LITTLE Red Riding Hood, trolls, wizards and fairies will be out helping youngsters celebrate Easter this year.

Newby Hall, near Ripon, is playing host to a series of family fun events on Easter Sunday, including a woodland treasure hunt.

Elsewhere there will be flowerpot and egg painting, seed-planting and a drumming workshop for adults and children. Jugglers and fire eaters will be in the gardens.

The fun starts at 11.30am. Admission is £6.70 for adults, £5.70 for OAPs and £5 for children with under-4s getting in free of charge.