Welcome to your essential guide to what's on for children and families over the next few months in and around Harpenden. We also regularly post events, things to do and other news on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you are looking for Holiday Clubs and Camps we have a dedicated section for those.
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Tuesday 19th March
CAB Student/Graduate Volunteer Information Session
Virtual Event
Tue 19th March 2024
5 - 6.30pm
Our student schemes provide volunteering opportunities for students who will have completed at least two years of their degree when the scheme starts.
We offer two different schemes:
The summer scheme runs for a minimum of 12 weeks full-time during the university summer vacation
The academic year scheme runs for 6 months full-time or 12 months part-time during the academic year, usually starting in September.
We aim to recruit a group of students who can work together and support each other.
We don't assume any knowledge but are looking for enthusiastic people with a passion for helping their community with an eye on their own career development.
Anyone who might be interested can sign up to attend the student information session.... Read more
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Wednesday 20th March
Sweeney Todd
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Wed 20th March 2024 - Sat 23rd March 2024
Get ready for a spine-tingling theatrical experience that will leave you on the edge of your seat, as award-winning Harpenden Musical Theatre Company brings Stephen Sondheim's "Sweeney Todd" to The Eric Morecambe Centre in March 2024.
Combining the macabre with the melodious, step into the shadowy streets of 19th-century London, where darkness lurks behind every corner, and follow the story of Benjamin Barker, a once-happy barber who was wrongfully sent to prison, only to return as the vengeful Sweeney Todd. With the help of his enterprising accomplice, Mrs. Lovett, Todd embarks on a murderous quest to settle scores and restore justice in his own grim and gruesome way, all served with a side helping of savoury pies!
Stephen Sondheim's haunting and beautiful score adds... Read more
Find out more or book: tinyurl.com
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Thursday 21st March
Sweeney Todd
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Wed 20th March 2024 - Sat 23rd March 2024
Get ready for a spine-tingling theatrical experience that will leave you on the edge of your seat, as award-winning Harpenden Musical Theatre Company brings Stephen Sondheim's "Sweeney Todd" to The Eric Morecambe Centre in March 2024.
Combining the macabre with the melodious, step into the shadowy streets of 19th-century London, where darkness lurks behind every corner, and follow the story of Benjamin Barker, a once-happy barber who was wrongfully sent to prison, only to return as the vengeful Sweeney Todd. With the help of his enterprising accomplice, Mrs. Lovett, Todd embarks on a murderous quest to settle scores and restore justice in his own grim and gruesome way, all served with a side helping of savoury pies!
Stephen Sondheim's haunting and beautiful score adds... Read more
Find out more or book: tinyurl.com
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Friday 22nd March
Sweeney Todd
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Wed 20th March 2024 - Sat 23rd March 2024
Get ready for a spine-tingling theatrical experience that will leave you on the edge of your seat, as award-winning Harpenden Musical Theatre Company brings Stephen Sondheim's "Sweeney Todd" to The Eric Morecambe Centre in March 2024.
Combining the macabre with the melodious, step into the shadowy streets of 19th-century London, where darkness lurks behind every corner, and follow the story of Benjamin Barker, a once-happy barber who was wrongfully sent to prison, only to return as the vengeful Sweeney Todd. With the help of his enterprising accomplice, Mrs. Lovett, Todd embarks on a murderous quest to settle scores and restore justice in his own grim and gruesome way, all served with a side helping of savoury pies!
Stephen Sondheim's haunting and beautiful score adds... Read more
Find out more or book: tinyurl.com
Introduction to Solid Foods Workshop
London Colney Family Centre
Fri 22nd March 2024
1 - 2.30pm
FREE workshops run by trained Early Years Professionals!
Join us when your baby is 4-6 months old so you can prepare early, know the signs your baby is ready for food and get information in line with NHS guidelines as you prepare for this exciting next stage.
This is a FREE drop in event, no need to book!
We also offer Introduction to Solid Food Workshops at Baby Group* - these are face to face sessions within our Baby Groups. *To get the full benefit you will need to be there from the beginning. Please look at our website for more information!
Find out more: mailchi.mp
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Saturday 23rd March
Sweeney Todd
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Wed 20th March 2024 - Sat 23rd March 2024
Get ready for a spine-tingling theatrical experience that will leave you on the edge of your seat, as award-winning Harpenden Musical Theatre Company brings Stephen Sondheim's "Sweeney Todd" to The Eric Morecambe Centre in March 2024.
Combining the macabre with the melodious, step into the shadowy streets of 19th-century London, where darkness lurks behind every corner, and follow the story of Benjamin Barker, a once-happy barber who was wrongfully sent to prison, only to return as the vengeful Sweeney Todd. With the help of his enterprising accomplice, Mrs. Lovett, Todd embarks on a murderous quest to settle scores and restore justice in his own grim and gruesome way, all served with a side helping of savoury pies!
Stephen Sondheim's haunting and beautiful score adds... Read more
Find out more or book: tinyurl.com
Lambing Weekend
Oaklands College
Sat 23rd March 2024 - Sun 24th March 2024
10am - 4pm
We are thrilled to welcome families back to our St Albans Campus for the bustling lambing season.
Come and experience a world of fun and discovery. Get up close with our adorable lambs, explore our Habitat Centre, and savour delectable bites from our diverse food and drink stalls.
Joining us are some special returning guests! Don't miss their special performances and the chance for a meet and greet during our Lambing Weekend.
A host of family-friendly activities awaits you.
- Unlimited access to fairground rides.
- Meet our special guests.
- Zoo entry: Meet all the animals, including newborn lambs.
- Free entry to all talks and demonstrations.
- Have your photo taken on a tractor.
- Play all our farm games,... Read more
Find out more or book: www.oaklands.ac.uk
Easter Adventure Quest
Wrest Park
Sat 23rd March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Join us for a cracking adventure quest at Wrest Park this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the castle grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat.
You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you're a member or not, and it's on top of the ticket price. There's no need to book, and you can pay when you arrive at the site.
Book online and save 15% on your entry ticket.
Zog and the Flying Doctors
Watford Palace Theatre
Sat 23rd March 2024
10.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm
Zog, super keen student turned air-ambulance, still lands with a bang-crash-thump. Together with his Flying Doctor crew, Princess Pearl and Sir Gadabout, they tend to a sunburnt mermaid, a unicorn with one too many horns and a lion with the flu. However, Pearl's uncle, the King, has other ideas about whether princesses should be doctors, and she's soon locked up in the castle back in a crown and a silly frilly dress!
With a bit of help from some friends and half a pound of cheese, can Pearl make her uncle better and prove princesses can be doctors too?
Based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's bestselling sequel, Freckle Productions (Zog, Stick Man, Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales) are back, with music and lyrics by Joe Stilgoe (Zog), for this truly modern take... Read more
Find out more or book: watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk
Waterworth First Aid Training
South Room, Sandridge Village Hall
Sat 23rd March 2024
9am - 12noon
This is a non regulated course, perfect for teenagers, parents and grandparents to refresh their first aid knowledge. This course is not appropriate for those working with children or babies professionally
All required equipment will be provided for use on your course.
£40 per person.
Find out more or book: www.waterworthfirstaid.co.uk
Easter Eggstravaganza
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 23rd March 2024 - Sun 24th March 2024
Join us for an egg-cellent day of family fun including our Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Grotto, Easter arts and crafts, meet adorable animals including our very own Easter bunnies, pig racing and lamb bottle feeding demonstrations - there really is something for every-bunny!
Enjoy bouncing around on our bouncy bounce pillows and don't forget to visit our Puddle Play Park for a splashing good time.
The Easter Bunny will be hopping in every day on the outdoor show stage in his very own show too.
And what's more egg-citing is that EVERYTHING is included in the admission price. The fun continues during the rest of the school Easter holidays at our Willows Magical Adventure event.
Find out more or book: www.willowsactivityfarm.com
Lambing Days @ Watergate Farm
Watergate Farm
Sat 23rd March 2024 - Sun 24th March 2024
The farm will be open again during the peak Lambing Season (Spring).
Visitors can hold the lambs and see a modern sheep farm at work. With over 2000 sheep to give birth, it is a great chance to see lambs actually being born, taking those first few steps and suckling their mothers for the first time.
To add to a fantastic day out...
Real time lambing on a working farm
Refreshments & barbecue with local produce
See the young pigs and calves
Pony rides and sheep shearing (may there be adverse weather conditions - please see social media for any changes)
Red Poll cows and calves
Tractor and trailer rides
Picnic area
Disabled parking facilities
See wool spinning in action
Please note that wellington... Read more
Find out more: watergatefarmturkeys.com
Lamb Feeding Experience
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Sat 23rd March 2024 - Sun 24th March 2024
10.30am & 2pm
Spring into Easter with our Lamb feeding experience, a truly memorable experience for all ages.
Head into our baby barn where you can meet our beautiful Spring lambs. The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes, included in your experience is:
Close up time with our lambs, the perfect opportunity to get some photos
Bottle feed our lambs
Question time with our animal keeper
Admission into the farm and bird of prey centre all day
The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes
£19.00 per person
*Please note this experience is not suitable for pregnant women*
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Morning at Movies: Watch Disney's WISH at The Odyssey St Albans
The Odyssey Cinema
Sat 23rd March 2024
10am
Join us for a relaxed morning at movies and watch Disney's WISH at The Odyssey St Albans. Doors open at 9:15am. Showtime is 10am.
Tickets £5/£6 and all proceeds go to support Bernards Heath Infants School.
Seats are allocated after purchase on a first come first served basis. You will receive a confirmation email with a seating chart showing the available seats/tables to pick from.
All welcome. Join us and support your local community!
Link for more details: https://bernardsheath.herts.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PTA-The-Odyssey-Movie-WISH-23-March-2024-A1-3-compressed.pdf
Link to pay: Downstairs £6.00 per ticket https://buy.stripe.com/8wM29z7Sm35E6IgaFB
Link to pay: Upstairs £5.00 per... Read more
Find out more or book: bernardsheath.herts.sch.uk
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Sunday 24th March
Harpenden Farmer's Market
Lower High Street
Sun 24th March 2024
10am - 2pm
Harpenden Farmer's Market takes place on the 4th Sunday of the month. Each Market finds a huge selection of produce available including: Meats, pies, sausages, game meats; Preserves - pickles, jams and honey; Cheeses; Vegetables; Dry herbs and spices; Flowers and plants; Fresh bread, cakes and pastries; Eggs; Organic produce.
St Albans South Signal Box Open Day
St Albans South Signal Box
Sun 24th March 2024
10am - 5pm
Come and visit the largest preserved Midland Railway signal box in the UK and one of the few preserved boxes that's open to the public and next to a busy main line railway.
Signalling demonstrations are run on the operating floor upstairs whenever asked for. Railway videos and a slideshow of the restoration are shown downstairs, with many signalling items on display, including single line 'tablet token' machines, and other railway-related exhibits.
In the garden visitors can operate working signals and a point; on display are old signs, lit oil lamps, a telegraph 'pole route' and a garden railway.
We suggest you allow at least 1 hour to view the garden and the signal box - no need to book - just come along. Light refreshments are available on open... Read more
Find out more: www.heritageopendays.org.uk
Lambing Weekend
Oaklands College
Sat 23rd March 2024 - Sun 24th March 2024
10am - 4pm
We are thrilled to welcome families back to our St Albans Campus for the bustling lambing season.
Come and experience a world of fun and discovery. Get up close with our adorable lambs, explore our Habitat Centre, and savour delectable bites from our diverse food and drink stalls.
Joining us are some special returning guests! Don't miss their special performances and the chance for a meet and greet during our Lambing Weekend.
A host of family-friendly activities awaits you.
- Unlimited access to fairground rides.
- Meet our special guests.
- Zoo entry: Meet all the animals, including newborn lambs.
- Free entry to all talks and demonstrations.
- Have your photo taken on a tractor.
- Play all our farm games,... Read more
Find out more or book: www.oaklands.ac.uk
Easter Adventure Quest
Wrest Park
Sat 23rd March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Join us for a cracking adventure quest at Wrest Park this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the castle grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat.
You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you're a member or not, and it's on top of the ticket price. There's no need to book, and you can pay when you arrive at the site.
Book online and save 15% on your entry ticket.
Easter Eggstravaganza
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 23rd March 2024 - Sun 24th March 2024
Join us for an egg-cellent day of family fun including our Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Grotto, Easter arts and crafts, meet adorable animals including our very own Easter bunnies, pig racing and lamb bottle feeding demonstrations - there really is something for every-bunny!
Enjoy bouncing around on our bouncy bounce pillows and don't forget to visit our Puddle Play Park for a splashing good time.
The Easter Bunny will be hopping in every day on the outdoor show stage in his very own show too.
And what's more egg-citing is that EVERYTHING is included in the admission price. The fun continues during the rest of the school Easter holidays at our Willows Magical Adventure event.
Find out more or book: www.willowsactivityfarm.com
Lambing Days @ Watergate Farm
Watergate Farm
Sat 23rd March 2024 - Sun 24th March 2024
The farm will be open again during the peak Lambing Season (Spring).
Visitors can hold the lambs and see a modern sheep farm at work. With over 2000 sheep to give birth, it is a great chance to see lambs actually being born, taking those first few steps and suckling their mothers for the first time.
To add to a fantastic day out...
Real time lambing on a working farm
Refreshments & barbecue with local produce
See the young pigs and calves
Pony rides and sheep shearing (may there be adverse weather conditions - please see social media for any changes)
Red Poll cows and calves
Tractor and trailer rides
Picnic area
Disabled parking facilities
See wool spinning in action
Please note that wellington... Read more
Find out more: watergatefarmturkeys.com
Lamb Feeding Experience
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Sat 23rd March 2024 - Sun 24th March 2024
10.30am & 2pm
Spring into Easter with our Lamb feeding experience, a truly memorable experience for all ages.
Head into our baby barn where you can meet our beautiful Spring lambs. The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes, included in your experience is:
Close up time with our lambs, the perfect opportunity to get some photos
Bottle feed our lambs
Question time with our animal keeper
Admission into the farm and bird of prey centre all day
The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes
£19.00 per person
*Please note this experience is not suitable for pregnant women*
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Monday 25th March
Spot's Birthday Party
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Mon 25th March 2024
2pm & 4pm
FROM THE PRODUCERS OF DAVID WALLIAMS 'MR STINK' SAM BRADSHAW PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS SPOT'S BIRTHDAY PARTY
WORDS AND SONGS BY GUY UNSWORTH
Spot is having a very special birthday party and you're invited!
With party hats, songs, dancing and lots of interactive party games, this is going to be the best birthday party ever!
Join Steve the monkey, Tom the Crocodile and Helen the Hippo to say a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY SPOT!
Based on the beloved Eric Hill classic Happy Birthday Spot, this brand-new adaptation brings your favourite pup and his friends to life in an interactive and accessible show suitable for ages 2 plus and their grown ups.
Find out more: the-emc.co.uk
Easter Adventure Quest
Wrest Park
Sat 23rd March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Join us for a cracking adventure quest at Wrest Park this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the castle grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat.
You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you're a member or not, and it's on top of the ticket price. There's no need to book, and you can pay when you arrive at the site.
Book online and save 15% on your entry ticket.
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Tuesday 26th March
Easter Adventure Quest
Wrest Park
Sat 23rd March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Join us for a cracking adventure quest at Wrest Park this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the castle grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat.
You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you're a member or not, and it's on top of the ticket price. There's no need to book, and you can pay when you arrive at the site.
Book online and save 15% on your entry ticket.
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Wednesday 27th March
Easter Adventures
Waddesdon Manor
Wed 27th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am -5pm(closed Tue 2, Mon 8 & Tue 9 April)
Join us this Easter for a fun-filled Easter adventure sure to surprise and delight!
As well as our popular Easter trail, make sure to stop off at our newly-refurbished playground and refuel with delicious food and drink from our various food outlets.
Best of all? From 27 March until 14 April, children get free entry to the house and grounds at Waddesdon!
This Easter our trail is jam-packed with lots of fun games and creative activities. Follow your map, get involved in each activity and don't forget to collect your chocolate egg at the end!
Pick up your trail sheet on arrival at the entry kiosks. The trail starts on the North Front of the Manor and makes it's way around the grounds before ending at the Coach House down at the Stables... Read more
Easter Adventure Quest
Wrest Park
Sat 23rd March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Join us for a cracking adventure quest at Wrest Park this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the castle grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat.
You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you're a member or not, and it's on top of the ticket price. There's no need to book, and you can pay when you arrive at the site.
Book online and save 15% on your entry ticket.
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Thursday 28th March
Easter Funfair
Harpenden Common
Thu 28th March 2024 - Mon 1st April 2024
The Easter Funfair returns to Harpenden Common on Thursday 28th March to Monday 1st April with exciting rides for all ages.
Opening time TBC
Easter Eggstravaganza
Willows Activity Farm
Thu 28th March 2024 - Mon 1st April 2024
Join us for an egg-cellent day of family fun including our Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Grotto, Easter arts and crafts, meet adorable animals including our very own Easter bunnies, pig racing and lamb bottle feeding demonstrations - there really is something for every-bunny!
Enjoy bouncing around on our bouncy bounce pillows and don't forget to visit our Puddle Play Park for a splashing good time.
The Easter Bunny will be hopping in every day on the outdoor show stage in his very own show too.
And what's more egg-citing is that EVERYTHING is included in the admission price. The fun continues during the rest of the school Easter holidays at our Willows Magical Adventure event.
Find out more or book: www.willowsactivityfarm.com
Easter Adventures
Waddesdon Manor
Wed 27th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am -5pm(closed Tue 2, Mon 8 & Tue 9 April)
Join us this Easter for a fun-filled Easter adventure sure to surprise and delight!
As well as our popular Easter trail, make sure to stop off at our newly-refurbished playground and refuel with delicious food and drink from our various food outlets.
Best of all? From 27 March until 14 April, children get free entry to the house and grounds at Waddesdon!
This Easter our trail is jam-packed with lots of fun games and creative activities. Follow your map, get involved in each activity and don't forget to collect your chocolate egg at the end!
Pick up your trail sheet on arrival at the entry kiosks. The trail starts on the North Front of the Manor and makes it's way around the grounds before ending at the Coach House down at the Stables... Read more
Easter Adventure Quest
Wrest Park
Sat 23rd March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Join us for a cracking adventure quest at Wrest Park this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the castle grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat.
You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you're a member or not, and it's on top of the ticket price. There's no need to book, and you can pay when you arrive at the site.
Book online and save 15% on your entry ticket.
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Friday 29th March
Harpenden Easter Egg Hunt
Harpenden Common
Fri 29th March 2024
From 11am
Join us for some Good Friday fun! Work out the answers to each of our Easter Egg Trail questions, then come to collect your Easter Egg from the Easter Bunny in his magical grotto! Be sure to request a photo (no additional charge). Choose your preferred 'hunting' slot below.
LOOK OUT FOR THE GOLDEN EGGS & WIN AN EXTRA SPECIAL PRIZE! There will also be golden eggs hidden along the route. Find one & bring it with you when collecting your egg to win an additional prize.
Fizzbug will be offering face painting and providing activities for the older kids while Little City, St Albans will be keeping the littles entertained.
Too many eggs!? Not to worry - we'll have other treats available to purchase. Also, for the grown ups...Platform Wines will be on hand... Read more
Easter Funfair
Harpenden Common
Thu 28th March 2024 - Mon 1st April 2024
The Easter Funfair returns to Harpenden Common on Thursday 28th March to Monday 1st April with exciting rides for all ages.
Opening time TBC
Spring on the Farm
Odds Farm Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Hop on down during the Easter Holidays for a bounty of bugs, blooms & baby animals as we celebrate the start of Spring!
Join our Springtime scavenger hunt where you can search high and low for a tasty treat, plus head to our Show Marquee for live shows and our Spring arts & crafts too!
Become an honarary farmer and join our kid goat bottle feeding sessions in our Demonstration Barn throughout the day.
Families visiting from 29th March - 1st April can also say hello to the Easter Bunny as he makes special appearances throughout the day!
Find out more or book: www.oddsfarm.co.uk
Easter Trail
Knebworth House & Gardens
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 1st April 2024
Whilst enjoying a visit to Knebworth House, Gardens and Park over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend you will be able to take part in the Knebworth Easter Trail! Purchase an Easter Trail Sheet and follow the trail of Easter Characters around the Gardens to solve the word jumble and win a prize at the end.
Each trail sheets is priced at £2. This will include your trail sheet, pencil and prize once you have completed the trail. The Easter Trail Sheet is free for Season Ticket Holders.
Please note this does not include access to Knebworth House, Park or Gardens. A separate general admission ticket will need to be purchased.
Easter Weekend
Chiltern Open Air Museum
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 1st April 2024
10am - 5pm
Come and discover our fascinating historic buildings this Easter Bank Holiday weekend! Immerse yourself in our new willow sculptures and have fun participating in our Easter trail. Bring out your creative side with some family crafts and make unforgettable memories. For a small additional charge, you can even ride a pony and experience the thrill of pony-riding. Don't miss the chance to put on a pair of 3D glasses and delve into our captivating mini 3D exhibition.
With 45 acres at your disposal, there is plenty to explore, including enchanting woodlands and an exciting adventure playground. Join us for a wonderful day out with your loved ones this Easter Bank Holiday weekend and let the adventures begin!
This is a Premium Admission day. Free entry for Annual Pass... Read more
Find out more: coam.org.uk
Day out with Thomas
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Fri 29th March 2024
10.30am - 5pm
Peep peep! Join Thomas & Friendsâ„¢ for a day of family fun by making tracks to a Day Out With Thomasâ„¢ at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, the ultimate Thomas & Friends experience.
Enjoy a ride on Thomas the Tank Engine and Percy then meet Sir Topham Hatt, Rusty & Dusty, the Station Sweepers and Trevor the Traction Engine!
They are coming all the way from the Island of Sodor for a day filled with discovery, adventure and friendship.
We are open from 10.30am until 5pm and Thomas runs short train rides all day long, approx. every 20 minutes from 11am-4.30pm (with a break for lunch). With lots of activities running all day you can enjoy interactive re-enactments, meet Sir Topham Hatt and have your photo taken with him. Ride our miniature railway,... Read more
Find out more or book: bucksrailcentre.org
Easter at Whipsnade
Whipsnade Zoo
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
From giant ostriches to tiny butterflies, discover all kinds of amazing egg-laying animals this Easter at Whipsnade Zoo with a free*, fun trail for all the family,
Join the Zoonormous Egg Hunt to seek out eggs of all sizes and colours hidden around the Zoo, while learning about egg-ceptional species along the way. Unravelling clues or solving riddles at each location will crack the code, leading successful egg-splorers to the magnificent golden egg, where they'll be rewarded with a tasty treat!
Along with Easter crafts and over 10,000 amazing animals in the UK's biggest Zoo, you'll be all set for a cracking day out!
Free with zoo entry.
Easter Event at Two Oaks Pony Sanctuary
Two Oaks Pony Sanctuary
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sat 30th March 2024
2-4pm
Design your Easter bag, Easter egg hunt and pony grooming.
£8 per child.
Cakes & refreshments available.
Just turn up. Pushchair and wheelchair accessible.
Find out more: www.facebook.com
Easter Egg Hunt
Shaw's Corner
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 1st April 2024
10am - 12.30pm
Mr Bee's long winter nap is over! This Easter weekend, take delight in helping him wake up the rest of his garden friends.
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 29 March and 1 April, from 10.00am to 12.30pm, with last entry at 12.00pm, so come along and explore the beautiful gardens of Shaw's Corner. Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
Find out more or book: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Meet Peppa Pig at Woburn Safari Park
Woburn Safari Park
Fri 29th March 2024
11:30am - 3:30pm
Every child's favourite little piggy, Peppa Pig, is visiting Woburn Safari Park on Friday 29th March!
The lovable character will be appearing to meet her fans at 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm - don't forget to bring your cameras for a great photo opportunity with Peppa herself!
See some of your favourite wild animals in the Road Safari, before you head down to the Safari Hangout in the Foot Safari to meet Peppa Pig.
You can see Peppa Pig at no extra cost to your standard admission - book your event ticket online now. You can enjoy all the usual fun of the Road Safari, Foot Safari and free play areas at Woburn Safari Park as well as your booked time slot to meet Peppa Pig.
Find out more or book: www.woburnsafari.co.uk
Easter Tea Party Trail
Jordans Mill
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
9.30am - 3.30pm (Closed Mondays)
(Not Monday 19th February)
Entertain the little ones with our Easter Tea Party Trail running daily from 29th March to 14th April. Grab your apron, ready your spatula, and hop on over to Jordan's Mill for an Easter celebration filled with fun.
Our hardworking chickens are in a flap! They've got a monumental task ahead to lay enough eggs for the Easter festivities. Our chefs are also knee-deep in preparations and sadly, can't spare a moment to make a special Easter Tea Party for the meadow and woodland creatures. But do not fret! Our chefs have given the animals and creatures recipes to make their own food for the Easter Tea Party.
Can you help our meadow and woodland animals by answering the questions on your trail sheet? Can you work out what recipes... Read more
Find out more: jordansmill.com
Lambing Days @ Watergate Farm
Watergate Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 1st April 2024
The farm will be open again during the peak Lambing Season (Spring).
Visitors can hold the lambs and see a modern sheep farm at work. With over 2000 sheep to give birth, it is a great chance to see lambs actually being born, taking those first few steps and suckling their mothers for the first time.
To add to a fantastic day out...
Real time lambing on a working farm
Refreshments & barbecue with local produce
See the young pigs and calves
Pony rides and sheep shearing (may there be adverse weather conditions - please see social media for any changes)
Red Poll cows and calves
Tractor and trailer rides
Picnic area
Disabled parking facilities
See wool spinning in action
Please note that wellington... Read more
Find out more: watergatefarmturkeys.com
Great Easter Eggstravaganza
Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 1st April 2024
Get set for an Easter Celebration like no other!
This Easter Half Term, get ready for awesome shows, hop on our Tea Cup and Swan Rides, and have a blast with Monty the Meerkat!
Plus, meet our friendly Meerkats, Wallabies, Reindeer, bounce on the Bouncy Pillow, and go wild in our Adventure Play and new Crazy Golf Course.
Join the Egg-cellent Easter Egg Hunt and enjoy even more fun Easter Entertainment!
Find out more or book: leevalleyfarm.co.uk
Easter Eggstravaganza at Church Farm, Ardley
Church Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter Farm Day Pass including the Farm Trail, Woodland Play, and Easter-themed Activity Book.
An Easter Farm Day Pass enables you to enjoy access to the farm trail in Vicarage Field, to see the farm animals and walk the footpaths. Price includes an Easter-themed Activity Book which includes the Easter Bunny Riddle Trail, Farm Bingo, and Easter-themed activities.
Easter and spring is a wonderful time on the farm with lambs in the fields and piglets in Vicarage Field. The hedgerows are abundant with blossoms and wildflowers. Bluebells will be out in the woods. Rabbits, guinea pigs, turkeys, geese, chickens, alpacas - and more.
The entry price is for the whole day and under twos are free.
Enhance your day and book additional seasonal... Read more
Find out more or book: www.churchfarmardeley.co.uk
Space, Race and Fly
RAF Museum London
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
11.00am, 1.00pm & 2.30pm
Join us this Easter Holiday for Space, Race and Fly! From a mobile planetarium to have-a-go activities and drone racing, there is so much to excite and thrill at the RAF Museum London this Easter. Put your engineering and scientific thrills to the test and soar!
Dates for different activities vary. Entry to the museum is free, but there is a charge for additional activities and booking for these is required. Please see the website for dates, details and booking:
- The Space Odyssey Planetarium
- Bubbly Maths
- Up an' At 'Em History Have-a-Go Activities
- Robot Racing!
- S-T-E-M Aircraft Access
- Airfix Make-and-Take Workshops
- RC Helicopter Scavenger Hunt and Time Trial
- Lego Workshop
- Paper Airplane... Read more
Find out more or book: www.rafmuseum.org.uk
Cracking Easter Family Fun
Bletchley Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
Free with admission.
Hop to Bletchley Park for egg-stra special fun for all ages this Easter - crack codes and solve puzzles in our Easter Bunny Hunt, learn more about the Mansion and the Leon family in our egg-ceptional activities for families or join an egg-citing family tour (on selected dates).
Will you accept our mission to crack the code? Go on an Easter Bunny hunt around Bletchley Park where each bunny has a secret code - can you work out the hidden word? The trail has lots of puzzles and other activities too! Trails are free to collect from admissions and are suitable for all ages.
Family activities - 30 March, 1, 3, 6, 10 & 12 April
Family Tours - 29 March, 2, 4, 9 & 11 April
Egg Hunt Trail
Natural History Museum at Tring
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
(closed Mondays)
We've hidden 12 eggs around our galleries.
Along the way, discover what egg-laying animals we have on display and test your knowledge by answering our egg hunt trail questions.
Suitable for ages 5+
£1 per trail, buy tickets on the day
Find out more: www.nhm.ac.uk
Easter Extravaganza
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
Hop on down to the farm for our Easter Eggstravaganza.
Herrings Green Farm is home to over 200 birds of prey and animals. Come face to face with different species of Owls, Hawks, Eagles, Falcons and even Pelicans! Take a walk over to the farm where you can visit many breeds of farm animals including goats, alpacas, donkeys, llamas, sheep and more.
Easter Baby Barn - Opening this Easter is our baby barn, visit our barn and view our Easter babies. View our Spring lambs, goat kids and our other babies. The perfect way to spend Easter.
We have a packed daily program of events to keep all the family entertained:
10.30 - Meet & handle an owl
11.00 - Pat a pet with our rabbits and guinea pigs
11.30 - Flying display - Watch many of our... Read more
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Lamb Feeding Experience
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
10.30am & 2pm
Spring into Easter with our Lamb feeding experience, a truly memorable experience for all ages.
Head into our baby barn where you can meet our beautiful Spring lambs. The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes, included in your experience is:
Close up time with our lambs, the perfect opportunity to get some photos
Bottle feed our lambs
Question time with our animal keeper
Admission into the farm and bird of prey centre all day
The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes
£19.00 per person
*Please note this experience is not suitable for pregnant women*
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Easter Eggtravaganza
Aldenham Country Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter returns to Aldenham Country Park - join the Easter Bunny for two weeks of Easter Eggstravaganza!
Included in your Easter Eggstravaganza Farm Pass:
- Visit all the newborns and friendly Farm animals
- Meet the Easter Bunny and Winnie the Pooh
- Join the Interactive Easter Shows
- Jump on the Bouncy Castle
- Hip and hop on Hay Bale Play
- Watch the Farmer feed the pigs & cows
- Take a ride on the mini Play Tractors
- Boogie in the Dance Tunnel
- Challenge your family with our giant puzzles
- Hunt for Easter jokes to win a prize!
Chargeable Extras:
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Tractor Trailer Ride
- Small Animal Petting
- Lamb Bottle Feeding
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Easter Wonderland
Mead Open Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
Tumble into an immersive adventure at Mead Open Farm this Easter break as you fall through the rabbit hole and follow Alice and friends through Wonderland! ?
Every day from 29th March - 12th April. Included in your ticket:
- Go on a magical journey with Alice and friends through Wonderland. Look out for familiar faces, including the mischievous Mad Hatter and friends, but beware of The Queen of Hearts.
- Race against the clock in a series of games with The White Rabbit's 'Stop The Clock!' interactive show. Expect hilarious fun and audience participation, but keep an eye on that tricksy Cheshire Cat.
- It wouldn't be Easter without a little chocolate, so make sure you complete Mead Open Farm's Easter Trail to solve the clues and win a chocolatey treat.... Read more
Find out more or book: www.meadopenfarm.co.uk
Easter Egg Hunt
Dunstable Downs
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10.30am – 4pm
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 29 March and 14 April 2024, from 10.30am to 4.00pm, with last entry at 4.00pm, so come along and explore the beautiful landscape of Dunstable Downs. Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
Skye loves soaring high, feeling the wind, and looking at the meadows below. But when she breaks free from her string, she discovers that higher up, the sky contains more than just kites...
Join our trail to spread your wings and learn all about the objects that can be found in our vast... Read more
Find out more: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Hunt for the Easterlopers - Easter Trail
City Centre
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
A new free family-friendly trail for Easter
Help track down the missing Easter Bunny with the help of some Super Dinosaurs!
You'll find 10 magical eggs displayed in the windows of 10 businesses in St Albans City Centre. Simply find the eggs and scan the QR code to reveal Super Dinosaurs in augmented reality (AR) to help you with your search and to take fun pictures with.
Collect all 10 to find the Easter Bunny and download a FREE Puzzle Pack.
All you need is your mobile phone and you are set to go track down the Easter Bunny. Make sure your QR code scanning setting is activated on your phone.
Visit the link below for instructions and map.
Sponsored by Lit Fibre
Family Activities @ IWM Duxford
IWM Duxford
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 3pm
There's plenty of fun to be had at IWM Duxford this February half term.
This winter, dive into the science behind cameras as you take on the role of a Photo Interpreter. Find out what it takes to take secret photos from up high in the sky!
You'll take part in exciting missions and explore how light and reflection make a camera work. You'll discover how the Photographic Reconnaissance Unit (PRU) spied on their enemies from the air in their daring missions deep inside enemy lines.
Finally, you'll use your new skills to design and build your own pinhole viewer worthy of an PRU operation!
As a team use your Jump Bag to discover more across the museum. Use the specialised replica Second World War equipment within each bag, including Cricket... Read more
Easter Eggstravaganza
Willows Activity Farm
Thu 28th March 2024 - Mon 1st April 2024
Join us for an egg-cellent day of family fun including our Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Grotto, Easter arts and crafts, meet adorable animals including our very own Easter bunnies, pig racing and lamb bottle feeding demonstrations - there really is something for every-bunny!
Enjoy bouncing around on our bouncy bounce pillows and don't forget to visit our Puddle Play Park for a splashing good time.
The Easter Bunny will be hopping in every day on the outdoor show stage in his very own show too.
And what's more egg-citing is that EVERYTHING is included in the admission price. The fun continues during the rest of the school Easter holidays at our Willows Magical Adventure event.
Find out more or book: www.willowsactivityfarm.com
Easter Adventures
Waddesdon Manor
Wed 27th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am -5pm(closed Tue 2, Mon 8 & Tue 9 April)
Join us this Easter for a fun-filled Easter adventure sure to surprise and delight!
As well as our popular Easter trail, make sure to stop off at our newly-refurbished playground and refuel with delicious food and drink from our various food outlets.
Best of all? From 27 March until 14 April, children get free entry to the house and grounds at Waddesdon!
This Easter our trail is jam-packed with lots of fun games and creative activities. Follow your map, get involved in each activity and don't forget to collect your chocolate egg at the end!
Pick up your trail sheet on arrival at the entry kiosks. The trail starts on the North Front of the Manor and makes it's way around the grounds before ending at the Coach House down at the Stables... Read more
Easter Adventure Quest
Wrest Park
Sat 23rd March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Join us for a cracking adventure quest at Wrest Park this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the castle grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat.
You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you're a member or not, and it's on top of the ticket price. There's no need to book, and you can pay when you arrive at the site.
Book online and save 15% on your entry ticket.
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Saturday 30th March
There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Sat 30th March 2024
2.30pm
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly. I don't know why she swallowed a fly...
But The People's Theatre Company do!
And now you can too as they bring the world's best loved nonsense rhyme to life with a delicious blend of live action, puppetry and animation.
It's the perfect treat for everyone aged 3 to 103!
The songs in the show including If You're Happy and You know It, Incy Wincy Spider and many more are available to sing along to on The People's Theatre Company's website at www.ptc.org.uk so have a listen now and then join in when you come to the performance.
Find out more or book: the-emc.co.uk
Easter Funfair
Harpenden Common
Thu 28th March 2024 - Mon 1st April 2024
The Easter Funfair returns to Harpenden Common on Thursday 28th March to Monday 1st April with exciting rides for all ages.
Opening time TBC
Easter Bunny Fly-In and Egg Hunt
Shuttleworth
Sat 30th March 2024 - Sun 31st March 2024
10am - 4pm
We are thrilled to be hosting our annual Easter bunny fly-in once more for this unique and lively event, suitable for children of all ages.
Follow the on site signage once parked up and look up to the sky around 11:30am to watch the Easter Bunny make an entrance from the airfield. Follow the bunny's helpers into Shuttleworth Swiss Garden and join the hunt to find the eggs they left behind throughout the Garden. Once you have collected three Easter eggs, take them to the Garden Room and claim a chocolate surprise from the Easter bunny.
