As Easter approaches, I’m always on the lookout for the best family-friendly events to make the holiday special for my loved ones. Easter 2025 in the UK offers a plethora of exciting activities, from traditional egg hunts to unique adventures. Here’s a curated list of some top Easter events happening across the country that promise fun for the whole family.
Easter Egg Hunts and Trails
National Trust Easter Egg Hunts
The National Trust hosts family-friendly Easter trails at many of its properties. For a small fee (£3.50, children can embark on a quest, following clues around historic sites and beautiful gardens, culminating in a chocolate egg reward. It’s a delightful way to explore nature and heritage while enjoying the Easter festivities.
Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt at Hampton Court Palace
From 29th March to 21st April, Hampton Court Palace invites families to join the annual Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt. Wander through the palace gardens, searching for hidden Lindt Gold Bunny statues. Each discovery brings you closer to a delicious chocolate treat.
Easter Adventure Quest at Audley End House and Gardens
Between 5th and 27th April, Audley End House and Gardens offers an Easter Adventure Quest. Families can crack clues hidden around the grounds, leading to a tasty chocolate reward. It’s an engaging way to immerse in history while celebrating Easter. Book online and save 15%
Hockerhill Adventure Playbarn, Brewood, Staffordshire
What: Explorers can crack the code in a specially designed trail that takes them across the playbarn and its outdoor area. Chocolate prizes will be rewarded to everyone who identifies the correct word from all the clues and there will be egg-stra special games to be enjoyed with the iconic Easter Bunny.
The vast indoor building houses a grand mock oak tree, forming the centrepiece of the play area and offering climbing and fun hiding spots for children to discover. Guests can find bridges, tunnels, high-level walkways and slides in the indoor section. For thrill-seekers there is a pedal go-kart track, where drivers can line up on the start line indoors and speed outside onto the winding tarmac track to set their best lap times. Open year-round, the spacious outdoor area at Hockerhill includes zip lines, swings, slides, sand pit and a bespoke toddler area as well as outdoor seating and picnic benches.
Food and drink is made fresh on-site using as many locally sourced ingredients as possible. The menu includes Tessa’s Homemade Granola, shakshuka or a full English, with a tasty poke bowl or Halloumi salad, stone-baked pizzas, or Chillington beef burger for lunch. The ‘Little Acorns’ menu for children offers mini breakfasts as well as hearty mains.
When: Open every day in the school holidays, whilst the Easter event takes places specifically from 11th April to 19th April
Website: www.hockerhill.com
How much: Adults tickets start from £7.50, children’s tickets start from £8.50, toddler tickets start from £5.
Stonor Park & Tumblestone Hollow, near Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
What: Tumblestone Hollow’s Enchanted Easter Trailreturns to the woodland adventure playground. Riddles, rhymes and 12 hand-painted wooden eggs are dotted around the unique playground as well as Stonor’s gardens. The one-of-a-kind and delicately decorated wooden eggs are painted by a local school as part of a class art project, inspired by Damien Hirst’s Blossom Series.
The popular nature walk also returns this year, designed to highlight the nature in Stonor’s parkland which lies in the heart of the picturesque Chiltern Hills. With raptors including buzzards, red kites, as well as fallow deer, hares, rabbits and plenty of insects, the Nature Trail encourages families to release their inner David Attenborough and learn facts and complete their activity sheet whilst surrounded by pretty spring bulbs and tree blossom.
As well as the trails, families can use their teamwork skills to build the ultimate woodland den and visit the playground’s bug hotel. Tumblestone Hollow’s Rumble Hut serves authentic wood-fired pizzas with a variety of toppings, as well as an Easter-themed chocolate crêpe, classic burgers and fries, American-style milkshakes and creamy Italian gelato.
When:Saturday 5th April to Monday 21st April
Website: www.stonor.com
How much: Ticket prices for the Enchanted Easter Trail at Tumblestone Holloware shown on the website and early booking is strongly recommended to get the best price.
