Looking for something to do with the kids this Easter? We’ve picked out ten fun Easter events for kids and families to enjoy around the UK, from chocolate trails and castle quests to science fun and garden egg hunts.
Many of these events run every year over the Easter school holidays, so keep an eye on the venue websites nearer the time for this year’s exact dates, prices and booking details.
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Easter Events for Kids and Families in the UK
#1. Science Festival at National Museum of Scotland
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The Edinburgh Science Festival returns each spring with a full programme of hands-on science for families, celebrating experimentation, innovation, creativity and invention. Expect drop-in events, bookable workshops and shows suitable for curious kids of all ages, usually running across the Easter school holidays.
How to Book: Visit www.sciencefestival.co.uk for this year’s dates and programme.
#2. Free Easter Trail at House of Marbles, Devon
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House of Marbles usually runs a free Easter Egg Hunt over the Easter weekend, with children following clues around the site to find a secret word for a chance to win an Easter hamper. The hunt is free to enter, with a small prize for every child who takes part.
Check the House of Marbles website nearer Easter for confirmed dates.
#3. Easter Family Fun at RHS Gardens
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RHS Gardens across the UK typically put on Easter activities for families each spring, including:
- A giant painted egg trail at RHS Garden Wisley, with daily planting and craft workshops for children to join in with.
- An Easter egg hunt at RHS Garden Harlow Carr, alongside wellbeing walks, story yoga, creative outdoor workshops and family entertainment such as circus performers, ukulele workshops and orienteering.
- Storytelling adventures around the garden at RHS Garden Hyde Hall, where children (accompanied by an adult) can follow an outdoor storyteller around the grounds.
Normal garden admission applies, and sessions run outdoors, so dress for the weather. Check each garden’s own event listing for this year’s dates and any booking requirements.
#4. Alice in Wonderland and Peter Rabbit at Various Venues
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Sneaky Experience has previously toured its popular outdoor walkabout theatre shows — Alice in Wonderland and Peter & Friends — to historic houses and gardens around the country each Easter. The shows are designed for children aged 2–8 and their families, last around 45 minutes, and include character meet-and-greets, photo opportunities, a Bunny Tail Trail and an Easter egg for paid children’s tickets.
How to Book: Check Sneaky Experience’s website for this year’s tour dates and venues.
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#5. Easter Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt at Hampton Court Palace
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Hampton Court Palace usually hosts a Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt each Easter, sending families out into the 60 acres of Henry VIII’s gardens to seek hidden Gold Bunny statues. Match the name of a palace character on the trail to the ribbon on each bunny to uncover a piece of the palace’s history, and finish with a Lindt chocolate treat.
The hunt is designed for children aged 3–12 and their families — allow around 90 minutes to complete the trail.
How to Book: Pre-booking is usually advised. The trail is typically included in palace admission (free for members). Check Historic Royal Palaces for this year’s dates and booking details.
#6. The Easter Egg Challenge at Paradise Park, Cornwall
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Paradise Park, an award-winning wildlife sanctuary in Cornwall, usually runs an Easter Golden Egg Challenge each spring. Complete the quiz trail around the park to claim a chocolate reward, alongside plenty of other family activities.
How to Book: Visit www.paradisepark.org.uk for current opening times and Easter events.
#7. Easter Family Fun at Hever Castle, Kent
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Hever Castle usually puts on an Easter quest and craft-based egg decorating workshop over the Easter holidays. Children can join a Bunny Quest around the grounds to help the Easter Bunny find their sweet treats, then head to a craft workshop to decorate their own egg. Egg rolling and an egg-and-spoon race are also typically included.
Activities such as the Easter Egg Workshop, Bunny Quest, egg rolling and egg-and-spoon race are usually included in admission, while extras like face painting may carry an additional charge.
How to Book: Check Hever Castle’s website for this year’s dates, prices and booking details.
#8. The Big Museum Easter Trail at Amgueddfa Cymru
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Amgueddfa Cymru (National Museum Wales) usually runs a Big Museum Easter Trail across several of its sites, inviting children to become Easter detectives, crack codes and complete challenges for a tasty treat. The trail typically runs at:
- National Museum Cardiff
- St Fagans National Museum of History
- National Waterfront Museum
- Big Pit National Coal Museum
- National Wool Museum
- National Roman Legion Museum
The trail is best suited to children aged 4+, with younger children needing some help. Trails are usually available at the museum shop on arrival, with no advance booking needed, though availability can be limited on busy days — check ahead for current pricing.
#9. Easter Fun at Leeds Castle, Kent
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Leeds Castle typically runs an Easter trail over the school holidays, with families following clues around the grounds as part of a springtime adventure. After completing the trail, visitors can enjoy a walk through the gardens, explore the castle, or meet birds of prey at the falconry displays.
How to Book: Check Leeds Castle’s website for this year’s Easter event details and booking.
#10. Easter Events at English Heritage
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English Heritage usually runs Easter events across its sites over the school holidays, including Easter Adventure Quests at historic locations around the country. Families can explore the grounds of castles, abbeys and historic houses, hunt for clues, and enjoy a chocolate reward at the end. Sites have previously included locations such as Bolsover Castle, Whitby Abbey, Audley End House and Gardens, Beeston Castle, Carisbrooke Castle, Dover Castle, Kenilworth Castle and Stonehenge.
How to Book: There’s usually an additional fee on top of standard admission for trail events. Check English Heritage’s website for this year’s dates, participating sites and booking — booking ahead is recommended for the best price and guaranteed entry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When do Easter events for kids run in the UK?
Most of the events on this list run during the Easter school holidays, typically over the two to three weeks around Easter weekend, though exact dates vary by venue and change each year.
Do I need to book Easter events in advance?
It depends on the venue. Some trails and hunts are drop-in with no booking needed, while others — especially ticketed shows or popular attractions — recommend or require pre-booking to guarantee entry and the best price.
Are these Easter events free?
Some, like the House of Marbles Easter Egg Hunt, are free to enter. Others are included in standard admission to the venue, and a few (such as museum trails) may have a small additional charge for the trail itself.
What ages are these Easter events suitable for?
Most are designed for families with children roughly aged 2 to 12, though age suitability varies by event — details are noted above where available, and venues can confirm on their own websites.
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