After the success of last year's 'Big Egg Hunt', sponsored by Faberge, the Big Egg Hunt is back in London. And, this year it will also be visiting a few other cities in the UK. This year sees the event sponsored by Lindt chocolates, and one lucky winner who finds all eggs has a chance to win a year's supply of chocolate. Visitors can purchase a book and spot the eggs. Those that manage to find all of them get a stamp in their book. Free chocolates are also being handed out to visitors.
The eggs have been in Covent Garden in London all week, and this weekend is your last chance to see them unless you plan on visiting another city or waiting until Easter week (when they return to London).
Nicktoons' Spongebob Squarepants
For Grace, After a Party - Susie Hogarth (I love the figures.)
Strawg - Ged Wells
There are 101 eggs on display, and these will be on tour to Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, and Glasgow. They are in London's Covent Garden until Sunday but will be back again for a week at the end of March. The eggs will only have a week at each location, so do not miss the opportunity to see them.
Two Sides to Every Egg - Chris Bianchi
What's that? How Long? Sit on... - by Maeve Rendle. (One of my favourites.)
Hello Cheeky - Hattie Stewart. This is one of my favourites as I love the expression and it makes an excellent photograph.
Last year, I loved looking for the eggs (and other animals and artwork dotted around various cities in previous years). It's a great chance to bring people together to go out to explore, get exercise, give money to charity, and admire the artwork of each sculpture. I love walking and seeing new (and familiar) places, and I love artwork. This is popular with families too, and I think watching the children and adults get enthused about the sculptures is part of the excitement. More of the eggs this year have children in mind with Ben 10, Spongebob Squarepants, Peter Rabbit, and Moshi Monsters eggs.
Artwork by Mark Hayward, Thibaud Herem, Network Rail, Ed Saye, Moshi Monsters, and Penguin
Equinox by Barbie Harrison
A row of eggs
This is one of my favourites. Eggs in the City - Lindsey Spinks
Smiley Stop by Jack Brindley
For more information about the eggs and their locations and dates, visit: http://www.thebigegghunt.co.uk/
Have you been to see the eggs in Covent Garden, or are you planning to see them in another city? What is your favourite egg? Did you participate in the egg-spotting last year?
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