Following the Easter bunny fly-in, you are welcome to enjoy Shuttleworth Collection and Gardens at your leisure.
Alternative gifts can be provided for those with dietary requirements, flying may not take place is the... Read more
Find out more or book: www.shuttleworth.org
Fireman Sam: The Great Camping Adventure
The Alban Arena
Sat 30th March 2024
12pm & 3.30pm
Norman wants to go on an adventure to impress his friends, so when two famous animal explorers arrive in Pontypandy, he decides to follow them into the mountains. But when Norman discovers a rare red squirrel, one of the explorers decides to take the glory for themselves, leaving Norman stranded in a cave. Now it's up to Fireman Sam to save the day and ensure everyone is safe on their camping adventure!
Find out more or book: alban-arena.co.uk
Hertfordshire Family Easter Festival
Herts County Showground
Sat 30th March 2024 - Sun 31st March 2024
12 - 6pm
This Easter, join in the fun at The Herts Family Easter Festival! Our whole event will be under marquees so no need to panic about the good old British weather! Your ticket is entry to this fun-filled festival on your preferred day and will include all attractions and entertainment at no extra cost! Small fees will apply for the fun fair rides only.
We have a whole array of attractions for all ages from babies to teenagers.... and of course, not forgetting the adults! Kick the school holidays off with a bang and come enjoy some quality time with your family! We have shows, music, rides, amazing street food and a whole load of exciting attractions!
Find out more or book: www.eventbrite.co.uk
Meet Hey Duggee at Woburn Safari Park
Woburn Safari Park
Sat 30th March 2024
11:30am - 3:30pm
The leader of the Squirrels, Hey Duggee, will be stopping off to meet fans at Woburn Safari Park at intervals on Saturday 30th March!
The popular pup will be meeting his fans at 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm - don't forget to bring your cameras!
Go on an incredible safari adventure to see some of your favourite animals including lions, bears, rhinos, giraffes and more in the Road Safari. Then head down to the Safari Hangout in the Foot Safari to meet Hey Duggee, stopping to see the red panda, sea lions, meerkats and many others along the way!
You can see Hey Duggee at no extra cost to your standard admission - book your event ticket online now. You can enjoy all the usual fun of the Road Safari, Foot Safari and free play areas at Woburn... Read more
Find out more or book: www.woburnsafari.co.uk
Comedy Club 4 Kids
Watford Palace Theatre
Sat 30th March 2024
2pm
Like the name says it's a Comedy Club 4 Kids!
Cracking entertainment for everyone over six years old and under 400 years old (no vampires). We have the best comedians from the UK and world circuit doing what they do best... but without the rude bits!
Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children and their families... but without the rude bits! It's just like a normal comedy club, but it's on in the day, kids are allowed in, and thus there is a higher than usual chance of heckles like "why is that your face!?"
Run-time: 60 minutes approx (no interval)
Age suitability: 6+
Find out more or book: watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk
Spring on the Farm
Odds Farm Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Hop on down during the Easter Holidays for a bounty of bugs, blooms & baby animals as we celebrate the start of Spring!
Join our Springtime scavenger hunt where you can search high and low for a tasty treat, plus head to our Show Marquee for live shows and our Spring arts & crafts too!
Become an honarary farmer and join our kid goat bottle feeding sessions in our Demonstration Barn throughout the day.
Families visiting from 29th March - 1st April can also say hello to the Easter Bunny as he makes special appearances throughout the day!
Find out more or book: www.oddsfarm.co.uk
Easter Trail
Knebworth House & Gardens
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 1st April 2024
Whilst enjoying a visit to Knebworth House, Gardens and Park over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend you will be able to take part in the Knebworth Easter Trail! Purchase an Easter Trail Sheet and follow the trail of Easter Characters around the Gardens to solve the word jumble and win a prize at the end.
Each trail sheets is priced at £2. This will include your trail sheet, pencil and prize once you have completed the trail. The Easter Trail Sheet is free for Season Ticket Holders.
Please note this does not include access to Knebworth House, Park or Gardens. A separate general admission ticket will need to be purchased.
Easter Weekend
Chiltern Open Air Museum
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 1st April 2024
10am - 5pm
Come and discover our fascinating historic buildings this Easter Bank Holiday weekend! Immerse yourself in our new willow sculptures and have fun participating in our Easter trail. Bring out your creative side with some family crafts and make unforgettable memories. For a small additional charge, you can even ride a pony and experience the thrill of pony-riding. Don't miss the chance to put on a pair of 3D glasses and delve into our captivating mini 3D exhibition.
With 45 acres at your disposal, there is plenty to explore, including enchanting woodlands and an exciting adventure playground. Join us for a wonderful day out with your loved ones this Easter Bank Holiday weekend and let the adventures begin!
This is a Premium Admission day. Free entry for Annual Pass... Read more
Find out more: coam.org.uk
Easter at Whipsnade
Whipsnade Zoo
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
From giant ostriches to tiny butterflies, discover all kinds of amazing egg-laying animals this Easter at Whipsnade Zoo with a free*, fun trail for all the family,
Join the Zoonormous Egg Hunt to seek out eggs of all sizes and colours hidden around the Zoo, while learning about egg-ceptional species along the way. Unravelling clues or solving riddles at each location will crack the code, leading successful egg-splorers to the magnificent golden egg, where they'll be rewarded with a tasty treat!
Along with Easter crafts and over 10,000 amazing animals in the UK's biggest Zoo, you'll be all set for a cracking day out!
Free with zoo entry.
Easter Event at Two Oaks Pony Sanctuary
Two Oaks Pony Sanctuary
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sat 30th March 2024
2-4pm
Design your Easter bag, Easter egg hunt and pony grooming.
£8 per child.
Cakes & refreshments available.
Just turn up. Pushchair and wheelchair accessible.
Find out more: www.facebook.com
Easter Egg Hunt
Shaw's Corner
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 1st April 2024
10am - 12.30pm
Mr Bee's long winter nap is over! This Easter weekend, take delight in helping him wake up the rest of his garden friends.
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 29 March and 1 April, from 10.00am to 12.30pm, with last entry at 12.00pm, so come along and explore the beautiful gardens of Shaw's Corner. Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
Find out more or book: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Easter Tea Party Trail
Jordans Mill
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
9.30am - 3.30pm (Closed Mondays)
(Not Monday 19th February)
Entertain the little ones with our Easter Tea Party Trail running daily from 29th March to 14th April. Grab your apron, ready your spatula, and hop on over to Jordan's Mill for an Easter celebration filled with fun.
Our hardworking chickens are in a flap! They've got a monumental task ahead to lay enough eggs for the Easter festivities. Our chefs are also knee-deep in preparations and sadly, can't spare a moment to make a special Easter Tea Party for the meadow and woodland creatures. But do not fret! Our chefs have given the animals and creatures recipes to make their own food for the Easter Tea Party.
Can you help our meadow and woodland animals by answering the questions on your trail sheet? Can you work out what recipes... Read more
Find out more: jordansmill.com
Lambing Days @ Watergate Farm
Watergate Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 1st April 2024
The farm will be open again during the peak Lambing Season (Spring).
Visitors can hold the lambs and see a modern sheep farm at work. With over 2000 sheep to give birth, it is a great chance to see lambs actually being born, taking those first few steps and suckling their mothers for the first time.
To add to a fantastic day out...
Real time lambing on a working farm
Refreshments & barbecue with local produce
See the young pigs and calves
Pony rides and sheep shearing (may there be adverse weather conditions - please see social media for any changes)
Red Poll cows and calves
Tractor and trailer rides
Picnic area
Disabled parking facilities
See wool spinning in action
Please note that wellington... Read more
Find out more: watergatefarmturkeys.com
Great Easter Eggstravaganza
Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 1st April 2024
Get set for an Easter Celebration like no other!
This Easter Half Term, get ready for awesome shows, hop on our Tea Cup and Swan Rides, and have a blast with Monty the Meerkat!
Plus, meet our friendly Meerkats, Wallabies, Reindeer, bounce on the Bouncy Pillow, and go wild in our Adventure Play and new Crazy Golf Course.
Join the Egg-cellent Easter Egg Hunt and enjoy even more fun Easter Entertainment!
Find out more or book: leevalleyfarm.co.uk
Easter Eggstravaganza at Church Farm, Ardley
Church Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter Farm Day Pass including the Farm Trail, Woodland Play, and Easter-themed Activity Book.
An Easter Farm Day Pass enables you to enjoy access to the farm trail in Vicarage Field, to see the farm animals and walk the footpaths. Price includes an Easter-themed Activity Book which includes the Easter Bunny Riddle Trail, Farm Bingo, and Easter-themed activities.
Easter and spring is a wonderful time on the farm with lambs in the fields and piglets in Vicarage Field. The hedgerows are abundant with blossoms and wildflowers. Bluebells will be out in the woods. Rabbits, guinea pigs, turkeys, geese, chickens, alpacas - and more.
The entry price is for the whole day and under twos are free.
Enhance your day and book additional seasonal... Read more
Find out more or book: www.churchfarmardeley.co.uk
Space, Race and Fly
RAF Museum London
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
11.00am, 1.00pm & 2.30pm
Join us this Easter Holiday for Space, Race and Fly! From a mobile planetarium to have-a-go activities and drone racing, there is so much to excite and thrill at the RAF Museum London this Easter. Put your engineering and scientific thrills to the test and soar!
Dates for different activities vary. Entry to the museum is free, but there is a charge for additional activities and booking for these is required. Please see the website for dates, details and booking:
- The Space Odyssey Planetarium
- Bubbly Maths
- Up an' At 'Em History Have-a-Go Activities
- Robot Racing!
- S-T-E-M Aircraft Access
- Airfix Make-and-Take Workshops
- RC Helicopter Scavenger Hunt and Time Trial
- Lego Workshop
- Paper Airplane... Read more
Find out more or book: www.rafmuseum.org.uk
Cracking Easter Family Fun
Bletchley Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
Free with admission.
Hop to Bletchley Park for egg-stra special fun for all ages this Easter - crack codes and solve puzzles in our Easter Bunny Hunt, learn more about the Mansion and the Leon family in our egg-ceptional activities for families or join an egg-citing family tour (on selected dates).
Will you accept our mission to crack the code? Go on an Easter Bunny hunt around Bletchley Park where each bunny has a secret code - can you work out the hidden word? The trail has lots of puzzles and other activities too! Trails are free to collect from admissions and are suitable for all ages.
Family activities - 30 March, 1, 3, 6, 10 & 12 April
Family Tours - 29 March, 2, 4, 9 & 11 April
Egg Hunt Trail
Natural History Museum at Tring
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
(closed Mondays)
We've hidden 12 eggs around our galleries.
Along the way, discover what egg-laying animals we have on display and test your knowledge by answering our egg hunt trail questions.
Suitable for ages 5+
£1 per trail, buy tickets on the day
Find out more: www.nhm.ac.uk
Easter Extravaganza
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
Hop on down to the farm for our Easter Eggstravaganza.
Herrings Green Farm is home to over 200 birds of prey and animals. Come face to face with different species of Owls, Hawks, Eagles, Falcons and even Pelicans! Take a walk over to the farm where you can visit many breeds of farm animals including goats, alpacas, donkeys, llamas, sheep and more.
Easter Baby Barn - Opening this Easter is our baby barn, visit our barn and view our Easter babies. View our Spring lambs, goat kids and our other babies. The perfect way to spend Easter.
We have a packed daily program of events to keep all the family entertained:
10.30 - Meet & handle an owl
11.00 - Pat a pet with our rabbits and guinea pigs
11.30 - Flying display - Watch many of our... Read more
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Lamb Feeding Experience
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
10.30am & 2pm
Spring into Easter with our Lamb feeding experience, a truly memorable experience for all ages.
Head into our baby barn where you can meet our beautiful Spring lambs. The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes, included in your experience is:
Close up time with our lambs, the perfect opportunity to get some photos
Bottle feed our lambs
Question time with our animal keeper
Admission into the farm and bird of prey centre all day
The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes
£19.00 per person
*Please note this experience is not suitable for pregnant women*
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Easter Eggtravaganza
Aldenham Country Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter returns to Aldenham Country Park - join the Easter Bunny for two weeks of Easter Eggstravaganza!
Included in your Easter Eggstravaganza Farm Pass:
- Visit all the newborns and friendly Farm animals
- Meet the Easter Bunny and Winnie the Pooh
- Join the Interactive Easter Shows
- Jump on the Bouncy Castle
- Hip and hop on Hay Bale Play
- Watch the Farmer feed the pigs & cows
- Take a ride on the mini Play Tractors
- Boogie in the Dance Tunnel
- Challenge your family with our giant puzzles
- Hunt for Easter jokes to win a prize!
Chargeable Extras:
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Tractor Trailer Ride
- Small Animal Petting
- Lamb Bottle Feeding
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Easter Wonderland
Mead Open Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
Tumble into an immersive adventure at Mead Open Farm this Easter break as you fall through the rabbit hole and follow Alice and friends through Wonderland! ?
Every day from 29th March - 12th April. Included in your ticket:
- Go on a magical journey with Alice and friends through Wonderland. Look out for familiar faces, including the mischievous Mad Hatter and friends, but beware of The Queen of Hearts.
- Race against the clock in a series of games with The White Rabbit's 'Stop The Clock!' interactive show. Expect hilarious fun and audience participation, but keep an eye on that tricksy Cheshire Cat.
- It wouldn't be Easter without a little chocolate, so make sure you complete Mead Open Farm's Easter Trail to solve the clues and win a chocolatey treat.... Read more
Find out more or book: www.meadopenfarm.co.uk
Easter Egg Hunt
Dunstable Downs
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10.30am – 4pm
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 29 March and 14 April 2024, from 10.30am to 4.00pm, with last entry at 4.00pm, so come along and explore the beautiful landscape of Dunstable Downs. Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
Skye loves soaring high, feeling the wind, and looking at the meadows below. But when she breaks free from her string, she discovers that higher up, the sky contains more than just kites...
Join our trail to spread your wings and learn all about the objects that can be found in our vast... Read more
Find out more: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Hunt for the Easterlopers - Easter Trail
City Centre
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
A new free family-friendly trail for Easter
Help track down the missing Easter Bunny with the help of some Super Dinosaurs!
You'll find 10 magical eggs displayed in the windows of 10 businesses in St Albans City Centre. Simply find the eggs and scan the QR code to reveal Super Dinosaurs in augmented reality (AR) to help you with your search and to take fun pictures with.
Collect all 10 to find the Easter Bunny and download a FREE Puzzle Pack.
All you need is your mobile phone and you are set to go track down the Easter Bunny. Make sure your QR code scanning setting is activated on your phone.
Visit the link below for instructions and map.
Sponsored by Lit Fibre
Family Activities @ IWM Duxford
IWM Duxford
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 3pm
There's plenty of fun to be had at IWM Duxford this February half term.
This winter, dive into the science behind cameras as you take on the role of a Photo Interpreter. Find out what it takes to take secret photos from up high in the sky!
You'll take part in exciting missions and explore how light and reflection make a camera work. You'll discover how the Photographic Reconnaissance Unit (PRU) spied on their enemies from the air in their daring missions deep inside enemy lines.
Finally, you'll use your new skills to design and build your own pinhole viewer worthy of an PRU operation!
As a team use your Jump Bag to discover more across the museum. Use the specialised replica Second World War equipment within each bag, including Cricket... Read more
Easter Eggstravaganza
Willows Activity Farm
Thu 28th March 2024 - Mon 1st April 2024
Join us for an egg-cellent day of family fun including our Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Grotto, Easter arts and crafts, meet adorable animals including our very own Easter bunnies, pig racing and lamb bottle feeding demonstrations - there really is something for every-bunny!
Enjoy bouncing around on our bouncy bounce pillows and don't forget to visit our Puddle Play Park for a splashing good time.
The Easter Bunny will be hopping in every day on the outdoor show stage in his very own show too.
And what's more egg-citing is that EVERYTHING is included in the admission price. The fun continues during the rest of the school Easter holidays at our Willows Magical Adventure event.
Find out more or book: www.willowsactivityfarm.com
Easter Adventures
Waddesdon Manor
Wed 27th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am -5pm(closed Tue 2, Mon 8 & Tue 9 April)
Join us this Easter for a fun-filled Easter adventure sure to surprise and delight!
As well as our popular Easter trail, make sure to stop off at our newly-refurbished playground and refuel with delicious food and drink from our various food outlets.
Best of all? From 27 March until 14 April, children get free entry to the house and grounds at Waddesdon!
This Easter our trail is jam-packed with lots of fun games and creative activities. Follow your map, get involved in each activity and don't forget to collect your chocolate egg at the end!
Pick up your trail sheet on arrival at the entry kiosks. The trail starts on the North Front of the Manor and makes it's way around the grounds before ending at the Coach House down at the Stables... Read more
Easter Adventure Quest
Wrest Park
Sat 23rd March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Join us for a cracking adventure quest at Wrest Park this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the castle grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat.
You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you're a member or not, and it's on top of the ticket price. There's no need to book, and you can pay when you arrive at the site.
Book online and save 15% on your entry ticket.
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Sunday 31st March
Easter Funfair
Harpenden Common
Thu 28th March 2024 - Mon 1st April 2024
The Easter Funfair returns to Harpenden Common on Thursday 28th March to Monday 1st April with exciting rides for all ages.
Opening time TBC
Royal Gunpowder Mills Open Day
Royal Gunpowder Mills
Sun 31st March 2024
Visit during our open days to experience the thrill of exploring our historic gunpowder factory and discover the secrets of its past. Immerse yourself in the rich history of this unique location while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of our greenery and woodlands.
There are engaging activities for all ages, including our rocket-making workshop, tractor-trailer tours, railway rides, interactive exhibitions and more!
Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply looking for a fun day out, exploring RGM is the perfect way to spend your Sunday.
Find out more or book: www.royalgunpowdermills.com
Meet JJ from Cocomelon at Woburn Safari Park
Woburn Safari Park
Sun 31st March 2024
11:30am - 3:30pm
It's COCOMELON TIME and JJ from CoComelon is coming to meet his fans at Woburn Safari Park on Sunday 31st March!
JJ - the kid with the curl like an ice-cream swirl - will be appearing to meet fans and their families at 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm - don't forget to bring your cameras!
Go on an incredible adventure to see some of your favourite safari animals including giraffes, tigers, elephants, monkeys, and more. Then head down to the Safari Hangout in the Foot Safari to meet JJ, stopping to see the penguins, otters, red pandas, and many others along the way!
You can see JJ from CoComelon at no extra cost to your standard admission - book your event ticket online now. You can enjoy all the usual fun of the Road Safari, Foot Safari... Read more
Find out more or book: www.woburnsafari.co.uk
Easter Tea with Owls
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Sun 31st March 2024
10.30am & 1.30pm
Spend some time in the company of our beautiful Owls. You will have the opportunity to meet and handle different species including the Barn Owl, Tawny Owl, Eagle Owl, Scops Owl and more. Get close to the owls, ask the falconer any questions you may have and it is the perfect opportunity to get some photos. From here you will then head out to the flying ground where you will have the opportunity to fly some of the owls, experience their silent flight as they glide into your gloved hand. The owl experience will last one hour, this will be followed by tea and a delicious array of cakes in our tea room.
Admission into the bird of prey centre and farm is included so you are welcome to stay with us, view the birds and animals and watch the displays.
£21.00 per... Read more
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Self-Led Pond Dipping - Easter at RSPB Rye Meads
RSPB Rye Meads
Sun 31st March 2024 - Thu 4th April 2024
10am - 4pm
During the Easter holidays, take part in pond dipping at RSPB Rye Meads! Discover the creatures lurking in the hidden depths of the waters - from the tiny water flea to the mighty dragonfly nymph, the ponds of Rye Meads are full of a variety of amazing animals! Available from 10am-4pm. No need to book, just turn up on the day (Sunday - Thursday)!
All pond dipping equipment is provided for £3 per kit, and your pond dipping session will last approximately 25 minutes. Please do not bring your own nets as you won't be able to use them in our pond. This is a self-led activity.
Rye Meads is currently open Sunday - Thursday (Closed Fridays and Saturdays) 9am-5pm.
Facilities include: car park, Cafe Lite, toilets, accessible pathways. Please note:... Read more
Find out more: events.rspb.org.uk
The Spring Trail - Easter at Rye Meads
RSPB Rye Meads
Sun 31st March 2024 - Thu 4th April 2024
9am - 5pm
After a dark and cold winter it's time to put a SPRING back in your step so come and take part in our brand new family trail for the Easter holidays!
Learn more about how Spring encourages nature to wake up, spot the colours bursting through and challenge the family on our balance beam. And don't forget to keep an eye out for the elusive water voles that are calling Rye Meads their home! There's also a special craft for you to make and take home. No need to book, just show up. The trail is available Sunday - Thursday (we're closed Friday and Saturday), our opening times are 9am - 5pm. Â
£2 per trail (there is also a £4 car parking charge for non RSPB members).
Café Lite - we have a limited selection of snacks that can be purchased including;... Read more
Find out more: events.rspb.org.uk
Easter Bunny Fly-In and Egg Hunt
Shuttleworth
Sat 30th March 2024 - Sun 31st March 2024
10am - 4pm
We are thrilled to be hosting our annual Easter bunny fly-in once more for this unique and lively event, suitable for children of all ages.
Follow the on site signage once parked up and look up to the sky around 11:30am to watch the Easter Bunny make an entrance from the airfield. Follow the bunny's helpers into Shuttleworth Swiss Garden and join the hunt to find the eggs they left behind throughout the Garden. Once you have collected three Easter eggs, take them to the Garden Room and claim a chocolate surprise from the Easter bunny.
Following the Easter bunny fly-in, you are welcome to enjoy Shuttleworth Collection and Gardens at your leisure.
Alternative gifts can be provided for those with dietary requirements, flying may not take place is the... Read more
Find out more or book: www.shuttleworth.org
Hertfordshire Family Easter Festival
Herts County Showground
Sat 30th March 2024 - Sun 31st March 2024
12 - 6pm
This Easter, join in the fun at The Herts Family Easter Festival! Our whole event will be under marquees so no need to panic about the good old British weather! Your ticket is entry to this fun-filled festival on your preferred day and will include all attractions and entertainment at no extra cost! Small fees will apply for the fun fair rides only.
We have a whole array of attractions for all ages from babies to teenagers.... and of course, not forgetting the adults! Kick the school holidays off with a bang and come enjoy some quality time with your family! We have shows, music, rides, amazing street food and a whole load of exciting attractions!
Find out more or book: www.eventbrite.co.uk
Spring on the Farm
Odds Farm Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Hop on down during the Easter Holidays for a bounty of bugs, blooms & baby animals as we celebrate the start of Spring!
Join our Springtime scavenger hunt where you can search high and low for a tasty treat, plus head to our Show Marquee for live shows and our Spring arts & crafts too!
Become an honarary farmer and join our kid goat bottle feeding sessions in our Demonstration Barn throughout the day.
Families visiting from 29th March - 1st April can also say hello to the Easter Bunny as he makes special appearances throughout the day!
Find out more or book: www.oddsfarm.co.uk
Easter Trail
Knebworth House & Gardens
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 1st April 2024
Whilst enjoying a visit to Knebworth House, Gardens and Park over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend you will be able to take part in the Knebworth Easter Trail! Purchase an Easter Trail Sheet and follow the trail of Easter Characters around the Gardens to solve the word jumble and win a prize at the end.
Each trail sheets is priced at £2. This will include your trail sheet, pencil and prize once you have completed the trail. The Easter Trail Sheet is free for Season Ticket Holders.
Please note this does not include access to Knebworth House, Park or Gardens. A separate general admission ticket will need to be purchased.
Easter Weekend
Chiltern Open Air Museum
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 1st April 2024
10am - 5pm
Come and discover our fascinating historic buildings this Easter Bank Holiday weekend! Immerse yourself in our new willow sculptures and have fun participating in our Easter trail. Bring out your creative side with some family crafts and make unforgettable memories. For a small additional charge, you can even ride a pony and experience the thrill of pony-riding. Don't miss the chance to put on a pair of 3D glasses and delve into our captivating mini 3D exhibition.
With 45 acres at your disposal, there is plenty to explore, including enchanting woodlands and an exciting adventure playground. Join us for a wonderful day out with your loved ones this Easter Bank Holiday weekend and let the adventures begin!
This is a Premium Admission day. Free entry for Annual Pass... Read more
Find out more: coam.org.uk
Easter at Whipsnade
Whipsnade Zoo
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
From giant ostriches to tiny butterflies, discover all kinds of amazing egg-laying animals this Easter at Whipsnade Zoo with a free*, fun trail for all the family,
Join the Zoonormous Egg Hunt to seek out eggs of all sizes and colours hidden around the Zoo, while learning about egg-ceptional species along the way. Unravelling clues or solving riddles at each location will crack the code, leading successful egg-splorers to the magnificent golden egg, where they'll be rewarded with a tasty treat!
Along with Easter crafts and over 10,000 amazing animals in the UK's biggest Zoo, you'll be all set for a cracking day out!
Free with zoo entry.
Easter Egg Hunt
Shaw's Corner
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 1st April 2024
10am - 12.30pm
Mr Bee's long winter nap is over! This Easter weekend, take delight in helping him wake up the rest of his garden friends.
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 29 March and 1 April, from 10.00am to 12.30pm, with last entry at 12.00pm, so come along and explore the beautiful gardens of Shaw's Corner. Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
Find out more or book: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Easter Tea Party Trail
Jordans Mill
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
9.30am - 3.30pm (Closed Mondays)
(Not Monday 19th February)
Entertain the little ones with our Easter Tea Party Trail running daily from 29th March to 14th April. Grab your apron, ready your spatula, and hop on over to Jordan's Mill for an Easter celebration filled with fun.
Our hardworking chickens are in a flap! They've got a monumental task ahead to lay enough eggs for the Easter festivities. Our chefs are also knee-deep in preparations and sadly, can't spare a moment to make a special Easter Tea Party for the meadow and woodland creatures. But do not fret! Our chefs have given the animals and creatures recipes to make their own food for the Easter Tea Party.
Can you help our meadow and woodland animals by answering the questions on your trail sheet? Can you work out what recipes... Read more
Find out more: jordansmill.com
Lambing Days @ Watergate Farm
Watergate Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 1st April 2024
The farm will be open again during the peak Lambing Season (Spring).
Visitors can hold the lambs and see a modern sheep farm at work. With over 2000 sheep to give birth, it is a great chance to see lambs actually being born, taking those first few steps and suckling their mothers for the first time.
To add to a fantastic day out...
Real time lambing on a working farm
Refreshments & barbecue with local produce
See the young pigs and calves
Pony rides and sheep shearing (may there be adverse weather conditions - please see social media for any changes)
Red Poll cows and calves
Tractor and trailer rides
Picnic area
Disabled parking facilities
See wool spinning in action
Please note that wellington... Read more
Find out more: watergatefarmturkeys.com
Great Easter Eggstravaganza
Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 1st April 2024
Get set for an Easter Celebration like no other!
This Easter Half Term, get ready for awesome shows, hop on our Tea Cup and Swan Rides, and have a blast with Monty the Meerkat!
Plus, meet our friendly Meerkats, Wallabies, Reindeer, bounce on the Bouncy Pillow, and go wild in our Adventure Play and new Crazy Golf Course.
Join the Egg-cellent Easter Egg Hunt and enjoy even more fun Easter Entertainment!
Find out more or book: leevalleyfarm.co.uk
Easter Eggstravaganza at Church Farm, Ardley
Church Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter Farm Day Pass including the Farm Trail, Woodland Play, and Easter-themed Activity Book.
An Easter Farm Day Pass enables you to enjoy access to the farm trail in Vicarage Field, to see the farm animals and walk the footpaths. Price includes an Easter-themed Activity Book which includes the Easter Bunny Riddle Trail, Farm Bingo, and Easter-themed activities.
Easter and spring is a wonderful time on the farm with lambs in the fields and piglets in Vicarage Field. The hedgerows are abundant with blossoms and wildflowers. Bluebells will be out in the woods. Rabbits, guinea pigs, turkeys, geese, chickens, alpacas - and more.
The entry price is for the whole day and under twos are free.
Enhance your day and book additional seasonal... Read more
Find out more or book: www.churchfarmardeley.co.uk
Space, Race and Fly
RAF Museum London
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
11.00am, 1.00pm & 2.30pm
Join us this Easter Holiday for Space, Race and Fly! From a mobile planetarium to have-a-go activities and drone racing, there is so much to excite and thrill at the RAF Museum London this Easter. Put your engineering and scientific thrills to the test and soar!
Dates for different activities vary. Entry to the museum is free, but there is a charge for additional activities and booking for these is required. Please see the website for dates, details and booking:
- The Space Odyssey Planetarium
- Bubbly Maths
- Up an' At 'Em History Have-a-Go Activities
- Robot Racing!
- S-T-E-M Aircraft Access
- Airfix Make-and-Take Workshops
- RC Helicopter Scavenger Hunt and Time Trial
- Lego Workshop
- Paper Airplane... Read more
Find out more or book: www.rafmuseum.org.uk
Cracking Easter Family Fun
Bletchley Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
Free with admission.
Hop to Bletchley Park for egg-stra special fun for all ages this Easter - crack codes and solve puzzles in our Easter Bunny Hunt, learn more about the Mansion and the Leon family in our egg-ceptional activities for families or join an egg-citing family tour (on selected dates).
Will you accept our mission to crack the code? Go on an Easter Bunny hunt around Bletchley Park where each bunny has a secret code - can you work out the hidden word? The trail has lots of puzzles and other activities too! Trails are free to collect from admissions and are suitable for all ages.
Family activities - 30 March, 1, 3, 6, 10 & 12 April
Family Tours - 29 March, 2, 4, 9 & 11 April
Egg Hunt Trail
Natural History Museum at Tring
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
(closed Mondays)
We've hidden 12 eggs around our galleries.
Along the way, discover what egg-laying animals we have on display and test your knowledge by answering our egg hunt trail questions.
Suitable for ages 5+
£1 per trail, buy tickets on the day
Find out more: www.nhm.ac.uk
Easter Extravaganza
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
Hop on down to the farm for our Easter Eggstravaganza.
Herrings Green Farm is home to over 200 birds of prey and animals. Come face to face with different species of Owls, Hawks, Eagles, Falcons and even Pelicans! Take a walk over to the farm where you can visit many breeds of farm animals including goats, alpacas, donkeys, llamas, sheep and more.
Easter Baby Barn - Opening this Easter is our baby barn, visit our barn and view our Easter babies. View our Spring lambs, goat kids and our other babies. The perfect way to spend Easter.
We have a packed daily program of events to keep all the family entertained:
10.30 - Meet & handle an owl
11.00 - Pat a pet with our rabbits and guinea pigs
11.30 - Flying display - Watch many of our... Read more
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Lamb Feeding Experience
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
10.30am & 2pm
Spring into Easter with our Lamb feeding experience, a truly memorable experience for all ages.
Head into our baby barn where you can meet our beautiful Spring lambs. The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes, included in your experience is:
Close up time with our lambs, the perfect opportunity to get some photos
Bottle feed our lambs
Question time with our animal keeper
Admission into the farm and bird of prey centre all day
The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes
£19.00 per person
*Please note this experience is not suitable for pregnant women*
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Easter Eggtravaganza
Aldenham Country Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter returns to Aldenham Country Park - join the Easter Bunny for two weeks of Easter Eggstravaganza!
Included in your Easter Eggstravaganza Farm Pass:
- Visit all the newborns and friendly Farm animals
- Meet the Easter Bunny and Winnie the Pooh
- Join the Interactive Easter Shows
- Jump on the Bouncy Castle
- Hip and hop on Hay Bale Play
- Watch the Farmer feed the pigs & cows
- Take a ride on the mini Play Tractors
- Boogie in the Dance Tunnel
- Challenge your family with our giant puzzles
- Hunt for Easter jokes to win a prize!
Chargeable Extras:
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Tractor Trailer Ride
- Small Animal Petting
- Lamb Bottle Feeding
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Easter Wonderland
Mead Open Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
Tumble into an immersive adventure at Mead Open Farm this Easter break as you fall through the rabbit hole and follow Alice and friends through Wonderland! ?
Every day from 29th March - 12th April. Included in your ticket:
- Go on a magical journey with Alice and friends through Wonderland. Look out for familiar faces, including the mischievous Mad Hatter and friends, but beware of The Queen of Hearts.
- Race against the clock in a series of games with The White Rabbit's 'Stop The Clock!' interactive show. Expect hilarious fun and audience participation, but keep an eye on that tricksy Cheshire Cat.
- It wouldn't be Easter without a little chocolate, so make sure you complete Mead Open Farm's Easter Trail to solve the clues and win a chocolatey treat.... Read more
Find out more or book: www.meadopenfarm.co.uk
Easter Egg Hunt
Dunstable Downs
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10.30am – 4pm
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 29 March and 14 April 2024, from 10.30am to 4.00pm, with last entry at 4.00pm, so come along and explore the beautiful landscape of Dunstable Downs. Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
Skye loves soaring high, feeling the wind, and looking at the meadows below. But when she breaks free from her string, she discovers that higher up, the sky contains more than just kites...
Join our trail to spread your wings and learn all about the objects that can be found in our vast... Read more
Find out more: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Hunt for the Easterlopers - Easter Trail
City Centre
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
A new free family-friendly trail for Easter
Help track down the missing Easter Bunny with the help of some Super Dinosaurs!
You'll find 10 magical eggs displayed in the windows of 10 businesses in St Albans City Centre. Simply find the eggs and scan the QR code to reveal Super Dinosaurs in augmented reality (AR) to help you with your search and to take fun pictures with.
Collect all 10 to find the Easter Bunny and download a FREE Puzzle Pack.
All you need is your mobile phone and you are set to go track down the Easter Bunny. Make sure your QR code scanning setting is activated on your phone.
Visit the link below for instructions and map.
Sponsored by Lit Fibre
Family Activities @ IWM Duxford
IWM Duxford
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 3pm
There's plenty of fun to be had at IWM Duxford this February half term.
This winter, dive into the science behind cameras as you take on the role of a Photo Interpreter. Find out what it takes to take secret photos from up high in the sky!
You'll take part in exciting missions and explore how light and reflection make a camera work. You'll discover how the Photographic Reconnaissance Unit (PRU) spied on their enemies from the air in their daring missions deep inside enemy lines.
Finally, you'll use your new skills to design and build your own pinhole viewer worthy of an PRU operation!
As a team use your Jump Bag to discover more across the museum. Use the specialised replica Second World War equipment within each bag, including Cricket... Read more
Easter Eggstravaganza
Willows Activity Farm
Thu 28th March 2024 - Mon 1st April 2024
Join us for an egg-cellent day of family fun including our Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Grotto, Easter arts and crafts, meet adorable animals including our very own Easter bunnies, pig racing and lamb bottle feeding demonstrations - there really is something for every-bunny!
Enjoy bouncing around on our bouncy bounce pillows and don't forget to visit our Puddle Play Park for a splashing good time.
The Easter Bunny will be hopping in every day on the outdoor show stage in his very own show too.
And what's more egg-citing is that EVERYTHING is included in the admission price. The fun continues during the rest of the school Easter holidays at our Willows Magical Adventure event.
Find out more or book: www.willowsactivityfarm.com
Easter Adventures
Waddesdon Manor
Wed 27th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am -5pm(closed Tue 2, Mon 8 & Tue 9 April)
Join us this Easter for a fun-filled Easter adventure sure to surprise and delight!
As well as our popular Easter trail, make sure to stop off at our newly-refurbished playground and refuel with delicious food and drink from our various food outlets.
Best of all? From 27 March until 14 April, children get free entry to the house and grounds at Waddesdon!
This Easter our trail is jam-packed with lots of fun games and creative activities. Follow your map, get involved in each activity and don't forget to collect your chocolate egg at the end!
Pick up your trail sheet on arrival at the entry kiosks. The trail starts on the North Front of the Manor and makes it's way around the grounds before ending at the Coach House down at the Stables... Read more
Easter Adventure Quest
Wrest Park
Sat 23rd March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Join us for a cracking adventure quest at Wrest Park this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the castle grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat.
You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you're a member or not, and it's on top of the ticket price. There's no need to book, and you can pay when you arrive at the site.
Book online and save 15% on your entry ticket.
