39 of the best Easter days out with kids in the UK

After what appears like an extended chilly winter, I’ll be celebrating Easter days out much more fervently than normal this 12 months – in addition to, chocolate on the horizon is all the time a bonus. UPDATED FOR 2025

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So whether or not you fancy having fun with some historic traditions, eggs galore, even the occasional rabbit – plus dragons and dragonflies – I’ve discovered these improbable days out for households over Easter.

There are choices to get outside with kids if spring is lastly on the approach, in addition to concepts for days when April showers arrive with a vengeance, with virtually 40 ideas to strive round the nation.

National Trust, nationwide

You can all the time depend on the National Trust to assist get you into the Easter temper, with particular trails deliberate and the probability to get an egg at the finish.

With totally different actions to strive alongside the path, every web site has its personal barely totally different variations so you’ll be able to deal with a couple of Easter path for those who fancy – you possibly can discover a spy-themed choice, or something from dressing up as varied animals to sniffing wellies and enjoying conventional video games.

But every path ends with chocolate of course – made with sustainably sourced cocoa (and vegan/free from variations) so you’ll be able to scoff it guilt-free.

Check right here for the newest particulars of websites becoming a member of in with the Easter actions, in addition to different Spring enjoyable. Trails price £3.50 together with for members, plus the normal entry charge for non-members.

English Heritage, throughout England

English Heritage has its personal Easter quests, with the probability to have a good time some spring enjoyable at websites round the nation.

With greater than 30 websites providing Easter Adventure Quests all through the faculty holidays, kids might want to monitor down the eggs dotted round and hunt for clues, in addition to having an opportunity to strive conventional video games together with egg rolling and egg and spoon races.

There’s a certificates for individuals who full the Quest, in addition to a chocolate deal with. The trails have a small cost on prime of entry (which is free for English Heritage members).

There are additionally new Lego Brick Build occasions at 9 locations round England, together with Audley End House in Essex, Belsay Hall in Northumberland, Bolsover Castle in Derbyshire, Dover Castle in Kent, Kenilworth Castle in Warwickshire, Osborne on the Isle of Wight and Stonehenge in Wiltshire.

Check your native web site to see in the event that they’re becoming a member of in, in addition to the dates, as some are solely operating for a number of days.

Cadw, throughout Wales

Head to at least one of the historic Cadw websites throughout Wales, and you could find Easter egg hunts galore, in addition to a string of different enjoyable household occasions.

Enjoy a medieval Egg-stravaganza at Beaumaris Castle in Anglesey, tackle the Petrus Rabbit path at Caerleon Roman Baths or change into an Easter codebreaker at Chepstow Castle. You’ll discover particular occasions at Harlech Castle too: together with watching the Ardudwy Knights from April 19-21. 

Plus there’s Easter enjoyable to find elsewhere, together with Caerphilly Castle, in addition to searching out some of the nice hiding locations on the Easter egg path at Laugharne Castle in Carmarthenshire.

And Denbigh Castle in Denbighshire and Caernarfon Castle are only a couple of the websites entering into the Easter spirit, for an excellent household day out.

Lloyd of the Flies at WWT centres, England & Wales

Drop by some of the WWT websites round the countryto find out about the world of wetland bugs with a brand new path in affiliation with Aardman.

Starting in April, Lloyd and his new buddy Dart the dragonfly can be becoming a member of the centre’s personal solid of wetland minibeasts, with a path to assist Lloyd and information Dart the dragonfly to search out Lloyd’s family and friends to allow them to make their approach to the bug lodge.

Using an augmented actuality path app, you’ll even be capable to shrink right down to fly dimension and see the world by means of bugs’ eyes.

Runs from April 5-June 1, included in entry (free for WWT members). The new path can be showing at the London Wetland Centre in Barnes, in addition to Arundel in West Sussex, Slimbridge in Gloucestershire, Washington in Tyne & Wear, Llanelli in Camarthenshire and Castle Espie in County Down.

Check out some of our adventures at WWT Barnes, the London Wetland Centre with kids

RHS Easter egg trails, varied places

Head off on a large Easter egg hunt at one of the RHS gardens round England this April, with puzzles to resolve and vegetation to search out as you seek for the enormous painted eggs hidden round the websites.

