THE Easter Bunny was in high demand across Swindon over the Bank Holiday weekend but he made extra time in his busy schedule for a trip out to Roves Farm.

The farm saw a particularly busy day on Friday with the unexpectedly warm day attracting visitors from across the region.

Children, and adults, burned off their chocolate indulgences by chasing the Easter Bunny around the fields in an effort to get the eggs from his basket.

The bunny, who had not been on his best behaviour, had to be chased by the farm’s law enforcement officer – the Easter chicken.

Not up to the job herself, the chicken enlisted the help of the passengers on the ever-popular tractor ride. Together they caught the bunny and shared the spoils between them.

The weather then took a turn for the worse on Saturday but the farm was still a popular destination for visitors wanting to see bunnies and other animals of the real-life variety.

Charlotte Hamilton, from the Roves Farm marketing team, said: “There’s lots going on in the animal barns as normal and we’ve got Easter craft going on inside where we’re making fluffy chicks and Easter masks.

“It’ll be slightly quieter given the bad weather but there’s still a lot to do inside. Parents know they can get a nice cup of coffee and some cake in the tea room.”

Feeding time in the animal barn was a particularly well attended event, the younger baby goats are still being bottle fed and the children were all too happy to help.

Lindsay Butler, from Shrivenham, visited the farm on Saturday with her daughters.

She said: “My little ones are four and six so this is perfect for them. It only feels like yesterday they were being fed with a bottle themselves and now they’re getting to feed the animals – it’s brilliant fun.”

The seasonal activities at Roves Farm, including the Easter Bunny themed tractor rides, will continue from now until April 10.