A free, family-friendly Easter trail packed with whimsy, woolly characters, lost eggs, and more than a whiff of romantic intrigue is taking place in Rugby town centre from March 28.

The Rugby Yarn Bombers and the Free For All Community Interest Company have joined forces to bring Spring Fever to visitors.

Running until April 11, the event is for families, shoppers, and the simply curious to follow the trail of the ever-popular Mr March Hare as he dashes around Rugby on the most important mission of his life.

One of the organisers said: “Participants are invited to follow the March Hare's journey through the town centre, retracing his steps as he visited local businesses, from planning a rather fine breakfast at Chicco di Caffè and an eye test at Gray Opticians, to admiring a very sparkly ring at Hills Goldsmiths and getting fitted for a dashing suit at Salters.

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“Along the way, he encountered the Amazing Hedgehog Clan (freshly emerged from hibernation and queuing up to get their spines straightened at the Chirohub), browsed love nests at Brown and Cockerill, and was stopped in his tracks by a cake of ‘breathtaking splendour’ at The Brownie Addict.

“He also visited Scallywags, SASS, Stella Interiors, Jean's Flowers, Wild and Free, and finished, suit pressed, ring in pocket, at 7th Heaven where the missing eggs were noticed.”

Spring Fever wouldn't be complete without its spectacular ensemble of hand-crafted characters, brought to life by the extraordinary talents of the Rugby Yarn Bombers, whose woolly installations will be appearing in shop windows and venues across the independent quarter throughout the event.

As part of the trail, participants are invited to count the lost eggs and enter their answer, along with their name and contact details, into a free prize draw for fabulous prizes, including: a bowling session for four at Strikes Bar; a cake decorating session at Sweet Art School and a book voucher from Hunts.

Entry forms can be dropped off at Wild and Free, or at any participating venue. Children are welcome to take part in the trail, though entries must be submitted by someone aged 16 or over.

It runs from March 28 – April 11. Trail Maps: Available from Wild and Free, 6 Bank Street, Rugby CV21 2QE, and all participating venues.