A community group is inviting children and families to attend a two-hour Easter egg hunt. 

The free event happening at Highams Park field, off Charter Road, on Easter Monday (April 6) has been organised by the Friends of Highams Park. 

Eggs of all shapes and sizes will be hidden around the 20 acre park and some of which will include golden tickets.

Prizes on offer include a family trip to Broxbourne's Paradise Wildlife Park, or Colchester Zoo and a family ticket to Empire cinema in Walthamstow.

Other attractions starting from 2pm include face painting, balloon modelling, light refreshments and a competition prize draw for the best Easter bonnet.