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Monday 1st April
Easter Funfair
Harpenden Common
Thu 28th March 2024 - Mon 1st April 2024
The Easter Funfair returns to Harpenden Common on Thursday 28th March to Monday 1st April with exciting rides for all ages.
Opening time TBC
Chocolate Workshop
Standalone Farm
Mon 1st April 2024 - Fri 5th April 2024
11am - 1:30pm
Visit us for a cracking chocolate workshop this Easter break.
At our chocolate workshop experts from The Melting Pot will guide you to design your own Easter lollipop complete with bags and ribbons- perfect for scoffing yourself or giving as an Easter gift. Little ones will also be able to learn all about chocolate and sample some real cacao!
Please note:
- Each session will last approximately 1 hour.
- Tickets include day entry to Standalone Farm 10am-5pm
- Recommended aged 5+ and all children must be supervised.
- Children under the age of 2 years can attend for free and do not need to book a ticket.
- Every person attending the session will need to purchase a ticket, whether they are an adult or child.
- Each... Read more
Find out more or book: standalonefarm.digitickets.co.uk
Meet Bluey at Woburn Safari Park
Woburn Safari Park
Mon 1st April 2024
11:30am - 3:30pm
Come down and meet kids' TV favourite, Bluey!
Hooray! Bluey will be visiting all the way from Australia and appearing at Woburn Safari Park at intervals on Monday 1st April!
Head off on a safari adventure to see an array of animals from lions and bears, to giraffes and rhinos, among others, in the Road Safari. Then head down to the Safari Hangout in the Foot Safari to meet your favourite Blue Heeler, Bluey.
The energetic Australian pup will be appearing to meet fans at 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm - don't forget to bring your cameras!
You can see Bluey at no extra cost to your standard admission - book your event ticket online now. You can enjoy all the usual fun of the Road Safari, Foot Safari and free play areas at Woburn... Read more
Find out more or book: www.woburnsafari.co.uk
Self-Led Pond Dipping - Easter at RSPB Rye Meads
RSPB Rye Meads
Sun 31st March 2024 - Thu 4th April 2024
10am - 4pm
During the Easter holidays, take part in pond dipping at RSPB Rye Meads! Discover the creatures lurking in the hidden depths of the waters - from the tiny water flea to the mighty dragonfly nymph, the ponds of Rye Meads are full of a variety of amazing animals! Available from 10am-4pm. No need to book, just turn up on the day (Sunday - Thursday)!
All pond dipping equipment is provided for £3 per kit, and your pond dipping session will last approximately 25 minutes. Please do not bring your own nets as you won't be able to use them in our pond. This is a self-led activity.
Rye Meads is currently open Sunday - Thursday (Closed Fridays and Saturdays) 9am-5pm.
Facilities include: car park, Cafe Lite, toilets, accessible pathways. Please note:... Read more
Find out more: events.rspb.org.uk
The Spring Trail - Easter at Rye Meads
RSPB Rye Meads
Sun 31st March 2024 - Thu 4th April 2024
9am - 5pm
After a dark and cold winter it's time to put a SPRING back in your step so come and take part in our brand new family trail for the Easter holidays!
Learn more about how Spring encourages nature to wake up, spot the colours bursting through and challenge the family on our balance beam. And don't forget to keep an eye out for the elusive water voles that are calling Rye Meads their home! There's also a special craft for you to make and take home. No need to book, just show up. The trail is available Sunday - Thursday (we're closed Friday and Saturday), our opening times are 9am - 5pm. Â
£2 per trail (there is also a £4 car parking charge for non RSPB members).
Café Lite - we have a limited selection of snacks that can be purchased including;... Read more
Find out more: events.rspb.org.uk
Spring on the Farm
Odds Farm Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Hop on down during the Easter Holidays for a bounty of bugs, blooms & baby animals as we celebrate the start of Spring!
Join our Springtime scavenger hunt where you can search high and low for a tasty treat, plus head to our Show Marquee for live shows and our Spring arts & crafts too!
Become an honarary farmer and join our kid goat bottle feeding sessions in our Demonstration Barn throughout the day.
Families visiting from 29th March - 1st April can also say hello to the Easter Bunny as he makes special appearances throughout the day!
Find out more or book: www.oddsfarm.co.uk
Easter Trail
Knebworth House & Gardens
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 1st April 2024
Whilst enjoying a visit to Knebworth House, Gardens and Park over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend you will be able to take part in the Knebworth Easter Trail! Purchase an Easter Trail Sheet and follow the trail of Easter Characters around the Gardens to solve the word jumble and win a prize at the end.
Each trail sheets is priced at £2. This will include your trail sheet, pencil and prize once you have completed the trail. The Easter Trail Sheet is free for Season Ticket Holders.
Please note this does not include access to Knebworth House, Park or Gardens. A separate general admission ticket will need to be purchased.
Easter Weekend
Chiltern Open Air Museum
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 1st April 2024
10am - 5pm
Come and discover our fascinating historic buildings this Easter Bank Holiday weekend! Immerse yourself in our new willow sculptures and have fun participating in our Easter trail. Bring out your creative side with some family crafts and make unforgettable memories. For a small additional charge, you can even ride a pony and experience the thrill of pony-riding. Don't miss the chance to put on a pair of 3D glasses and delve into our captivating mini 3D exhibition.
With 45 acres at your disposal, there is plenty to explore, including enchanting woodlands and an exciting adventure playground. Join us for a wonderful day out with your loved ones this Easter Bank Holiday weekend and let the adventures begin!
This is a Premium Admission day. Free entry for Annual Pass... Read more
Find out more: coam.org.uk
Easter at Whipsnade
Whipsnade Zoo
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
From giant ostriches to tiny butterflies, discover all kinds of amazing egg-laying animals this Easter at Whipsnade Zoo with a free*, fun trail for all the family,
Join the Zoonormous Egg Hunt to seek out eggs of all sizes and colours hidden around the Zoo, while learning about egg-ceptional species along the way. Unravelling clues or solving riddles at each location will crack the code, leading successful egg-splorers to the magnificent golden egg, where they'll be rewarded with a tasty treat!
Along with Easter crafts and over 10,000 amazing animals in the UK's biggest Zoo, you'll be all set for a cracking day out!
Free with zoo entry.
Easter Egg Hunt
Shaw's Corner
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 1st April 2024
10am - 12.30pm
Mr Bee's long winter nap is over! This Easter weekend, take delight in helping him wake up the rest of his garden friends.
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 29 March and 1 April, from 10.00am to 12.30pm, with last entry at 12.00pm, so come along and explore the beautiful gardens of Shaw's Corner. Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
Find out more or book: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Easter Tea Party Trail
Jordans Mill
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
9.30am - 3.30pm (Closed Mondays)
(Not Monday 19th February)
Entertain the little ones with our Easter Tea Party Trail running daily from 29th March to 14th April. Grab your apron, ready your spatula, and hop on over to Jordan's Mill for an Easter celebration filled with fun.
Our hardworking chickens are in a flap! They've got a monumental task ahead to lay enough eggs for the Easter festivities. Our chefs are also knee-deep in preparations and sadly, can't spare a moment to make a special Easter Tea Party for the meadow and woodland creatures. But do not fret! Our chefs have given the animals and creatures recipes to make their own food for the Easter Tea Party.
Can you help our meadow and woodland animals by answering the questions on your trail sheet? Can you work out what recipes... Read more
Find out more: jordansmill.com
Lambing Days @ Watergate Farm
Watergate Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 1st April 2024
The farm will be open again during the peak Lambing Season (Spring).
Visitors can hold the lambs and see a modern sheep farm at work. With over 2000 sheep to give birth, it is a great chance to see lambs actually being born, taking those first few steps and suckling their mothers for the first time.
To add to a fantastic day out...
Real time lambing on a working farm
Refreshments & barbecue with local produce
See the young pigs and calves
Pony rides and sheep shearing (may there be adverse weather conditions - please see social media for any changes)
Red Poll cows and calves
Tractor and trailer rides
Picnic area
Disabled parking facilities
See wool spinning in action
Please note that wellington... Read more
Find out more: watergatefarmturkeys.com
Great Easter Eggstravaganza
Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 1st April 2024
Get set for an Easter Celebration like no other!
This Easter Half Term, get ready for awesome shows, hop on our Tea Cup and Swan Rides, and have a blast with Monty the Meerkat!
Plus, meet our friendly Meerkats, Wallabies, Reindeer, bounce on the Bouncy Pillow, and go wild in our Adventure Play and new Crazy Golf Course.
Join the Egg-cellent Easter Egg Hunt and enjoy even more fun Easter Entertainment!
Find out more or book: leevalleyfarm.co.uk
Easter Eggstravaganza at Church Farm, Ardley
Church Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter Farm Day Pass including the Farm Trail, Woodland Play, and Easter-themed Activity Book.
An Easter Farm Day Pass enables you to enjoy access to the farm trail in Vicarage Field, to see the farm animals and walk the footpaths. Price includes an Easter-themed Activity Book which includes the Easter Bunny Riddle Trail, Farm Bingo, and Easter-themed activities.
Easter and spring is a wonderful time on the farm with lambs in the fields and piglets in Vicarage Field. The hedgerows are abundant with blossoms and wildflowers. Bluebells will be out in the woods. Rabbits, guinea pigs, turkeys, geese, chickens, alpacas - and more.
The entry price is for the whole day and under twos are free.
Enhance your day and book additional seasonal... Read more
Find out more or book: www.churchfarmardeley.co.uk
Space, Race and Fly
RAF Museum London
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
11.00am, 1.00pm & 2.30pm
Join us this Easter Holiday for Space, Race and Fly! From a mobile planetarium to have-a-go activities and drone racing, there is so much to excite and thrill at the RAF Museum London this Easter. Put your engineering and scientific thrills to the test and soar!
Dates for different activities vary. Entry to the museum is free, but there is a charge for additional activities and booking for these is required. Please see the website for dates, details and booking:
- The Space Odyssey Planetarium
- Bubbly Maths
- Up an' At 'Em History Have-a-Go Activities
- Robot Racing!
- S-T-E-M Aircraft Access
- Airfix Make-and-Take Workshops
- RC Helicopter Scavenger Hunt and Time Trial
- Lego Workshop
- Paper Airplane... Read more
Find out more or book: www.rafmuseum.org.uk
Cracking Easter Family Fun
Bletchley Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
Free with admission.
Hop to Bletchley Park for egg-stra special fun for all ages this Easter - crack codes and solve puzzles in our Easter Bunny Hunt, learn more about the Mansion and the Leon family in our egg-ceptional activities for families or join an egg-citing family tour (on selected dates).
Will you accept our mission to crack the code? Go on an Easter Bunny hunt around Bletchley Park where each bunny has a secret code - can you work out the hidden word? The trail has lots of puzzles and other activities too! Trails are free to collect from admissions and are suitable for all ages.
Family activities - 30 March, 1, 3, 6, 10 & 12 April
Family Tours - 29 March, 2, 4, 9 & 11 April
Egg Hunt Trail
Natural History Museum at Tring
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
(closed Mondays)
We've hidden 12 eggs around our galleries.
Along the way, discover what egg-laying animals we have on display and test your knowledge by answering our egg hunt trail questions.
Suitable for ages 5+
£1 per trail, buy tickets on the day
Find out more: www.nhm.ac.uk
Easter Extravaganza
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
Hop on down to the farm for our Easter Eggstravaganza.
Herrings Green Farm is home to over 200 birds of prey and animals. Come face to face with different species of Owls, Hawks, Eagles, Falcons and even Pelicans! Take a walk over to the farm where you can visit many breeds of farm animals including goats, alpacas, donkeys, llamas, sheep and more.
Easter Baby Barn - Opening this Easter is our baby barn, visit our barn and view our Easter babies. View our Spring lambs, goat kids and our other babies. The perfect way to spend Easter.
We have a packed daily program of events to keep all the family entertained:
10.30 - Meet & handle an owl
11.00 - Pat a pet with our rabbits and guinea pigs
11.30 - Flying display - Watch many of our... Read more
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Lamb Feeding Experience
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
10.30am & 2pm
Spring into Easter with our Lamb feeding experience, a truly memorable experience for all ages.
Head into our baby barn where you can meet our beautiful Spring lambs. The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes, included in your experience is:
Close up time with our lambs, the perfect opportunity to get some photos
Bottle feed our lambs
Question time with our animal keeper
Admission into the farm and bird of prey centre all day
The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes
£19.00 per person
*Please note this experience is not suitable for pregnant women*
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Easter Eggtravaganza
Aldenham Country Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter returns to Aldenham Country Park - join the Easter Bunny for two weeks of Easter Eggstravaganza!
Included in your Easter Eggstravaganza Farm Pass:
- Visit all the newborns and friendly Farm animals
- Meet the Easter Bunny and Winnie the Pooh
- Join the Interactive Easter Shows
- Jump on the Bouncy Castle
- Hip and hop on Hay Bale Play
- Watch the Farmer feed the pigs & cows
- Take a ride on the mini Play Tractors
- Boogie in the Dance Tunnel
- Challenge your family with our giant puzzles
- Hunt for Easter jokes to win a prize!
Chargeable Extras:
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Tractor Trailer Ride
- Small Animal Petting
- Lamb Bottle Feeding
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Easter Wonderland
Mead Open Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
Tumble into an immersive adventure at Mead Open Farm this Easter break as you fall through the rabbit hole and follow Alice and friends through Wonderland! ?
Every day from 29th March - 12th April. Included in your ticket:
- Go on a magical journey with Alice and friends through Wonderland. Look out for familiar faces, including the mischievous Mad Hatter and friends, but beware of The Queen of Hearts.
- Race against the clock in a series of games with The White Rabbit's 'Stop The Clock!' interactive show. Expect hilarious fun and audience participation, but keep an eye on that tricksy Cheshire Cat.
- It wouldn't be Easter without a little chocolate, so make sure you complete Mead Open Farm's Easter Trail to solve the clues and win a chocolatey treat.... Read more
Find out more or book: www.meadopenfarm.co.uk
Easter Egg Hunt
Dunstable Downs
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10.30am – 4pm
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 29 March and 14 April 2024, from 10.30am to 4.00pm, with last entry at 4.00pm, so come along and explore the beautiful landscape of Dunstable Downs. Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
Skye loves soaring high, feeling the wind, and looking at the meadows below. But when she breaks free from her string, she discovers that higher up, the sky contains more than just kites...
Join our trail to spread your wings and learn all about the objects that can be found in our vast... Read more
Find out more: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Hunt for the Easterlopers - Easter Trail
City Centre
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
A new free family-friendly trail for Easter
Help track down the missing Easter Bunny with the help of some Super Dinosaurs!
You'll find 10 magical eggs displayed in the windows of 10 businesses in St Albans City Centre. Simply find the eggs and scan the QR code to reveal Super Dinosaurs in augmented reality (AR) to help you with your search and to take fun pictures with.
Collect all 10 to find the Easter Bunny and download a FREE Puzzle Pack.
All you need is your mobile phone and you are set to go track down the Easter Bunny. Make sure your QR code scanning setting is activated on your phone.
Visit the link below for instructions and map.
Sponsored by Lit Fibre
Family Activities @ IWM Duxford
IWM Duxford
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 3pm
There's plenty of fun to be had at IWM Duxford this February half term.
This winter, dive into the science behind cameras as you take on the role of a Photo Interpreter. Find out what it takes to take secret photos from up high in the sky!
You'll take part in exciting missions and explore how light and reflection make a camera work. You'll discover how the Photographic Reconnaissance Unit (PRU) spied on their enemies from the air in their daring missions deep inside enemy lines.
Finally, you'll use your new skills to design and build your own pinhole viewer worthy of an PRU operation!
As a team use your Jump Bag to discover more across the museum. Use the specialised replica Second World War equipment within each bag, including Cricket... Read more
Easter Eggstravaganza
Willows Activity Farm
Thu 28th March 2024 - Mon 1st April 2024
Join us for an egg-cellent day of family fun including our Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Grotto, Easter arts and crafts, meet adorable animals including our very own Easter bunnies, pig racing and lamb bottle feeding demonstrations - there really is something for every-bunny!
Enjoy bouncing around on our bouncy bounce pillows and don't forget to visit our Puddle Play Park for a splashing good time.
The Easter Bunny will be hopping in every day on the outdoor show stage in his very own show too.
And what's more egg-citing is that EVERYTHING is included in the admission price. The fun continues during the rest of the school Easter holidays at our Willows Magical Adventure event.
Find out more or book: www.willowsactivityfarm.com
Easter Adventures
Waddesdon Manor
Wed 27th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am -5pm(closed Tue 2, Mon 8 & Tue 9 April)
Join us this Easter for a fun-filled Easter adventure sure to surprise and delight!
As well as our popular Easter trail, make sure to stop off at our newly-refurbished playground and refuel with delicious food and drink from our various food outlets.
Best of all? From 27 March until 14 April, children get free entry to the house and grounds at Waddesdon!
This Easter our trail is jam-packed with lots of fun games and creative activities. Follow your map, get involved in each activity and don't forget to collect your chocolate egg at the end!
Pick up your trail sheet on arrival at the entry kiosks. The trail starts on the North Front of the Manor and makes it's way around the grounds before ending at the Coach House down at the Stables... Read more
Easter Adventure Quest
Wrest Park
Sat 23rd March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Join us for a cracking adventure quest at Wrest Park this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the castle grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat.
You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you're a member or not, and it's on top of the ticket price. There's no need to book, and you can pay when you arrive at the site.
Book online and save 15% on your entry ticket.
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Tuesday 2nd April
The Amazing Bubble Man
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Tue 2nd April 2024
2pm
Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. He is a favourite at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where he has enjoyed 14 years of sell-out success.
 
Louis explores the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized. From square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, giant bubbles, bubble volcanoes, tornados and trampolines to people inside bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages. 
Most shows will also feature multi instrumentalist Jet Black Pearl accompanying Louis with bubbly music to double your... Read more
Find out more or book: the-emc.co.uk
April Terrific Tuesdays
Chiltern Open Air Museum
Tue 2nd April 2024
11am - 3.30pm
No need to worry about entertaining your children during the school holidays! The Museum's Education team has got you covered with their special themed family activities on every Tuesday in Bucks school holidays. Our fun-filled activities, games, and crafts can be enjoyed without having to pay any extra, as they are included in our admission price.
Join us on 2nd April for a fun-filled Easter event! Get ready to unleash your creativity and make some delightful Easter-themed crafts. We will be making puppet straws, ladybugs, and Easter headbands.
But that's not all - get ready to be enchanted by our storytellers as they transport you to magical Easter worlds through their captivating tales.
If clay is your thing, then you're in for a treat! The Dacorum... Read more
Find out more: coam.org.uk
Willows Magical Adventure
Willows Activity Farm
Tue 2nd April 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Make magical memories with your family at Willows Activity Farm during our Willows Magical Adventure event!
Join us for an abracadabaaaa...rilliant day of family fun including a Peter Rabbit hunt with chocolate treat, a magic hunt around the Farm Park with prize, spell binding arts and crafts, animals, live character shows, funfair rides, the Peter Rabbit adventure playground and Tristan the Runaway Tractor - ALL included in the admission price.
Don't miss our Magicians Academy with a wand and certificate for everyone taking part. We also have a BRAND NEW Magic and Mayhem Show with special guests!
Find out more or book: www.willowsactivityfarm.com
Amazing Amphibians
Natural History Museum at Tring
Tue 2nd April 2024 - Thu 4th April 2024
10.30-11am, 11.15-11.45am, 2.30-3pm
From toads and frogs to newts and salamanders, there are so many weird and wonderful species to discover.
Explore their mysterious lives in the water and on land, plus get up close to our amazing specimens and create your very own amphibian to take home.
Suitable for ages 5+
£2, buy tickets on the day
Find out more: www.nhm.ac.uk
The Museum of Marvellous Things
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Tue 2nd April 2024
11.30am & 2pm
Welcome to The Museum of Marvellous Things, where the impossible can happen!
Discover stars in jars, catch moons like balloons, dance with Doo-Dahs in cages, sing with Noo-Nahson stages. Because this is a museum like no other - it's made from the magic of YOUR imagination - and you get to bring it alive.
With giant puppets, magical effects, interactive storytelling, LIVE original music and a chance to make your own special puppet, this is a fun-filled family show based on the picture book by Kristina Stephenson (creator of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks).
Meet sensible, serious Norbert Norris and wild, wonderful Tilly T. Pott, as they give you a sneak peek inside their amazing museum and ask YOU to fill it with MAGIC!
So...come on in, let... Read more
Find out more or book: www.culturetrust.com
Easter Holiday Crafts
British Schools Museum
Tue 2nd April 2024 - Thu 4th April 2024
10am - 12pm
Located in our historical Monitorial Schoolroom, join us for a wonderful children's craft session to celebrate Easter and the coming of spring!
From fabulous bunny-spoons, to paper-fold chicks, boing-ing paper cup bunnies to Easter wreaths that double as bonnets! There's something for everyone here at the British Schools Museum.
Sessions are held 10am - 12pm on Tuesdays/ Wednesdays / Thursdays over the Easter holidays (so 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 9th, 10th, 11th April). The same crafts will be on offer at each session, so you can pick the one best for you.
£7.00 per participating child ( non-participating children under 5 and adults are free). Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Younger siblings are welcome to come and play with the... Read more
Find out more or book: britishschoolsmuseum.org.uk
Easter Holiday Family Activities
Hertford Museum
Tue 2nd April 2024 - Thu 4th April 2024
10am - 1pm
Come and join us for crafts during the Easter holidays.
Different crafts available each week.
£3.50 per child, DROP IN
Find out more: www.hertfordmuseum.org
Chocolate Workshop
Standalone Farm
Mon 1st April 2024 - Fri 5th April 2024
11am - 1:30pm
Visit us for a cracking chocolate workshop this Easter break.
At our chocolate workshop experts from The Melting Pot will guide you to design your own Easter lollipop complete with bags and ribbons- perfect for scoffing yourself or giving as an Easter gift. Little ones will also be able to learn all about chocolate and sample some real cacao!
Please note:
- Each session will last approximately 1 hour.
- Tickets include day entry to Standalone Farm 10am-5pm
- Recommended aged 5+ and all children must be supervised.
- Children under the age of 2 years can attend for free and do not need to book a ticket.
- Every person attending the session will need to purchase a ticket, whether they are an adult or child.
- Each... Read more
Find out more or book: standalonefarm.digitickets.co.uk
Self-Led Pond Dipping - Easter at RSPB Rye Meads
RSPB Rye Meads
Sun 31st March 2024 - Thu 4th April 2024
10am - 4pm
During the Easter holidays, take part in pond dipping at RSPB Rye Meads! Discover the creatures lurking in the hidden depths of the waters - from the tiny water flea to the mighty dragonfly nymph, the ponds of Rye Meads are full of a variety of amazing animals! Available from 10am-4pm. No need to book, just turn up on the day (Sunday - Thursday)!
All pond dipping equipment is provided for £3 per kit, and your pond dipping session will last approximately 25 minutes. Please do not bring your own nets as you won't be able to use them in our pond. This is a self-led activity.
Rye Meads is currently open Sunday - Thursday (Closed Fridays and Saturdays) 9am-5pm.
Facilities include: car park, Cafe Lite, toilets, accessible pathways. Please note:... Read more
Find out more: events.rspb.org.uk
The Spring Trail - Easter at Rye Meads
RSPB Rye Meads
Sun 31st March 2024 - Thu 4th April 2024
9am - 5pm
After a dark and cold winter it's time to put a SPRING back in your step so come and take part in our brand new family trail for the Easter holidays!
Learn more about how Spring encourages nature to wake up, spot the colours bursting through and challenge the family on our balance beam. And don't forget to keep an eye out for the elusive water voles that are calling Rye Meads their home! There's also a special craft for you to make and take home. No need to book, just show up. The trail is available Sunday - Thursday (we're closed Friday and Saturday), our opening times are 9am - 5pm. Â
£2 per trail (there is also a £4 car parking charge for non RSPB members).
Café Lite - we have a limited selection of snacks that can be purchased including;... Read more
Find out more: events.rspb.org.uk
Spring on the Farm
Odds Farm Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Hop on down during the Easter Holidays for a bounty of bugs, blooms & baby animals as we celebrate the start of Spring!
Join our Springtime scavenger hunt where you can search high and low for a tasty treat, plus head to our Show Marquee for live shows and our Spring arts & crafts too!
Become an honarary farmer and join our kid goat bottle feeding sessions in our Demonstration Barn throughout the day.
Families visiting from 29th March - 1st April can also say hello to the Easter Bunny as he makes special appearances throughout the day!
Find out more or book: www.oddsfarm.co.uk
Easter at Whipsnade
Whipsnade Zoo
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
From giant ostriches to tiny butterflies, discover all kinds of amazing egg-laying animals this Easter at Whipsnade Zoo with a free*, fun trail for all the family,
Join the Zoonormous Egg Hunt to seek out eggs of all sizes and colours hidden around the Zoo, while learning about egg-ceptional species along the way. Unravelling clues or solving riddles at each location will crack the code, leading successful egg-splorers to the magnificent golden egg, where they'll be rewarded with a tasty treat!
Along with Easter crafts and over 10,000 amazing animals in the UK's biggest Zoo, you'll be all set for a cracking day out!
Free with zoo entry.
Easter Tea Party Trail
Jordans Mill
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
9.30am - 3.30pm (Closed Mondays)
(Not Monday 19th February)
Entertain the little ones with our Easter Tea Party Trail running daily from 29th March to 14th April. Grab your apron, ready your spatula, and hop on over to Jordan's Mill for an Easter celebration filled with fun.
Our hardworking chickens are in a flap! They've got a monumental task ahead to lay enough eggs for the Easter festivities. Our chefs are also knee-deep in preparations and sadly, can't spare a moment to make a special Easter Tea Party for the meadow and woodland creatures. But do not fret! Our chefs have given the animals and creatures recipes to make their own food for the Easter Tea Party.
Can you help our meadow and woodland animals by answering the questions on your trail sheet? Can you work out what recipes... Read more
Find out more: jordansmill.com
Easter Eggstravaganza at Church Farm, Ardley
Church Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter Farm Day Pass including the Farm Trail, Woodland Play, and Easter-themed Activity Book.
An Easter Farm Day Pass enables you to enjoy access to the farm trail in Vicarage Field, to see the farm animals and walk the footpaths. Price includes an Easter-themed Activity Book which includes the Easter Bunny Riddle Trail, Farm Bingo, and Easter-themed activities.
Easter and spring is a wonderful time on the farm with lambs in the fields and piglets in Vicarage Field. The hedgerows are abundant with blossoms and wildflowers. Bluebells will be out in the woods. Rabbits, guinea pigs, turkeys, geese, chickens, alpacas - and more.
The entry price is for the whole day and under twos are free.
Enhance your day and book additional seasonal... Read more
Find out more or book: www.churchfarmardeley.co.uk
Space, Race and Fly
RAF Museum London
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
11.00am, 1.00pm & 2.30pm
Join us this Easter Holiday for Space, Race and Fly! From a mobile planetarium to have-a-go activities and drone racing, there is so much to excite and thrill at the RAF Museum London this Easter. Put your engineering and scientific thrills to the test and soar!
Dates for different activities vary. Entry to the museum is free, but there is a charge for additional activities and booking for these is required. Please see the website for dates, details and booking:
- The Space Odyssey Planetarium
- Bubbly Maths
- Up an' At 'Em History Have-a-Go Activities
- Robot Racing!
- S-T-E-M Aircraft Access
- Airfix Make-and-Take Workshops
- RC Helicopter Scavenger Hunt and Time Trial
- Lego Workshop
- Paper Airplane... Read more
Find out more or book: www.rafmuseum.org.uk
Cracking Easter Family Fun
Bletchley Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
Free with admission.
Hop to Bletchley Park for egg-stra special fun for all ages this Easter - crack codes and solve puzzles in our Easter Bunny Hunt, learn more about the Mansion and the Leon family in our egg-ceptional activities for families or join an egg-citing family tour (on selected dates).
Will you accept our mission to crack the code? Go on an Easter Bunny hunt around Bletchley Park where each bunny has a secret code - can you work out the hidden word? The trail has lots of puzzles and other activities too! Trails are free to collect from admissions and are suitable for all ages.
Family activities - 30 March, 1, 3, 6, 10 & 12 April
Family Tours - 29 March, 2, 4, 9 & 11 April
Egg Hunt Trail
Natural History Museum at Tring
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
(closed Mondays)
We've hidden 12 eggs around our galleries.
Along the way, discover what egg-laying animals we have on display and test your knowledge by answering our egg hunt trail questions.
Suitable for ages 5+
£1 per trail, buy tickets on the day
Find out more: www.nhm.ac.uk
Easter Extravaganza
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
Hop on down to the farm for our Easter Eggstravaganza.
Herrings Green Farm is home to over 200 birds of prey and animals. Come face to face with different species of Owls, Hawks, Eagles, Falcons and even Pelicans! Take a walk over to the farm where you can visit many breeds of farm animals including goats, alpacas, donkeys, llamas, sheep and more.
Easter Baby Barn - Opening this Easter is our baby barn, visit our barn and view our Easter babies. View our Spring lambs, goat kids and our other babies. The perfect way to spend Easter.
We have a packed daily program of events to keep all the family entertained:
10.30 - Meet & handle an owl
11.00 - Pat a pet with our rabbits and guinea pigs
11.30 - Flying display - Watch many of our... Read more
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Lamb Feeding Experience
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
10.30am & 2pm
Spring into Easter with our Lamb feeding experience, a truly memorable experience for all ages.
Head into our baby barn where you can meet our beautiful Spring lambs. The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes, included in your experience is:
Close up time with our lambs, the perfect opportunity to get some photos
Bottle feed our lambs
Question time with our animal keeper
Admission into the farm and bird of prey centre all day
The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes
£19.00 per person
*Please note this experience is not suitable for pregnant women*
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Easter Eggtravaganza
Aldenham Country Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter returns to Aldenham Country Park - join the Easter Bunny for two weeks of Easter Eggstravaganza!
Included in your Easter Eggstravaganza Farm Pass:
- Visit all the newborns and friendly Farm animals
- Meet the Easter Bunny and Winnie the Pooh
- Join the Interactive Easter Shows
- Jump on the Bouncy Castle
- Hip and hop on Hay Bale Play
- Watch the Farmer feed the pigs & cows
- Take a ride on the mini Play Tractors
- Boogie in the Dance Tunnel
- Challenge your family with our giant puzzles
- Hunt for Easter jokes to win a prize!
Chargeable Extras:
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Tractor Trailer Ride
- Small Animal Petting
- Lamb Bottle Feeding
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Easter Wonderland
Mead Open Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
Tumble into an immersive adventure at Mead Open Farm this Easter break as you fall through the rabbit hole and follow Alice and friends through Wonderland! ?
Every day from 29th March - 12th April. Included in your ticket:
- Go on a magical journey with Alice and friends through Wonderland. Look out for familiar faces, including the mischievous Mad Hatter and friends, but beware of The Queen of Hearts.
- Race against the clock in a series of games with The White Rabbit's 'Stop The Clock!' interactive show. Expect hilarious fun and audience participation, but keep an eye on that tricksy Cheshire Cat.
- It wouldn't be Easter without a little chocolate, so make sure you complete Mead Open Farm's Easter Trail to solve the clues and win a chocolatey treat.... Read more
Find out more or book: www.meadopenfarm.co.uk
Easter Egg Hunt
Dunstable Downs
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10.30am – 4pm
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 29 March and 14 April 2024, from 10.30am to 4.00pm, with last entry at 4.00pm, so come along and explore the beautiful landscape of Dunstable Downs. Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
Skye loves soaring high, feeling the wind, and looking at the meadows below. But when she breaks free from her string, she discovers that higher up, the sky contains more than just kites...
Join our trail to spread your wings and learn all about the objects that can be found in our vast... Read more
Find out more: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Hunt for the Easterlopers - Easter Trail
City Centre
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
A new free family-friendly trail for Easter
Help track down the missing Easter Bunny with the help of some Super Dinosaurs!
You'll find 10 magical eggs displayed in the windows of 10 businesses in St Albans City Centre. Simply find the eggs and scan the QR code to reveal Super Dinosaurs in augmented reality (AR) to help you with your search and to take fun pictures with.
Collect all 10 to find the Easter Bunny and download a FREE Puzzle Pack.
All you need is your mobile phone and you are set to go track down the Easter Bunny. Make sure your QR code scanning setting is activated on your phone.
Visit the link below for instructions and map.
Sponsored by Lit Fibre
Family Activities @ IWM Duxford
IWM Duxford
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 3pm
There's plenty of fun to be had at IWM Duxford this February half term.
This winter, dive into the science behind cameras as you take on the role of a Photo Interpreter. Find out what it takes to take secret photos from up high in the sky!
You'll take part in exciting missions and explore how light and reflection make a camera work. You'll discover how the Photographic Reconnaissance Unit (PRU) spied on their enemies from the air in their daring missions deep inside enemy lines.
Finally, you'll use your new skills to design and build your own pinhole viewer worthy of an PRU operation!
As a team use your Jump Bag to discover more across the museum. Use the specialised replica Second World War equipment within each bag, including Cricket... Read more
Easter Adventures
Waddesdon Manor
Wed 27th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am -5pm(closed Tue 2, Mon 8 & Tue 9 April)
Join us this Easter for a fun-filled Easter adventure sure to surprise and delight!
As well as our popular Easter trail, make sure to stop off at our newly-refurbished playground and refuel with delicious food and drink from our various food outlets.
Best of all? From 27 March until 14 April, children get free entry to the house and grounds at Waddesdon!
This Easter our trail is jam-packed with lots of fun games and creative activities. Follow your map, get involved in each activity and don't forget to collect your chocolate egg at the end!
Pick up your trail sheet on arrival at the entry kiosks. The trail starts on the North Front of the Manor and makes it's way around the grounds before ending at the Coach House down at the Stables... Read more
Easter Adventure Quest
Wrest Park
Sat 23rd March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Join us for a cracking adventure quest at Wrest Park this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the castle grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat.
You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you're a member or not, and it's on top of the ticket price. There's no need to book, and you can pay when you arrive at the site.
Book online and save 15% on your entry ticket.
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Wednesday 3rd April
The Signing Company Easter Class
High Street Methodist Church
Wed 3rd April 2024
10.30
Enjoy some signing fun this Easter holiday and sign along to some favourite songs with Terri and our signing friends!
These are single sessions which are great for trying our classes out or continuing your signing journey during the holidays! Siblings are welcome and are half price!!
3rd April - 10.30am
Book now to avoid disappointment!
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Use the link below to book your space
Or for more information visit terri.thesigningcompany.co.uk
Find out more or book: signingcostalbansharpredbourn.class4kids.co.uk
Easter Bunny Hunt
Highfield Park Visitor Centre
Wed 3rd April 2024
10.30am - 2.30pm
Hop little bunny, hop, hop, hop!
Collect your quiz sheet from the Visitor Centre to take part in our Easter themed treasure hunt, bring your completed sheets back to the Visitor Centre for a Easter related prize.
£6 per entry (pay by cash or card on the day).
Last Entry 2pm
Find out more: www.highfieldparktrust.co.uk
Spring Open Day
The Walled Garden
Wed 3rd April 2024
10.30am - 1pm
Enjoy Arts and Crafts in the Beautiful Walled Garden!
Take advantage of the fresh air and all the fun of spring with our outdoor crafts and quizzes. Join us for hunt the bunnies, plant a seed, and more!
Adults: £5 Children £3 Under 2's FREE
*Pre booking is not required*
Find out more: lutonhooestate.co.uk
The Little Mermaid
The Alban Arena
Wed 3rd April 2024
2pm & 5pm
From the producers of Rapunzel, it's time to make a splash and join Ariel; her father, King of the Seven Seas; Ursula, the evil sea witch, and a whole host of fabulous characters in this brand-new adaptation.
Expect lots of fun, singing and dancing, all brought to you by a fantastic and energetic company of wonderful performers. Sparkling scenery, beautiful costumes and an exciting opportunity to meet the characters after the show, this is sure to be the family show of the year that you don't want to miss!
SCOTT RITCHIE PRODUCTIONS proudly presents this vibrant take on a classic and much-loved story
Find out more or book: alban-arena.co.uk
Grooving with Pirates
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Wed 3rd April 2024
11.30am & 2pm
Come on a swashbuckling adventure with family favourite Groove Baby as it sails the seas in this exciting, jazz and funk fuelled show especially for 3 - 7s and their grown-up crews!