The path at RHS Harlow Carr in Harrogate, Wisley in Surrey, Hyde Hall in Essex and Rosemoor in Devon runs from April 5-21, and at RHS Bridgewater in Salford from April 7-27

Complete the problem, and there’s a chocolate reward from a prime vegan and free from model.

EGGSplorers at Chessington World of Adventures, London

EGGSplorers is again at Chessington once more this 12 months, with an Easter Activity Trail, present and probability to satisfy the Easter Bunny himself (or is it herself?)

Hunt for the large Easter eggs round the theme park to finish the exercise path, with Cadbury Easter eggs as a reward, included in admission – in addition to the normal 40 rides and sights, reveals, zoo, and the Sea Life aquarium.

Prebook park tickets right here, whereas there are additionally brief break packages obtainable.

Easter bunny hunt at Hampton Court, London

The rabbits are hopping again to the Tudor palace as soon as once more this Easter with a path to search out Lindt gold bunny statues round the gardens and grounds.

Follow the map to match the identify of the the essential individual linked to Hampton Court to the purple ribbon on the bunny statue in order to be taught extra about some of the individuals who lived and labored at the palace – and get your chocolate reward (non-choccy alternate options additionally obtainable).

Aimed at kids aged three to 12, the path is designed to take round 90 minutes to finish. Prebooking is beneficial, included in palace admission tickets, with the path operating from March 29-April 21.

Check out my evaluate of our day out following the Easter path on a earlier go to to Hampton Court Palace

For extra concepts of Easter days out in London with kids, verify out my prime picks

Zoonormous egg hunt at London Zoo & Whipsnade Zoo, Bedfordshire

Tackle an Easter egg path with a distinction and revel in an eggcellent day out (sorry) at each London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo, the UK’s largest zoo this Easter.

Instead of the on a regular basis chocolate variety, the Easter bunny has dropped eggs of all sizes and hues round the zoo, from egg-laying creatures together with birds, reptiles, fish and butterflies.

Help discover all of them and accumulate the lacking letters to crack the password to realize entry to a secret location. Plus you’ll be taught heaps about the zoo’s totally different animals, together with a string of egg-laying birds, as you make your well past the totally different enclosures and into the walk-through reveals.

There are additionally Easter crafts and video games, with the path included in entry to the zoo. Runs from April 5 to April 21. Tickets should be prebooked.

For extra recommendations on visiting London Zoo with kids, verify out this put up

Supertato at Kew Gardens, London

There’s a spud-tastic household day out at Kew Gardens this Easter, impressed by the bestselling Supertato from Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet.

Kids are invited to hitch Supertato’s Super Squad, thwart the Evil Pea and save veggies in misery as they discover the Royal Botanic Garden.

Along the approach, there’s an opportunity to find how fruits and veg develop, heaps of interactive actions plus some enjoyable challenges – and also you’re inspired to show up in a veggie-inspired outfit, whether or not that’s sporting one thing tomato purple, carrot orange, or much more inventive.

The spring flowers can even be in bloom this Easter, plus there are the normal sights and Children’s Garden play space. Included in entry to Kew Gardens. Runs from April 5-April 21. Get discounted tickets utilizing my code, MUMMYTRAVELS6, for those who purchase from Tiqets.

Check out my recommendations on visiting Kew Gardens with kids

The Twits at Wakehurst, West Sussex

There’s additionally a enjoyable household day out at Kew’s sister web site Wakehurst in Sussex from April 4-22, with an opportunity to outwit The Twits, based mostly round Roald Dahl’s much-loved story.

The exercise path takes you thru Wakehurst’s beautiful spring landscapes, with an opportunity to rummage by means of Mr Twit’s beard, assist worms escape wormy spaghetti and plenty extra enjoyable baffling Mr and Mrs Twit’s nasty tips.

Find the hidden letters alongside the approach to resolve the puzzle and earn a ‘Don’t be a Twit’ badge! – exercise sheet and badge price £4 on prime of entry.

For one other enjoyable Easter day out in West Sussex, head to Borde Hill, the place Bertram Bunny’s Easter Pirate journey path runs from March 29-April 21, priced £4.50 for the path – comply with his adventures as you discover the gardens, fixing puzzles alongside the approach. Aimed at kids aged 3-8, with a separate exercise sheet for ages 8-12

Easter Egg app path at Drusillas Park, East Sussex

Have an ‘appy Easter’ at Drusillas in East Sussex with their free in-app Easter Egg path in addition to the normal animal sights.