Raby Castle, Park and Gardens and High Force Waterfall, County Durham
What: County Durham’s Raby Castle, Park and Gardens has a line-up of Easter activities for all the family. There will be a special Easter Egg themed trail in The Plotters’ Forest woodland adventure playground, woven amongst the Christmas trees, as well as a nature inspired trail in the historic Deer Park, where new organic sculptures will sit in the landscape that has been home to Raby deer for centuries.
In the Walled Gardens, there will be an exhibition in the beautiful conservatory focusing on the story and history of the five-acre space, including the recent remodelling which was led by renowned garden and landscape designer Luciano Giubbilei and Lady Barnard, plus a new Easter Food and Craft Fair will be taking place over the bank holiday weekend (18th – 21st April).
Visitors looking to turn their time at Raby into a weekend break can spend a night or two at The High Force Hotel, a cosy inn on the Raby Estate which has recently seen several rooms redesigned bringing more colour into guests’ stays. Just a short walk from the magnificent High Force Waterfall, the destination is perfect for couples and families with dog-friendly rooms perfect for four-legged friends.
High Force Waterfall, which is a 30-minute drive from Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, will be hosting a new woodland trail during the Easter holidays helping families make the most of being outdoors in nature.
When: Saturday 5th April to Sunday 27th April
Website: www.raby.co.uk
How much: A small entrance fee of £7 for two adults or £11 for a family ticket (two adults and three children) is required to access High Force Waterfall. Tickets to The Plotters’ Forest, Deer Park and Gardens are £21 for adults, £12 for children (ages 4-15) or £62 for a family ticket (two adults and three children).
Jurassic Arcade – Grand Arcade, Cambridge
Our Jurassic Arcade event is coming back… Giant animatronic dinosaurs will invade Grand Arcade from 3rd April. Take part in our trail, meet with baby dinos, discover T-Rex painted by schools and enter our competitions!
We invite our adventurous visitors to join our Free Jurassic Trail to discover full-size dinosaurs… Watch out, they will be roaring throughout the centre!
Free Jurassic Trail Map will be available to guide dino fans across this unique exhibition – a journey through more than 250 million years to see the most incredible
animals that lived on Earth.
You will cross paths with the famous and fearsome Tyrannosaurus Rex, and amazing species, like the Ceratosaurus, Plateosaurus, Kentrosaurus, Triceratops and Troodon.
Make sure to look for them on every floor of Grand Arcade. You might even be able to enter a giant Dinosaur egg for a memorable picture!
Uncover interesting facts about the prehistoric era and the remarkable dinosaurs who lived in it. Each statue will be accompanied by specialist, educational information created in collaboration with the dino experts at the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge.
For the creative little explorers, we will launch a competition to imagine and design a Cam-saurus. We will turn the drawing from the winner into a unique and personalised soft toy!
We will also display a series of T-REX, designed by six local schools. Vote for your favourite one and the winning school will get a £300 gift card offered by Grand Arcade.
Finally, meet with rangers and baby dinos during our Dinoshow – £4 per child, £4 per adult – Book a session to secure your spot!
Easter Trail – The Story Museum, Oxford
Spring has sprung!
Pick up a trail and follow the rabbit’s footprints around the Enchanted Library and discover all the signs of spring. Complete your trail and claim your reward in the shop!
For families
7th – 21st April 2025
Expected run time: 90 minutes
The Enchanted Library
Easter Activities
Spring Open House – 18th/19th April 2025 – Harlaxton Manor
Celebrate Easter in the stunning surroundings of Harlaxton Manor and its magnificent gardens! We’re excited to host a special Bank Holiday weekend filled with family-friendly activities for all to enjoy.
Gregory Goose & Friends Golden Easter Egg Hunt – A fun-filled adventure for children!
Traditional Garden Games – Enjoy classic outdoor games while exploring the estate.