Grooving With Pirates is an animated and live-action mystical, magical, nautical, musical adventure which follows three pirate friends on a dangerous mission to find some treasure! A tale of friendship, loyalty and a magic chest.
Meet monsters and mermaids, take musical challenges and strut your stuff on the gangplank.
Specially designed to be a midpoint between kid shows and 'regular' adult concerts, this show has something for all seadogs. High energy interactive theatre meets hard grooving gig.
Blending electro jungle rhythms, infectious pop themes,... Read more
Find out more or book: www.culturetrust.com
Easter Owl Encounter
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Wed 3rd April 2024
10.30am & 1pm
Join us this Easter and spend some time in the company of our Owls
Under the guidance of our falconers you will have the opportunity to meet and handle different species of owls including the Barn Owl, Tawny Owl, European Eagle Owl, Scops Owl and more. Ask the falconers any questions you may have and take the opportunity to take some photos.
From here you will head out to the flying ground where you will be able to fly some of the owls. Experience their silent flight as they glide into your gloved hand.
The activity lasts for approximately 90 minutes.
Includes admission into the farm and bird of prey centre all day.
Adult £18.00 Child £14.00
*Please note this activity is not suitable for children... Read more
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Beauty & The Beast: Easter Family Panto
Grove Theatre
Wed 3rd April 2024
2pm & 6pm
STARRING: Barney Harwood (CBBC & Blue Peter), Lee Latchford-Evans (Steps), Carma Hylton (The Dumping Ground) and Steve Royle (Britain's Got Talent)!
With a star cast, impressive music, energetic dance routines as well as plenty of jokes, slapstick and heaps of audience participation!
Our spellbinding pantomime for Easter 2024 tells the story of Belle, who longs for romance and adventure, a bad mannered Prince who is transformed into a Beast to teach him a good lesson and a good Fairy who makes both their dreams come true.
Find out more or book: www.grovetheatre.co.uk
Willows Magical Adventure
Willows Activity Farm
Tue 2nd April 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Make magical memories with your family at Willows Activity Farm during our Willows Magical Adventure event!
Join us for an abracadabaaaa...rilliant day of family fun including a Peter Rabbit hunt with chocolate treat, a magic hunt around the Farm Park with prize, spell binding arts and crafts, animals, live character shows, funfair rides, the Peter Rabbit adventure playground and Tristan the Runaway Tractor - ALL included in the admission price.
Don't miss our Magicians Academy with a wand and certificate for everyone taking part. We also have a BRAND NEW Magic and Mayhem Show with special guests!
Find out more or book: www.willowsactivityfarm.com
Amazing Amphibians
Natural History Museum at Tring
Tue 2nd April 2024 - Thu 4th April 2024
10.30-11am, 11.15-11.45am, 2.30-3pm
From toads and frogs to newts and salamanders, there are so many weird and wonderful species to discover.
Explore their mysterious lives in the water and on land, plus get up close to our amazing specimens and create your very own amphibian to take home.
Suitable for ages 5+
£2, buy tickets on the day
Find out more: www.nhm.ac.uk
Easter Holiday Crafts
British Schools Museum
Tue 2nd April 2024 - Thu 4th April 2024
10am - 12pm
Located in our historical Monitorial Schoolroom, join us for a wonderful children's craft session to celebrate Easter and the coming of spring!
From fabulous bunny-spoons, to paper-fold chicks, boing-ing paper cup bunnies to Easter wreaths that double as bonnets! There's something for everyone here at the British Schools Museum.
Sessions are held 10am - 12pm on Tuesdays/ Wednesdays / Thursdays over the Easter holidays (so 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 9th, 10th, 11th April). The same crafts will be on offer at each session, so you can pick the one best for you.
£7.00 per participating child ( non-participating children under 5 and adults are free). Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Younger siblings are welcome to come and play with the... Read more
Find out more or book: britishschoolsmuseum.org.uk
Easter Holiday Family Activities
Hertford Museum
Tue 2nd April 2024 - Thu 4th April 2024
10am - 1pm
Come and join us for crafts during the Easter holidays.
Different crafts available each week.
£3.50 per child, DROP IN
Find out more: www.hertfordmuseum.org
Chocolate Workshop
Standalone Farm
Mon 1st April 2024 - Fri 5th April 2024
11am - 1:30pm
Visit us for a cracking chocolate workshop this Easter break.
At our chocolate workshop experts from The Melting Pot will guide you to design your own Easter lollipop complete with bags and ribbons- perfect for scoffing yourself or giving as an Easter gift. Little ones will also be able to learn all about chocolate and sample some real cacao!
Please note:
- Each session will last approximately 1 hour.
- Tickets include day entry to Standalone Farm 10am-5pm
- Recommended aged 5+ and all children must be supervised.
- Children under the age of 2 years can attend for free and do not need to book a ticket.
- Every person attending the session will need to purchase a ticket, whether they are an adult or child.
- Each... Read more
Find out more or book: standalonefarm.digitickets.co.uk
Self-Led Pond Dipping - Easter at RSPB Rye Meads
RSPB Rye Meads
Sun 31st March 2024 - Thu 4th April 2024
10am - 4pm
During the Easter holidays, take part in pond dipping at RSPB Rye Meads! Discover the creatures lurking in the hidden depths of the waters - from the tiny water flea to the mighty dragonfly nymph, the ponds of Rye Meads are full of a variety of amazing animals! Available from 10am-4pm. No need to book, just turn up on the day (Sunday - Thursday)!
All pond dipping equipment is provided for £3 per kit, and your pond dipping session will last approximately 25 minutes. Please do not bring your own nets as you won't be able to use them in our pond. This is a self-led activity.
Rye Meads is currently open Sunday - Thursday (Closed Fridays and Saturdays) 9am-5pm.
Facilities include: car park, Cafe Lite, toilets, accessible pathways. Please note:... Read more
Find out more: events.rspb.org.uk
The Spring Trail - Easter at Rye Meads
RSPB Rye Meads
Sun 31st March 2024 - Thu 4th April 2024
9am - 5pm
After a dark and cold winter it's time to put a SPRING back in your step so come and take part in our brand new family trail for the Easter holidays!
Learn more about how Spring encourages nature to wake up, spot the colours bursting through and challenge the family on our balance beam. And don't forget to keep an eye out for the elusive water voles that are calling Rye Meads their home! There's also a special craft for you to make and take home. No need to book, just show up. The trail is available Sunday - Thursday (we're closed Friday and Saturday), our opening times are 9am - 5pm. Â
£2 per trail (there is also a £4 car parking charge for non RSPB members).
Café Lite - we have a limited selection of snacks that can be purchased including;... Read more
Find out more: events.rspb.org.uk
Spring on the Farm
Odds Farm Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Hop on down during the Easter Holidays for a bounty of bugs, blooms & baby animals as we celebrate the start of Spring!
Join our Springtime scavenger hunt where you can search high and low for a tasty treat, plus head to our Show Marquee for live shows and our Spring arts & crafts too!
Become an honarary farmer and join our kid goat bottle feeding sessions in our Demonstration Barn throughout the day.
Families visiting from 29th March - 1st April can also say hello to the Easter Bunny as he makes special appearances throughout the day!
Find out more or book: www.oddsfarm.co.uk
Easter at Whipsnade
Whipsnade Zoo
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
From giant ostriches to tiny butterflies, discover all kinds of amazing egg-laying animals this Easter at Whipsnade Zoo with a free*, fun trail for all the family,
Join the Zoonormous Egg Hunt to seek out eggs of all sizes and colours hidden around the Zoo, while learning about egg-ceptional species along the way. Unravelling clues or solving riddles at each location will crack the code, leading successful egg-splorers to the magnificent golden egg, where they'll be rewarded with a tasty treat!
Along with Easter crafts and over 10,000 amazing animals in the UK's biggest Zoo, you'll be all set for a cracking day out!
Free with zoo entry.
Easter Tea Party Trail
Jordans Mill
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
9.30am - 3.30pm (Closed Mondays)
(Not Monday 19th February)
Entertain the little ones with our Easter Tea Party Trail running daily from 29th March to 14th April. Grab your apron, ready your spatula, and hop on over to Jordan's Mill for an Easter celebration filled with fun.
Our hardworking chickens are in a flap! They've got a monumental task ahead to lay enough eggs for the Easter festivities. Our chefs are also knee-deep in preparations and sadly, can't spare a moment to make a special Easter Tea Party for the meadow and woodland creatures. But do not fret! Our chefs have given the animals and creatures recipes to make their own food for the Easter Tea Party.
Can you help our meadow and woodland animals by answering the questions on your trail sheet? Can you work out what recipes... Read more
Find out more: jordansmill.com
Easter Eggstravaganza at Church Farm, Ardley
Church Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter Farm Day Pass including the Farm Trail, Woodland Play, and Easter-themed Activity Book.
An Easter Farm Day Pass enables you to enjoy access to the farm trail in Vicarage Field, to see the farm animals and walk the footpaths. Price includes an Easter-themed Activity Book which includes the Easter Bunny Riddle Trail, Farm Bingo, and Easter-themed activities.
Easter and spring is a wonderful time on the farm with lambs in the fields and piglets in Vicarage Field. The hedgerows are abundant with blossoms and wildflowers. Bluebells will be out in the woods. Rabbits, guinea pigs, turkeys, geese, chickens, alpacas - and more.
The entry price is for the whole day and under twos are free.
Enhance your day and book additional seasonal... Read more
Find out more or book: www.churchfarmardeley.co.uk
Space, Race and Fly
RAF Museum London
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
11.00am, 1.00pm & 2.30pm
Join us this Easter Holiday for Space, Race and Fly! From a mobile planetarium to have-a-go activities and drone racing, there is so much to excite and thrill at the RAF Museum London this Easter. Put your engineering and scientific thrills to the test and soar!
Dates for different activities vary. Entry to the museum is free, but there is a charge for additional activities and booking for these is required. Please see the website for dates, details and booking:
- The Space Odyssey Planetarium
- Bubbly Maths
- Up an' At 'Em History Have-a-Go Activities
- Robot Racing!
- S-T-E-M Aircraft Access
- Airfix Make-and-Take Workshops
- RC Helicopter Scavenger Hunt and Time Trial
- Lego Workshop
- Paper Airplane... Read more
Find out more or book: www.rafmuseum.org.uk
Cracking Easter Family Fun
Bletchley Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
Free with admission.
Hop to Bletchley Park for egg-stra special fun for all ages this Easter - crack codes and solve puzzles in our Easter Bunny Hunt, learn more about the Mansion and the Leon family in our egg-ceptional activities for families or join an egg-citing family tour (on selected dates).
Will you accept our mission to crack the code? Go on an Easter Bunny hunt around Bletchley Park where each bunny has a secret code - can you work out the hidden word? The trail has lots of puzzles and other activities too! Trails are free to collect from admissions and are suitable for all ages.
Family activities - 30 March, 1, 3, 6, 10 & 12 April
Family Tours - 29 March, 2, 4, 9 & 11 April
Egg Hunt Trail
Natural History Museum at Tring
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
(closed Mondays)
We've hidden 12 eggs around our galleries.
Along the way, discover what egg-laying animals we have on display and test your knowledge by answering our egg hunt trail questions.
Suitable for ages 5+
£1 per trail, buy tickets on the day
Find out more: www.nhm.ac.uk
Easter Extravaganza
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
Hop on down to the farm for our Easter Eggstravaganza.
Herrings Green Farm is home to over 200 birds of prey and animals. Come face to face with different species of Owls, Hawks, Eagles, Falcons and even Pelicans! Take a walk over to the farm where you can visit many breeds of farm animals including goats, alpacas, donkeys, llamas, sheep and more.
Easter Baby Barn - Opening this Easter is our baby barn, visit our barn and view our Easter babies. View our Spring lambs, goat kids and our other babies. The perfect way to spend Easter.
We have a packed daily program of events to keep all the family entertained:
10.30 - Meet & handle an owl
11.00 - Pat a pet with our rabbits and guinea pigs
11.30 - Flying display - Watch many of our... Read more
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Lamb Feeding Experience
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
10.30am & 2pm
Spring into Easter with our Lamb feeding experience, a truly memorable experience for all ages.
Head into our baby barn where you can meet our beautiful Spring lambs. The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes, included in your experience is:
Close up time with our lambs, the perfect opportunity to get some photos
Bottle feed our lambs
Question time with our animal keeper
Admission into the farm and bird of prey centre all day
The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes
£19.00 per person
*Please note this experience is not suitable for pregnant women*
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Easter Eggtravaganza
Aldenham Country Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter returns to Aldenham Country Park - join the Easter Bunny for two weeks of Easter Eggstravaganza!
Included in your Easter Eggstravaganza Farm Pass:
- Visit all the newborns and friendly Farm animals
- Meet the Easter Bunny and Winnie the Pooh
- Join the Interactive Easter Shows
- Jump on the Bouncy Castle
- Hip and hop on Hay Bale Play
- Watch the Farmer feed the pigs & cows
- Take a ride on the mini Play Tractors
- Boogie in the Dance Tunnel
- Challenge your family with our giant puzzles
- Hunt for Easter jokes to win a prize!
Chargeable Extras:
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Tractor Trailer Ride
- Small Animal Petting
- Lamb Bottle Feeding
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Easter Wonderland
Mead Open Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
Tumble into an immersive adventure at Mead Open Farm this Easter break as you fall through the rabbit hole and follow Alice and friends through Wonderland! ?
Every day from 29th March - 12th April. Included in your ticket:
- Go on a magical journey with Alice and friends through Wonderland. Look out for familiar faces, including the mischievous Mad Hatter and friends, but beware of The Queen of Hearts.
- Race against the clock in a series of games with The White Rabbit's 'Stop The Clock!' interactive show. Expect hilarious fun and audience participation, but keep an eye on that tricksy Cheshire Cat.
- It wouldn't be Easter without a little chocolate, so make sure you complete Mead Open Farm's Easter Trail to solve the clues and win a chocolatey treat.... Read more
Find out more or book: www.meadopenfarm.co.uk
Easter Egg Hunt
Dunstable Downs
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10.30am – 4pm
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 29 March and 14 April 2024, from 10.30am to 4.00pm, with last entry at 4.00pm, so come along and explore the beautiful landscape of Dunstable Downs. Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
Skye loves soaring high, feeling the wind, and looking at the meadows below. But when she breaks free from her string, she discovers that higher up, the sky contains more than just kites...
Join our trail to spread your wings and learn all about the objects that can be found in our vast... Read more
Find out more: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Hunt for the Easterlopers - Easter Trail
City Centre
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
A new free family-friendly trail for Easter
Help track down the missing Easter Bunny with the help of some Super Dinosaurs!
You'll find 10 magical eggs displayed in the windows of 10 businesses in St Albans City Centre. Simply find the eggs and scan the QR code to reveal Super Dinosaurs in augmented reality (AR) to help you with your search and to take fun pictures with.
Collect all 10 to find the Easter Bunny and download a FREE Puzzle Pack.
All you need is your mobile phone and you are set to go track down the Easter Bunny. Make sure your QR code scanning setting is activated on your phone.
Visit the link below for instructions and map.
Sponsored by Lit Fibre
Family Activities @ IWM Duxford
IWM Duxford
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 3pm
There's plenty of fun to be had at IWM Duxford this February half term.
This winter, dive into the science behind cameras as you take on the role of a Photo Interpreter. Find out what it takes to take secret photos from up high in the sky!
You'll take part in exciting missions and explore how light and reflection make a camera work. You'll discover how the Photographic Reconnaissance Unit (PRU) spied on their enemies from the air in their daring missions deep inside enemy lines.
Finally, you'll use your new skills to design and build your own pinhole viewer worthy of an PRU operation!
As a team use your Jump Bag to discover more across the museum. Use the specialised replica Second World War equipment within each bag, including Cricket... Read more
Easter Adventures
Waddesdon Manor
Wed 27th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am -5pm(closed Tue 2, Mon 8 & Tue 9 April)
Join us this Easter for a fun-filled Easter adventure sure to surprise and delight!
As well as our popular Easter trail, make sure to stop off at our newly-refurbished playground and refuel with delicious food and drink from our various food outlets.
Best of all? From 27 March until 14 April, children get free entry to the house and grounds at Waddesdon!
This Easter our trail is jam-packed with lots of fun games and creative activities. Follow your map, get involved in each activity and don't forget to collect your chocolate egg at the end!
Pick up your trail sheet on arrival at the entry kiosks. The trail starts on the North Front of the Manor and makes it's way around the grounds before ending at the Coach House down at the Stables... Read more
Easter Adventure Quest
Wrest Park
Sat 23rd March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Join us for a cracking adventure quest at Wrest Park this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the castle grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat.
You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you're a member or not, and it's on top of the ticket price. There's no need to book, and you can pay when you arrive at the site.
Book online and save 15% on your entry ticket.
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Thursday 4th April
Rude Science
The Alban Arena
Thu 4th April 2024
11.30am
Rude Science Live -The naughtiest, funniest, most revolting science show in the world.
Brace yourselves for TV Gastronaut Stefan Gates' hilarious, high-tech, highly-explosive new family show, packed with science stunts and spectacular experiments. It's a thoroughly educational science extravaganza based on the acclaimed Rude Science book.
Expect enormous bottoms, f*rt machines, snot cocktails, vast whoopee cushions, pee-powered fireworks and ear-wax-oozing mannequins in this celebration of the fascinating bodily science essential to life. The show transforms complex biology, physics and chemistry into educational hilarity using Stef's signature stunts and encyclopaedic science knowledge.
Stefan Gates is an award-winning presenter of 20 TV series... Read more
Find out more or book: alban-arena.co.uk
Willows Magical Adventure
Willows Activity Farm
Tue 2nd April 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Make magical memories with your family at Willows Activity Farm during our Willows Magical Adventure event!
Join us for an abracadabaaaa...rilliant day of family fun including a Peter Rabbit hunt with chocolate treat, a magic hunt around the Farm Park with prize, spell binding arts and crafts, animals, live character shows, funfair rides, the Peter Rabbit adventure playground and Tristan the Runaway Tractor - ALL included in the admission price.
Don't miss our Magicians Academy with a wand and certificate for everyone taking part. We also have a BRAND NEW Magic and Mayhem Show with special guests!
Find out more or book: www.willowsactivityfarm.com
Amazing Amphibians
Natural History Museum at Tring
Tue 2nd April 2024 - Thu 4th April 2024
10.30-11am, 11.15-11.45am, 2.30-3pm
From toads and frogs to newts and salamanders, there are so many weird and wonderful species to discover.
Explore their mysterious lives in the water and on land, plus get up close to our amazing specimens and create your very own amphibian to take home.
Suitable for ages 5+
£2, buy tickets on the day
Find out more: www.nhm.ac.uk
Easter Holiday Crafts
British Schools Museum
Tue 2nd April 2024 - Thu 4th April 2024
10am - 12pm
Located in our historical Monitorial Schoolroom, join us for a wonderful children's craft session to celebrate Easter and the coming of spring!
From fabulous bunny-spoons, to paper-fold chicks, boing-ing paper cup bunnies to Easter wreaths that double as bonnets! There's something for everyone here at the British Schools Museum.
Sessions are held 10am - 12pm on Tuesdays/ Wednesdays / Thursdays over the Easter holidays (so 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 9th, 10th, 11th April). The same crafts will be on offer at each session, so you can pick the one best for you.
£7.00 per participating child ( non-participating children under 5 and adults are free). Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Younger siblings are welcome to come and play with the... Read more
Find out more or book: britishschoolsmuseum.org.uk
Easter Holiday Family Activities
Hertford Museum
Tue 2nd April 2024 - Thu 4th April 2024
10am - 1pm
Come and join us for crafts during the Easter holidays.
Different crafts available each week.
£3.50 per child, DROP IN
Find out more: www.hertfordmuseum.org
Chocolate Workshop
Standalone Farm
Mon 1st April 2024 - Fri 5th April 2024
11am - 1:30pm
Visit us for a cracking chocolate workshop this Easter break.
At our chocolate workshop experts from The Melting Pot will guide you to design your own Easter lollipop complete with bags and ribbons- perfect for scoffing yourself or giving as an Easter gift. Little ones will also be able to learn all about chocolate and sample some real cacao!
Please note:
- Each session will last approximately 1 hour.
- Tickets include day entry to Standalone Farm 10am-5pm
- Recommended aged 5+ and all children must be supervised.
- Children under the age of 2 years can attend for free and do not need to book a ticket.
- Every person attending the session will need to purchase a ticket, whether they are an adult or child.
- Each... Read more
Find out more or book: standalonefarm.digitickets.co.uk
Self-Led Pond Dipping - Easter at RSPB Rye Meads
RSPB Rye Meads
Sun 31st March 2024 - Thu 4th April 2024
10am - 4pm
During the Easter holidays, take part in pond dipping at RSPB Rye Meads! Discover the creatures lurking in the hidden depths of the waters - from the tiny water flea to the mighty dragonfly nymph, the ponds of Rye Meads are full of a variety of amazing animals! Available from 10am-4pm. No need to book, just turn up on the day (Sunday - Thursday)!
All pond dipping equipment is provided for £3 per kit, and your pond dipping session will last approximately 25 minutes. Please do not bring your own nets as you won't be able to use them in our pond. This is a self-led activity.
Rye Meads is currently open Sunday - Thursday (Closed Fridays and Saturdays) 9am-5pm.
Facilities include: car park, Cafe Lite, toilets, accessible pathways. Please note:... Read more
Find out more: events.rspb.org.uk
The Spring Trail - Easter at Rye Meads
RSPB Rye Meads
Sun 31st March 2024 - Thu 4th April 2024
9am - 5pm
After a dark and cold winter it's time to put a SPRING back in your step so come and take part in our brand new family trail for the Easter holidays!
Learn more about how Spring encourages nature to wake up, spot the colours bursting through and challenge the family on our balance beam. And don't forget to keep an eye out for the elusive water voles that are calling Rye Meads their home! There's also a special craft for you to make and take home. No need to book, just show up. The trail is available Sunday - Thursday (we're closed Friday and Saturday), our opening times are 9am - 5pm. Â
£2 per trail (there is also a £4 car parking charge for non RSPB members).
Café Lite - we have a limited selection of snacks that can be purchased including;... Read more
Find out more: events.rspb.org.uk
Spring on the Farm
Odds Farm Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Hop on down during the Easter Holidays for a bounty of bugs, blooms & baby animals as we celebrate the start of Spring!
Join our Springtime scavenger hunt where you can search high and low for a tasty treat, plus head to our Show Marquee for live shows and our Spring arts & crafts too!
Become an honarary farmer and join our kid goat bottle feeding sessions in our Demonstration Barn throughout the day.
Families visiting from 29th March - 1st April can also say hello to the Easter Bunny as he makes special appearances throughout the day!
Find out more or book: www.oddsfarm.co.uk
Easter at Whipsnade
Whipsnade Zoo
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
From giant ostriches to tiny butterflies, discover all kinds of amazing egg-laying animals this Easter at Whipsnade Zoo with a free*, fun trail for all the family,
Join the Zoonormous Egg Hunt to seek out eggs of all sizes and colours hidden around the Zoo, while learning about egg-ceptional species along the way. Unravelling clues or solving riddles at each location will crack the code, leading successful egg-splorers to the magnificent golden egg, where they'll be rewarded with a tasty treat!
Along with Easter crafts and over 10,000 amazing animals in the UK's biggest Zoo, you'll be all set for a cracking day out!
Free with zoo entry.
Easter Tea Party Trail
Jordans Mill
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
9.30am - 3.30pm (Closed Mondays)
(Not Monday 19th February)
Entertain the little ones with our Easter Tea Party Trail running daily from 29th March to 14th April. Grab your apron, ready your spatula, and hop on over to Jordan's Mill for an Easter celebration filled with fun.
Our hardworking chickens are in a flap! They've got a monumental task ahead to lay enough eggs for the Easter festivities. Our chefs are also knee-deep in preparations and sadly, can't spare a moment to make a special Easter Tea Party for the meadow and woodland creatures. But do not fret! Our chefs have given the animals and creatures recipes to make their own food for the Easter Tea Party.
Can you help our meadow and woodland animals by answering the questions on your trail sheet? Can you work out what recipes... Read more
Find out more: jordansmill.com
Easter Eggstravaganza at Church Farm, Ardley
Church Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter Farm Day Pass including the Farm Trail, Woodland Play, and Easter-themed Activity Book.
An Easter Farm Day Pass enables you to enjoy access to the farm trail in Vicarage Field, to see the farm animals and walk the footpaths. Price includes an Easter-themed Activity Book which includes the Easter Bunny Riddle Trail, Farm Bingo, and Easter-themed activities.
Easter and spring is a wonderful time on the farm with lambs in the fields and piglets in Vicarage Field. The hedgerows are abundant with blossoms and wildflowers. Bluebells will be out in the woods. Rabbits, guinea pigs, turkeys, geese, chickens, alpacas - and more.
The entry price is for the whole day and under twos are free.
Enhance your day and book additional seasonal... Read more
Find out more or book: www.churchfarmardeley.co.uk
Space, Race and Fly
RAF Museum London
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
11.00am, 1.00pm & 2.30pm
Join us this Easter Holiday for Space, Race and Fly! From a mobile planetarium to have-a-go activities and drone racing, there is so much to excite and thrill at the RAF Museum London this Easter. Put your engineering and scientific thrills to the test and soar!
Dates for different activities vary. Entry to the museum is free, but there is a charge for additional activities and booking for these is required. Please see the website for dates, details and booking:
- The Space Odyssey Planetarium
- Bubbly Maths
- Up an' At 'Em History Have-a-Go Activities
- Robot Racing!
- S-T-E-M Aircraft Access
- Airfix Make-and-Take Workshops
- RC Helicopter Scavenger Hunt and Time Trial
- Lego Workshop
- Paper Airplane... Read more
Find out more or book: www.rafmuseum.org.uk
Cracking Easter Family Fun
Bletchley Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
Free with admission.
Hop to Bletchley Park for egg-stra special fun for all ages this Easter - crack codes and solve puzzles in our Easter Bunny Hunt, learn more about the Mansion and the Leon family in our egg-ceptional activities for families or join an egg-citing family tour (on selected dates).
Will you accept our mission to crack the code? Go on an Easter Bunny hunt around Bletchley Park where each bunny has a secret code - can you work out the hidden word? The trail has lots of puzzles and other activities too! Trails are free to collect from admissions and are suitable for all ages.
Family activities - 30 March, 1, 3, 6, 10 & 12 April
Family Tours - 29 March, 2, 4, 9 & 11 April
Egg Hunt Trail
Natural History Museum at Tring
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
(closed Mondays)
We've hidden 12 eggs around our galleries.
Along the way, discover what egg-laying animals we have on display and test your knowledge by answering our egg hunt trail questions.
Suitable for ages 5+
£1 per trail, buy tickets on the day
Find out more: www.nhm.ac.uk
Easter Extravaganza
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
Hop on down to the farm for our Easter Eggstravaganza.
Herrings Green Farm is home to over 200 birds of prey and animals. Come face to face with different species of Owls, Hawks, Eagles, Falcons and even Pelicans! Take a walk over to the farm where you can visit many breeds of farm animals including goats, alpacas, donkeys, llamas, sheep and more.
Easter Baby Barn - Opening this Easter is our baby barn, visit our barn and view our Easter babies. View our Spring lambs, goat kids and our other babies. The perfect way to spend Easter.
We have a packed daily program of events to keep all the family entertained:
10.30 - Meet & handle an owl
11.00 - Pat a pet with our rabbits and guinea pigs
11.30 - Flying display - Watch many of our... Read more
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Lamb Feeding Experience
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
10.30am & 2pm
Spring into Easter with our Lamb feeding experience, a truly memorable experience for all ages.
Head into our baby barn where you can meet our beautiful Spring lambs. The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes, included in your experience is:
Close up time with our lambs, the perfect opportunity to get some photos
Bottle feed our lambs
Question time with our animal keeper
Admission into the farm and bird of prey centre all day
The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes
£19.00 per person
*Please note this experience is not suitable for pregnant women*
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Easter Eggtravaganza
Aldenham Country Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter returns to Aldenham Country Park - join the Easter Bunny for two weeks of Easter Eggstravaganza!
Included in your Easter Eggstravaganza Farm Pass:
- Visit all the newborns and friendly Farm animals
- Meet the Easter Bunny and Winnie the Pooh
- Join the Interactive Easter Shows
- Jump on the Bouncy Castle
- Hip and hop on Hay Bale Play
- Watch the Farmer feed the pigs & cows
- Take a ride on the mini Play Tractors
- Boogie in the Dance Tunnel
- Challenge your family with our giant puzzles
- Hunt for Easter jokes to win a prize!
Chargeable Extras:
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Tractor Trailer Ride
- Small Animal Petting
- Lamb Bottle Feeding
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Easter Wonderland
Mead Open Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
Tumble into an immersive adventure at Mead Open Farm this Easter break as you fall through the rabbit hole and follow Alice and friends through Wonderland! ?
Every day from 29th March - 12th April. Included in your ticket:
- Go on a magical journey with Alice and friends through Wonderland. Look out for familiar faces, including the mischievous Mad Hatter and friends, but beware of The Queen of Hearts.
- Race against the clock in a series of games with The White Rabbit's 'Stop The Clock!' interactive show. Expect hilarious fun and audience participation, but keep an eye on that tricksy Cheshire Cat.
- It wouldn't be Easter without a little chocolate, so make sure you complete Mead Open Farm's Easter Trail to solve the clues and win a chocolatey treat.... Read more
Find out more or book: www.meadopenfarm.co.uk
Easter Egg Hunt
Dunstable Downs
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10.30am – 4pm
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 29 March and 14 April 2024, from 10.30am to 4.00pm, with last entry at 4.00pm, so come along and explore the beautiful landscape of Dunstable Downs. Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
Skye loves soaring high, feeling the wind, and looking at the meadows below. But when she breaks free from her string, she discovers that higher up, the sky contains more than just kites...
Join our trail to spread your wings and learn all about the objects that can be found in our vast... Read more
Find out more: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Hunt for the Easterlopers - Easter Trail
City Centre
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
A new free family-friendly trail for Easter
Help track down the missing Easter Bunny with the help of some Super Dinosaurs!
You'll find 10 magical eggs displayed in the windows of 10 businesses in St Albans City Centre. Simply find the eggs and scan the QR code to reveal Super Dinosaurs in augmented reality (AR) to help you with your search and to take fun pictures with.
Collect all 10 to find the Easter Bunny and download a FREE Puzzle Pack.
All you need is your mobile phone and you are set to go track down the Easter Bunny. Make sure your QR code scanning setting is activated on your phone.
Visit the link below for instructions and map.
Sponsored by Lit Fibre
Family Activities @ IWM Duxford
IWM Duxford
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 3pm
There's plenty of fun to be had at IWM Duxford this February half term.
This winter, dive into the science behind cameras as you take on the role of a Photo Interpreter. Find out what it takes to take secret photos from up high in the sky!
You'll take part in exciting missions and explore how light and reflection make a camera work. You'll discover how the Photographic Reconnaissance Unit (PRU) spied on their enemies from the air in their daring missions deep inside enemy lines.
Finally, you'll use your new skills to design and build your own pinhole viewer worthy of an PRU operation!
As a team use your Jump Bag to discover more across the museum. Use the specialised replica Second World War equipment within each bag, including Cricket... Read more
Easter Adventures
Waddesdon Manor
Wed 27th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am -5pm(closed Tue 2, Mon 8 & Tue 9 April)
Join us this Easter for a fun-filled Easter adventure sure to surprise and delight!
As well as our popular Easter trail, make sure to stop off at our newly-refurbished playground and refuel with delicious food and drink from our various food outlets.
Best of all? From 27 March until 14 April, children get free entry to the house and grounds at Waddesdon!
This Easter our trail is jam-packed with lots of fun games and creative activities. Follow your map, get involved in each activity and don't forget to collect your chocolate egg at the end!
Pick up your trail sheet on arrival at the entry kiosks. The trail starts on the North Front of the Manor and makes it's way around the grounds before ending at the Coach House down at the Stables... Read more
Easter Adventure Quest
Wrest Park
Sat 23rd March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Join us for a cracking adventure quest at Wrest Park this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the castle grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat.
You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you're a member or not, and it's on top of the ticket price. There's no need to book, and you can pay when you arrive at the site.
Book online and save 15% on your entry ticket.
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Friday 5th April
Lambing Days @ Watergate Farm
Watergate Farm
Fri 5th April 2024 - Sun 7th April 2024
The farm will be open again during the peak Lambing Season (Spring).
Visitors can hold the lambs and see a modern sheep farm at work. With over 2000 sheep to give birth, it is a great chance to see lambs actually being born, taking those first few steps and suckling their mothers for the first time.
To add to a fantastic day out...
Real time lambing on a working farm
Refreshments & barbecue with local produce
See the young pigs and calves
Pony rides and sheep shearing (may there be adverse weather conditions - please see social media for any changes)
Red Poll cows and calves
Tractor and trailer rides
Picnic area
Disabled parking facilities
See wool spinning in action
Please note that wellington... Read more
Find out more: watergatefarmturkeys.com
Willows Magical Adventure
Willows Activity Farm
Tue 2nd April 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Make magical memories with your family at Willows Activity Farm during our Willows Magical Adventure event!
Join us for an abracadabaaaa...rilliant day of family fun including a Peter Rabbit hunt with chocolate treat, a magic hunt around the Farm Park with prize, spell binding arts and crafts, animals, live character shows, funfair rides, the Peter Rabbit adventure playground and Tristan the Runaway Tractor - ALL included in the admission price.
Don't miss our Magicians Academy with a wand and certificate for everyone taking part. We also have a BRAND NEW Magic and Mayhem Show with special guests!
Find out more or book: www.willowsactivityfarm.com
Chocolate Workshop
Standalone Farm
Mon 1st April 2024 - Fri 5th April 2024
11am - 1:30pm
Visit us for a cracking chocolate workshop this Easter break.
At our chocolate workshop experts from The Melting Pot will guide you to design your own Easter lollipop complete with bags and ribbons- perfect for scoffing yourself or giving as an Easter gift. Little ones will also be able to learn all about chocolate and sample some real cacao!
Please note:
- Each session will last approximately 1 hour.
- Tickets include day entry to Standalone Farm 10am-5pm
- Recommended aged 5+ and all children must be supervised.
- Children under the age of 2 years can attend for free and do not need to book a ticket.
- Every person attending the session will need to purchase a ticket, whether they are an adult or child.
- Each... Read more
Find out more or book: standalonefarm.digitickets.co.uk
Spring on the Farm
Odds Farm Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Hop on down during the Easter Holidays for a bounty of bugs, blooms & baby animals as we celebrate the start of Spring!
Join our Springtime scavenger hunt where you can search high and low for a tasty treat, plus head to our Show Marquee for live shows and our Spring arts & crafts too!
Become an honarary farmer and join our kid goat bottle feeding sessions in our Demonstration Barn throughout the day.
Families visiting from 29th March - 1st April can also say hello to the Easter Bunny as he makes special appearances throughout the day!
Find out more or book: www.oddsfarm.co.uk
Easter at Whipsnade
Whipsnade Zoo
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
From giant ostriches to tiny butterflies, discover all kinds of amazing egg-laying animals this Easter at Whipsnade Zoo with a free*, fun trail for all the family,
Join the Zoonormous Egg Hunt to seek out eggs of all sizes and colours hidden around the Zoo, while learning about egg-ceptional species along the way. Unravelling clues or solving riddles at each location will crack the code, leading successful egg-splorers to the magnificent golden egg, where they'll be rewarded with a tasty treat!
Along with Easter crafts and over 10,000 amazing animals in the UK's biggest Zoo, you'll be all set for a cracking day out!
Free with zoo entry.
Easter Tea Party Trail
Jordans Mill
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
9.30am - 3.30pm (Closed Mondays)
(Not Monday 19th February)
Entertain the little ones with our Easter Tea Party Trail running daily from 29th March to 14th April. Grab your apron, ready your spatula, and hop on over to Jordan's Mill for an Easter celebration filled with fun.
Our hardworking chickens are in a flap! They've got a monumental task ahead to lay enough eggs for the Easter festivities. Our chefs are also knee-deep in preparations and sadly, can't spare a moment to make a special Easter Tea Party for the meadow and woodland creatures. But do not fret! Our chefs have given the animals and creatures recipes to make their own food for the Easter Tea Party.
