Hop along to Dobbies’ Ayr store this Easter

Dobbies Garden Centres is welcoming families and four-legged friends to hop along

and get set for spring at its brand-new Easter-themed events, taking place at its Ayr

store.

Families can book a brand-new Easter Bunny Afternoon Tea, taking place on Monday

21 April.

Children can tuck into a selection of freshly made bunny shaped sandwiches, filled

with jam, cheddar cheese, ham, and tuna mayonnaise. They can also enjoy Dobbies;

famous scones, served with Cornish clotted cream and a pot of jam, and a delicious

selection of sweet treats, including a mini doughnut, gingerbread man and a waffle

finger with dipping chocolate and sugar strands & chocolate chip toppings.

For £8.75, adults can select a hot drink of filter coffee or tea, plus a slice of triple chocolate cake, coffee and walnut cake or Persian lemon cake. And for £16, adults can enjoy

Afternoon Tea – three tiers of delicious sweet and savoury treats.

After everyone has eaten, children will seek out the Easter Bunny, who will be hopping

about the Ayr store, and get involved in spring inspired activities and games including

the bunny hop relay. They’ll then enjoy a hands-on planting experience, learning how

to grow their very own lettuce. During the event, children will also be given a mini

Malteser chocolate bunny.

Also new for this year, Dobbies’ Ayr store is hosting its Hopping Hounds event. Dogs

will get the chance to sniff out an Easter egg trail around the store before receiving an

Easter themed toy and money off vouchers for the garden centre and restaurant.

There will also be photograph opportunities with the Easter Bunny to have a keepsake

of the experience.

Customers will be able to add a donation while booking the event, helping with Dogs

Trust’s mission of caring for, rehabilitating, and rehoming thousands of dogs every

year. The event is priced at £12.50 per dog.

Well behaved dogs on a lead are warmly welcomed in the Ayr store and in a dedicated

area of the restaurant if paw-rents are hoping to make a day of it. Explore the fantastic

range of pet products at Dobbies, with everything from healthy treats and dog attire to

terrific toys.

Customers can also take part in Dobbies’ monthly social media competition, Dogs at

Dobbies, by posting a picture and using the hashtag #dogsatdobbies to be in a chance

of winning a gift voucher.

Back by popular demand this year is also the Easter Bunny Breakfast, taking place on

Friday 18, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 April, is a great opportunity to gather the whole

family for a fun-filled morning.

Families at the Ayr store can get stuck into an egg-cellent breakfast, with children and

adults having the choice of a traditional cooked breakfast, a vegetarian breakfast or a

breakfast roll. Children can also opt for a continental breakfast of croissant, jam,

yoghurt and banana. Kids will have the choice of an apple juice, orange juice or water,

and adults will be able to choose from a pot of tea or regular coffee.

After everyone has eaten, children will seek out the Easter Bunny, and take part in the

same themed activities as for the Afternoon Tea.

Tickets are priced at £8.75 for adults and £11.99 for children.

Dobbies’ Events Programme Manager, Ayesha Nickson, is excited to welcome families along to the in-store activities this Easter. She said:

“We’re looking forward to launching our new Afternoon Tea event in our Ayr store, bringing an alternative option to families, and a nice activity for grandparents to get involved in.

“Our Easter Bunny Breakfast is always popular with families across the country and is

a great way to bring everyone together for a morning of seasonal fun, packed full of

activities to keep the kids entertained.

“Dog events are becoming increasingly popular for dog owners to spoil their pooches,

and we can’t wait to see welcome our four-legged friends for a fun event this Easter.”

For more information about the Easter events and participating stores, visit

www.dobbies.com/events.