Children’s Drawing Room – A creative space for little artists.
Live Music – Relax to the sounds of a pianist and singer.
Picnic Benches & Refreshments – Hot and cold drinks, snacks, and delicious ice cream.
Easter Bunny Sightings – Keep an eye out for a special guest!
Meet Our Students & Staff – Learn more about Harlaxton’s fascinating history.
Morning Tickets: Valid 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Afternoon Tickets: Valid 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM)
- Advance booking recommended – Click the link below to secure your tickets.
- A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase on arrival at the Manor’s main entrance.
- You will receive an email confirmation after booking (please check your junk folder if necessary).
- If you do not receive confirmation, please email events@harlaxton.co.uk.
- Upon arrival, provide your name at the Events Desk to confirm your booking.
Adults: £15.00
Children (2–16 years): £8.50
Concessions (Students & 65+): £13.00
Family (Up to 2 adults & 3 children): £40.00
Under 2s: Free
Limited Accessibility – Due to the historic nature of the building and gardens.
Complimentary Parking – Includes designated disabled parking.
Guide Dogs Only – Unfortunately, other pets are not permitted.
Join us for a magical Easter weekend at Harlaxton!
Easter in Altrincham: A Town Full of Fun, Adventure & Holiday Activities!
Altrincham is set for an egg-citing Easter with a packed calendar of family-friendly events, workshops, and holiday clubs!
Join Hare and his friends for an Easter Adventure! Organised by Altrincham BID, who produce Visit Altrincham this FREE family town trail runs from Friday 11th – Monday 21st April, 10am-4pm daily. Hare is hosting an Easter Party, but his mischievous woodland friends are hiding in shop windows across town! Can you find them all and unscramble the special mystery Easter message? Once you crack the code, head to Everyman Altrincham for a special treat!
Other Easter events in Altrincham include FREE Community Growing Club Workshops with Bounceback Food on 10th, 14th, 15th & 16th April. These hands-on gardening and sustainability workshop for children have been funded by Altrincham BID and can be booked on Eventbrite.co.uk.
Other highlights include:
- The Worst Witch at Altrincham Garrick Playhouse from Friday 4th to Thursday 17th April
- Easter Craft Morning at Mabel’s Café & Tea Rooms on Saturday 5th April
- Craft & Colour Easter Workshop at Nell’s Altrincham on Tuesday 8th April
- Easter Fun Day supporting the Children’s Adventure Farm Trust at The Con Club on Thursday 10th April including an Easter egg hunt, crafts, games and more!
- Bambino Pizza Making at Tre Ciccio on Thursday 10th & Monday 14th April
- ‘Hare’s Easter Picnic’ in The Stamford Quarter on Saturday 12th April 12-4pm
- Altrincham Society of Artists Annual Art Fair takes place on Friday 18th & Saturday 19th April at the Unitarian Chapel, Sylvan Grove. Chat with artists & enjoy homemade cake in a friendly setting
Easter Holiday Clubs & Workshops include:
- Eggstravaganza – Garrick Academy of Performing Arts Easter Drama Workshop
- GAPA SEN – Musical Theatre Easter Workshop
- The Outdoors Project Altrincham – Outdoor fun packed with crafts, bushcraft, games & challenges
- Eleanor Grace Dance – Easter Holiday Camps
- Aura Music Academy – Easter Performing Arts Camp
- Sew Creative – Kids’ Fashion & Sewing Holiday Club
More information about all events and holiday clubs, including how to book, can be found on VisitAltrincham.com.
Mandy White, Altrincham BID Director, explained:
“Altrincham is the perfect place to be at Easter! Whether you’re exploring the town on our Easter Trail, browsing the incredible Altrincham Market, dining in the Market House, or discovering the mix of independent shops and high-street favourites, there’s something for everyone.