Follow the interactive app map alongside the zoo route between April 5-20 to hunt for large eggs hidden amongst the animals.

See for those who can resolve the family-friendly clues and snap a selfie at the finish.

Wake Up With Nature at Heligan, Cornwall

Head to the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall for a enjoyable Easter day out that’s all about celebrating spring.

The Wake Up With Nature occasion seems at why seeds germinate in spring, how timber develop, and invitations guests to get pleasure from the selection of vegetation inside the gardens because it bursts again into life at Easter.

There’s a path and exercise booklet ending in the Play Meadow, alongside with tree-themed crafts – and you may occasion plant a tree your self.

For a last Easter contact, head to the Home Farm space to satisfy some of the rare-breed child animals, together with chicks and lambs. From April 5-21.

Plus there are the normal woodland walks, fairytale gardens and farmland, so it’s not laborious to fill a household day out at Easter at the 200-acre pure playground (not forgetting the precise Adventure Play Area).

Canoeing Easter Egg hunt, New Forest

For an Easter egg hunt with a distinction, head out to the New Forest, the place you’ll be able to hop right into a canoe and discover alongside the river on a guided two-hour journey.

As you paddle, hold your eyes peeled for Easter eggs – and there are treats for the complete household (grown-ups included). Runs on choose dates from April 5-21, should be prebooked.

Check out our expertise canoeing in the New Forest with kids, enjoyable even with out chocolate concerned…

Easter Quest at Leeds Castle, Kent

Forget Easter bunnies… for those who head to Leeds Castle in Kent, you’ll be able to be part of the fort’s knights for an pressing mission, to retrieve the Golden Shield (relatively than eggs).

First, you’ll have to create your personal knightly persona – create a crest impressed by the Leeds Castle grounds, a protect and practise your sword abilities.

Then collect your braveness and your military to finish the quest, for a reward of a Leeds Castle gold coin. If you unearth the Golden Shield, you’ll formally change into a Leeds Castle Knight.

Runs from April 5-21. Don’t miss the fort’s different sights whilst you’re there, together with a stroll by means of the spring flowers in the gardens and parkland, a change to satisfy the birds of prey, and a go to inside the fort.

For extra concepts of nice days out in Kent with kids, verify out my prime picks

Easter at Colchester Zoo, Essex

As properly as recognizing some of the 200 species that dwell at Colchester Zoo (the whole lot from bears and Komodo dragons to orangutans and tigers), there are some wild adventures on the playing cards.

Along with an opportunity to look at the Easter parade and be part of th Easter occasion with the Wild Vibe Crew, there are crafts, the probability to resolve the case of the thriller egg and extra.

And don’t miss out on some extra egg-laying creatures in Dinosaur Realm to return nose to nose with a variety of animatronic dinosaurs, together with a Brachiosaurus that stands just below 5 metres excessive, in addition to different prehistoric creatures from the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous interval. Imagine the dimension of their eggs!

Runs from April 5-21, included in admission.

For extra concepts of issues to do in Colchester with kids, verify out my prime picks

Kentwell Hall, Long Melford, Suffolk

Join in the egg hunt at Kentwell Hall as half of their Easter weekend enjoyable, in addition to some of the particular Easter actions going down.

Try the whole lot from egg rolling and throwing to an egg & spoon race with a distinction as you discover the 30 acres of gardens and woodland for guests to search out.

You may meet some of the Hall’s residing historical past consultants alongside the approach, having fun with a Tudor Eastertide – there could also be Tudor scorching cross buns being produced at the bakehouse – in addition to recognizing some of the Hall’s new child lambs and drifts of daffodils in flower.

Running from April 18-21, prebooking is strongly suggested.

For extra issues to do in Suffolk with kids, verify out my prime picks

Pesky bunnies at Bewilderwood, Norfolk & Cheshire

There’s loads of magic to be discovered at Bewilderwood year-round, between boggles, twiggles and the scary lake.

But at Easter, it’s also possible to meet the Easter bunny on the storytelling stage, in addition to discovering the place some relatively peskier bunnies have hidden their eggs on the Giant Easter Egg path.