Can you help our meadow and woodland animals by answering the questions on your trail sheet? Can you work out what recipes... Read more
Find out more: jordansmill.com
Easter Eggstravaganza at Church Farm, Ardley
Church Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter Farm Day Pass including the Farm Trail, Woodland Play, and Easter-themed Activity Book.
An Easter Farm Day Pass enables you to enjoy access to the farm trail in Vicarage Field, to see the farm animals and walk the footpaths. Price includes an Easter-themed Activity Book which includes the Easter Bunny Riddle Trail, Farm Bingo, and Easter-themed activities.
Easter and spring is a wonderful time on the farm with lambs in the fields and piglets in Vicarage Field. The hedgerows are abundant with blossoms and wildflowers. Bluebells will be out in the woods. Rabbits, guinea pigs, turkeys, geese, chickens, alpacas - and more.
The entry price is for the whole day and under twos are free.
Enhance your day and book additional seasonal... Read more
Find out more or book: www.churchfarmardeley.co.uk
Space, Race and Fly
RAF Museum London
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
11.00am, 1.00pm & 2.30pm
Join us this Easter Holiday for Space, Race and Fly! From a mobile planetarium to have-a-go activities and drone racing, there is so much to excite and thrill at the RAF Museum London this Easter. Put your engineering and scientific thrills to the test and soar!
Dates for different activities vary. Entry to the museum is free, but there is a charge for additional activities and booking for these is required. Please see the website for dates, details and booking:
- The Space Odyssey Planetarium
- Bubbly Maths
- Up an' At 'Em History Have-a-Go Activities
- Robot Racing!
- S-T-E-M Aircraft Access
- Airfix Make-and-Take Workshops
- RC Helicopter Scavenger Hunt and Time Trial
- Lego Workshop
- Paper Airplane... Read more
Find out more or book: www.rafmuseum.org.uk
Cracking Easter Family Fun
Bletchley Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
Free with admission.
Hop to Bletchley Park for egg-stra special fun for all ages this Easter - crack codes and solve puzzles in our Easter Bunny Hunt, learn more about the Mansion and the Leon family in our egg-ceptional activities for families or join an egg-citing family tour (on selected dates).
Will you accept our mission to crack the code? Go on an Easter Bunny hunt around Bletchley Park where each bunny has a secret code - can you work out the hidden word? The trail has lots of puzzles and other activities too! Trails are free to collect from admissions and are suitable for all ages.
Family activities - 30 March, 1, 3, 6, 10 & 12 April
Family Tours - 29 March, 2, 4, 9 & 11 April
Egg Hunt Trail
Natural History Museum at Tring
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
(closed Mondays)
We've hidden 12 eggs around our galleries.
Along the way, discover what egg-laying animals we have on display and test your knowledge by answering our egg hunt trail questions.
Suitable for ages 5+
£1 per trail, buy tickets on the day
Find out more: www.nhm.ac.uk
Easter Extravaganza
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
Hop on down to the farm for our Easter Eggstravaganza.
Herrings Green Farm is home to over 200 birds of prey and animals. Come face to face with different species of Owls, Hawks, Eagles, Falcons and even Pelicans! Take a walk over to the farm where you can visit many breeds of farm animals including goats, alpacas, donkeys, llamas, sheep and more.
Easter Baby Barn - Opening this Easter is our baby barn, visit our barn and view our Easter babies. View our Spring lambs, goat kids and our other babies. The perfect way to spend Easter.
We have a packed daily program of events to keep all the family entertained:
10.30 - Meet & handle an owl
11.00 - Pat a pet with our rabbits and guinea pigs
11.30 - Flying display - Watch many of our... Read more
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Lamb Feeding Experience
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
10.30am & 2pm
Spring into Easter with our Lamb feeding experience, a truly memorable experience for all ages.
Head into our baby barn where you can meet our beautiful Spring lambs. The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes, included in your experience is:
Close up time with our lambs, the perfect opportunity to get some photos
Bottle feed our lambs
Question time with our animal keeper
Admission into the farm and bird of prey centre all day
The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes
£19.00 per person
*Please note this experience is not suitable for pregnant women*
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Easter Eggtravaganza
Aldenham Country Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter returns to Aldenham Country Park - join the Easter Bunny for two weeks of Easter Eggstravaganza!
Included in your Easter Eggstravaganza Farm Pass:
- Visit all the newborns and friendly Farm animals
- Meet the Easter Bunny and Winnie the Pooh
- Join the Interactive Easter Shows
- Jump on the Bouncy Castle
- Hip and hop on Hay Bale Play
- Watch the Farmer feed the pigs & cows
- Take a ride on the mini Play Tractors
- Boogie in the Dance Tunnel
- Challenge your family with our giant puzzles
- Hunt for Easter jokes to win a prize!
Chargeable Extras:
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Tractor Trailer Ride
- Small Animal Petting
- Lamb Bottle Feeding
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Easter Wonderland
Mead Open Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
Tumble into an immersive adventure at Mead Open Farm this Easter break as you fall through the rabbit hole and follow Alice and friends through Wonderland! ?
Every day from 29th March - 12th April. Included in your ticket:
- Go on a magical journey with Alice and friends through Wonderland. Look out for familiar faces, including the mischievous Mad Hatter and friends, but beware of The Queen of Hearts.
- Race against the clock in a series of games with The White Rabbit's 'Stop The Clock!' interactive show. Expect hilarious fun and audience participation, but keep an eye on that tricksy Cheshire Cat.
- It wouldn't be Easter without a little chocolate, so make sure you complete Mead Open Farm's Easter Trail to solve the clues and win a chocolatey treat.... Read more
Find out more or book: www.meadopenfarm.co.uk
Easter Egg Hunt
Dunstable Downs
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10.30am – 4pm
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 29 March and 14 April 2024, from 10.30am to 4.00pm, with last entry at 4.00pm, so come along and explore the beautiful landscape of Dunstable Downs. Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
Skye loves soaring high, feeling the wind, and looking at the meadows below. But when she breaks free from her string, she discovers that higher up, the sky contains more than just kites...
Join our trail to spread your wings and learn all about the objects that can be found in our vast... Read more
Find out more: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Hunt for the Easterlopers - Easter Trail
City Centre
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
A new free family-friendly trail for Easter
Help track down the missing Easter Bunny with the help of some Super Dinosaurs!
You'll find 10 magical eggs displayed in the windows of 10 businesses in St Albans City Centre. Simply find the eggs and scan the QR code to reveal Super Dinosaurs in augmented reality (AR) to help you with your search and to take fun pictures with.
Collect all 10 to find the Easter Bunny and download a FREE Puzzle Pack.
All you need is your mobile phone and you are set to go track down the Easter Bunny. Make sure your QR code scanning setting is activated on your phone.
Visit the link below for instructions and map.
Sponsored by Lit Fibre
Family Activities @ IWM Duxford
IWM Duxford
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 3pm
There's plenty of fun to be had at IWM Duxford this February half term.
This winter, dive into the science behind cameras as you take on the role of a Photo Interpreter. Find out what it takes to take secret photos from up high in the sky!
You'll take part in exciting missions and explore how light and reflection make a camera work. You'll discover how the Photographic Reconnaissance Unit (PRU) spied on their enemies from the air in their daring missions deep inside enemy lines.
Finally, you'll use your new skills to design and build your own pinhole viewer worthy of an PRU operation!
As a team use your Jump Bag to discover more across the museum. Use the specialised replica Second World War equipment within each bag, including Cricket... Read more
Easter Adventures
Waddesdon Manor
Wed 27th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am -5pm(closed Tue 2, Mon 8 & Tue 9 April)
Join us this Easter for a fun-filled Easter adventure sure to surprise and delight!
As well as our popular Easter trail, make sure to stop off at our newly-refurbished playground and refuel with delicious food and drink from our various food outlets.
Best of all? From 27 March until 14 April, children get free entry to the house and grounds at Waddesdon!
This Easter our trail is jam-packed with lots of fun games and creative activities. Follow your map, get involved in each activity and don't forget to collect your chocolate egg at the end!
Pick up your trail sheet on arrival at the entry kiosks. The trail starts on the North Front of the Manor and makes it's way around the grounds before ending at the Coach House down at the Stables... Read more
Easter Adventure Quest
Wrest Park
Sat 23rd March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Join us for a cracking adventure quest at Wrest Park this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the castle grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat.
You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you're a member or not, and it's on top of the ticket price. There's no need to book, and you can pay when you arrive at the site.
Book online and save 15% on your entry ticket.
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Saturday 6th April
Frozen 2 (PG) Sing-along
Watford Palace Theatre
Sat 6th April 2024
11am
Please note this is a screening of the film Frozen 2, not a live stage performance.
Why was Elsa born with magical powers? What truths about the past await Elsa as she ventures into the unknown to the enchanted forests and dark seas beyond Arendelle? The answers are calling her but also threatening her kingdom. Together with Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven, she'll face a dangerous but remarkable journey. In Frozen, Elsa feared her powers were too much for the world. In Frozen 2, she must hope they are enough.
Enjoy a FREE ice cream with every ticket!
Run-time: 103 minutes
Age guidance: Parental Guidance
Find out more or book: watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk
Lambing Days @ Watergate Farm
Watergate Farm
Fri 5th April 2024 - Sun 7th April 2024
The farm will be open again during the peak Lambing Season (Spring).
Visitors can hold the lambs and see a modern sheep farm at work. With over 2000 sheep to give birth, it is a great chance to see lambs actually being born, taking those first few steps and suckling their mothers for the first time.
To add to a fantastic day out...
Real time lambing on a working farm
Refreshments & barbecue with local produce
See the young pigs and calves
Pony rides and sheep shearing (may there be adverse weather conditions - please see social media for any changes)
Red Poll cows and calves
Tractor and trailer rides
Picnic area
Disabled parking facilities
See wool spinning in action
Please note that wellington... Read more
Find out more: watergatefarmturkeys.com
Willows Magical Adventure
Willows Activity Farm
Tue 2nd April 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Make magical memories with your family at Willows Activity Farm during our Willows Magical Adventure event!
Join us for an abracadabaaaa...rilliant day of family fun including a Peter Rabbit hunt with chocolate treat, a magic hunt around the Farm Park with prize, spell binding arts and crafts, animals, live character shows, funfair rides, the Peter Rabbit adventure playground and Tristan the Runaway Tractor - ALL included in the admission price.
Don't miss our Magicians Academy with a wand and certificate for everyone taking part. We also have a BRAND NEW Magic and Mayhem Show with special guests!
Find out more or book: www.willowsactivityfarm.com
Spring on the Farm
Odds Farm Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Hop on down during the Easter Holidays for a bounty of bugs, blooms & baby animals as we celebrate the start of Spring!
Join our Springtime scavenger hunt where you can search high and low for a tasty treat, plus head to our Show Marquee for live shows and our Spring arts & crafts too!
Become an honarary farmer and join our kid goat bottle feeding sessions in our Demonstration Barn throughout the day.
Families visiting from 29th March - 1st April can also say hello to the Easter Bunny as he makes special appearances throughout the day!
Find out more or book: www.oddsfarm.co.uk
Easter at Whipsnade
Whipsnade Zoo
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
From giant ostriches to tiny butterflies, discover all kinds of amazing egg-laying animals this Easter at Whipsnade Zoo with a free*, fun trail for all the family,
Join the Zoonormous Egg Hunt to seek out eggs of all sizes and colours hidden around the Zoo, while learning about egg-ceptional species along the way. Unravelling clues or solving riddles at each location will crack the code, leading successful egg-splorers to the magnificent golden egg, where they'll be rewarded with a tasty treat!
Along with Easter crafts and over 10,000 amazing animals in the UK's biggest Zoo, you'll be all set for a cracking day out!
Free with zoo entry.
Easter Tea Party Trail
Jordans Mill
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
9.30am - 3.30pm (Closed Mondays)
(Not Monday 19th February)
Entertain the little ones with our Easter Tea Party Trail running daily from 29th March to 14th April. Grab your apron, ready your spatula, and hop on over to Jordan's Mill for an Easter celebration filled with fun.
Our hardworking chickens are in a flap! They've got a monumental task ahead to lay enough eggs for the Easter festivities. Our chefs are also knee-deep in preparations and sadly, can't spare a moment to make a special Easter Tea Party for the meadow and woodland creatures. But do not fret! Our chefs have given the animals and creatures recipes to make their own food for the Easter Tea Party.
Can you help our meadow and woodland animals by answering the questions on your trail sheet? Can you work out what recipes... Read more
Find out more: jordansmill.com
Easter Eggstravaganza at Church Farm, Ardley
Church Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter Farm Day Pass including the Farm Trail, Woodland Play, and Easter-themed Activity Book.
An Easter Farm Day Pass enables you to enjoy access to the farm trail in Vicarage Field, to see the farm animals and walk the footpaths. Price includes an Easter-themed Activity Book which includes the Easter Bunny Riddle Trail, Farm Bingo, and Easter-themed activities.
Easter and spring is a wonderful time on the farm with lambs in the fields and piglets in Vicarage Field. The hedgerows are abundant with blossoms and wildflowers. Bluebells will be out in the woods. Rabbits, guinea pigs, turkeys, geese, chickens, alpacas - and more.
The entry price is for the whole day and under twos are free.
Enhance your day and book additional seasonal... Read more
Find out more or book: www.churchfarmardeley.co.uk
Space, Race and Fly
RAF Museum London
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
11.00am, 1.00pm & 2.30pm
Join us this Easter Holiday for Space, Race and Fly! From a mobile planetarium to have-a-go activities and drone racing, there is so much to excite and thrill at the RAF Museum London this Easter. Put your engineering and scientific thrills to the test and soar!
Dates for different activities vary. Entry to the museum is free, but there is a charge for additional activities and booking for these is required. Please see the website for dates, details and booking:
- The Space Odyssey Planetarium
- Bubbly Maths
- Up an' At 'Em History Have-a-Go Activities
- Robot Racing!
- S-T-E-M Aircraft Access
- Airfix Make-and-Take Workshops
- RC Helicopter Scavenger Hunt and Time Trial
- Lego Workshop
- Paper Airplane... Read more
Find out more or book: www.rafmuseum.org.uk
Cracking Easter Family Fun
Bletchley Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
Free with admission.
Hop to Bletchley Park for egg-stra special fun for all ages this Easter - crack codes and solve puzzles in our Easter Bunny Hunt, learn more about the Mansion and the Leon family in our egg-ceptional activities for families or join an egg-citing family tour (on selected dates).
Will you accept our mission to crack the code? Go on an Easter Bunny hunt around Bletchley Park where each bunny has a secret code - can you work out the hidden word? The trail has lots of puzzles and other activities too! Trails are free to collect from admissions and are suitable for all ages.
Family activities - 30 March, 1, 3, 6, 10 & 12 April
Family Tours - 29 March, 2, 4, 9 & 11 April
Egg Hunt Trail
Natural History Museum at Tring
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
(closed Mondays)
We've hidden 12 eggs around our galleries.
Along the way, discover what egg-laying animals we have on display and test your knowledge by answering our egg hunt trail questions.
Suitable for ages 5+
£1 per trail, buy tickets on the day
Find out more: www.nhm.ac.uk
Easter Extravaganza
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
Hop on down to the farm for our Easter Eggstravaganza.
Herrings Green Farm is home to over 200 birds of prey and animals. Come face to face with different species of Owls, Hawks, Eagles, Falcons and even Pelicans! Take a walk over to the farm where you can visit many breeds of farm animals including goats, alpacas, donkeys, llamas, sheep and more.
Easter Baby Barn - Opening this Easter is our baby barn, visit our barn and view our Easter babies. View our Spring lambs, goat kids and our other babies. The perfect way to spend Easter.
We have a packed daily program of events to keep all the family entertained:
10.30 - Meet & handle an owl
11.00 - Pat a pet with our rabbits and guinea pigs
11.30 - Flying display - Watch many of our... Read more
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Lamb Feeding Experience
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
10.30am & 2pm
Spring into Easter with our Lamb feeding experience, a truly memorable experience for all ages.
Head into our baby barn where you can meet our beautiful Spring lambs. The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes, included in your experience is:
Close up time with our lambs, the perfect opportunity to get some photos
Bottle feed our lambs
Question time with our animal keeper
Admission into the farm and bird of prey centre all day
The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes
£19.00 per person
*Please note this experience is not suitable for pregnant women*
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Easter Eggtravaganza
Aldenham Country Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter returns to Aldenham Country Park - join the Easter Bunny for two weeks of Easter Eggstravaganza!
Included in your Easter Eggstravaganza Farm Pass:
- Visit all the newborns and friendly Farm animals
- Meet the Easter Bunny and Winnie the Pooh
- Join the Interactive Easter Shows
- Jump on the Bouncy Castle
- Hip and hop on Hay Bale Play
- Watch the Farmer feed the pigs & cows
- Take a ride on the mini Play Tractors
- Boogie in the Dance Tunnel
- Challenge your family with our giant puzzles
- Hunt for Easter jokes to win a prize!
Chargeable Extras:
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Tractor Trailer Ride
- Small Animal Petting
- Lamb Bottle Feeding
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Easter Wonderland
Mead Open Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
Tumble into an immersive adventure at Mead Open Farm this Easter break as you fall through the rabbit hole and follow Alice and friends through Wonderland! ?
Every day from 29th March - 12th April. Included in your ticket:
- Go on a magical journey with Alice and friends through Wonderland. Look out for familiar faces, including the mischievous Mad Hatter and friends, but beware of The Queen of Hearts.
- Race against the clock in a series of games with The White Rabbit's 'Stop The Clock!' interactive show. Expect hilarious fun and audience participation, but keep an eye on that tricksy Cheshire Cat.
- It wouldn't be Easter without a little chocolate, so make sure you complete Mead Open Farm's Easter Trail to solve the clues and win a chocolatey treat.... Read more
Find out more or book: www.meadopenfarm.co.uk
Easter Egg Hunt
Dunstable Downs
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10.30am – 4pm
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 29 March and 14 April 2024, from 10.30am to 4.00pm, with last entry at 4.00pm, so come along and explore the beautiful landscape of Dunstable Downs. Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
Skye loves soaring high, feeling the wind, and looking at the meadows below. But when she breaks free from her string, she discovers that higher up, the sky contains more than just kites...
Join our trail to spread your wings and learn all about the objects that can be found in our vast... Read more
Find out more: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Hunt for the Easterlopers - Easter Trail
City Centre
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
A new free family-friendly trail for Easter
Help track down the missing Easter Bunny with the help of some Super Dinosaurs!
You'll find 10 magical eggs displayed in the windows of 10 businesses in St Albans City Centre. Simply find the eggs and scan the QR code to reveal Super Dinosaurs in augmented reality (AR) to help you with your search and to take fun pictures with.
Collect all 10 to find the Easter Bunny and download a FREE Puzzle Pack.
All you need is your mobile phone and you are set to go track down the Easter Bunny. Make sure your QR code scanning setting is activated on your phone.
Visit the link below for instructions and map.
Sponsored by Lit Fibre
Family Activities @ IWM Duxford
IWM Duxford
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 3pm
There's plenty of fun to be had at IWM Duxford this February half term.
This winter, dive into the science behind cameras as you take on the role of a Photo Interpreter. Find out what it takes to take secret photos from up high in the sky!
You'll take part in exciting missions and explore how light and reflection make a camera work. You'll discover how the Photographic Reconnaissance Unit (PRU) spied on their enemies from the air in their daring missions deep inside enemy lines.
Finally, you'll use your new skills to design and build your own pinhole viewer worthy of an PRU operation!
As a team use your Jump Bag to discover more across the museum. Use the specialised replica Second World War equipment within each bag, including Cricket... Read more
Easter Adventures
Waddesdon Manor
Wed 27th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am -5pm(closed Tue 2, Mon 8 & Tue 9 April)
Join us this Easter for a fun-filled Easter adventure sure to surprise and delight!
As well as our popular Easter trail, make sure to stop off at our newly-refurbished playground and refuel with delicious food and drink from our various food outlets.
Best of all? From 27 March until 14 April, children get free entry to the house and grounds at Waddesdon!
This Easter our trail is jam-packed with lots of fun games and creative activities. Follow your map, get involved in each activity and don't forget to collect your chocolate egg at the end!
Pick up your trail sheet on arrival at the entry kiosks. The trail starts on the North Front of the Manor and makes it's way around the grounds before ending at the Coach House down at the Stables... Read more
Easter Adventure Quest
Wrest Park
Sat 23rd March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Join us for a cracking adventure quest at Wrest Park this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the castle grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat.
You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you're a member or not, and it's on top of the ticket price. There's no need to book, and you can pay when you arrive at the site.
Book online and save 15% on your entry ticket.
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Sunday 7th April
The MozART Group
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Sun 7th April 2024
7.30pm
With more than 5 million tickets sold in 50+ counties, the string quartet has more than just a smattering of humour interwoven amongst the horsehair of their bows. Hysterical, even if you don't know your Mozart from your Bach, but exquisitely performed if you do!
"We exist despite the sober formality of great concert halls, despite the boredom of classical musicians' life, despite fanatic lovers of classical music, despite fans of rock, rap or pop who are afraid of classical music. We treat our Muse with a humorous irony and we're sure, she will have nothing against it!
Find out more or book: the-emc.co.uk
Self-Led Pond Dipping - Easter at RSPB Rye Meads
RSPB Rye Meads
Sun 7th April 2024 - Thu 11th April 2024
10am - 4pm
During the Easter holidays, take part in pond dipping at RSPB Rye Meads! Discover the creatures lurking in the hidden depths of the waters - from the tiny water flea to the mighty dragonfly nymph, the ponds of Rye Meads are full of a variety of amazing animals! Available from 10am-4pm. No need to book, just turn up on the day (Sunday - Thursday)!
All pond dipping equipment is provided for £3 per kit, and your pond dipping session will last approximately 25 minutes. Please do not bring your own nets as you won't be able to use them in our pond. This is a self-led activity.
Rye Meads is currently open Sunday - Thursday (Closed Fridays and Saturdays) 9am-5pm.
Facilities include: car park, Cafe Lite, toilets, accessible pathways. Please note:... Read more
Find out more: events.rspb.org.uk
The Spring Trail - Easter at Rye Meads
RSPB Rye Meads
Sun 7th April 2024 - Thu 11th April 2024
9am - 5pm
After a dark and cold winter it's time to put a SPRING back in your step so come and take part in our brand new family trail for the Easter holidays!
Learn more about how Spring encourages nature to wake up, spot the colours bursting through and challenge the family on our balance beam. And don't forget to keep an eye out for the elusive water voles that are calling Rye Meads their home! There's also a special craft for you to make and take home. No need to book, just show up. The trail is available Sunday - Thursday (we're closed Friday and Saturday), our opening times are 9am - 5pm. Â
£2 per trail (there is also a £4 car parking charge for non RSPB members).
Café Lite - we have a limited selection of snacks that can be purchased including;... Read more
Find out more: events.rspb.org.uk
Fireman Sam: The Great Camping Adventure
Grove Theatre
Sun 7th April 2024
12noon & 3.30pm
Showing at The Grove Theatre. Norman wants to go on an adventure to impress his friends, so when two famous animal explorers arrive in Pontypandy, he decides to follow them into the mountains. But when Norman discovers a rare red squirrel, one of the explorers decides to take the glory for themselves, leaving Norman stranded in a cave.
Now it's up to Fireman Sam to save the day and ensure everyone is safe on their camping adventure!
Find out more or book: www.grovetheatre.co.uk
Science Museum: The Live Stage Show
Watford Palace Theatre
Sun 7th April 2024
12.30pm & 3pm
This year join London's world-renowned Science Museum as they bring you this brand-new stage production aimed at igniting your curiosity, fuelling your imagination, and inspiring you in new and exciting ways.
Produced by Mark Thompson Productions in partnership with London's Science Museum this unmissable family show will ensure to capture the fascination of the whole family whilst learning something new and exciting too.
Run-time: 1 hour apprx (no interval)
Find out more or book: watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk
Lambing Days @ Watergate Farm
Watergate Farm
Fri 5th April 2024 - Sun 7th April 2024
The farm will be open again during the peak Lambing Season (Spring).
Visitors can hold the lambs and see a modern sheep farm at work. With over 2000 sheep to give birth, it is a great chance to see lambs actually being born, taking those first few steps and suckling their mothers for the first time.
To add to a fantastic day out...
Real time lambing on a working farm
Refreshments & barbecue with local produce
See the young pigs and calves
Pony rides and sheep shearing (may there be adverse weather conditions - please see social media for any changes)
Red Poll cows and calves
Tractor and trailer rides
Picnic area
Disabled parking facilities
See wool spinning in action
Please note that wellington... Read more
Find out more: watergatefarmturkeys.com
Willows Magical Adventure
Willows Activity Farm
Tue 2nd April 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Make magical memories with your family at Willows Activity Farm during our Willows Magical Adventure event!
Join us for an abracadabaaaa...rilliant day of family fun including a Peter Rabbit hunt with chocolate treat, a magic hunt around the Farm Park with prize, spell binding arts and crafts, animals, live character shows, funfair rides, the Peter Rabbit adventure playground and Tristan the Runaway Tractor - ALL included in the admission price.
Don't miss our Magicians Academy with a wand and certificate for everyone taking part. We also have a BRAND NEW Magic and Mayhem Show with special guests!
Find out more or book: www.willowsactivityfarm.com
Spring on the Farm
Odds Farm Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Hop on down during the Easter Holidays for a bounty of bugs, blooms & baby animals as we celebrate the start of Spring!
Join our Springtime scavenger hunt where you can search high and low for a tasty treat, plus head to our Show Marquee for live shows and our Spring arts & crafts too!
Become an honarary farmer and join our kid goat bottle feeding sessions in our Demonstration Barn throughout the day.
Families visiting from 29th March - 1st April can also say hello to the Easter Bunny as he makes special appearances throughout the day!
Find out more or book: www.oddsfarm.co.uk
Easter at Whipsnade
Whipsnade Zoo
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
From giant ostriches to tiny butterflies, discover all kinds of amazing egg-laying animals this Easter at Whipsnade Zoo with a free*, fun trail for all the family,
Join the Zoonormous Egg Hunt to seek out eggs of all sizes and colours hidden around the Zoo, while learning about egg-ceptional species along the way. Unravelling clues or solving riddles at each location will crack the code, leading successful egg-splorers to the magnificent golden egg, where they'll be rewarded with a tasty treat!
Along with Easter crafts and over 10,000 amazing animals in the UK's biggest Zoo, you'll be all set for a cracking day out!
Free with zoo entry.
Easter Tea Party Trail
Jordans Mill
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
9.30am - 3.30pm (Closed Mondays)
(Not Monday 19th February)
Entertain the little ones with our Easter Tea Party Trail running daily from 29th March to 14th April. Grab your apron, ready your spatula, and hop on over to Jordan's Mill for an Easter celebration filled with fun.
Our hardworking chickens are in a flap! They've got a monumental task ahead to lay enough eggs for the Easter festivities. Our chefs are also knee-deep in preparations and sadly, can't spare a moment to make a special Easter Tea Party for the meadow and woodland creatures. But do not fret! Our chefs have given the animals and creatures recipes to make their own food for the Easter Tea Party.
Can you help our meadow and woodland animals by answering the questions on your trail sheet? Can you work out what recipes... Read more
Find out more: jordansmill.com
Easter Eggstravaganza at Church Farm, Ardley
Church Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter Farm Day Pass including the Farm Trail, Woodland Play, and Easter-themed Activity Book.
An Easter Farm Day Pass enables you to enjoy access to the farm trail in Vicarage Field, to see the farm animals and walk the footpaths. Price includes an Easter-themed Activity Book which includes the Easter Bunny Riddle Trail, Farm Bingo, and Easter-themed activities.
Easter and spring is a wonderful time on the farm with lambs in the fields and piglets in Vicarage Field. The hedgerows are abundant with blossoms and wildflowers. Bluebells will be out in the woods. Rabbits, guinea pigs, turkeys, geese, chickens, alpacas - and more.
The entry price is for the whole day and under twos are free.
Enhance your day and book additional seasonal... Read more
Find out more or book: www.churchfarmardeley.co.uk
Space, Race and Fly
RAF Museum London
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
11.00am, 1.00pm & 2.30pm
Join us this Easter Holiday for Space, Race and Fly! From a mobile planetarium to have-a-go activities and drone racing, there is so much to excite and thrill at the RAF Museum London this Easter. Put your engineering and scientific thrills to the test and soar!
Dates for different activities vary. Entry to the museum is free, but there is a charge for additional activities and booking for these is required. Please see the website for dates, details and booking:
- The Space Odyssey Planetarium
- Bubbly Maths
- Up an' At 'Em History Have-a-Go Activities
- Robot Racing!
- S-T-E-M Aircraft Access
- Airfix Make-and-Take Workshops
- RC Helicopter Scavenger Hunt and Time Trial
- Lego Workshop
- Paper Airplane... Read more
Find out more or book: www.rafmuseum.org.uk
Cracking Easter Family Fun
Bletchley Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
Free with admission.
Hop to Bletchley Park for egg-stra special fun for all ages this Easter - crack codes and solve puzzles in our Easter Bunny Hunt, learn more about the Mansion and the Leon family in our egg-ceptional activities for families or join an egg-citing family tour (on selected dates).
Will you accept our mission to crack the code? Go on an Easter Bunny hunt around Bletchley Park where each bunny has a secret code - can you work out the hidden word? The trail has lots of puzzles and other activities too! Trails are free to collect from admissions and are suitable for all ages.
Family activities - 30 March, 1, 3, 6, 10 & 12 April
Family Tours - 29 March, 2, 4, 9 & 11 April
Egg Hunt Trail
Natural History Museum at Tring
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
(closed Mondays)
We've hidden 12 eggs around our galleries.
Along the way, discover what egg-laying animals we have on display and test your knowledge by answering our egg hunt trail questions.
Suitable for ages 5+
£1 per trail, buy tickets on the day
Find out more: www.nhm.ac.uk
Easter Extravaganza
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
Hop on down to the farm for our Easter Eggstravaganza.
Herrings Green Farm is home to over 200 birds of prey and animals. Come face to face with different species of Owls, Hawks, Eagles, Falcons and even Pelicans! Take a walk over to the farm where you can visit many breeds of farm animals including goats, alpacas, donkeys, llamas, sheep and more.
Easter Baby Barn - Opening this Easter is our baby barn, visit our barn and view our Easter babies. View our Spring lambs, goat kids and our other babies. The perfect way to spend Easter.
We have a packed daily program of events to keep all the family entertained:
10.30 - Meet & handle an owl
11.00 - Pat a pet with our rabbits and guinea pigs
11.30 - Flying display - Watch many of our... Read more
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Lamb Feeding Experience
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
10.30am & 2pm
Spring into Easter with our Lamb feeding experience, a truly memorable experience for all ages.
Head into our baby barn where you can meet our beautiful Spring lambs. The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes, included in your experience is:
Close up time with our lambs, the perfect opportunity to get some photos
Bottle feed our lambs
Question time with our animal keeper
Admission into the farm and bird of prey centre all day
The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes
£19.00 per person
*Please note this experience is not suitable for pregnant women*
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Easter Eggtravaganza
Aldenham Country Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter returns to Aldenham Country Park - join the Easter Bunny for two weeks of Easter Eggstravaganza!
Included in your Easter Eggstravaganza Farm Pass:
- Visit all the newborns and friendly Farm animals
- Meet the Easter Bunny and Winnie the Pooh
- Join the Interactive Easter Shows
- Jump on the Bouncy Castle
- Hip and hop on Hay Bale Play
- Watch the Farmer feed the pigs & cows
- Take a ride on the mini Play Tractors
- Boogie in the Dance Tunnel
- Challenge your family with our giant puzzles
- Hunt for Easter jokes to win a prize!
Chargeable Extras:
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Tractor Trailer Ride
- Small Animal Petting
- Lamb Bottle Feeding
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Easter Wonderland
Mead Open Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
Tumble into an immersive adventure at Mead Open Farm this Easter break as you fall through the rabbit hole and follow Alice and friends through Wonderland! ?
Every day from 29th March - 12th April. Included in your ticket:
- Go on a magical journey with Alice and friends through Wonderland. Look out for familiar faces, including the mischievous Mad Hatter and friends, but beware of The Queen of Hearts.
- Race against the clock in a series of games with The White Rabbit's 'Stop The Clock!' interactive show. Expect hilarious fun and audience participation, but keep an eye on that tricksy Cheshire Cat.
- It wouldn't be Easter without a little chocolate, so make sure you complete Mead Open Farm's Easter Trail to solve the clues and win a chocolatey treat.... Read more
Find out more or book: www.meadopenfarm.co.uk
Easter Egg Hunt
Dunstable Downs
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10.30am – 4pm
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 29 March and 14 April 2024, from 10.30am to 4.00pm, with last entry at 4.00pm, so come along and explore the beautiful landscape of Dunstable Downs. Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
Skye loves soaring high, feeling the wind, and looking at the meadows below. But when she breaks free from her string, she discovers that higher up, the sky contains more than just kites...
Join our trail to spread your wings and learn all about the objects that can be found in our vast... Read more
Find out more: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Hunt for the Easterlopers - Easter Trail
City Centre
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
A new free family-friendly trail for Easter
Help track down the missing Easter Bunny with the help of some Super Dinosaurs!
You'll find 10 magical eggs displayed in the windows of 10 businesses in St Albans City Centre. Simply find the eggs and scan the QR code to reveal Super Dinosaurs in augmented reality (AR) to help you with your search and to take fun pictures with.
Collect all 10 to find the Easter Bunny and download a FREE Puzzle Pack.
All you need is your mobile phone and you are set to go track down the Easter Bunny. Make sure your QR code scanning setting is activated on your phone.
Visit the link below for instructions and map.
Sponsored by Lit Fibre
Family Activities @ IWM Duxford
IWM Duxford
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 3pm
There's plenty of fun to be had at IWM Duxford this February half term.
This winter, dive into the science behind cameras as you take on the role of a Photo Interpreter. Find out what it takes to take secret photos from up high in the sky!
You'll take part in exciting missions and explore how light and reflection make a camera work. You'll discover how the Photographic Reconnaissance Unit (PRU) spied on their enemies from the air in their daring missions deep inside enemy lines.
Finally, you'll use your new skills to design and build your own pinhole viewer worthy of an PRU operation!
As a team use your Jump Bag to discover more across the museum. Use the specialised replica Second World War equipment within each bag, including Cricket... Read more
Easter Adventures
Waddesdon Manor
Wed 27th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am -5pm(closed Tue 2, Mon 8 & Tue 9 April)
Join us this Easter for a fun-filled Easter adventure sure to surprise and delight!
As well as our popular Easter trail, make sure to stop off at our newly-refurbished playground and refuel with delicious food and drink from our various food outlets.
Best of all? From 27 March until 14 April, children get free entry to the house and grounds at Waddesdon!
This Easter our trail is jam-packed with lots of fun games and creative activities. Follow your map, get involved in each activity and don't forget to collect your chocolate egg at the end!
Pick up your trail sheet on arrival at the entry kiosks. The trail starts on the North Front of the Manor and makes it's way around the grounds before ending at the Coach House down at the Stables... Read more
Easter Adventure Quest
Wrest Park
Sat 23rd March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Join us for a cracking adventure quest at Wrest Park this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the castle grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat.
You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you're a member or not, and it's on top of the ticket price. There's no need to book, and you can pay when you arrive at the site.
Book online and save 15% on your entry ticket.
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Monday 8th April
Cartoon Circus Live
Campus West
Mon 8th April 2024
1.30pm
All the fun of the circus comes to Campus West, Welwyn Garden City on Monday 8th April when the laughter-packed stage show Cartoon Circus Live combines the comedy of pantomime with the thrill of the circus.
The show features Britain's funniest clowns, traditional slapstick comedy, illusions, the amazing girl in the spinning bottle, magic, a huge giant dancing bear, cartoon characters, an acrobatic human slinky, puppets, prizes and surprises. There is even a performing piranha!
Find out more or book: www.campuswest.co.uk
Easter Dragon Quest
Celtic Harmony Camp
Mon 8th April 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
10am - 4pm
This five-day event challenges the family to find Dragon eggs hidden around the magical woodland of Celtic Harmony Camp in Brickendon, near Hertford.
After this fiery twist on the traditional Easter egg hunt, visitors have the chance to make their own clay Dragon Easter Egg, weave a Brighid's Eye and listen to Celtic stories around the fire, plus much more!
With a cafe on site offering hot food and alcoholic beverages, the Easter Dragon Quest is the perfect way to re-wild the family this Easter break, with everything you need for a fun and memorable day out.