When the sun shines, our vibrant restaurants, cafés, and bars truly come to life, offering fantastic alfresco dining experiences. And for a fun-filled family day out, why not challenge your friends to bowling or karaoke at Lane7, hit the ice at Planet Ice, get creative at Moss Pottery Studio or catch the latest blockbuster at Everyman or Vue. With so much happening, Altrincham is the ultimate Easter destination—come and join the fun!
Belvoir Castle, Grantham, Leicestershire
What: Here to help parents juggle family entertainment over Easter, Boom Circus will be at Belvoir Castle with its talented team of acrobats, jugglers and aerial athletes performing two shows a day and wowing the crowds with their astonishing routines.
Audiences will see breathtaking ground acrobatics and jaw-dropping aerial feats, which have plenty of theatrical flair, comedic timing, storytelling and audience involvement. The central character ‘Bert’ will have the crowds roaring with laughter and oohing with disbelief as he conquers his fears in a performance that defies gravity – taking guests on a journey of love and friendship.
If visitors are inspired by the Boom Circus’ performances, they can take part in a Circus Skills Workshops hosted by Circus Wunderbar on 19th, 20th and 21st April. Adults and children can immerse themselves in the traditional skills that are essential for performers, including juggling, unicycling, stilt walking, hula hooping, diabolo and plate spinning.
A hub for families throughout the year, visitors can also ‘clown around’ on Belvoir Castle’s Adventure Playground, with a circus themed trail and a variety of crafting activities inspired by Boom Circus’ performances. The playground is inspired by the architecture of the Castle itself, with a giant timber castle, ship and towers perfect for fantasy-filled adventures. With multiple levels and areas to explore, the secret climbing wall and zip wires are firm favourites for all visitors.
For adults, take a walk around the castle’s formal gardens as they burst into life in spring and enjoy some retail therapy at Belvoir Castle’s Retail Village.
When: Boom Circus performances take place across the 19th, 20th and 21st April. Belvoir’s adventure playground is open from 5th April to 28th April.
Website: www.belvoircastle.com
How much: Early bird tickets are available for £20 for adults, £10 for children (3 – 16 years) and under threes enter for free. Standard tickets are £25 for adults, £12 for children (3 – 16 years) and under threes enter for free. To enter the gardens and playground, tickets booked in advance are £9 for adults, £5.40 for children and £7.20 for concessions.
Museums & Theatre
Family Activities at The Postal Museum
This Easter, The Postal Museum in London will be exploring history, celebrating culture and helping families create something meaningful together.
Inspired by the Voices of Resistance: Slavery and Post in the Caribbean exhibition, families are invited to explore creativity as a form of resistance. Through hands-on activities, families will learn how art helps people express their creativity, share their stories and connect with others.
Activities are drop-in on a first come first served basis and are all included in the ticket price for The Postal Museum.
Easter holidays
· Mini Creators: Mural Makers
· Monday 7 April – Sunday 13 April
· 10:00–16:00
· Mail Rail Depot
Our new exhibitionexplores St. Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands – a Caribbean island home to many expressive murals. Inspired by these murals – and those to be found in the surrounding Camden area – we’ll be creating designs using pictures, colours and messages of joy and activism. These individual creations will come together to form a temporary collective mural that will symbolise the role of the individual within the wider community, and celebrate the power of murals to express creativity.
David Gibb’s Family Jukebox – The Story Museum, Oxford
Join musician, David Gibb, for a morning of brilliant live music that everyone in the family will enjoy!
Give your family a musical experience to remember with David Gibb’s Family Jukebox. Join David and his magical, musical Jukebox as he takes you on a trip through his hilarious and often surreal imagination, where wolves roam the school corridors, dragons live under the bed and teddy bears dance the night away at the disco.
With lots of audience interaction and joining in, David’s songwriting draws on a wide range of musical influences and genres including jazz, folk, reggae, and rock ‘n’ roll. With an emphasis on quality and musicianship, David’s songs are reminiscent of the classics and are sure to have you dancing and singing along within minutes.