There’s a prize for those who monitor all of them down, plus crafting and face portray. Runs from April 5-27 in each Norfolk and Cheshire.

For one other Easter day out in Norfolk, meet the animals in the walled backyard at Holkham, plus storytelling, video games and a few chocolate. From April 18-21

For extra issues to do in Norfolk with kids, verify out my prime picks

Easter extravaganza at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire

There’s extra trying to find eggs at Blenheim Palace over Easter, with an entire string of enjoyable actions to assist burn off the sugar rush.

From April 5-17, there’s a giant prize to be gained for those who discover the Golden Egg hidden inside the parks and gardens (you may get a clue every day, and verify whether or not it’s been discovered earlier than you set off).

And from April 18-21 in the Walled Garden, you’ll discover a complete string of actions and occasions going down over the Easter financial institution vacation weekend. All included in admission.

Check out my evaluate of a day out at Blenheim Palace with kids for extra of the web site’s household sights

Bunny path Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire

Head to the house of the codebreakers for Easter actions together with correct codes to crack – fortunately nothing too difficult, so that you gained’t want your personal Enigma machine to resolve the puzzles at Bletchley Park.

There are additionally household excursions on chosen dates, another household actions and the normal probability to verify out the museum’s fascinating exhibitions on the prime secret work carried out throughout the Second World War.

Free for under-12s, the actions run from April 7-21 and all actions are included with admission. There’s additionally free return visits for a 12 months as commonplace with tickets.

Easter Eggsplorers at Bristol Zoo Project, Bristol

You can all the time depend on a zoo having some uncommon eggs to trace down! Bristol Zoo Project’s new Easter path is packed with some eggs-traordinary animal details in addition to loads of puzzles.

As you comply with the Easter Eggsplorers path, you could find out the largest eggs in the world as you discover the zoo and search out the Easter eggs boards.

Plus there’s a candy prize to assert at the finish. Runs from April 5-27. Look out for giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, lemurs, baboons and extra as you go too.

Easter at Wookey Hole, Somerset

Ever thought of looking of eggs in a cave? Head to Somerset’s Wookey Hole the place there are a string of Easter actions operating from April 5-21.

Explore the well-known cave, then following the Easter path round the park with a deal with for each youngster who completes the hunt.

There’ll be stilt walkers and characters strolling round to assist carry spring to life, from large butterflies to blooming flowers, to not point out dwell reveals at the Wookey Hole Circus in the onsite theatre in addition to a brand new expertise at the 4D cinema.

Bowood’s Big Spring Adventure, Somerset

Head to historic Bowood House for extra Easter enjoyable, together with an Easter egg hunt from April 5-21.

Details are nonetheless to return, however in earlier years, you needed to monitor down the 10 massive eggs hidden by the Bowood Easter Bunny all through the grounds, unscramble the letters and guess the phrase to win a prize. Included with entry.

There have additionally been further actions on Easter weekend itself, with 5 golden eggs hidden every day round the park – for those who managed to hunt one out and get again to the entrance gate by 4pm you’d get chocolate Easter egg.

It’s additionally the good time to see some of the bluebells flowering in the woodland, in addition to having fun with the gardens.

Check out what we thought of a go to to Bowood House throughout an Easter journey alongside the Great West Way

Easter at Sudeley Castle, Gloucestershire

The Easter celebrations are again at Sudeley Castle this 12 months as properly, from April 12-27 with actions and the probability to find some of the lovely spring blooms in the gardens and grounds.

Details are nonetheless to return, though earlier years have included a large egg hunt round the historic fort’s grounds and gardens to discover a real large egg laid by the elephant chicken, in addition to egg and spoon races.

Code cracking Easter Treasure Hunt at Eastnor Castle, Herefordshire

The Easter bunnies want your assist to crack the codes and discover the hidden chocolate treasure at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire this 12 months.

With clues scattered round the fort and grounds, you’ll want to resolve the puzzles earlier than you could find the hiding place – with a chocolate reward to anybody who does.

Running from April 13-27, there are restricted ticket numbers so you need to prebook tickets for the fort & grounds (grounds-only tickets usually are not obtainable).

Discover what we thought of a day out at Eastnor Castle throughout a weekend in Herefordshire with kids

Easter journey at Warwick Castle, Warwickshire

There are thrills galore at Warwick Castle this Easter, from birds of prey and dragons to Britain’s largest siege machine amongst 15 separate dwell reveals and sights operating from April 5-27.