Full list of activities:
* Dragon Easter Egg Hunt in the Forest
* Make your own clay Dragon Easter Egg from clay
* Weave Your Own Brighid's Eye (Celtic Dream Catcher)... Read more
Find out more or book: celticharmony.org
Creepy Critters
Standalone Farm
Mon 8th April 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
11am - 2:20pm
World renowned animal wrangler Mark Amey is back with a fact-filled demonstration showcasing amazing wildlife from across the globe.
Mark Amey has had a love for reptiles and amphibians for as long as he can remember. What he doesn't know about the natural world isn't worth knowing- he has even featured on BBC quiz show QI!
With everything from creepy crawlies to reptiles and cute but not-so-cuddly fluffy animals, this fascinating show will let you get up close to lots of creepy critters.
- Recommended aged 5+ and all children must be supervised.
- Children under the age of 2 years can attend for free and do not need to book a ticket.
- 30-minute show with a 10-minute photo opportunity.
- Tickets include day entry to Standalone... Read more
Find out more or book: standalonefarm.digitickets.co.uk
Easter Bird of Prey Encounter
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Mon 8th April 2024
10am & 1pm
Join us this Easter and spend some time in the company of our birds of prey.
Under the guidance of our falconers you will have the opportunity to meet and handle different species of owls, have a go at flying a hawk, handle a falcon, fly some different species of owls, handle an eagle, ask the falconers any questions you may have and take the opportunity to take some photos.
The activity lasts for approximately 90 minutes.
Includes admission into the farm and bird of prey centre all day.
Adult £18.00 Child £14.00
*Please note this activity is not suitable for children under the age of 6 years*
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Discover Archaeology: A blanket dig
Verulamium Museum
Mon 8th April 2024 - Tue 9th April 2024
10.30am & 11.30am
Help us as to peel back the layers and uncover objects that had become buried throughout time in St Albans. A fun family friendly introduction to archaeology.
Suitable for families, all children must be accompanied by an adult
Free with entry into the museum (admission charges apply). Just drop in.
Places are limited and will operate on a first-come basis. Please check at the front desk on arrival.
Find out more: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk
Discover Archaeology: Become an Archaeologist
Verulamium Museum
Mon 8th April 2024 - Tue 9th April 2024
10am - 1pm
Become an archaeologist at Verulamium and carry out the post excavation process! Learn how archaeologists record what they find in the ground. It's a mixture of science and magic!
Suitable for families, all children must be accompanied by an adult
Free with entry into the museum (admission charges apply). Just drop in.
Places are limited and will operate on a first-come basis. Please check at the front desk on arrival.
Find out more: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk
Self-Led Pond Dipping - Easter at RSPB Rye Meads
RSPB Rye Meads
Sun 7th April 2024 - Thu 11th April 2024
10am - 4pm
During the Easter holidays, take part in pond dipping at RSPB Rye Meads! Discover the creatures lurking in the hidden depths of the waters - from the tiny water flea to the mighty dragonfly nymph, the ponds of Rye Meads are full of a variety of amazing animals! Available from 10am-4pm. No need to book, just turn up on the day (Sunday - Thursday)!
All pond dipping equipment is provided for £3 per kit, and your pond dipping session will last approximately 25 minutes. Please do not bring your own nets as you won't be able to use them in our pond. This is a self-led activity.
Rye Meads is currently open Sunday - Thursday (Closed Fridays and Saturdays) 9am-5pm.
Facilities include: car park, Cafe Lite, toilets, accessible pathways. Please note:... Read more
Find out more: events.rspb.org.uk
The Spring Trail - Easter at Rye Meads
RSPB Rye Meads
Sun 7th April 2024 - Thu 11th April 2024
9am - 5pm
After a dark and cold winter it's time to put a SPRING back in your step so come and take part in our brand new family trail for the Easter holidays!
Learn more about how Spring encourages nature to wake up, spot the colours bursting through and challenge the family on our balance beam. And don't forget to keep an eye out for the elusive water voles that are calling Rye Meads their home! There's also a special craft for you to make and take home. No need to book, just show up. The trail is available Sunday - Thursday (we're closed Friday and Saturday), our opening times are 9am - 5pm. Â
£2 per trail (there is also a £4 car parking charge for non RSPB members).
Café Lite - we have a limited selection of snacks that can be purchased including;... Read more
Find out more: events.rspb.org.uk
Willows Magical Adventure
Willows Activity Farm
Tue 2nd April 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Make magical memories with your family at Willows Activity Farm during our Willows Magical Adventure event!
Join us for an abracadabaaaa...rilliant day of family fun including a Peter Rabbit hunt with chocolate treat, a magic hunt around the Farm Park with prize, spell binding arts and crafts, animals, live character shows, funfair rides, the Peter Rabbit adventure playground and Tristan the Runaway Tractor - ALL included in the admission price.
Don't miss our Magicians Academy with a wand and certificate for everyone taking part. We also have a BRAND NEW Magic and Mayhem Show with special guests!
Find out more or book: www.willowsactivityfarm.com
Spring on the Farm
Odds Farm Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Hop on down during the Easter Holidays for a bounty of bugs, blooms & baby animals as we celebrate the start of Spring!
Join our Springtime scavenger hunt where you can search high and low for a tasty treat, plus head to our Show Marquee for live shows and our Spring arts & crafts too!
Become an honarary farmer and join our kid goat bottle feeding sessions in our Demonstration Barn throughout the day.
Families visiting from 29th March - 1st April can also say hello to the Easter Bunny as he makes special appearances throughout the day!
Find out more or book: www.oddsfarm.co.uk
Easter at Whipsnade
Whipsnade Zoo
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
From giant ostriches to tiny butterflies, discover all kinds of amazing egg-laying animals this Easter at Whipsnade Zoo with a free*, fun trail for all the family,
Join the Zoonormous Egg Hunt to seek out eggs of all sizes and colours hidden around the Zoo, while learning about egg-ceptional species along the way. Unravelling clues or solving riddles at each location will crack the code, leading successful egg-splorers to the magnificent golden egg, where they'll be rewarded with a tasty treat!
Along with Easter crafts and over 10,000 amazing animals in the UK's biggest Zoo, you'll be all set for a cracking day out!
Free with zoo entry.
Easter Tea Party Trail
Jordans Mill
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
9.30am - 3.30pm (Closed Mondays)
(Not Monday 19th February)
Entertain the little ones with our Easter Tea Party Trail running daily from 29th March to 14th April. Grab your apron, ready your spatula, and hop on over to Jordan's Mill for an Easter celebration filled with fun.
Our hardworking chickens are in a flap! They've got a monumental task ahead to lay enough eggs for the Easter festivities. Our chefs are also knee-deep in preparations and sadly, can't spare a moment to make a special Easter Tea Party for the meadow and woodland creatures. But do not fret! Our chefs have given the animals and creatures recipes to make their own food for the Easter Tea Party.
Can you help our meadow and woodland animals by answering the questions on your trail sheet? Can you work out what recipes... Read more
Find out more: jordansmill.com
Easter Eggstravaganza at Church Farm, Ardley
Church Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter Farm Day Pass including the Farm Trail, Woodland Play, and Easter-themed Activity Book.
An Easter Farm Day Pass enables you to enjoy access to the farm trail in Vicarage Field, to see the farm animals and walk the footpaths. Price includes an Easter-themed Activity Book which includes the Easter Bunny Riddle Trail, Farm Bingo, and Easter-themed activities.
Easter and spring is a wonderful time on the farm with lambs in the fields and piglets in Vicarage Field. The hedgerows are abundant with blossoms and wildflowers. Bluebells will be out in the woods. Rabbits, guinea pigs, turkeys, geese, chickens, alpacas - and more.
The entry price is for the whole day and under twos are free.
Enhance your day and book additional seasonal... Read more
Find out more or book: www.churchfarmardeley.co.uk
Space, Race and Fly
RAF Museum London
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
11.00am, 1.00pm & 2.30pm
Join us this Easter Holiday for Space, Race and Fly! From a mobile planetarium to have-a-go activities and drone racing, there is so much to excite and thrill at the RAF Museum London this Easter. Put your engineering and scientific thrills to the test and soar!
Dates for different activities vary. Entry to the museum is free, but there is a charge for additional activities and booking for these is required. Please see the website for dates, details and booking:
- The Space Odyssey Planetarium
- Bubbly Maths
- Up an' At 'Em History Have-a-Go Activities
- Robot Racing!
- S-T-E-M Aircraft Access
- Airfix Make-and-Take Workshops
- RC Helicopter Scavenger Hunt and Time Trial
- Lego Workshop
- Paper Airplane... Read more
Find out more or book: www.rafmuseum.org.uk
Cracking Easter Family Fun
Bletchley Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
Free with admission.
Hop to Bletchley Park for egg-stra special fun for all ages this Easter - crack codes and solve puzzles in our Easter Bunny Hunt, learn more about the Mansion and the Leon family in our egg-ceptional activities for families or join an egg-citing family tour (on selected dates).
Will you accept our mission to crack the code? Go on an Easter Bunny hunt around Bletchley Park where each bunny has a secret code - can you work out the hidden word? The trail has lots of puzzles and other activities too! Trails are free to collect from admissions and are suitable for all ages.
Family activities - 30 March, 1, 3, 6, 10 & 12 April
Family Tours - 29 March, 2, 4, 9 & 11 April
Egg Hunt Trail
Natural History Museum at Tring
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
(closed Mondays)
We've hidden 12 eggs around our galleries.
Along the way, discover what egg-laying animals we have on display and test your knowledge by answering our egg hunt trail questions.
Suitable for ages 5+
£1 per trail, buy tickets on the day
Find out more: www.nhm.ac.uk
Easter Extravaganza
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
Hop on down to the farm for our Easter Eggstravaganza.
Herrings Green Farm is home to over 200 birds of prey and animals. Come face to face with different species of Owls, Hawks, Eagles, Falcons and even Pelicans! Take a walk over to the farm where you can visit many breeds of farm animals including goats, alpacas, donkeys, llamas, sheep and more.
Easter Baby Barn - Opening this Easter is our baby barn, visit our barn and view our Easter babies. View our Spring lambs, goat kids and our other babies. The perfect way to spend Easter.
We have a packed daily program of events to keep all the family entertained:
10.30 - Meet & handle an owl
11.00 - Pat a pet with our rabbits and guinea pigs
11.30 - Flying display - Watch many of our... Read more
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Lamb Feeding Experience
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
10.30am & 2pm
Spring into Easter with our Lamb feeding experience, a truly memorable experience for all ages.
Head into our baby barn where you can meet our beautiful Spring lambs. The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes, included in your experience is:
Close up time with our lambs, the perfect opportunity to get some photos
Bottle feed our lambs
Question time with our animal keeper
Admission into the farm and bird of prey centre all day
The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes
£19.00 per person
*Please note this experience is not suitable for pregnant women*
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Easter Eggtravaganza
Aldenham Country Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter returns to Aldenham Country Park - join the Easter Bunny for two weeks of Easter Eggstravaganza!
Included in your Easter Eggstravaganza Farm Pass:
- Visit all the newborns and friendly Farm animals
- Meet the Easter Bunny and Winnie the Pooh
- Join the Interactive Easter Shows
- Jump on the Bouncy Castle
- Hip and hop on Hay Bale Play
- Watch the Farmer feed the pigs & cows
- Take a ride on the mini Play Tractors
- Boogie in the Dance Tunnel
- Challenge your family with our giant puzzles
- Hunt for Easter jokes to win a prize!
Chargeable Extras:
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Tractor Trailer Ride
- Small Animal Petting
- Lamb Bottle Feeding
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Easter Wonderland
Mead Open Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
Tumble into an immersive adventure at Mead Open Farm this Easter break as you fall through the rabbit hole and follow Alice and friends through Wonderland! ?
Every day from 29th March - 12th April. Included in your ticket:
- Go on a magical journey with Alice and friends through Wonderland. Look out for familiar faces, including the mischievous Mad Hatter and friends, but beware of The Queen of Hearts.
- Race against the clock in a series of games with The White Rabbit's 'Stop The Clock!' interactive show. Expect hilarious fun and audience participation, but keep an eye on that tricksy Cheshire Cat.
- It wouldn't be Easter without a little chocolate, so make sure you complete Mead Open Farm's Easter Trail to solve the clues and win a chocolatey treat.... Read more
Find out more or book: www.meadopenfarm.co.uk
Easter Egg Hunt
Dunstable Downs
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10.30am – 4pm
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 29 March and 14 April 2024, from 10.30am to 4.00pm, with last entry at 4.00pm, so come along and explore the beautiful landscape of Dunstable Downs. Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
Skye loves soaring high, feeling the wind, and looking at the meadows below. But when she breaks free from her string, she discovers that higher up, the sky contains more than just kites...
Join our trail to spread your wings and learn all about the objects that can be found in our vast... Read more
Find out more: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Hunt for the Easterlopers - Easter Trail
City Centre
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
A new free family-friendly trail for Easter
Help track down the missing Easter Bunny with the help of some Super Dinosaurs!
You'll find 10 magical eggs displayed in the windows of 10 businesses in St Albans City Centre. Simply find the eggs and scan the QR code to reveal Super Dinosaurs in augmented reality (AR) to help you with your search and to take fun pictures with.
Collect all 10 to find the Easter Bunny and download a FREE Puzzle Pack.
All you need is your mobile phone and you are set to go track down the Easter Bunny. Make sure your QR code scanning setting is activated on your phone.
Visit the link below for instructions and map.
Sponsored by Lit Fibre
Family Activities @ IWM Duxford
IWM Duxford
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 3pm
There's plenty of fun to be had at IWM Duxford this February half term.
This winter, dive into the science behind cameras as you take on the role of a Photo Interpreter. Find out what it takes to take secret photos from up high in the sky!
You'll take part in exciting missions and explore how light and reflection make a camera work. You'll discover how the Photographic Reconnaissance Unit (PRU) spied on their enemies from the air in their daring missions deep inside enemy lines.
Finally, you'll use your new skills to design and build your own pinhole viewer worthy of an PRU operation!
As a team use your Jump Bag to discover more across the museum. Use the specialised replica Second World War equipment within each bag, including Cricket... Read more
Easter Adventures
Waddesdon Manor
Wed 27th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am -5pm(closed Tue 2, Mon 8 & Tue 9 April)
Join us this Easter for a fun-filled Easter adventure sure to surprise and delight!
As well as our popular Easter trail, make sure to stop off at our newly-refurbished playground and refuel with delicious food and drink from our various food outlets.
Best of all? From 27 March until 14 April, children get free entry to the house and grounds at Waddesdon!
This Easter our trail is jam-packed with lots of fun games and creative activities. Follow your map, get involved in each activity and don't forget to collect your chocolate egg at the end!
Pick up your trail sheet on arrival at the entry kiosks. The trail starts on the North Front of the Manor and makes it's way around the grounds before ending at the Coach House down at the Stables... Read more
Easter Adventure Quest
Wrest Park
Sat 23rd March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Join us for a cracking adventure quest at Wrest Park this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the castle grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat.
You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you're a member or not, and it's on top of the ticket price. There's no need to book, and you can pay when you arrive at the site.
Book online and save 15% on your entry ticket.
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Tuesday 9th April
April Terrific Tuesdays
Chiltern Open Air Museum
Tue 9th April 2024
11am - 3.30pm
No need to worry about entertaining your children during the school holidays! The Museum's Education team has got you covered with their special themed family activities on every Tuesday in Bucks school holidays. Our fun-filled activities, games, and crafts can be enjoyed without having to pay any extra, as they are included in our admission price.
Join us on 9th April as we celebrate Earth Day with a range of exciting family activities. Come and explore the beauty of nature and get involved in various crafts and games with an Earth Day twist.
Get creative and design your own Earth-themed bookmarks that you can take home. Families can also enjoy a variety of games that will have an environmental focus.
We will also have storytelling sessions throughout... Read more
Find out more: coam.org.uk
Family Willow Weaving
Panshanger Park
Tue 9th April 2024
10am - 12pm
Come and join us at Panshanger Park for some family friendly creative willow weaving. Using willow that is sustainably cut from within the park, have a go at creating your own willow crown or ring, and decorate with natural materials.
This event is primarily for children. All children must be accompanied by an adult (required to book on to the session in addition to child booking). One adult booking can be accompanying a maximum of two children.
Suitable for children aged 5 and over.
The event will be outside with limited cover. Please dress accordingly and wear footwear suitable for muddy ground conditions. For limited mobility, buggy and wheelchair access please note that the event may be taking place on part of the site that requires access along... Read more
Find out more or book: www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk
Amazing Amphibians
Natural History Museum at Tring
Tue 9th April 2024 - Thu 11th April 2024
10.30-11am, 11.15-11.45am, 2.30-3pm
From toads and frogs to newts and salamanders, there are so many weird and wonderful species to discover.
Explore their mysterious lives in the water and on land, plus get up close to our amazing specimens and create your very own amphibian to take home.
Suitable for ages 5+
£2, buy tickets on the day
Find out more: www.nhm.ac.uk
Easter Holiday Crafts
British Schools Museum
Tue 9th April 2024 - Thu 11th April 2024
10am - 12pm
Located in our historical Monitorial Schoolroom, join us for a wonderful children's craft session to celebrate Easter and the coming of spring!
From fabulous bunny-spoons, to paper-fold chicks, boing-ing paper cup bunnies to Easter wreaths that double as bonnets! There's something for everyone here at the British Schools Museum.
Sessions are held 10am - 12pm on Tuesdays/ Wednesdays / Thursdays over the Easter holidays (so 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 9th, 10th, 11th April). The same crafts will be on offer at each session, so you can pick the one best for you.
£7.00 per participating child ( non-participating children under 5 and adults are free). Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Younger siblings are welcome to come and play with the... Read more
Find out more or book: britishschoolsmuseum.org.uk
Easter Holiday Family Activities
Hertford Museum
Tue 9th April 2024 - Thu 11th April 2024
10am - 1pm
Come and join us for crafts during the Easter holidays.
Different crafts available each week.
£3.50 per child, DROP IN
Find out more: www.hertfordmuseum.org
Easter Dragon Quest
Celtic Harmony Camp
Mon 8th April 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
10am - 4pm
This five-day event challenges the family to find Dragon eggs hidden around the magical woodland of Celtic Harmony Camp in Brickendon, near Hertford.
After this fiery twist on the traditional Easter egg hunt, visitors have the chance to make their own clay Dragon Easter Egg, weave a Brighid's Eye and listen to Celtic stories around the fire, plus much more!
With a cafe on site offering hot food and alcoholic beverages, the Easter Dragon Quest is the perfect way to re-wild the family this Easter break, with everything you need for a fun and memorable day out.
Full list of activities:
* Dragon Easter Egg Hunt in the Forest
* Make your own clay Dragon Easter Egg from clay
* Weave Your Own Brighid's Eye (Celtic Dream Catcher)... Read more
Find out more or book: celticharmony.org
Creepy Critters
Standalone Farm
Mon 8th April 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
11am - 2:20pm
World renowned animal wrangler Mark Amey is back with a fact-filled demonstration showcasing amazing wildlife from across the globe.
Mark Amey has had a love for reptiles and amphibians for as long as he can remember. What he doesn't know about the natural world isn't worth knowing- he has even featured on BBC quiz show QI!
With everything from creepy crawlies to reptiles and cute but not-so-cuddly fluffy animals, this fascinating show will let you get up close to lots of creepy critters.
- Recommended aged 5+ and all children must be supervised.
- Children under the age of 2 years can attend for free and do not need to book a ticket.
- 30-minute show with a 10-minute photo opportunity.
- Tickets include day entry to Standalone... Read more
Find out more or book: standalonefarm.digitickets.co.uk
Discover Archaeology: A blanket dig
Verulamium Museum
Mon 8th April 2024 - Tue 9th April 2024
10.30am & 11.30am
Help us as to peel back the layers and uncover objects that had become buried throughout time in St Albans. A fun family friendly introduction to archaeology.
Suitable for families, all children must be accompanied by an adult
Free with entry into the museum (admission charges apply). Just drop in.
Places are limited and will operate on a first-come basis. Please check at the front desk on arrival.
Find out more: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk
Discover Archaeology: Become an Archaeologist
Verulamium Museum
Mon 8th April 2024 - Tue 9th April 2024
10am - 1pm
Become an archaeologist at Verulamium and carry out the post excavation process! Learn how archaeologists record what they find in the ground. It's a mixture of science and magic!
Suitable for families, all children must be accompanied by an adult
Free with entry into the museum (admission charges apply). Just drop in.
Places are limited and will operate on a first-come basis. Please check at the front desk on arrival.
Find out more: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk
Self-Led Pond Dipping - Easter at RSPB Rye Meads
RSPB Rye Meads
Sun 7th April 2024 - Thu 11th April 2024
10am - 4pm
During the Easter holidays, take part in pond dipping at RSPB Rye Meads! Discover the creatures lurking in the hidden depths of the waters - from the tiny water flea to the mighty dragonfly nymph, the ponds of Rye Meads are full of a variety of amazing animals! Available from 10am-4pm. No need to book, just turn up on the day (Sunday - Thursday)!
All pond dipping equipment is provided for £3 per kit, and your pond dipping session will last approximately 25 minutes. Please do not bring your own nets as you won't be able to use them in our pond. This is a self-led activity.
Rye Meads is currently open Sunday - Thursday (Closed Fridays and Saturdays) 9am-5pm.
Facilities include: car park, Cafe Lite, toilets, accessible pathways. Please note:... Read more
Find out more: events.rspb.org.uk
The Spring Trail - Easter at Rye Meads
RSPB Rye Meads
Sun 7th April 2024 - Thu 11th April 2024
9am - 5pm
After a dark and cold winter it's time to put a SPRING back in your step so come and take part in our brand new family trail for the Easter holidays!
Learn more about how Spring encourages nature to wake up, spot the colours bursting through and challenge the family on our balance beam. And don't forget to keep an eye out for the elusive water voles that are calling Rye Meads their home! There's also a special craft for you to make and take home. No need to book, just show up. The trail is available Sunday - Thursday (we're closed Friday and Saturday), our opening times are 9am - 5pm. Â
£2 per trail (there is also a £4 car parking charge for non RSPB members).
Café Lite - we have a limited selection of snacks that can be purchased including;... Read more
Find out more: events.rspb.org.uk
Willows Magical Adventure
Willows Activity Farm
Tue 2nd April 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Make magical memories with your family at Willows Activity Farm during our Willows Magical Adventure event!
Join us for an abracadabaaaa...rilliant day of family fun including a Peter Rabbit hunt with chocolate treat, a magic hunt around the Farm Park with prize, spell binding arts and crafts, animals, live character shows, funfair rides, the Peter Rabbit adventure playground and Tristan the Runaway Tractor - ALL included in the admission price.
Don't miss our Magicians Academy with a wand and certificate for everyone taking part. We also have a BRAND NEW Magic and Mayhem Show with special guests!
Find out more or book: www.willowsactivityfarm.com
Spring on the Farm
Odds Farm Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Hop on down during the Easter Holidays for a bounty of bugs, blooms & baby animals as we celebrate the start of Spring!
Join our Springtime scavenger hunt where you can search high and low for a tasty treat, plus head to our Show Marquee for live shows and our Spring arts & crafts too!
Become an honarary farmer and join our kid goat bottle feeding sessions in our Demonstration Barn throughout the day.
Families visiting from 29th March - 1st April can also say hello to the Easter Bunny as he makes special appearances throughout the day!
Find out more or book: www.oddsfarm.co.uk
Easter at Whipsnade
Whipsnade Zoo
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
From giant ostriches to tiny butterflies, discover all kinds of amazing egg-laying animals this Easter at Whipsnade Zoo with a free*, fun trail for all the family,
Join the Zoonormous Egg Hunt to seek out eggs of all sizes and colours hidden around the Zoo, while learning about egg-ceptional species along the way. Unravelling clues or solving riddles at each location will crack the code, leading successful egg-splorers to the magnificent golden egg, where they'll be rewarded with a tasty treat!
Along with Easter crafts and over 10,000 amazing animals in the UK's biggest Zoo, you'll be all set for a cracking day out!
Free with zoo entry.
Easter Tea Party Trail
Jordans Mill
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
9.30am - 3.30pm (Closed Mondays)
(Not Monday 19th February)
Entertain the little ones with our Easter Tea Party Trail running daily from 29th March to 14th April. Grab your apron, ready your spatula, and hop on over to Jordan's Mill for an Easter celebration filled with fun.
Our hardworking chickens are in a flap! They've got a monumental task ahead to lay enough eggs for the Easter festivities. Our chefs are also knee-deep in preparations and sadly, can't spare a moment to make a special Easter Tea Party for the meadow and woodland creatures. But do not fret! Our chefs have given the animals and creatures recipes to make their own food for the Easter Tea Party.
Can you help our meadow and woodland animals by answering the questions on your trail sheet? Can you work out what recipes... Read more
Find out more: jordansmill.com
Easter Eggstravaganza at Church Farm, Ardley
Church Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter Farm Day Pass including the Farm Trail, Woodland Play, and Easter-themed Activity Book.
An Easter Farm Day Pass enables you to enjoy access to the farm trail in Vicarage Field, to see the farm animals and walk the footpaths. Price includes an Easter-themed Activity Book which includes the Easter Bunny Riddle Trail, Farm Bingo, and Easter-themed activities.
Easter and spring is a wonderful time on the farm with lambs in the fields and piglets in Vicarage Field. The hedgerows are abundant with blossoms and wildflowers. Bluebells will be out in the woods. Rabbits, guinea pigs, turkeys, geese, chickens, alpacas - and more.
The entry price is for the whole day and under twos are free.
Enhance your day and book additional seasonal... Read more
Find out more or book: www.churchfarmardeley.co.uk
Space, Race and Fly
RAF Museum London
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
11.00am, 1.00pm & 2.30pm
Join us this Easter Holiday for Space, Race and Fly! From a mobile planetarium to have-a-go activities and drone racing, there is so much to excite and thrill at the RAF Museum London this Easter. Put your engineering and scientific thrills to the test and soar!
Dates for different activities vary. Entry to the museum is free, but there is a charge for additional activities and booking for these is required. Please see the website for dates, details and booking:
- The Space Odyssey Planetarium
- Bubbly Maths
- Up an' At 'Em History Have-a-Go Activities
- Robot Racing!
- S-T-E-M Aircraft Access
- Airfix Make-and-Take Workshops
- RC Helicopter Scavenger Hunt and Time Trial
- Lego Workshop
- Paper Airplane... Read more
Find out more or book: www.rafmuseum.org.uk
Cracking Easter Family Fun
Bletchley Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
Free with admission.
Hop to Bletchley Park for egg-stra special fun for all ages this Easter - crack codes and solve puzzles in our Easter Bunny Hunt, learn more about the Mansion and the Leon family in our egg-ceptional activities for families or join an egg-citing family tour (on selected dates).
Will you accept our mission to crack the code? Go on an Easter Bunny hunt around Bletchley Park where each bunny has a secret code - can you work out the hidden word? The trail has lots of puzzles and other activities too! Trails are free to collect from admissions and are suitable for all ages.
Family activities - 30 March, 1, 3, 6, 10 & 12 April
Family Tours - 29 March, 2, 4, 9 & 11 April
Egg Hunt Trail
Natural History Museum at Tring
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
(closed Mondays)
We've hidden 12 eggs around our galleries.
Along the way, discover what egg-laying animals we have on display and test your knowledge by answering our egg hunt trail questions.
Suitable for ages 5+
£1 per trail, buy tickets on the day
Find out more: www.nhm.ac.uk
Easter Extravaganza
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
Hop on down to the farm for our Easter Eggstravaganza.
Herrings Green Farm is home to over 200 birds of prey and animals. Come face to face with different species of Owls, Hawks, Eagles, Falcons and even Pelicans! Take a walk over to the farm where you can visit many breeds of farm animals including goats, alpacas, donkeys, llamas, sheep and more.
Easter Baby Barn - Opening this Easter is our baby barn, visit our barn and view our Easter babies. View our Spring lambs, goat kids and our other babies. The perfect way to spend Easter.
We have a packed daily program of events to keep all the family entertained:
10.30 - Meet & handle an owl
11.00 - Pat a pet with our rabbits and guinea pigs
11.30 - Flying display - Watch many of our... Read more
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Lamb Feeding Experience
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
10.30am & 2pm
Spring into Easter with our Lamb feeding experience, a truly memorable experience for all ages.
Head into our baby barn where you can meet our beautiful Spring lambs. The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes, included in your experience is:
Close up time with our lambs, the perfect opportunity to get some photos
Bottle feed our lambs
Question time with our animal keeper
Admission into the farm and bird of prey centre all day
The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes
£19.00 per person
*Please note this experience is not suitable for pregnant women*
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Easter Eggtravaganza
Aldenham Country Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter returns to Aldenham Country Park - join the Easter Bunny for two weeks of Easter Eggstravaganza!
Included in your Easter Eggstravaganza Farm Pass:
- Visit all the newborns and friendly Farm animals
- Meet the Easter Bunny and Winnie the Pooh
- Join the Interactive Easter Shows
- Jump on the Bouncy Castle
- Hip and hop on Hay Bale Play
- Watch the Farmer feed the pigs & cows
- Take a ride on the mini Play Tractors
- Boogie in the Dance Tunnel
- Challenge your family with our giant puzzles
- Hunt for Easter jokes to win a prize!
Chargeable Extras:
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Tractor Trailer Ride
- Small Animal Petting
- Lamb Bottle Feeding
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Easter Wonderland
Mead Open Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
Tumble into an immersive adventure at Mead Open Farm this Easter break as you fall through the rabbit hole and follow Alice and friends through Wonderland! ?
Every day from 29th March - 12th April. Included in your ticket:
- Go on a magical journey with Alice and friends through Wonderland. Look out for familiar faces, including the mischievous Mad Hatter and friends, but beware of The Queen of Hearts.
- Race against the clock in a series of games with The White Rabbit's 'Stop The Clock!' interactive show. Expect hilarious fun and audience participation, but keep an eye on that tricksy Cheshire Cat.
- It wouldn't be Easter without a little chocolate, so make sure you complete Mead Open Farm's Easter Trail to solve the clues and win a chocolatey treat.... Read more
Find out more or book: www.meadopenfarm.co.uk
Easter Egg Hunt
Dunstable Downs
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10.30am – 4pm
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 29 March and 14 April 2024, from 10.30am to 4.00pm, with last entry at 4.00pm, so come along and explore the beautiful landscape of Dunstable Downs. Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
Skye loves soaring high, feeling the wind, and looking at the meadows below. But when she breaks free from her string, she discovers that higher up, the sky contains more than just kites...
Join our trail to spread your wings and learn all about the objects that can be found in our vast... Read more
Find out more: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Hunt for the Easterlopers - Easter Trail
City Centre
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
A new free family-friendly trail for Easter
Help track down the missing Easter Bunny with the help of some Super Dinosaurs!
You'll find 10 magical eggs displayed in the windows of 10 businesses in St Albans City Centre. Simply find the eggs and scan the QR code to reveal Super Dinosaurs in augmented reality (AR) to help you with your search and to take fun pictures with.
Collect all 10 to find the Easter Bunny and download a FREE Puzzle Pack.
All you need is your mobile phone and you are set to go track down the Easter Bunny. Make sure your QR code scanning setting is activated on your phone.
Visit the link below for instructions and map.
Sponsored by Lit Fibre
Family Activities @ IWM Duxford
IWM Duxford
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 3pm
There's plenty of fun to be had at IWM Duxford this February half term.
This winter, dive into the science behind cameras as you take on the role of a Photo Interpreter. Find out what it takes to take secret photos from up high in the sky!
You'll take part in exciting missions and explore how light and reflection make a camera work. You'll discover how the Photographic Reconnaissance Unit (PRU) spied on their enemies from the air in their daring missions deep inside enemy lines.
Finally, you'll use your new skills to design and build your own pinhole viewer worthy of an PRU operation!
As a team use your Jump Bag to discover more across the museum. Use the specialised replica Second World War equipment within each bag, including Cricket... Read more
Easter Adventures
Waddesdon Manor
Wed 27th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am -5pm(closed Tue 2, Mon 8 & Tue 9 April)
Join us this Easter for a fun-filled Easter adventure sure to surprise and delight!
As well as our popular Easter trail, make sure to stop off at our newly-refurbished playground and refuel with delicious food and drink from our various food outlets.
Best of all? From 27 March until 14 April, children get free entry to the house and grounds at Waddesdon!
This Easter our trail is jam-packed with lots of fun games and creative activities. Follow your map, get involved in each activity and don't forget to collect your chocolate egg at the end!
Pick up your trail sheet on arrival at the entry kiosks. The trail starts on the North Front of the Manor and makes it's way around the grounds before ending at the Coach House down at the Stables... Read more
Easter Adventure Quest
Wrest Park
Sat 23rd March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Join us for a cracking adventure quest at Wrest Park this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the castle grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat.
You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you're a member or not, and it's on top of the ticket price. There's no need to book, and you can pay when you arrive at the site.
Book online and save 15% on your entry ticket.
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Wednesday 10th April
Make and Decorate a Flower Garden Photo Frame
Burston Garden Centre
Wed 10th April 2024
11am, 12pm, and 2pm
All proceeds from this event will be donated to our chosen charity of the year - Brain Tumour Research.
Don't forget to dress in your old clothes, as things could get messy!
All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of this activity.
Tickets are £6 per child.
Please note that booking is essential for this event, as there will be no walk-in slots.
Find out more or book: www.burston.co.uk
The Three Bears
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Wed 10th April 2024
11.30am & 2pm
Deep in the forest live Mammy, Daddy and Baby Bear. Each day the Three Bears head into the woods to collect interesting things to re-use in their home. Soon their cosy house is turned upside down by a colourful whirlwind that threatens to sit in their chairs, eat their porridge and sleep in their beds. It's Goldilocks!
Bring your bears and join us for an adventure in the woods, with original music, puppets and a tale you thought you knew.
A friendly and fun theatre experience for children aged 6 and under and their grown-ups.
Running Time: 50 minutes
Find out more or book: www.culturetrust.com
Decorate a Mug
St Albans Museum and Gallery
Wed 10th April 2024
1.45 - 2.45pm & 3-4pm
Take inspiration from our current exhibition Rana Begum: Ordered Form and decorate a mug with colourful geometric shapes and patterns using porcelain paint pens.
Suitable for families with children aged 5 and over. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults are also welcome to participate.
£7.50 per participant
Please book in advance
Find out more or book: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk
Amazing Amphibians
Natural History Museum at Tring
Tue 9th April 2024 - Thu 11th April 2024
10.30-11am, 11.15-11.45am, 2.30-3pm
From toads and frogs to newts and salamanders, there are so many weird and wonderful species to discover.
Explore their mysterious lives in the water and on land, plus get up close to our amazing specimens and create your very own amphibian to take home.
Suitable for ages 5+
£2, buy tickets on the day
Find out more: www.nhm.ac.uk
Easter Holiday Crafts
British Schools Museum
Tue 9th April 2024 - Thu 11th April 2024
10am - 12pm
Located in our historical Monitorial Schoolroom, join us for a wonderful children's craft session to celebrate Easter and the coming of spring!
From fabulous bunny-spoons, to paper-fold chicks, boing-ing paper cup bunnies to Easter wreaths that double as bonnets! There's something for everyone here at the British Schools Museum.
Sessions are held 10am - 12pm on Tuesdays/ Wednesdays / Thursdays over the Easter holidays (so 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 9th, 10th, 11th April). The same crafts will be on offer at each session, so you can pick the one best for you.
£7.00 per participating child ( non-participating children under 5 and adults are free). Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Younger siblings are welcome to come and play with the... Read more
Find out more or book: britishschoolsmuseum.org.uk
Easter Holiday Family Activities
Hertford Museum
Tue 9th April 2024 - Thu 11th April 2024
10am - 1pm
Come and join us for crafts during the Easter holidays.
Different crafts available each week.
£3.50 per child, DROP IN
Find out more: www.hertfordmuseum.org
Easter Dragon Quest
Celtic Harmony Camp
Mon 8th April 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
10am - 4pm
This five-day event challenges the family to find Dragon eggs hidden around the magical woodland of Celtic Harmony Camp in Brickendon, near Hertford.
After this fiery twist on the traditional Easter egg hunt, visitors have the chance to make their own clay Dragon Easter Egg, weave a Brighid's Eye and listen to Celtic stories around the fire, plus much more!
