EASTER 'treats' have come in all sorts of shapes and sizes this bank holiday weekend.

From Bodelwyddan Castle & Park's very own rabbit in residence - lovable William T Rabbit - and the opening of the spectacular Sir Kyffin Williams Staircase Hall to huge 'dragon' eggs at Gwrych Castle, visitors have been left spoilt for choice.

In Rhyl, despite the pouring rain this morning, giant stilt walking bunnies took to the High Street and gave out lollies to shoppers whilst in Prestatyn, a Easter Bonnet Parade and competition was held.

Cllr Alan James, mayor of Rhyl, said: "Our giant bunnies were definitely a talking point and something different for visitors to the town. It’s good to be working in partnership with the White Rose and to mark Easter in this way."

Lorraine Lister, marketing officer at the Bodelwyddan Castle & Trust, said: "We had a fabulous Easter weekend, we were open throughout.

"We did our craft sessions, and it was just so nice seeing faces we recognised from previous sessions.

"William [the rabbit'] was at the castle to help us promote responsible rabbit care. He was such a hit. One little girl was so besotted with him. She sat by him for half an hour and sang Twinkle Twinkle.

"He was very much a social bunny and loved the attention and it was a nice relaxed environment to explain to the children about responsible ownership.

Last Friday, we hung our Kyffin Williams artwork, which is now going to stay there permanently.

"There is no signing up yet but it was wonderful watching visitors looking at them, thinking 'are those..?' We have got four up at the moment. The watercolour will go up soon, we have to take care with the lighting."

Little ones delighted in tracking down 'dragon' eggs during Gwrych Castle's Easter egg hunt, which is now in its final day.

Mark Baker, chair of the Gwrych Castle Preservation Trust, said: "Children love the 'dragon' eggs and the mud.

"We are very pleased in terms of how it has gone so far. Over the weekend, we had a couple of thousand visitors."

The Easter bonnet competition in Prestatyn was also a success.

Cllr Gerry Frobisher, mayor of the town, said: "It was extremely difficult judging because there were so many well-made bonnets and caps."