The action-packed Legend of the Trebuchet present sees the fort’s trebuchet at the forefront of its defence, with dwell motion and particular results serving to you uncover the its awsome energy, in a position to launch 90kg projectiles as much as 300m by means of the air.

Meanwhile, The Falconer’s Quest is the UK’s largest chicken of prey show, the place the viewers sits in the flight path of some of the quickest – and largest – birds of prey on earth.

It’s not simply eagles and falcons to look at out for… as a result of right here be dragons – sure, the Zog path can be operating, with kids setting out on the Quest for the Golden Star, in addition to having fun with the Zog Playland, additionally impressed by Julia Donaldson’s e-book, together with Dragon Wing Zip Wires, Princess Pearl’s Tower and Dragon slide and swings.

Read my evaluate of the Zog path at Warwick Castle

The 3D interactive path, Zog and the Quest for the Golden Star, consists of stamps to gather after finishing classes from Madame Dragon’s faculty, with kids in a position to seize a princess, fly (whereas remaining safely on the floor) and check out their very own blood-curdling roars. Not to say the normal sights at the historic web site.

Check out my suggestions for visiting Warwick Castle with kids

Cadbury World, Birmingham

It’s not Easter with out chocolate – and there’s a enjoyable new present at Cadbury World, in addition to the normal tempting sights.

Mr Cadbury Parrot’s Easter Egg-stravaganza stage present will see the parrot and his co-star hunt for lacking mini eggs, with loads of probability to the viewers to assist discover clues – and uncover the secret of who’s been after the eggs all alongside.

The 15-minute dwell stage present runs at 11am, 11.45am, 12.30pm, 1pm, 1.45pm, 2.30pm, 3.15pm and 5pm every single day from April 5-27.

Plus you’ll be able to trip the Crunchie rollercoaster, get fingers on making chocolate, journey again to Victorian occasions and be taught the story of how chocolate obtained to the UK.

For extra issues to do in Birmingham with kids, verify out my prime picks

Spring fling at Cockfield’s Farm Park, Oldham, Manchester

More household enjoyable at Cockfield’s Farm Park in Oldham with the Easter Spring Fling, together with an entire string of enjoyable actions from April 5-21.

Head to the occasions barn for the Easter Egg Hunt, for an opportunity to search out treasures tucked away round the farm. There’s additionally an opportunity to get near the animals, each in cuddle nook or serving to to feed the bigger livestock.

Or hop on a tractor, see the meerkats, get fingers on with a reptile and make the most of a string of indoor and outside play areas, earlier than watching the pig racing. All included in entrance ticket.

For an Easter to recollect you possibly can additionally bottle feed the lambs or head out on a stroll with one of the pleasant alpacas (wants reserving, further charge).

Belvoir Castle, Grantham, Leicestershire

Boom Circus is coming to Belvoir Castle in Leicershire this Easter, with two reveals a day from its proficient solid of acrobats, jugglers and aerial athletes.

And in case your kids are impressed by the feats they see, there’s additionally a Circus Skills workshop hosted by Circus Wunderbar on April 19, 20 and 21 with an opportunity to observe abilities from juggling and stilt strolling to hula hooping, unicycling, diabolo and plate spinning.

Or comply with the circus-themed path and crafting actions impressed by the circus, in addition to clowning round in the journey playground (open from April 5-28). There are early chicken for prebooked tickets obtainable.

Easter path at Creswell Crags, Nottinghamshire

TBC Head to Creswell Crags for his or her annual Easter path – particulars tbc for 2025, however earlier years have included animals of the Ice Age and rock artwork trails.

Each has a secret letter which it’s good to accumulate and rearrange to find the thriller phrase, in addition to studying extra about Ice Age life alongside the approach.

Once you’ve solved the clues, you’ll be able to accumulate your prize – often together with a chocolate Easter egg or chocolate bunny (with free-from choices obtainable). Available whereas shares final with an alternate deal with substituted in the event that they run out.

Last 12 months, tickets price £3.50 every. No prebooking required, simply pay at reception for a path sheet. Access to the Visitor Centre, meadow and gorge is free, with a cost for cave excursions and exhibition entry, in addition to parking.