With a cafe on site offering hot food and alcoholic beverages, the Easter Dragon Quest is the perfect way to re-wild the family this Easter break, with everything you need for a fun and memorable day out.
Full list of activities:
* Dragon Easter Egg Hunt in the Forest
* Make your own clay Dragon Easter Egg from clay
* Weave Your Own Brighid's Eye (Celtic Dream Catcher)... Read more
Find out more or book: celticharmony.org
Creepy Critters
Standalone Farm
Mon 8th April 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
11am - 2:20pm
World renowned animal wrangler Mark Amey is back with a fact-filled demonstration showcasing amazing wildlife from across the globe.
Mark Amey has had a love for reptiles and amphibians for as long as he can remember. What he doesn't know about the natural world isn't worth knowing- he has even featured on BBC quiz show QI!
With everything from creepy crawlies to reptiles and cute but not-so-cuddly fluffy animals, this fascinating show will let you get up close to lots of creepy critters.
- Recommended aged 5+ and all children must be supervised.
- Children under the age of 2 years can attend for free and do not need to book a ticket.
- 30-minute show with a 10-minute photo opportunity.
- Tickets include day entry to Standalone... Read more
Find out more or book: standalonefarm.digitickets.co.uk
Self-Led Pond Dipping - Easter at RSPB Rye Meads
RSPB Rye Meads
Sun 7th April 2024 - Thu 11th April 2024
10am - 4pm
During the Easter holidays, take part in pond dipping at RSPB Rye Meads! Discover the creatures lurking in the hidden depths of the waters - from the tiny water flea to the mighty dragonfly nymph, the ponds of Rye Meads are full of a variety of amazing animals! Available from 10am-4pm. No need to book, just turn up on the day (Sunday - Thursday)!
All pond dipping equipment is provided for £3 per kit, and your pond dipping session will last approximately 25 minutes. Please do not bring your own nets as you won't be able to use them in our pond. This is a self-led activity.
Rye Meads is currently open Sunday - Thursday (Closed Fridays and Saturdays) 9am-5pm.
Facilities include: car park, Cafe Lite, toilets, accessible pathways. Please note:... Read more
Find out more: events.rspb.org.uk
The Spring Trail - Easter at Rye Meads
RSPB Rye Meads
Sun 7th April 2024 - Thu 11th April 2024
9am - 5pm
After a dark and cold winter it's time to put a SPRING back in your step so come and take part in our brand new family trail for the Easter holidays!
Learn more about how Spring encourages nature to wake up, spot the colours bursting through and challenge the family on our balance beam. And don't forget to keep an eye out for the elusive water voles that are calling Rye Meads their home! There's also a special craft for you to make and take home. No need to book, just show up. The trail is available Sunday - Thursday (we're closed Friday and Saturday), our opening times are 9am - 5pm. Â
£2 per trail (there is also a £4 car parking charge for non RSPB members).
Café Lite - we have a limited selection of snacks that can be purchased including;... Read more
Find out more: events.rspb.org.uk
Willows Magical Adventure
Willows Activity Farm
Tue 2nd April 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Make magical memories with your family at Willows Activity Farm during our Willows Magical Adventure event!
Join us for an abracadabaaaa...rilliant day of family fun including a Peter Rabbit hunt with chocolate treat, a magic hunt around the Farm Park with prize, spell binding arts and crafts, animals, live character shows, funfair rides, the Peter Rabbit adventure playground and Tristan the Runaway Tractor - ALL included in the admission price.
Don't miss our Magicians Academy with a wand and certificate for everyone taking part. We also have a BRAND NEW Magic and Mayhem Show with special guests!
Find out more or book: www.willowsactivityfarm.com
Spring on the Farm
Odds Farm Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Hop on down during the Easter Holidays for a bounty of bugs, blooms & baby animals as we celebrate the start of Spring!
Join our Springtime scavenger hunt where you can search high and low for a tasty treat, plus head to our Show Marquee for live shows and our Spring arts & crafts too!
Become an honarary farmer and join our kid goat bottle feeding sessions in our Demonstration Barn throughout the day.
Families visiting from 29th March - 1st April can also say hello to the Easter Bunny as he makes special appearances throughout the day!
Find out more or book: www.oddsfarm.co.uk
Easter at Whipsnade
Whipsnade Zoo
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
From giant ostriches to tiny butterflies, discover all kinds of amazing egg-laying animals this Easter at Whipsnade Zoo with a free*, fun trail for all the family,
Join the Zoonormous Egg Hunt to seek out eggs of all sizes and colours hidden around the Zoo, while learning about egg-ceptional species along the way. Unravelling clues or solving riddles at each location will crack the code, leading successful egg-splorers to the magnificent golden egg, where they'll be rewarded with a tasty treat!
Along with Easter crafts and over 10,000 amazing animals in the UK's biggest Zoo, you'll be all set for a cracking day out!
Free with zoo entry.
Easter Tea Party Trail
Jordans Mill
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
9.30am - 3.30pm (Closed Mondays)
(Not Monday 19th February)
Entertain the little ones with our Easter Tea Party Trail running daily from 29th March to 14th April. Grab your apron, ready your spatula, and hop on over to Jordan's Mill for an Easter celebration filled with fun.
Our hardworking chickens are in a flap! They've got a monumental task ahead to lay enough eggs for the Easter festivities. Our chefs are also knee-deep in preparations and sadly, can't spare a moment to make a special Easter Tea Party for the meadow and woodland creatures. But do not fret! Our chefs have given the animals and creatures recipes to make their own food for the Easter Tea Party.
Can you help our meadow and woodland animals by answering the questions on your trail sheet? Can you work out what recipes... Read more
Find out more: jordansmill.com
Easter Eggstravaganza at Church Farm, Ardley
Church Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter Farm Day Pass including the Farm Trail, Woodland Play, and Easter-themed Activity Book.
An Easter Farm Day Pass enables you to enjoy access to the farm trail in Vicarage Field, to see the farm animals and walk the footpaths. Price includes an Easter-themed Activity Book which includes the Easter Bunny Riddle Trail, Farm Bingo, and Easter-themed activities.
Easter and spring is a wonderful time on the farm with lambs in the fields and piglets in Vicarage Field. The hedgerows are abundant with blossoms and wildflowers. Bluebells will be out in the woods. Rabbits, guinea pigs, turkeys, geese, chickens, alpacas - and more.
The entry price is for the whole day and under twos are free.
Enhance your day and book additional seasonal... Read more
Find out more or book: www.churchfarmardeley.co.uk
Space, Race and Fly
RAF Museum London
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
11.00am, 1.00pm & 2.30pm
Join us this Easter Holiday for Space, Race and Fly! From a mobile planetarium to have-a-go activities and drone racing, there is so much to excite and thrill at the RAF Museum London this Easter. Put your engineering and scientific thrills to the test and soar!
Dates for different activities vary. Entry to the museum is free, but there is a charge for additional activities and booking for these is required. Please see the website for dates, details and booking:
- The Space Odyssey Planetarium
- Bubbly Maths
- Up an' At 'Em History Have-a-Go Activities
- Robot Racing!
- S-T-E-M Aircraft Access
- Airfix Make-and-Take Workshops
- RC Helicopter Scavenger Hunt and Time Trial
- Lego Workshop
- Paper Airplane... Read more
Find out more or book: www.rafmuseum.org.uk
Cracking Easter Family Fun
Bletchley Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
Free with admission.
Hop to Bletchley Park for egg-stra special fun for all ages this Easter - crack codes and solve puzzles in our Easter Bunny Hunt, learn more about the Mansion and the Leon family in our egg-ceptional activities for families or join an egg-citing family tour (on selected dates).
Will you accept our mission to crack the code? Go on an Easter Bunny hunt around Bletchley Park where each bunny has a secret code - can you work out the hidden word? The trail has lots of puzzles and other activities too! Trails are free to collect from admissions and are suitable for all ages.
Family activities - 30 March, 1, 3, 6, 10 & 12 April
Family Tours - 29 March, 2, 4, 9 & 11 April
Egg Hunt Trail
Natural History Museum at Tring
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
(closed Mondays)
We've hidden 12 eggs around our galleries.
Along the way, discover what egg-laying animals we have on display and test your knowledge by answering our egg hunt trail questions.
Suitable for ages 5+
£1 per trail, buy tickets on the day
Find out more: www.nhm.ac.uk
Easter Extravaganza
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
Hop on down to the farm for our Easter Eggstravaganza.
Herrings Green Farm is home to over 200 birds of prey and animals. Come face to face with different species of Owls, Hawks, Eagles, Falcons and even Pelicans! Take a walk over to the farm where you can visit many breeds of farm animals including goats, alpacas, donkeys, llamas, sheep and more.
Easter Baby Barn - Opening this Easter is our baby barn, visit our barn and view our Easter babies. View our Spring lambs, goat kids and our other babies. The perfect way to spend Easter.
We have a packed daily program of events to keep all the family entertained:
10.30 - Meet & handle an owl
11.00 - Pat a pet with our rabbits and guinea pigs
11.30 - Flying display - Watch many of our... Read more
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Lamb Feeding Experience
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
10.30am & 2pm
Spring into Easter with our Lamb feeding experience, a truly memorable experience for all ages.
Head into our baby barn where you can meet our beautiful Spring lambs. The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes, included in your experience is:
Close up time with our lambs, the perfect opportunity to get some photos
Bottle feed our lambs
Question time with our animal keeper
Admission into the farm and bird of prey centre all day
The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes
£19.00 per person
*Please note this experience is not suitable for pregnant women*
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Easter Eggtravaganza
Aldenham Country Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter returns to Aldenham Country Park - join the Easter Bunny for two weeks of Easter Eggstravaganza!
Included in your Easter Eggstravaganza Farm Pass:
- Visit all the newborns and friendly Farm animals
- Meet the Easter Bunny and Winnie the Pooh
- Join the Interactive Easter Shows
- Jump on the Bouncy Castle
- Hip and hop on Hay Bale Play
- Watch the Farmer feed the pigs & cows
- Take a ride on the mini Play Tractors
- Boogie in the Dance Tunnel
- Challenge your family with our giant puzzles
- Hunt for Easter jokes to win a prize!
Chargeable Extras:
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Tractor Trailer Ride
- Small Animal Petting
- Lamb Bottle Feeding
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Easter Wonderland
Mead Open Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
Tumble into an immersive adventure at Mead Open Farm this Easter break as you fall through the rabbit hole and follow Alice and friends through Wonderland! ?
Every day from 29th March - 12th April. Included in your ticket:
- Go on a magical journey with Alice and friends through Wonderland. Look out for familiar faces, including the mischievous Mad Hatter and friends, but beware of The Queen of Hearts.
- Race against the clock in a series of games with The White Rabbit's 'Stop The Clock!' interactive show. Expect hilarious fun and audience participation, but keep an eye on that tricksy Cheshire Cat.
- It wouldn't be Easter without a little chocolate, so make sure you complete Mead Open Farm's Easter Trail to solve the clues and win a chocolatey treat.... Read more
Find out more or book: www.meadopenfarm.co.uk
Easter Egg Hunt
Dunstable Downs
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10.30am – 4pm
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 29 March and 14 April 2024, from 10.30am to 4.00pm, with last entry at 4.00pm, so come along and explore the beautiful landscape of Dunstable Downs. Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
Skye loves soaring high, feeling the wind, and looking at the meadows below. But when she breaks free from her string, she discovers that higher up, the sky contains more than just kites...
Join our trail to spread your wings and learn all about the objects that can be found in our vast... Read more
Find out more: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Hunt for the Easterlopers - Easter Trail
City Centre
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
A new free family-friendly trail for Easter
Help track down the missing Easter Bunny with the help of some Super Dinosaurs!
You'll find 10 magical eggs displayed in the windows of 10 businesses in St Albans City Centre. Simply find the eggs and scan the QR code to reveal Super Dinosaurs in augmented reality (AR) to help you with your search and to take fun pictures with.
Collect all 10 to find the Easter Bunny and download a FREE Puzzle Pack.
All you need is your mobile phone and you are set to go track down the Easter Bunny. Make sure your QR code scanning setting is activated on your phone.
Visit the link below for instructions and map.
Sponsored by Lit Fibre
Family Activities @ IWM Duxford
IWM Duxford
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 3pm
There's plenty of fun to be had at IWM Duxford this February half term.
This winter, dive into the science behind cameras as you take on the role of a Photo Interpreter. Find out what it takes to take secret photos from up high in the sky!
You'll take part in exciting missions and explore how light and reflection make a camera work. You'll discover how the Photographic Reconnaissance Unit (PRU) spied on their enemies from the air in their daring missions deep inside enemy lines.
Finally, you'll use your new skills to design and build your own pinhole viewer worthy of an PRU operation!
As a team use your Jump Bag to discover more across the museum. Use the specialised replica Second World War equipment within each bag, including Cricket... Read more
Easter Adventures
Waddesdon Manor
Wed 27th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am -5pm(closed Tue 2, Mon 8 & Tue 9 April)
Join us this Easter for a fun-filled Easter adventure sure to surprise and delight!
As well as our popular Easter trail, make sure to stop off at our newly-refurbished playground and refuel with delicious food and drink from our various food outlets.
Best of all? From 27 March until 14 April, children get free entry to the house and grounds at Waddesdon!
This Easter our trail is jam-packed with lots of fun games and creative activities. Follow your map, get involved in each activity and don't forget to collect your chocolate egg at the end!
Pick up your trail sheet on arrival at the entry kiosks. The trail starts on the North Front of the Manor and makes it's way around the grounds before ending at the Coach House down at the Stables... Read more
Easter Adventure Quest
Wrest Park
Sat 23rd March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Join us for a cracking adventure quest at Wrest Park this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the castle grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat.
You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you're a member or not, and it's on top of the ticket price. There's no need to book, and you can pay when you arrive at the site.
Book online and save 15% on your entry ticket.
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Thursday 11th April
The Dinosaur Timewarp - A Family Panto
Luton Library Theatre
Thu 11th April 2024
1pm & 3.30pm
Are you ready for the journey of a lifetime?
Then join our palaeontologist friends, as they embark on an exciting adventure through the jungle to meet Babsy the Mad Scientist and use her new time machine to take them back in time to meet their favourite dinosaurs in person. After a visit from Leo the Lion, Molly the cheeky Monkey and the evil Dr Nasty the time machine goes wrong and opens a doorway from the past transporting Terry the T Tex into present day. Oh no it didn't! Oh yes it did! They quickly devise a plan to defeat Dr Nasty, find the dinosaur and send him back to the past.
Join us on this exciting, unmissable, and fully interactive Jurassic Panto style adventure filled with music, fun and laughter along the way. An unforgettable dinosaur themed stage... Read more
Find out more or book: www.librarytheatre.co.uk
Make and Decorate a Spring Hat
Burston Garden Centre
Thu 11th April 2024
11am, 12pm, and 2pm
All proceeds from this event will be donated to our chosen charity of the year - Brain Tumour Research.
Don't forget to dress in your old clothes, as things could get messy!
All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of this activity.
Tickets are £6 per child.
Please note that booking is essential for this event, as there will be no walk-in slots.
Find out more or book: www.burston.co.uk
Easter Owl Encounter
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Thu 11th April 2024
10.30am & 1pm
Join us this Easter and spend some time in the company of our Owls
Under the guidance of our falconers you will have the opportunity to meet and handle different species of owls including the Barn Owl, Tawny Owl, European Eagle Owl, Scops Owl and more. Ask the falconers any questions you may have and take the opportunity to take some photos.
From here you will head out to the flying ground where you will be able to fly some of the owls. Experience their silent flight as they glide into your gloved hand.
The activity lasts for approximately 90 minutes.
Includes admission into the farm and bird of prey centre all day.
Adult £18.00 Child £14.00
*Please note this activity is not suitable for children... Read more
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Create a Colourful Collage
St Albans Museum and Gallery
Thu 11th April 2024
1.45-2.45pm & 3-4pm
A fun workshop for the family to take part in together. Experiment with a range of materials and shapes to create your own artwork.
Suitable for families. All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
£6.50 per child participant
Please book in advance
Find out more or book: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk
Amazing Amphibians
Natural History Museum at Tring
Tue 9th April 2024 - Thu 11th April 2024
10.30-11am, 11.15-11.45am, 2.30-3pm
From toads and frogs to newts and salamanders, there are so many weird and wonderful species to discover.
Explore their mysterious lives in the water and on land, plus get up close to our amazing specimens and create your very own amphibian to take home.
Suitable for ages 5+
£2, buy tickets on the day
Find out more: www.nhm.ac.uk
Easter Holiday Crafts
British Schools Museum
Tue 9th April 2024 - Thu 11th April 2024
10am - 12pm
Located in our historical Monitorial Schoolroom, join us for a wonderful children's craft session to celebrate Easter and the coming of spring!
From fabulous bunny-spoons, to paper-fold chicks, boing-ing paper cup bunnies to Easter wreaths that double as bonnets! There's something for everyone here at the British Schools Museum.
Sessions are held 10am - 12pm on Tuesdays/ Wednesdays / Thursdays over the Easter holidays (so 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 9th, 10th, 11th April). The same crafts will be on offer at each session, so you can pick the one best for you.
£7.00 per participating child ( non-participating children under 5 and adults are free). Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Younger siblings are welcome to come and play with the... Read more
Find out more or book: britishschoolsmuseum.org.uk
Easter Holiday Family Activities
Hertford Museum
Tue 9th April 2024 - Thu 11th April 2024
10am - 1pm
Come and join us for crafts during the Easter holidays.
Different crafts available each week.
£3.50 per child, DROP IN
Find out more: www.hertfordmuseum.org
Easter Dragon Quest
Celtic Harmony Camp
Mon 8th April 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
10am - 4pm
This five-day event challenges the family to find Dragon eggs hidden around the magical woodland of Celtic Harmony Camp in Brickendon, near Hertford.
After this fiery twist on the traditional Easter egg hunt, visitors have the chance to make their own clay Dragon Easter Egg, weave a Brighid's Eye and listen to Celtic stories around the fire, plus much more!
With a cafe on site offering hot food and alcoholic beverages, the Easter Dragon Quest is the perfect way to re-wild the family this Easter break, with everything you need for a fun and memorable day out.
Full list of activities:
* Dragon Easter Egg Hunt in the Forest
* Make your own clay Dragon Easter Egg from clay
* Weave Your Own Brighid's Eye (Celtic Dream Catcher)... Read more
Find out more or book: celticharmony.org
Creepy Critters
Standalone Farm
Mon 8th April 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
11am - 2:20pm
World renowned animal wrangler Mark Amey is back with a fact-filled demonstration showcasing amazing wildlife from across the globe.
Mark Amey has had a love for reptiles and amphibians for as long as he can remember. What he doesn't know about the natural world isn't worth knowing- he has even featured on BBC quiz show QI!
With everything from creepy crawlies to reptiles and cute but not-so-cuddly fluffy animals, this fascinating show will let you get up close to lots of creepy critters.
- Recommended aged 5+ and all children must be supervised.
- Children under the age of 2 years can attend for free and do not need to book a ticket.
- 30-minute show with a 10-minute photo opportunity.
- Tickets include day entry to Standalone... Read more
Find out more or book: standalonefarm.digitickets.co.uk
Self-Led Pond Dipping - Easter at RSPB Rye Meads
RSPB Rye Meads
Sun 7th April 2024 - Thu 11th April 2024
10am - 4pm
During the Easter holidays, take part in pond dipping at RSPB Rye Meads! Discover the creatures lurking in the hidden depths of the waters - from the tiny water flea to the mighty dragonfly nymph, the ponds of Rye Meads are full of a variety of amazing animals! Available from 10am-4pm. No need to book, just turn up on the day (Sunday - Thursday)!
All pond dipping equipment is provided for £3 per kit, and your pond dipping session will last approximately 25 minutes. Please do not bring your own nets as you won't be able to use them in our pond. This is a self-led activity.
Rye Meads is currently open Sunday - Thursday (Closed Fridays and Saturdays) 9am-5pm.
Facilities include: car park, Cafe Lite, toilets, accessible pathways. Please note:... Read more
Find out more: events.rspb.org.uk
The Spring Trail - Easter at Rye Meads
RSPB Rye Meads
Sun 7th April 2024 - Thu 11th April 2024
9am - 5pm
After a dark and cold winter it's time to put a SPRING back in your step so come and take part in our brand new family trail for the Easter holidays!
Learn more about how Spring encourages nature to wake up, spot the colours bursting through and challenge the family on our balance beam. And don't forget to keep an eye out for the elusive water voles that are calling Rye Meads their home! There's also a special craft for you to make and take home. No need to book, just show up. The trail is available Sunday - Thursday (we're closed Friday and Saturday), our opening times are 9am - 5pm. Â
£2 per trail (there is also a £4 car parking charge for non RSPB members).
Café Lite - we have a limited selection of snacks that can be purchased including;... Read more
Find out more: events.rspb.org.uk
Willows Magical Adventure
Willows Activity Farm
Tue 2nd April 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Make magical memories with your family at Willows Activity Farm during our Willows Magical Adventure event!
Join us for an abracadabaaaa...rilliant day of family fun including a Peter Rabbit hunt with chocolate treat, a magic hunt around the Farm Park with prize, spell binding arts and crafts, animals, live character shows, funfair rides, the Peter Rabbit adventure playground and Tristan the Runaway Tractor - ALL included in the admission price.
Don't miss our Magicians Academy with a wand and certificate for everyone taking part. We also have a BRAND NEW Magic and Mayhem Show with special guests!
Find out more or book: www.willowsactivityfarm.com
Spring on the Farm
Odds Farm Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Hop on down during the Easter Holidays for a bounty of bugs, blooms & baby animals as we celebrate the start of Spring!
Join our Springtime scavenger hunt where you can search high and low for a tasty treat, plus head to our Show Marquee for live shows and our Spring arts & crafts too!
Become an honarary farmer and join our kid goat bottle feeding sessions in our Demonstration Barn throughout the day.
Families visiting from 29th March - 1st April can also say hello to the Easter Bunny as he makes special appearances throughout the day!
Find out more or book: www.oddsfarm.co.uk
Easter at Whipsnade
Whipsnade Zoo
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
From giant ostriches to tiny butterflies, discover all kinds of amazing egg-laying animals this Easter at Whipsnade Zoo with a free*, fun trail for all the family,
Join the Zoonormous Egg Hunt to seek out eggs of all sizes and colours hidden around the Zoo, while learning about egg-ceptional species along the way. Unravelling clues or solving riddles at each location will crack the code, leading successful egg-splorers to the magnificent golden egg, where they'll be rewarded with a tasty treat!
Along with Easter crafts and over 10,000 amazing animals in the UK's biggest Zoo, you'll be all set for a cracking day out!
Free with zoo entry.
Easter Tea Party Trail
Jordans Mill
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
9.30am - 3.30pm (Closed Mondays)
(Not Monday 19th February)
Entertain the little ones with our Easter Tea Party Trail running daily from 29th March to 14th April. Grab your apron, ready your spatula, and hop on over to Jordan's Mill for an Easter celebration filled with fun.
Our hardworking chickens are in a flap! They've got a monumental task ahead to lay enough eggs for the Easter festivities. Our chefs are also knee-deep in preparations and sadly, can't spare a moment to make a special Easter Tea Party for the meadow and woodland creatures. But do not fret! Our chefs have given the animals and creatures recipes to make their own food for the Easter Tea Party.
Can you help our meadow and woodland animals by answering the questions on your trail sheet? Can you work out what recipes... Read more
Find out more: jordansmill.com
Easter Eggstravaganza at Church Farm, Ardley
Church Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter Farm Day Pass including the Farm Trail, Woodland Play, and Easter-themed Activity Book.
An Easter Farm Day Pass enables you to enjoy access to the farm trail in Vicarage Field, to see the farm animals and walk the footpaths. Price includes an Easter-themed Activity Book which includes the Easter Bunny Riddle Trail, Farm Bingo, and Easter-themed activities.
Easter and spring is a wonderful time on the farm with lambs in the fields and piglets in Vicarage Field. The hedgerows are abundant with blossoms and wildflowers. Bluebells will be out in the woods. Rabbits, guinea pigs, turkeys, geese, chickens, alpacas - and more.
The entry price is for the whole day and under twos are free.
Enhance your day and book additional seasonal... Read more
Find out more or book: www.churchfarmardeley.co.uk
Space, Race and Fly
RAF Museum London
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
11.00am, 1.00pm & 2.30pm
Join us this Easter Holiday for Space, Race and Fly! From a mobile planetarium to have-a-go activities and drone racing, there is so much to excite and thrill at the RAF Museum London this Easter. Put your engineering and scientific thrills to the test and soar!
Dates for different activities vary. Entry to the museum is free, but there is a charge for additional activities and booking for these is required. Please see the website for dates, details and booking:
- The Space Odyssey Planetarium
- Bubbly Maths
- Up an' At 'Em History Have-a-Go Activities
- Robot Racing!
- S-T-E-M Aircraft Access
- Airfix Make-and-Take Workshops
- RC Helicopter Scavenger Hunt and Time Trial
- Lego Workshop
- Paper Airplane... Read more
Find out more or book: www.rafmuseum.org.uk
Cracking Easter Family Fun
Bletchley Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
Free with admission.
Hop to Bletchley Park for egg-stra special fun for all ages this Easter - crack codes and solve puzzles in our Easter Bunny Hunt, learn more about the Mansion and the Leon family in our egg-ceptional activities for families or join an egg-citing family tour (on selected dates).
Will you accept our mission to crack the code? Go on an Easter Bunny hunt around Bletchley Park where each bunny has a secret code - can you work out the hidden word? The trail has lots of puzzles and other activities too! Trails are free to collect from admissions and are suitable for all ages.
Family activities - 30 March, 1, 3, 6, 10 & 12 April
Family Tours - 29 March, 2, 4, 9 & 11 April
Egg Hunt Trail
Natural History Museum at Tring
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
(closed Mondays)
We've hidden 12 eggs around our galleries.
Along the way, discover what egg-laying animals we have on display and test your knowledge by answering our egg hunt trail questions.
Suitable for ages 5+
£1 per trail, buy tickets on the day
Find out more: www.nhm.ac.uk
Easter Extravaganza
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
Hop on down to the farm for our Easter Eggstravaganza.
Herrings Green Farm is home to over 200 birds of prey and animals. Come face to face with different species of Owls, Hawks, Eagles, Falcons and even Pelicans! Take a walk over to the farm where you can visit many breeds of farm animals including goats, alpacas, donkeys, llamas, sheep and more.
Easter Baby Barn - Opening this Easter is our baby barn, visit our barn and view our Easter babies. View our Spring lambs, goat kids and our other babies. The perfect way to spend Easter.
We have a packed daily program of events to keep all the family entertained:
10.30 - Meet & handle an owl
11.00 - Pat a pet with our rabbits and guinea pigs
11.30 - Flying display - Watch many of our... Read more
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Lamb Feeding Experience
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
10.30am & 2pm
Spring into Easter with our Lamb feeding experience, a truly memorable experience for all ages.
Head into our baby barn where you can meet our beautiful Spring lambs. The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes, included in your experience is:
Close up time with our lambs, the perfect opportunity to get some photos
Bottle feed our lambs
Question time with our animal keeper
Admission into the farm and bird of prey centre all day
The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes
£19.00 per person
*Please note this experience is not suitable for pregnant women*
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Easter Eggtravaganza
Aldenham Country Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter returns to Aldenham Country Park - join the Easter Bunny for two weeks of Easter Eggstravaganza!
Included in your Easter Eggstravaganza Farm Pass:
- Visit all the newborns and friendly Farm animals
- Meet the Easter Bunny and Winnie the Pooh
- Join the Interactive Easter Shows
- Jump on the Bouncy Castle
- Hip and hop on Hay Bale Play
- Watch the Farmer feed the pigs & cows
- Take a ride on the mini Play Tractors
- Boogie in the Dance Tunnel
- Challenge your family with our giant puzzles
- Hunt for Easter jokes to win a prize!
Chargeable Extras:
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Tractor Trailer Ride
- Small Animal Petting
- Lamb Bottle Feeding
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Easter Wonderland
Mead Open Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
Tumble into an immersive adventure at Mead Open Farm this Easter break as you fall through the rabbit hole and follow Alice and friends through Wonderland! ?
Every day from 29th March - 12th April. Included in your ticket:
- Go on a magical journey with Alice and friends through Wonderland. Look out for familiar faces, including the mischievous Mad Hatter and friends, but beware of The Queen of Hearts.
- Race against the clock in a series of games with The White Rabbit's 'Stop The Clock!' interactive show. Expect hilarious fun and audience participation, but keep an eye on that tricksy Cheshire Cat.
- It wouldn't be Easter without a little chocolate, so make sure you complete Mead Open Farm's Easter Trail to solve the clues and win a chocolatey treat.... Read more
Find out more or book: www.meadopenfarm.co.uk
Easter Egg Hunt
Dunstable Downs
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10.30am – 4pm
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 29 March and 14 April 2024, from 10.30am to 4.00pm, with last entry at 4.00pm, so come along and explore the beautiful landscape of Dunstable Downs. Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
Skye loves soaring high, feeling the wind, and looking at the meadows below. But when she breaks free from her string, she discovers that higher up, the sky contains more than just kites...
Join our trail to spread your wings and learn all about the objects that can be found in our vast... Read more
Find out more: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Hunt for the Easterlopers - Easter Trail
City Centre
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
A new free family-friendly trail for Easter
Help track down the missing Easter Bunny with the help of some Super Dinosaurs!
You'll find 10 magical eggs displayed in the windows of 10 businesses in St Albans City Centre. Simply find the eggs and scan the QR code to reveal Super Dinosaurs in augmented reality (AR) to help you with your search and to take fun pictures with.
Collect all 10 to find the Easter Bunny and download a FREE Puzzle Pack.
All you need is your mobile phone and you are set to go track down the Easter Bunny. Make sure your QR code scanning setting is activated on your phone.
Visit the link below for instructions and map.
Sponsored by Lit Fibre
Family Activities @ IWM Duxford
IWM Duxford
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 3pm
There's plenty of fun to be had at IWM Duxford this February half term.
This winter, dive into the science behind cameras as you take on the role of a Photo Interpreter. Find out what it takes to take secret photos from up high in the sky!
You'll take part in exciting missions and explore how light and reflection make a camera work. You'll discover how the Photographic Reconnaissance Unit (PRU) spied on their enemies from the air in their daring missions deep inside enemy lines.
Finally, you'll use your new skills to design and build your own pinhole viewer worthy of an PRU operation!
As a team use your Jump Bag to discover more across the museum. Use the specialised replica Second World War equipment within each bag, including Cricket... Read more
Easter Adventures
Waddesdon Manor
Wed 27th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am -5pm(closed Tue 2, Mon 8 & Tue 9 April)
Join us this Easter for a fun-filled Easter adventure sure to surprise and delight!
As well as our popular Easter trail, make sure to stop off at our newly-refurbished playground and refuel with delicious food and drink from our various food outlets.
Best of all? From 27 March until 14 April, children get free entry to the house and grounds at Waddesdon!
This Easter our trail is jam-packed with lots of fun games and creative activities. Follow your map, get involved in each activity and don't forget to collect your chocolate egg at the end!
Pick up your trail sheet on arrival at the entry kiosks. The trail starts on the North Front of the Manor and makes it's way around the grounds before ending at the Coach House down at the Stables... Read more
Easter Adventure Quest
Wrest Park
Sat 23rd March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Join us for a cracking adventure quest at Wrest Park this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the castle grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat.
You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you're a member or not, and it's on top of the ticket price. There's no need to book, and you can pay when you arrive at the site.
Book online and save 15% on your entry ticket.
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Friday 12th April
Easter Dragon Quest
Celtic Harmony Camp
Mon 8th April 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
10am - 4pm
This five-day event challenges the family to find Dragon eggs hidden around the magical woodland of Celtic Harmony Camp in Brickendon, near Hertford.
After this fiery twist on the traditional Easter egg hunt, visitors have the chance to make their own clay Dragon Easter Egg, weave a Brighid's Eye and listen to Celtic stories around the fire, plus much more!
With a cafe on site offering hot food and alcoholic beverages, the Easter Dragon Quest is the perfect way to re-wild the family this Easter break, with everything you need for a fun and memorable day out.
Full list of activities:
* Dragon Easter Egg Hunt in the Forest
* Make your own clay Dragon Easter Egg from clay
* Weave Your Own Brighid's Eye (Celtic Dream Catcher)... Read more
Find out more or book: celticharmony.org
Creepy Critters
Standalone Farm
Mon 8th April 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
11am - 2:20pm
World renowned animal wrangler Mark Amey is back with a fact-filled demonstration showcasing amazing wildlife from across the globe.
Mark Amey has had a love for reptiles and amphibians for as long as he can remember. What he doesn't know about the natural world isn't worth knowing- he has even featured on BBC quiz show QI!
With everything from creepy crawlies to reptiles and cute but not-so-cuddly fluffy animals, this fascinating show will let you get up close to lots of creepy critters.
- Recommended aged 5+ and all children must be supervised.
- Children under the age of 2 years can attend for free and do not need to book a ticket.
- 30-minute show with a 10-minute photo opportunity.
- Tickets include day entry to Standalone... Read more
Find out more or book: standalonefarm.digitickets.co.uk
Willows Magical Adventure
Willows Activity Farm
Tue 2nd April 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Make magical memories with your family at Willows Activity Farm during our Willows Magical Adventure event!
Join us for an abracadabaaaa...rilliant day of family fun including a Peter Rabbit hunt with chocolate treat, a magic hunt around the Farm Park with prize, spell binding arts and crafts, animals, live character shows, funfair rides, the Peter Rabbit adventure playground and Tristan the Runaway Tractor - ALL included in the admission price.
Don't miss our Magicians Academy with a wand and certificate for everyone taking part. We also have a BRAND NEW Magic and Mayhem Show with special guests!
Find out more or book: www.willowsactivityfarm.com
Spring on the Farm
Odds Farm Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Hop on down during the Easter Holidays for a bounty of bugs, blooms & baby animals as we celebrate the start of Spring!
Join our Springtime scavenger hunt where you can search high and low for a tasty treat, plus head to our Show Marquee for live shows and our Spring arts & crafts too!
Become an honarary farmer and join our kid goat bottle feeding sessions in our Demonstration Barn throughout the day.
Families visiting from 29th March - 1st April can also say hello to the Easter Bunny as he makes special appearances throughout the day!
Find out more or book: www.oddsfarm.co.uk
Easter at Whipsnade
Whipsnade Zoo
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
From giant ostriches to tiny butterflies, discover all kinds of amazing egg-laying animals this Easter at Whipsnade Zoo with a free*, fun trail for all the family,
Join the Zoonormous Egg Hunt to seek out eggs of all sizes and colours hidden around the Zoo, while learning about egg-ceptional species along the way. Unravelling clues or solving riddles at each location will crack the code, leading successful egg-splorers to the magnificent golden egg, where they'll be rewarded with a tasty treat!
Along with Easter crafts and over 10,000 amazing animals in the UK's biggest Zoo, you'll be all set for a cracking day out!
Free with zoo entry.
Easter Tea Party Trail
Jordans Mill
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
9.30am - 3.30pm (Closed Mondays)
(Not Monday 19th February)
Entertain the little ones with our Easter Tea Party Trail running daily from 29th March to 14th April. Grab your apron, ready your spatula, and hop on over to Jordan's Mill for an Easter celebration filled with fun.
Our hardworking chickens are in a flap! They've got a monumental task ahead to lay enough eggs for the Easter festivities. Our chefs are also knee-deep in preparations and sadly, can't spare a moment to make a special Easter Tea Party for the meadow and woodland creatures. But do not fret! Our chefs have given the animals and creatures recipes to make their own food for the Easter Tea Party.
Can you help our meadow and woodland animals by answering the questions on your trail sheet? Can you work out what recipes... Read more
Find out more: jordansmill.com
Easter Eggstravaganza at Church Farm, Ardley
Church Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter Farm Day Pass including the Farm Trail, Woodland Play, and Easter-themed Activity Book.
An Easter Farm Day Pass enables you to enjoy access to the farm trail in Vicarage Field, to see the farm animals and walk the footpaths. Price includes an Easter-themed Activity Book which includes the Easter Bunny Riddle Trail, Farm Bingo, and Easter-themed activities.
Easter and spring is a wonderful time on the farm with lambs in the fields and piglets in Vicarage Field. The hedgerows are abundant with blossoms and wildflowers. Bluebells will be out in the woods. Rabbits, guinea pigs, turkeys, geese, chickens, alpacas - and more.
