Springtime festivities for families include the classic activity of searching for hidden eggs, which continues to draw young participants during the school break.

With the holiday weekend approaching, it’s the perfect moment to revisit past coverage featuring the most memorable images of egg-related celebrations across the county.

This collection showcases youngsters taking part in various activities including egg trails and rolling competitions.

Melanie James, aged nine, was captured participating in the egg rolling event held in Blewbury during 1991 (Photo: Oxford Mail archive)

The well-attended children’s downhill egg race at Chadlington’s The Tite Inn was highlighted in Oxford Mail reporting from 2001.

Museums throughout the area also hosted egg hunts, with young visitors exploring displays at venues in Banbury and Abingdon to discover hidden treasures.

Explore this archive collection from the Oxford Mail to view the standout photographs of Easter egg hunts from Oxfordshire over the years.