Easter bunny & Shaun the Sheep at Tatton Park, Cheshire

There’s not one however a string of Easter occasions deliberate at Tatton Park, together with two separate trails – one for the gardens, one for the mansion.

In the home, be part of Little Miss Tiny and the Easter Bunny to assist ship the good easter eggs for her associates as you wander by means of the elegant state rooms and servants’ quarters.

Or head into the gardens the place Mr Happy has deliberate a particular Easter Egg hunt – you’ll have to look excessive and low as you accumulate and color in all the eggs, earlier than discovering out who has the lacking egg. There are actions and conventional video games alongside the approach.

Stop in at the farm as properly the place you’ll be able to spot bunnies, chicks and lambs plus some extra Easter eggs as you say whats up to the spring arrivals.

All occasions run from April 5-21, with chocolate rewards for the small helpers (topic to availability) on April 18-21 solely. Prebooking is suggested (and saves 10%) however you should buy tickets on the day.

Blackpool Brick Festival, Lancashire

Trade eggs for bricks at the Blackpool Brick Festival occasion in Blackpool’s Norbreck Castle Hotel this Easter.

The enjoyable Lego occasion on April 5 features a devoted constructing space, some spectacular shows, competitions and of course the probability to get your fingers on units of every kind.

Book multi-attraction tickets to discover some of Merlin’s Blackpool sights, together with Sea Life Blackpool, Madame Tussaud’s, the Blackpool Tower Dungeons and Blackpool Tower amongst others

Prebooking is strongly beneficial and also you get a free mini Lego present on entry. Or for extra concepts of issues to do in Blackpool with kids, verify out my put up.

The Brick Festival can even be travelling to Sheffield on April 6, Middlesborough on April 12, Woking on April 13 and Bolton on April 19 for those who’re in search of various places throughout the Easter holidays.

Chocolate Festival, York

York has an extended chocolate heritage, so Easter is a good time to go to the metropolis particularly from April 16-20 when the five-day Chocolate Festival takes place.

Some of this 12 months’s highlights embrace a chocolate style path, in addition to household actions together with hands-on workshops, plus an opportunity to strive a string of candy treats from chocolatiers, bakers and native merchants.

Easter journey at Stockeld Park, Yorkshire

There are some Easter Adventures coming to Stockeld Park for Easter 2025, in addition to the return of the large Easter Egg hunt.

Brand new this 12 months, you’ll discover 5 Forest Friends in the historic woodland to assist guests on their quest to finish the Easter path, together with some enjoyable actions and storytelling.

If you head into the Enchanted Forest, the string of brightly colored bunnies are ready to be discovered once more alongside with the eggs – full the path and there’s a chocolate deal with as a reward.

The Easter bunny can be out and about too, or get pleasure from laughing at some of the Easter ‘yolks’ as you get misplaced in the maze. Runs from April 5-21, included in admission. Tickets should be prebooked.

For extra enjoyable issues to do with kids in Yorkshire, verify out my prime picks

Raby Castle, County Durham

There’s an entire line-up of Easter actions at Raby Castle in County Durham, together with a particular Easter Egg-themed path in The Plotters’ Forest woodland journey playground from April 5-27.

Or comply with the nature-inspired path in the historic Deer Park, with new natural sculptures in this nook of Raby, which has been house to the fort’s deer for hundreds of years. Look out for the new Easter Food and Craft Fair over the financial institution holidays weekend from April 18-21 as properly.

While you’re in County Durham, High Force Waterfall, which is a 30-minute drive from Raby Castle, can be internet hosting a brand new woodland path throughout the Easter holidays

Science Festival, Edinburgh

There’s extra science on supply in Scotland too, with the Edinburgh Science Festival coming back from April 5-21, with the theme ‘Spaceship Earth’, taking a look at the challenges of residing on a planet with finite sources.

With loads of the normal experimentation and invention, the pageant encourages guests to dwell like an astronaut, appearing as if our pure sources had been as restricted as for individuals on an area station or distance plant, which might assist to guard our planet in the present day.

Taking place in round 25 venues throughout the metropolis, it’s good in case your kids love getting fingers on, together with the workshops and actions at the City Art Centre, which will get reworked right into a science playground – in addition to bookable workshops, you’ll be able to uncover an entire string of drop-in periods.

