THE maze of towers, corners and passageways at Carew Castle echo to the sounds of quests, clashes and catapults this Easter, as a lively programme of family adventures brings the historic Pembrokeshire site to life.

A new Great Golden Egg Hunt, running daily 10am-4pm, has turned the castle into a playground of hidden clues over the school holidays, with children invited to search winding walkways and unexpected hiding places for every last golden egg before claiming their prize.

Each morning until Sunday, April 12 , between 10.30 and 11.30am, children can try on armour, lift a battle shield and longsword, and try their hand at swordplay. The drop-in sessions are included free with normal admission.

Meanwhile the Find the Key! treasure hunt sends young adventurers off in search of the one key that will spring open the treasure chest - and a prize for finding the winning key. Beginning at 3pm from the Castle gatehouse, the hunt runs until April 12, excluding Tuesdays.

Magical Makes with Whimsical Wildlings will cast a more colourful spell over Carew Castle from April 14 to 16, 10.30am-2pm. Inspired by knights, princesses and castle quests, the drop-in sessions invite children to decorate crowns, swords, flags, mirrors and shields.

On April 1, 2, 8, 9 and 10 at 1pm, the Castle will play host to Storymaster’s Quests: Tower of Doooooom! - a live multimedia experience created by bestselling author and games designer Oliver McNeil.

Wild Science with Wildspace brings hands-on discovery to Carew on April 4, 5 and 12. Sessions include Marine Marvels, Fossil Finders, Owl Pellets, Nest Box Making and a Beginner’s Bird Walk.

The Giant Trebuchet will be launched for a second time on Tuesday, April 7 at 2.30pm, when visitors can watch the mighty medieval siege engine roar into action.