, service and campaigns.
- Subscribing is optional, and participants may opt out at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in each email or by contacting the charity directly.
- Personal information will be processed in accordance with the charity's privacy policy and UK Data protection legislation. https://www.theelmfoundation.org.uk/privacy-policy/
5. Liability
- Participants take part in the event at their own risk
- The charity accepts no responsibility for any loss, injury, or damage that occurs during participation.
- Participants must behave safely and responsibly while completing the scavenger hunt.
6. Ammendments& cancellations
- The charity reserves the right to amend, delay or Cancel the Event or Prize Draw where necessary (E.g for safety reasons or circumstances beyond the charitys control.)
- Any changes will be communicated through the Charity's usual comms channels.
7. Agreement to terms
- By taking part in the Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt, participants confirm they have read, understood and agree to abide by these Terms & Conditions.