Everything from occasions on wildlife and sustainability at Edinburgh Zoo and Dynamic Earth to Brick Botanics at the Royal Botanic Gardens and an entire lot extra is on the listing for the two-week pageant, so there’s assured to be one thing for all ages.

For extra issues to do in Edinburgh with kids, verify out my prime picks

Easter Fair at Traquair House, close to Peebles

The oldest inhabited home in Scotland pushes out all the stops for its Easter occasion, and the 2025 celebrations at Traquair House aren’t any exception, with the Easter Fair at Traquair.

The largest Easter Egg hunt in the Borders will nonetheless be going forward with over 5,000 eggs to be discovered in the maze – itself the the largest hedged maze in Scotland. Last 12 months additionally included an additional choice the place the household egg hunt let kids underneath 7 look with an grownup or older sibling (tbc for 2025)

Full particulars are nonetheless to return however there are often extra workshops for kids to get pleasure from, extra inventive actions in the backyard and performers throughout the Easter celebrations on April 20 – get pleasure from the whole lot from egg portray and Easter bonnet making to circus workshops and face portray.

Flower & eggs at Techniquest, Cardiff

If you’re in search of an excellent day out in Cardiff this Easter, the particular Easter occasions at Techniquest guarantees a journey of discovery that you simply gained’t discover wherever else.

There’ll nonetheless be eggs, however they gained’t be your common chocolate eggs – with tens of millions of totally different shapes, sizes and hues, the reveals in the Science Theatre will take a look at a variety of fascinating creatures and their eggs, proper out of your on a regular basis hen to some extra uncommon creatures.

The 30-minute present is geared toward kids aged 5+, priced £2.50 in addition to straightforward admission, and prebooking is strongly beneficial. During weekends and college holidays from April 5.

Days out at UK theme parks at Easter

If you desire a bit extra pleasure than looking for chocolate, verify out the particular occasions and new rides coming to some of the nation’s theme parks.

Hoppy Easter, Paultons Park, Hampshire

Get prepared for a Hoppy Easter at Paultons Park from April 5-21, assembly Bobtail Bunny and Betty Bunny at the entrance, earlier than heading inside to verify out the rides and Easter decorations.

Younger kids will love the gentler enjoyable at Peppa Pig World, whereas there are extra thrills in the major park for older ones, together with some of the newer rides and experiences at Tornado Springs, the 50s Midwest-themed part of the park.

Discover the whole lot from the Farmyard Flyer – an aeroplane-themed journey – for kids over 0.9m tall to a free-spinning rollercoaster which swirls passengers round over 20m above the floor.

Check out my suggestions for visiting Peppa Pig World for those who’re planning a day at Paultons Park with youthful kids

Easter enjoyable at Camel Creek, Cornwall

There are greater than two weeks of activties going down at Camel Creek Family Theme Park in Cornwall from April 7-21, in addition to the normal sights.

Join a large Easter Egg hunt with prizes to win, in addition to the indoor play space if there’s Easter rain, loads of animals and rides to get pleasure from.

Take on Shipwreck Shores Adventure Golf, discover Merlin’s Magical Playground, and indulge in treats at the Hidden Garden Café and Indoor Play too.

Crealy Adventure Park and Resort, Devon

Get prepared for a problem at Crealy Adventure Park in Devon with clues to search out and riddles to resolve in order to assert a chocolate prize, from April 14-21.

There can even be dwell reveals from April 5-21, that includes Sooty and Sweep amongst others. And the theme park can be absolutely open, so it’s also possible to make the most of the Twister & Tidal Wave (for the courageous) or one of the different 60 rides and sights.

For extra issues to do in Devon with kids, verify out my put up for household days out inspiration

Lightwater Valley, Yorkshire

Get prepared for Ebor’s Easter at Lightwater Valley from April 5-27, the place the theme park’s resident dragon may have a string of actions to entertain.

Grab a clue sheet to finish the Easter egg hunt round the park, fixing the riddles to search out the hidden phrase and declare a chocolatey prize.

There’ll even be an Easter disco, whereas the Easter Bunny can be hopping by over the Easter weekend, with a golden egg to search out in order to win a particular prize. Rex the Valleysaurus, Ebor’s friendly-ish cousin, is again too and searching ahead to assembly (or is that consuming?) the friends.

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