Guaranteed to appeal to parents and children alike, this is music that the whole family can enjoy together!
Suitable for ages 2+
The performance will last 45 minutes
£10 per person
Under 1s are free, but will require a ‘lap’ ticket, which can either by booked in advance by calling us, or on arrival by informing a staff member at the Welcome Desk.
Try Out the Organ! with Ben Collyer
Saturday 19th April 2025 (11:00 – 12:00)
Smith Square Hall, London
Come and try the biggest and most powerful musical instrument – the organ! In a workshop with organist Benjamin Collyer, you’ll get the chance to discover how the organ works, and explore the keys, pedals, and stops. From thunderously loud, room-filling music to soft delicate sounds, bring this giant instrument to life. This workshop is the perfect chance for children to discover the organ and expand their musical knowledge. Recommended age: 10+
Link: https://www.sinfoniasmithsq.org.uk/event/try-out-the-organ/
Beegu – Unicorn Theatre, London
22nd Mar – 4th May 2025
Suitable for ages: 3-7 years
Beegu, based on the beloved book by Alexis Deacon, is adapted and directed by Debbie Hannan. This heart-warming stage adaptation tells the story of Beegu, a friendly alien who finds herself stranded on Earth, trying to make friends. With its themes of friendship and inclusion, Beegu is a modern children’s classic with a running time of approximately 50 minutes.
Little Night – Unicorn Theatre, London
29th Mar – 19th Apr 2025
Suitable for ages: 18 months – 4 years
Little Night is a multi-sensory interactive show for toddlers, directed by Eulalia Ribera and Jordi Colominas. Through engaging projections and soundscapes, this playful and imaginative experience allows children to explore a fairytale world, stimulating their senses and creativity. The show lasts approximately 30 minutes and encourages interactive exploration.
Toucan Theatre UK Tour – Oldham Coliseum
9th April 2025
Recommended for ages 0-5 years
Toucan Theatre will delight audiences across the UK, with two incredible immersive, multisensory productions—The Naughty Fox and The Noisy Dinosaur. Designed to include every child, both productions will puppeteer Jellycat toys using an original score, light projection and interactive play, to bring to light themes of kindness, friendship, and self-expression. With creative captions, high contrast imagery – to engage babies in their first few months, as well as inclusive for children with partial blindness and visual impairments – and reduced audience performances for PMLD/SEND groups. Toucan Theatre will curate inclusive first experiences of live theatre as they tour to Oldham.
Home Song – Unicorn Theatre & Talawa
14th March – 12th April – Fairfield Halls
Suitable for ages 0-18 months
In an exciting co-production between leading Black theatre company Talawa and children’s Unicorn Theatre will present a multi-sensory piece show that explores identity and heritage through music and song. Devised by theatre-maker and composer Cassiopeia Berkeley-Agyepong (Xpressions, Lyric Hammersmith; In the deep, Almeida Theatre), Home Song is inspired by Berkeley-Agyepong’s own family history, blending beautiful puppetry, soundscapes, a cappella, and sensory games.
Greenwich Children’s Theatre Festival – Greenwich Theatre
6th April – 20th April
Greenwich Children’s Theatre Festival in Spring 2025 will provide magical stage adaptations of beloved children’s books from Eric Carle, Julia Donaldson, Sara Ogilvie and Bethan Woollvin. Greenwich Theatre’s 18th edition of the highly anticipated festival offers an unforgettable Easter day out for children and their grown-ups, with highlights including The Detective Dog, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show and Fireman Sam Live!
Theme Park Celebrations
Chessington World of Adventures Resort
From 5th to 21st April, Chessington World of Adventures Resort hosts its Easter 2025 event, promising a cracking adventure for families. With day tickets starting from £32 per person, it’s an opportunity to enjoy thrilling rides and festive activities. Visit South East England+2Chessington Adventures+2Willows Activity Farm+2
Easter Family Fun at Hever Castle
Hever Castle offers a variety of Easter-themed craft activities for children, including making origami fortune tellers and planting cress to take home. It’s a hands-on experience that combines creativity with the joy of Easter. Hever Castle.
