A programme of wildlife events will start at Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve, near Peterlee, County Durham, on Easter Monday.

English Nature warden Shaun Gooch will lead a walk among the primroses and wood anemones. The event will start at 10.30am and will include an Easter treasure trail for children.

There will also be a dawn chorus walk on Saturday, April 21, which will finish with breakfast in the lodge.

Booking is essential because of the popularity of these events.

Contact English Nature, on 0191-518 2403, for more details.