Make the most of your Easter break with friends and family

The long Easter weekend has arrived! If you’re stumped for things to do, we’ve pulled together a list of Funding Circle borrowers to help you make the most of the break.

Visit a chocolate factory

5 years ago NOMNOM moved into an abandoned chocolate factory in South West Wales. They found an extraordinary collection of chocolate moulds, and have been steadily turning them into hand-painted sculptures of edible art. At the old factory they now offer a range of experiences to go with their treats, including workshops to design, fill and paint your own chocolate mould. For something a little more special, indulge in their 5 course Easter feast or stay the night in the farm house. NOMNOM has borrowed £176,000 across multiple loans since 2016 to continue their growth.

Embark on a countryside walking tour

Like Christmas, Easter wouldn’t be complete without an unnecessarily long family walk. But are you bored of your usual route? Check out Shepherd’s Walks for a superb collection of guided walks, including in Northumberland and Cumbria. If guided tours aren’t your thing, purchase a handheld navigator with GPS and determine your own route in an area of your choice. Since July 2015, Shepherd’s Walks have borrowed £108,000 across 3 loans to keep up with company growth.

Feed the farm animals

If you find yourself in Leicestershire for the Easter break, head to Little Jack’s Farm in Bottesford. The family run business includes a children’s farm and a garden centre – fun for all the family. At the farm, you can feed a range of animals including sheep, rabbits and ponies. If the weather doesn’t hold up, there’s also an indoor play and crafts area for children. Little Jack’s Farm has borrowed £81,000 across multiple loans to expand the children’s farm and improve their facilities.

Create your own Easter egg hunt

We appreciate that a weekend away isn’t feasible for everyone. Instead, build the excitement at home by creating your own Easter egg hunt in your garden or nearby park. D&D Chocolates specialise in chocolate and confectionery for people with allergies to dairy, gluten and nuts. They also supply to hospitals and clinics so that children don’t miss out on a chocolate Easter egg. D&D Chocolates needed to purchase a larger chocolate moulding machine and a walk in refrigeration room to keep up with interest in their dairy free chocolate. Since September 2014, they have borrowed £24,000 across two loans.

Get your garden ready for Spring

Perhaps indulging in copious amounts of chocolate over a 4 day weekend isn’t your thing. Now it’s officially Spring (and about time too!) make sure your garden looks the part. Gardening Express has a great online store, with the perfect selection of Spring Flowering Bulbs to brighten up your flower beds. To boost seasonal buying power and cash flow, Gardening Express borrowed £157,900 in April 2016.

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