Sundown Adventureland, Retford, Nottinghamshire
What: Sundown Adventureland’s Eggbert’s Easter Egg Trail returns to the theme park for the under 10s and asks little explorers to find all the missing eggs that are secretly stashed away all over the attraction. Take on the search and look for cracking clues at all of Sundown’s play areas and rides from Rocky Mountain Railroad to Market Square and Monkey Mayhem Driving School to Angry Birds Activity Park.
Once completed, all children receive a sweet Easter treat at Pumpkin Patch Cafe to enjoy as they explore the rest of the vast park, which has over 30 attractions including rides, interactive areas and themed play areas. Tractor Ride, Jolly Pirate Boat Ride, Storybook Village and the multiple indoor soft plays are popular with visitors of all ages.
To fuel families for a busy day, Sundown has several food and drink outlets across the park, including Pumpkin Patch Cafe and Crash Landings, the ultimate indoor soft play, which serves a selection of refreshments, breakfast rolls, sandwiches and hot lunches.
For those looking for an extended Easter break and the opportunity to visit Sundown Adventureland multiple times, Wild Acre Village, Sundown’s onsite accommodation includes lodges which sleep up to 10 people, with self-catering cooking facilities and hot tubs with selected lodges.
When:29th March to 20th April
Website: www.sundownadventureland.co.uk
How much: £24 for adults and children over 90cm. Children under 90cm go free. Discounts are available for disabled guests, carers, wheelchair users, over 65s and blue light card holders.
Twycross Zoo – NEW HABITAT!!
- OVER 10 amazing species from around the globe
- An immersive indoor habitat where you’ll get the chance to come eye-to-eye with extraordinary species
- Some of the world’s MOST endangered spiders
- Awe-inspiring conservation stories that YOU are supporting
- Get close and explore the many wonders of their world!
- Opens Sunday April 6th
We’re thrilled to announce that our BRAND-NEW Close Encounters habitat will open to visitors this Easter, with OVER 10 amazing species.
Step inside and discover some of the world’s most endangered reptile and spider species, whilst contributing to their survival.
Lynsey Bugg, Senior Curator at Twycross Zoo said: “We are delighted to be opening a brand-new animal habitat for visitors this Easter.”
“Not only will this area give our visitors a number of exciting new species to discover on their visits to our charity zoo, but will also create fantastic opportunities for us to get involved in vital conservation work, which works towards saving these incredible species from extinction.”
“We can’t wait to share more about Close Encounters soon and are even more excited for our visitors to come and see it for themselves this Easter.”
Farm and Outdoor Activities
Easter Eggstravaganza at Willows Activity Farm
Running from 5th to 21st April, Willows Activity Farm’s Easter Eggstravaganza features an Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Grotto, arts and crafts, and the chance to meet adorable animals like bunnies and lambs. Additional attractions include pig racing and lamb bottle feeding demonstrations. Willows Activity Farm
The Great Easter Show at Hawarden Estate
On 19th April, the Hawarden Estate Farm Shop hosts The Great Easter Show 2025. Families can enjoy fairground rides, vintage games, market stalls, delicious food and drink, and the annual Hawarden Estate dog show. Hawarden Estate
Easter Events in North Norfolk
North Norfolk offers a range of family events during Easter 2025, including train rides, egg hunts, lambing experiences, and dinosaur adventures. It’s a perfect destination for those seeking diverse activities amidst beautiful coastal scenery. Visit North Norfolk
As you plan your Easter holiday, consider these events to create unforgettable memories with your family. Whether you’re embarking on an Easter egg hunt, exploring historic sites, or enjoying theme park thrills, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during the Easter 2025 celebrations in the UK.