The entry price is for the whole day and under twos are free.
Enhance your day and book additional seasonal... Read more
Find out more or book: www.churchfarmardeley.co.uk
Space, Race and Fly
RAF Museum London
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
11.00am, 1.00pm & 2.30pm
Join us this Easter Holiday for Space, Race and Fly! From a mobile planetarium to have-a-go activities and drone racing, there is so much to excite and thrill at the RAF Museum London this Easter. Put your engineering and scientific thrills to the test and soar!
Dates for different activities vary. Entry to the museum is free, but there is a charge for additional activities and booking for these is required. Please see the website for dates, details and booking:
- The Space Odyssey Planetarium
- Bubbly Maths
- Up an' At 'Em History Have-a-Go Activities
- Robot Racing!
- S-T-E-M Aircraft Access
- Airfix Make-and-Take Workshops
- RC Helicopter Scavenger Hunt and Time Trial
- Lego Workshop
- Paper Airplane... Read more
Find out more or book: www.rafmuseum.org.uk
Cracking Easter Family Fun
Bletchley Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
Free with admission.
Hop to Bletchley Park for egg-stra special fun for all ages this Easter - crack codes and solve puzzles in our Easter Bunny Hunt, learn more about the Mansion and the Leon family in our egg-ceptional activities for families or join an egg-citing family tour (on selected dates).
Will you accept our mission to crack the code? Go on an Easter Bunny hunt around Bletchley Park where each bunny has a secret code - can you work out the hidden word? The trail has lots of puzzles and other activities too! Trails are free to collect from admissions and are suitable for all ages.
Family activities - 30 March, 1, 3, 6, 10 & 12 April
Family Tours - 29 March, 2, 4, 9 & 11 April
Egg Hunt Trail
Natural History Museum at Tring
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
(closed Mondays)
We've hidden 12 eggs around our galleries.
Along the way, discover what egg-laying animals we have on display and test your knowledge by answering our egg hunt trail questions.
Suitable for ages 5+
£1 per trail, buy tickets on the day
Find out more: www.nhm.ac.uk
Easter Extravaganza
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
Hop on down to the farm for our Easter Eggstravaganza.
Herrings Green Farm is home to over 200 birds of prey and animals. Come face to face with different species of Owls, Hawks, Eagles, Falcons and even Pelicans! Take a walk over to the farm where you can visit many breeds of farm animals including goats, alpacas, donkeys, llamas, sheep and more.
Easter Baby Barn - Opening this Easter is our baby barn, visit our barn and view our Easter babies. View our Spring lambs, goat kids and our other babies. The perfect way to spend Easter.
We have a packed daily program of events to keep all the family entertained:
10.30 - Meet & handle an owl
11.00 - Pat a pet with our rabbits and guinea pigs
11.30 - Flying display - Watch many of our... Read more
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Lamb Feeding Experience
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
10.30am & 2pm
Spring into Easter with our Lamb feeding experience, a truly memorable experience for all ages.
Head into our baby barn where you can meet our beautiful Spring lambs. The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes, included in your experience is:
Close up time with our lambs, the perfect opportunity to get some photos
Bottle feed our lambs
Question time with our animal keeper
Admission into the farm and bird of prey centre all day
The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes
£19.00 per person
*Please note this experience is not suitable for pregnant women*
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Easter Eggtravaganza
Aldenham Country Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter returns to Aldenham Country Park - join the Easter Bunny for two weeks of Easter Eggstravaganza!
Included in your Easter Eggstravaganza Farm Pass:
- Visit all the newborns and friendly Farm animals
- Meet the Easter Bunny and Winnie the Pooh
- Join the Interactive Easter Shows
- Jump on the Bouncy Castle
- Hip and hop on Hay Bale Play
- Watch the Farmer feed the pigs & cows
- Take a ride on the mini Play Tractors
- Boogie in the Dance Tunnel
- Challenge your family with our giant puzzles
- Hunt for Easter jokes to win a prize!
Chargeable Extras:
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Tractor Trailer Ride
- Small Animal Petting
- Lamb Bottle Feeding
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Easter Wonderland
Mead Open Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024
Tumble into an immersive adventure at Mead Open Farm this Easter break as you fall through the rabbit hole and follow Alice and friends through Wonderland! ?
Every day from 29th March - 12th April. Included in your ticket:
- Go on a magical journey with Alice and friends through Wonderland. Look out for familiar faces, including the mischievous Mad Hatter and friends, but beware of The Queen of Hearts.
- Race against the clock in a series of games with The White Rabbit's 'Stop The Clock!' interactive show. Expect hilarious fun and audience participation, but keep an eye on that tricksy Cheshire Cat.
- It wouldn't be Easter without a little chocolate, so make sure you complete Mead Open Farm's Easter Trail to solve the clues and win a chocolatey treat.... Read more
Find out more or book: www.meadopenfarm.co.uk
Easter Egg Hunt
Dunstable Downs
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10.30am – 4pm
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 29 March and 14 April 2024, from 10.30am to 4.00pm, with last entry at 4.00pm, so come along and explore the beautiful landscape of Dunstable Downs. Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
Skye loves soaring high, feeling the wind, and looking at the meadows below. But when she breaks free from her string, she discovers that higher up, the sky contains more than just kites...
Join our trail to spread your wings and learn all about the objects that can be found in our vast... Read more
Find out more: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Hunt for the Easterlopers - Easter Trail
City Centre
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
A new free family-friendly trail for Easter
Help track down the missing Easter Bunny with the help of some Super Dinosaurs!
You'll find 10 magical eggs displayed in the windows of 10 businesses in St Albans City Centre. Simply find the eggs and scan the QR code to reveal Super Dinosaurs in augmented reality (AR) to help you with your search and to take fun pictures with.
Collect all 10 to find the Easter Bunny and download a FREE Puzzle Pack.
All you need is your mobile phone and you are set to go track down the Easter Bunny. Make sure your QR code scanning setting is activated on your phone.
Visit the link below for instructions and map.
Sponsored by Lit Fibre
Family Activities @ IWM Duxford
IWM Duxford
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 3pm
There's plenty of fun to be had at IWM Duxford this February half term.
This winter, dive into the science behind cameras as you take on the role of a Photo Interpreter. Find out what it takes to take secret photos from up high in the sky!
You'll take part in exciting missions and explore how light and reflection make a camera work. You'll discover how the Photographic Reconnaissance Unit (PRU) spied on their enemies from the air in their daring missions deep inside enemy lines.
Finally, you'll use your new skills to design and build your own pinhole viewer worthy of an PRU operation!
As a team use your Jump Bag to discover more across the museum. Use the specialised replica Second World War equipment within each bag, including Cricket... Read more
Easter Adventures
Waddesdon Manor
Wed 27th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am -5pm(closed Tue 2, Mon 8 & Tue 9 April)
Join us this Easter for a fun-filled Easter adventure sure to surprise and delight!
As well as our popular Easter trail, make sure to stop off at our newly-refurbished playground and refuel with delicious food and drink from our various food outlets.
Best of all? From 27 March until 14 April, children get free entry to the house and grounds at Waddesdon!
This Easter our trail is jam-packed with lots of fun games and creative activities. Follow your map, get involved in each activity and don't forget to collect your chocolate egg at the end!
Pick up your trail sheet on arrival at the entry kiosks. The trail starts on the North Front of the Manor and makes it's way around the grounds before ending at the Coach House down at the Stables... Read more
Easter Adventure Quest
Wrest Park
Sat 23rd March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Join us for a cracking adventure quest at Wrest Park this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the castle grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat.
You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you're a member or not, and it's on top of the ticket price. There's no need to book, and you can pay when you arrive at the site.
Book online and save 15% on your entry ticket.
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Saturday 13th April
The Ultimate Bubble Show
Luton Library Theatre
Sat 13th April 2024
11am, 1pm & 3pm
Paris Bubbles travel the world to bring a unique blend of Physics, Art - and lots of Bubbly Fun! The Bubbleologists are trailblazers in the Science of Soap Bubble Art, pioneering many original and novel tricks in their pursuit of Bubble Art Nirvana. Bubble Entertainment is fun to watch, versatile and a wonderful visual spectacle filled with creativity and interaction!
Be amazed as the Bubbleologists create incredible bubble sculptures and work with steam, smoke, helium and flammable gases to bring an extra dimension to the storyline.
Book now for this unique, family friendly, spectacular show that will appeal to all audiences.
Find out more or book: www.librarytheatre.co.uk
The Three Bears
The Old Town Hall Arts Centre
Sat 13th April 2024
11.30am & 2.30pm
Deep in the forest live Mammy, Daddy and Baby Bear. Each day the Three Bears head into the woods to collect interesting things to re-use in their home. Soon their cosy house is turned upside down by a colourful whirlwind that threatens to sit in their chairs, eat their porridge and sleep in their beds. It's Goldilocks!
Bring your bears for an adventure in the woods, with original music, puppets and a tale you thought you knew.
Every show is relaxed so join us for this friendly and fun theatre experience for children aged 6 and under and their grown-ups.
Find out more or book: oldtownhall.co.uk
Dogs Don't Do Ballet
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Sat 13th April 2024
11.30am & 2pm
A Little Angel Theatre Production
Biff is not like ordinary dogs. He likes moonlight. And music. And walking on his tiptoes.
You see, Biff doesn't think he's a dog, Biff thinks he's a ballerina...
The sublime and the ridiculous combine in this hilarious story of a small dog with a big personality and even bigger dreams, brought to life using beautiful puppets, well-loved ballet music and dazzling comedy.
This play is based on the original book Dogs Don't Do Ballet © 2010 text by Anna Kemp, illustrations by Sara Ogilvie. First published in the United Kingdom by Simon and Schuster UK Ltd.
Running Time: 45 minutes. Suitable for ages 2+
Find out more or book: www.culturetrust.com
Lambing Days @ Watergate Farm
Watergate Farm
Sat 13th April 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
The farm will be open again during the peak Lambing Season (Spring).
Visitors can hold the lambs and see a modern sheep farm at work. With over 2000 sheep to give birth, it is a great chance to see lambs actually being born, taking those first few steps and suckling their mothers for the first time.
To add to a fantastic day out...
Real time lambing on a working farm
Refreshments & barbecue with local produce
See the young pigs and calves
Pony rides and sheep shearing (may there be adverse weather conditions - please see social media for any changes)
Red Poll cows and calves
Tractor and trailer rides
Picnic area
Disabled parking facilities
See wool spinning in action
Please note that wellington... Read more
Find out more: watergatefarmturkeys.com
Willows Magical Adventure
Willows Activity Farm
Tue 2nd April 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Make magical memories with your family at Willows Activity Farm during our Willows Magical Adventure event!
Join us for an abracadabaaaa...rilliant day of family fun including a Peter Rabbit hunt with chocolate treat, a magic hunt around the Farm Park with prize, spell binding arts and crafts, animals, live character shows, funfair rides, the Peter Rabbit adventure playground and Tristan the Runaway Tractor - ALL included in the admission price.
Don't miss our Magicians Academy with a wand and certificate for everyone taking part. We also have a BRAND NEW Magic and Mayhem Show with special guests!
Find out more or book: www.willowsactivityfarm.com
Spring on the Farm
Odds Farm Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Hop on down during the Easter Holidays for a bounty of bugs, blooms & baby animals as we celebrate the start of Spring!
Join our Springtime scavenger hunt where you can search high and low for a tasty treat, plus head to our Show Marquee for live shows and our Spring arts & crafts too!
Become an honarary farmer and join our kid goat bottle feeding sessions in our Demonstration Barn throughout the day.
Families visiting from 29th March - 1st April can also say hello to the Easter Bunny as he makes special appearances throughout the day!
Find out more or book: www.oddsfarm.co.uk
Easter at Whipsnade
Whipsnade Zoo
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
From giant ostriches to tiny butterflies, discover all kinds of amazing egg-laying animals this Easter at Whipsnade Zoo with a free*, fun trail for all the family,
Join the Zoonormous Egg Hunt to seek out eggs of all sizes and colours hidden around the Zoo, while learning about egg-ceptional species along the way. Unravelling clues or solving riddles at each location will crack the code, leading successful egg-splorers to the magnificent golden egg, where they'll be rewarded with a tasty treat!
Along with Easter crafts and over 10,000 amazing animals in the UK's biggest Zoo, you'll be all set for a cracking day out!
Free with zoo entry.
Easter Tea Party Trail
Jordans Mill
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
9.30am - 3.30pm (Closed Mondays)
(Not Monday 19th February)
Entertain the little ones with our Easter Tea Party Trail running daily from 29th March to 14th April. Grab your apron, ready your spatula, and hop on over to Jordan's Mill for an Easter celebration filled with fun.
Our hardworking chickens are in a flap! They've got a monumental task ahead to lay enough eggs for the Easter festivities. Our chefs are also knee-deep in preparations and sadly, can't spare a moment to make a special Easter Tea Party for the meadow and woodland creatures. But do not fret! Our chefs have given the animals and creatures recipes to make their own food for the Easter Tea Party.
Can you help our meadow and woodland animals by answering the questions on your trail sheet? Can you work out what recipes... Read more
Find out more: jordansmill.com
Easter Eggstravaganza at Church Farm, Ardley
Church Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter Farm Day Pass including the Farm Trail, Woodland Play, and Easter-themed Activity Book.
An Easter Farm Day Pass enables you to enjoy access to the farm trail in Vicarage Field, to see the farm animals and walk the footpaths. Price includes an Easter-themed Activity Book which includes the Easter Bunny Riddle Trail, Farm Bingo, and Easter-themed activities.
Easter and spring is a wonderful time on the farm with lambs in the fields and piglets in Vicarage Field. The hedgerows are abundant with blossoms and wildflowers. Bluebells will be out in the woods. Rabbits, guinea pigs, turkeys, geese, chickens, alpacas - and more.
The entry price is for the whole day and under twos are free.
Enhance your day and book additional seasonal... Read more
Find out more or book: www.churchfarmardeley.co.uk
Space, Race and Fly
RAF Museum London
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
11.00am, 1.00pm & 2.30pm
Join us this Easter Holiday for Space, Race and Fly! From a mobile planetarium to have-a-go activities and drone racing, there is so much to excite and thrill at the RAF Museum London this Easter. Put your engineering and scientific thrills to the test and soar!
Dates for different activities vary. Entry to the museum is free, but there is a charge for additional activities and booking for these is required. Please see the website for dates, details and booking:
- The Space Odyssey Planetarium
- Bubbly Maths
- Up an' At 'Em History Have-a-Go Activities
- Robot Racing!
- S-T-E-M Aircraft Access
- Airfix Make-and-Take Workshops
- RC Helicopter Scavenger Hunt and Time Trial
- Lego Workshop
- Paper Airplane... Read more
Find out more or book: www.rafmuseum.org.uk
Egg Hunt Trail
Natural History Museum at Tring
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
(closed Mondays)
We've hidden 12 eggs around our galleries.
Along the way, discover what egg-laying animals we have on display and test your knowledge by answering our egg hunt trail questions.
Suitable for ages 5+
£1 per trail, buy tickets on the day
Find out more: www.nhm.ac.uk
Easter Extravaganza
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
Hop on down to the farm for our Easter Eggstravaganza.
Herrings Green Farm is home to over 200 birds of prey and animals. Come face to face with different species of Owls, Hawks, Eagles, Falcons and even Pelicans! Take a walk over to the farm where you can visit many breeds of farm animals including goats, alpacas, donkeys, llamas, sheep and more.
Easter Baby Barn - Opening this Easter is our baby barn, visit our barn and view our Easter babies. View our Spring lambs, goat kids and our other babies. The perfect way to spend Easter.
We have a packed daily program of events to keep all the family entertained:
10.30 - Meet & handle an owl
11.00 - Pat a pet with our rabbits and guinea pigs
11.30 - Flying display - Watch many of our... Read more
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Lamb Feeding Experience
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
10.30am & 2pm
Spring into Easter with our Lamb feeding experience, a truly memorable experience for all ages.
Head into our baby barn where you can meet our beautiful Spring lambs. The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes, included in your experience is:
Close up time with our lambs, the perfect opportunity to get some photos
Bottle feed our lambs
Question time with our animal keeper
Admission into the farm and bird of prey centre all day
The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes
£19.00 per person
*Please note this experience is not suitable for pregnant women*
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Easter Eggtravaganza
Aldenham Country Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter returns to Aldenham Country Park - join the Easter Bunny for two weeks of Easter Eggstravaganza!
Included in your Easter Eggstravaganza Farm Pass:
- Visit all the newborns and friendly Farm animals
- Meet the Easter Bunny and Winnie the Pooh
- Join the Interactive Easter Shows
- Jump on the Bouncy Castle
- Hip and hop on Hay Bale Play
- Watch the Farmer feed the pigs & cows
- Take a ride on the mini Play Tractors
- Boogie in the Dance Tunnel
- Challenge your family with our giant puzzles
- Hunt for Easter jokes to win a prize!
Chargeable Extras:
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Tractor Trailer Ride
- Small Animal Petting
- Lamb Bottle Feeding
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Easter Egg Hunt
Dunstable Downs
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10.30am – 4pm
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 29 March and 14 April 2024, from 10.30am to 4.00pm, with last entry at 4.00pm, so come along and explore the beautiful landscape of Dunstable Downs. Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
Skye loves soaring high, feeling the wind, and looking at the meadows below. But when she breaks free from her string, she discovers that higher up, the sky contains more than just kites...
Join our trail to spread your wings and learn all about the objects that can be found in our vast... Read more
Find out more: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Hunt for the Easterlopers - Easter Trail
City Centre
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
A new free family-friendly trail for Easter
Help track down the missing Easter Bunny with the help of some Super Dinosaurs!
You'll find 10 magical eggs displayed in the windows of 10 businesses in St Albans City Centre. Simply find the eggs and scan the QR code to reveal Super Dinosaurs in augmented reality (AR) to help you with your search and to take fun pictures with.
Collect all 10 to find the Easter Bunny and download a FREE Puzzle Pack.
All you need is your mobile phone and you are set to go track down the Easter Bunny. Make sure your QR code scanning setting is activated on your phone.
Visit the link below for instructions and map.
Sponsored by Lit Fibre
Family Activities @ IWM Duxford
IWM Duxford
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 3pm
There's plenty of fun to be had at IWM Duxford this February half term.
This winter, dive into the science behind cameras as you take on the role of a Photo Interpreter. Find out what it takes to take secret photos from up high in the sky!
You'll take part in exciting missions and explore how light and reflection make a camera work. You'll discover how the Photographic Reconnaissance Unit (PRU) spied on their enemies from the air in their daring missions deep inside enemy lines.
Finally, you'll use your new skills to design and build your own pinhole viewer worthy of an PRU operation!
As a team use your Jump Bag to discover more across the museum. Use the specialised replica Second World War equipment within each bag, including Cricket... Read more
Easter Adventures
Waddesdon Manor
Wed 27th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am -5pm(closed Tue 2, Mon 8 & Tue 9 April)
Join us this Easter for a fun-filled Easter adventure sure to surprise and delight!
As well as our popular Easter trail, make sure to stop off at our newly-refurbished playground and refuel with delicious food and drink from our various food outlets.
Best of all? From 27 March until 14 April, children get free entry to the house and grounds at Waddesdon!
This Easter our trail is jam-packed with lots of fun games and creative activities. Follow your map, get involved in each activity and don't forget to collect your chocolate egg at the end!
Pick up your trail sheet on arrival at the entry kiosks. The trail starts on the North Front of the Manor and makes it's way around the grounds before ending at the Coach House down at the Stables... Read more
Easter Adventure Quest
Wrest Park
Sat 23rd March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Join us for a cracking adventure quest at Wrest Park this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the castle grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat.
You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you're a member or not, and it's on top of the ticket price. There's no need to book, and you can pay when you arrive at the site.
Book online and save 15% on your entry ticket.
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Sunday 14th April
Tree ID for Beginners
Heartwood Forest
Sun 14th April 2024
10.30am - 12pm
Do you want to learn more about tree species and the wildlife that calls them home?
Play detective and learn tips and tricks to identify native trees up close or from a distance. On a family-friendly guided walk, we'll explore the woodlands and learn to recognise a dozen common tree species from leaves, bark and other clues.
This short walk of a mile or so is ideal for people of any age interested in trees, wildlife and nature.
This is a free event but booking in advance is essential.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or a guardian.
This event is suitable for children ages 8+.
Royal Gunpowder Mills Open Day
Royal Gunpowder Mills
Sun 14th April 2024
Visit during our open days to experience the thrill of exploring our historic gunpowder factory and discover the secrets of its past. Immerse yourself in the rich history of this unique location while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of our greenery and woodlands.
There are engaging activities for all ages, including our rocket-making workshop, tractor-trailer tours, railway rides, interactive exhibitions and more!
Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply looking for a fun day out, exploring RGM is the perfect way to spend your Sunday.
Find out more or book: www.royalgunpowdermills.com
St Albans South Signal Box Open Day
St Albans South Signal Box
Sun 14th April 2024 - Sun 28th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Come and visit the largest preserved Midland Railway signal box in the UK and one of the few preserved boxes that's open to the public and next to a busy main line railway.
Signalling demonstrations are run on the operating floor upstairs whenever asked for. Railway videos and a slideshow of the restoration are shown downstairs, with many signalling items on display, including single line 'tablet token' machines, and other railway-related exhibits.
In the garden visitors can operate working signals and a point; on display are old signs, lit oil lamps, a telegraph 'pole route' and a garden railway.
We suggest you allow at least 1 hour to view the garden and the signal box - no need to book - just come along. Light refreshments are available on open... Read more
Find out more: www.heritageopendays.org.uk
Self-Led Pond Dipping - Easter at RSPB Rye Meads
RSPB Rye Meads
Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 4pm
During the Easter holidays, take part in pond dipping at RSPB Rye Meads! Discover the creatures lurking in the hidden depths of the waters - from the tiny water flea to the mighty dragonfly nymph, the ponds of Rye Meads are full of a variety of amazing animals! Available from 10am-4pm. No need to book, just turn up on the day (Sunday - Thursday)!
All pond dipping equipment is provided for £3 per kit, and your pond dipping session will last approximately 25 minutes. Please do not bring your own nets as you won't be able to use them in our pond. This is a self-led activity.
Rye Meads is currently open Sunday - Thursday (Closed Fridays and Saturdays) 9am-5pm.
Facilities include: car park, Cafe Lite, toilets, accessible pathways. Please note:... Read more
Find out more: events.rspb.org.uk
The Spring Trail - Easter at Rye Meads
RSPB Rye Meads
Sun 14th April 2024
9am - 5pm
After a dark and cold winter it's time to put a SPRING back in your step so come and take part in our brand new family trail for the Easter holidays!
Learn more about how Spring encourages nature to wake up, spot the colours bursting through and challenge the family on our balance beam. And don't forget to keep an eye out for the elusive water voles that are calling Rye Meads their home! There's also a special craft for you to make and take home. No need to book, just show up. The trail is available Sunday - Thursday (we're closed Friday and Saturday), our opening times are 9am - 5pm. Â
£2 per trail (there is also a £4 car parking charge for non RSPB members).
Café Lite - we have a limited selection of snacks that can be purchased including;... Read more
Find out more: events.rspb.org.uk
Lambing Days @ Watergate Farm
Watergate Farm
Sat 13th April 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
The farm will be open again during the peak Lambing Season (Spring).
Visitors can hold the lambs and see a modern sheep farm at work. With over 2000 sheep to give birth, it is a great chance to see lambs actually being born, taking those first few steps and suckling their mothers for the first time.
To add to a fantastic day out...
Real time lambing on a working farm
Refreshments & barbecue with local produce
See the young pigs and calves
Pony rides and sheep shearing (may there be adverse weather conditions - please see social media for any changes)
Red Poll cows and calves
Tractor and trailer rides
Picnic area
Disabled parking facilities
See wool spinning in action
Please note that wellington... Read more
Find out more: watergatefarmturkeys.com
Willows Magical Adventure
Willows Activity Farm
Tue 2nd April 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Make magical memories with your family at Willows Activity Farm during our Willows Magical Adventure event!
Join us for an abracadabaaaa...rilliant day of family fun including a Peter Rabbit hunt with chocolate treat, a magic hunt around the Farm Park with prize, spell binding arts and crafts, animals, live character shows, funfair rides, the Peter Rabbit adventure playground and Tristan the Runaway Tractor - ALL included in the admission price.
Don't miss our Magicians Academy with a wand and certificate for everyone taking part. We also have a BRAND NEW Magic and Mayhem Show with special guests!
Find out more or book: www.willowsactivityfarm.com
Spring on the Farm
Odds Farm Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Hop on down during the Easter Holidays for a bounty of bugs, blooms & baby animals as we celebrate the start of Spring!
Join our Springtime scavenger hunt where you can search high and low for a tasty treat, plus head to our Show Marquee for live shows and our Spring arts & crafts too!
Become an honarary farmer and join our kid goat bottle feeding sessions in our Demonstration Barn throughout the day.
Families visiting from 29th March - 1st April can also say hello to the Easter Bunny as he makes special appearances throughout the day!
Find out more or book: www.oddsfarm.co.uk
Easter at Whipsnade
Whipsnade Zoo
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
From giant ostriches to tiny butterflies, discover all kinds of amazing egg-laying animals this Easter at Whipsnade Zoo with a free*, fun trail for all the family,
Join the Zoonormous Egg Hunt to seek out eggs of all sizes and colours hidden around the Zoo, while learning about egg-ceptional species along the way. Unravelling clues or solving riddles at each location will crack the code, leading successful egg-splorers to the magnificent golden egg, where they'll be rewarded with a tasty treat!
Along with Easter crafts and over 10,000 amazing animals in the UK's biggest Zoo, you'll be all set for a cracking day out!
Free with zoo entry.
Easter Tea Party Trail
Jordans Mill
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
9.30am - 3.30pm (Closed Mondays)
(Not Monday 19th February)
Entertain the little ones with our Easter Tea Party Trail running daily from 29th March to 14th April. Grab your apron, ready your spatula, and hop on over to Jordan's Mill for an Easter celebration filled with fun.
Our hardworking chickens are in a flap! They've got a monumental task ahead to lay enough eggs for the Easter festivities. Our chefs are also knee-deep in preparations and sadly, can't spare a moment to make a special Easter Tea Party for the meadow and woodland creatures. But do not fret! Our chefs have given the animals and creatures recipes to make their own food for the Easter Tea Party.
Can you help our meadow and woodland animals by answering the questions on your trail sheet? Can you work out what recipes... Read more
Find out more: jordansmill.com
Easter Eggstravaganza at Church Farm, Ardley
Church Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter Farm Day Pass including the Farm Trail, Woodland Play, and Easter-themed Activity Book.
An Easter Farm Day Pass enables you to enjoy access to the farm trail in Vicarage Field, to see the farm animals and walk the footpaths. Price includes an Easter-themed Activity Book which includes the Easter Bunny Riddle Trail, Farm Bingo, and Easter-themed activities.
Easter and spring is a wonderful time on the farm with lambs in the fields and piglets in Vicarage Field. The hedgerows are abundant with blossoms and wildflowers. Bluebells will be out in the woods. Rabbits, guinea pigs, turkeys, geese, chickens, alpacas - and more.
The entry price is for the whole day and under twos are free.
Enhance your day and book additional seasonal... Read more
Find out more or book: www.churchfarmardeley.co.uk
Space, Race and Fly
RAF Museum London
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
11.00am, 1.00pm & 2.30pm
Join us this Easter Holiday for Space, Race and Fly! From a mobile planetarium to have-a-go activities and drone racing, there is so much to excite and thrill at the RAF Museum London this Easter. Put your engineering and scientific thrills to the test and soar!
Dates for different activities vary. Entry to the museum is free, but there is a charge for additional activities and booking for these is required. Please see the website for dates, details and booking:
- The Space Odyssey Planetarium
- Bubbly Maths
- Up an' At 'Em History Have-a-Go Activities
- Robot Racing!
- S-T-E-M Aircraft Access
- Airfix Make-and-Take Workshops
- RC Helicopter Scavenger Hunt and Time Trial
- Lego Workshop
- Paper Airplane... Read more
Find out more or book: www.rafmuseum.org.uk
Egg Hunt Trail
Natural History Museum at Tring
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
(closed Mondays)
We've hidden 12 eggs around our galleries.
Along the way, discover what egg-laying animals we have on display and test your knowledge by answering our egg hunt trail questions.
Suitable for ages 5+
£1 per trail, buy tickets on the day
Find out more: www.nhm.ac.uk
Easter Extravaganza
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
Hop on down to the farm for our Easter Eggstravaganza.
Herrings Green Farm is home to over 200 birds of prey and animals. Come face to face with different species of Owls, Hawks, Eagles, Falcons and even Pelicans! Take a walk over to the farm where you can visit many breeds of farm animals including goats, alpacas, donkeys, llamas, sheep and more.
Easter Baby Barn - Opening this Easter is our baby barn, visit our barn and view our Easter babies. View our Spring lambs, goat kids and our other babies. The perfect way to spend Easter.
We have a packed daily program of events to keep all the family entertained:
10.30 - Meet & handle an owl
11.00 - Pat a pet with our rabbits and guinea pigs
11.30 - Flying display - Watch many of our... Read more
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Lamb Feeding Experience
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
10.30am & 2pm
Spring into Easter with our Lamb feeding experience, a truly memorable experience for all ages.
Head into our baby barn where you can meet our beautiful Spring lambs. The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes, included in your experience is:
Close up time with our lambs, the perfect opportunity to get some photos
Bottle feed our lambs
Question time with our animal keeper
Admission into the farm and bird of prey centre all day
The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes
£19.00 per person
*Please note this experience is not suitable for pregnant women*
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Easter Eggtravaganza
Aldenham Country Park
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
Easter returns to Aldenham Country Park - join the Easter Bunny for two weeks of Easter Eggstravaganza!
Included in your Easter Eggstravaganza Farm Pass:
- Visit all the newborns and friendly Farm animals
- Meet the Easter Bunny and Winnie the Pooh
- Join the Interactive Easter Shows
- Jump on the Bouncy Castle
- Hip and hop on Hay Bale Play
- Watch the Farmer feed the pigs & cows
- Take a ride on the mini Play Tractors
- Boogie in the Dance Tunnel
- Challenge your family with our giant puzzles
- Hunt for Easter jokes to win a prize!
Chargeable Extras:
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Tractor Trailer Ride
- Small Animal Petting
- Lamb Bottle Feeding
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Easter Egg Hunt
Dunstable Downs
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10.30am – 4pm
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 29 March and 14 April 2024, from 10.30am to 4.00pm, with last entry at 4.00pm, so come along and explore the beautiful landscape of Dunstable Downs. Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
Skye loves soaring high, feeling the wind, and looking at the meadows below. But when she breaks free from her string, she discovers that higher up, the sky contains more than just kites...
Join our trail to spread your wings and learn all about the objects that can be found in our vast... Read more
Find out more: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Hunt for the Easterlopers - Easter Trail
City Centre
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
A new free family-friendly trail for Easter
Help track down the missing Easter Bunny with the help of some Super Dinosaurs!
You'll find 10 magical eggs displayed in the windows of 10 businesses in St Albans City Centre. Simply find the eggs and scan the QR code to reveal Super Dinosaurs in augmented reality (AR) to help you with your search and to take fun pictures with.
Collect all 10 to find the Easter Bunny and download a FREE Puzzle Pack.
All you need is your mobile phone and you are set to go track down the Easter Bunny. Make sure your QR code scanning setting is activated on your phone.
Visit the link below for instructions and map.
Sponsored by Lit Fibre
Family Activities @ IWM Duxford
IWM Duxford
Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 3pm
There's plenty of fun to be had at IWM Duxford this February half term.
This winter, dive into the science behind cameras as you take on the role of a Photo Interpreter. Find out what it takes to take secret photos from up high in the sky!
You'll take part in exciting missions and explore how light and reflection make a camera work. You'll discover how the Photographic Reconnaissance Unit (PRU) spied on their enemies from the air in their daring missions deep inside enemy lines.
Finally, you'll use your new skills to design and build your own pinhole viewer worthy of an PRU operation!
As a team use your Jump Bag to discover more across the museum. Use the specialised replica Second World War equipment within each bag, including Cricket... Read more
Easter Adventures
Waddesdon Manor
Wed 27th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am -5pm(closed Tue 2, Mon 8 & Tue 9 April)
Join us this Easter for a fun-filled Easter adventure sure to surprise and delight!
As well as our popular Easter trail, make sure to stop off at our newly-refurbished playground and refuel with delicious food and drink from our various food outlets.
Best of all? From 27 March until 14 April, children get free entry to the house and grounds at Waddesdon!
This Easter our trail is jam-packed with lots of fun games and creative activities. Follow your map, get involved in each activity and don't forget to collect your chocolate egg at the end!
Pick up your trail sheet on arrival at the entry kiosks. The trail starts on the North Front of the Manor and makes it's way around the grounds before ending at the Coach House down at the Stables... Read more
Easter Adventure Quest
Wrest Park
Sat 23rd March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Join us for a cracking adventure quest at Wrest Park this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the castle grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat.
You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you're a member or not, and it's on top of the ticket price. There's no need to book, and you can pay when you arrive at the site.
Book online and save 15% on your entry ticket.
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Monday 15th April
St Albans South Signal Box Open Day
St Albans South Signal Box
Sun 14th April 2024 - Sun 28th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Come and visit the largest preserved Midland Railway signal box in the UK and one of the few preserved boxes that's open to the public and next to a busy main line railway.
Signalling demonstrations are run on the operating floor upstairs whenever asked for. Railway videos and a slideshow of the restoration are shown downstairs, with many signalling items on display, including single line 'tablet token' machines, and other railway-related exhibits.
In the garden visitors can operate working signals and a point; on display are old signs, lit oil lamps, a telegraph 'pole route' and a garden railway.
We suggest you allow at least 1 hour to view the garden and the signal box - no need to book - just come along. Light refreshments are available on open... Read more
Find out more: www.heritageopendays.org.uk
Easter Extravaganza
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
Hop on down to the farm for our Easter Eggstravaganza.
Herrings Green Farm is home to over 200 birds of prey and animals. Come face to face with different species of Owls, Hawks, Eagles, Falcons and even Pelicans! Take a walk over to the farm where you can visit many breeds of farm animals including goats, alpacas, donkeys, llamas, sheep and more.
Easter Baby Barn - Opening this Easter is our baby barn, visit our barn and view our Easter babies. View our Spring lambs, goat kids and our other babies. The perfect way to spend Easter.
We have a packed daily program of events to keep all the family entertained:
10.30 - Meet & handle an owl
11.00 - Pat a pet with our rabbits and guinea pigs
11.30 - Flying display - Watch many of our... Read more
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Lamb Feeding Experience
Herrings Green Activity Farm
Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024
10.30am & 2pm
Spring into Easter with our Lamb feeding experience, a truly memorable experience for all ages.
Head into our baby barn where you can meet our beautiful Spring lambs. The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes, included in your experience is:
Close up time with our lambs, the perfect opportunity to get some photos
Bottle feed our lambs
Question time with our animal keeper
Admission into the farm and bird of prey centre all day
The experience lasts for approximately 25 minutes
£19.00 per person
*Please note this experience is not suitable for pregnant women*
Find out more or book: birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Tuesday 16th April
St Albans South Signal Box Open Day
St Albans South Signal Box
Sun 14th April 2024 - Sun 28th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Come and visit the largest preserved Midland Railway signal box in the UK and one of the few preserved boxes that's open to the public and next to a busy main line railway.
Signalling demonstrations are run on the operating floor upstairs whenever asked for. Railway videos and a slideshow of the restoration are shown downstairs, with many signalling items on display, including single line 'tablet token' machines, and other railway-related exhibits.
In the garden visitors can operate working signals and a point; on display are old signs, lit oil lamps, a telegraph 'pole route' and a garden railway.
We suggest you allow at least 1 hour to view the garden and the signal box - no need to book - just come along. Light refreshments are available on open... Read more
Find out more: www.heritageopendays.org.uk
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Wednesday 17th April
St Albans South Signal Box Open Day
St Albans South Signal Box
Sun 14th April 2024 - Sun 28th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Come and visit the largest preserved Midland Railway signal box in the UK and one of the few preserved boxes that's open to the public and next to a busy main line railway.
Signalling demonstrations are run on the operating floor upstairs whenever asked for. Railway videos and a slideshow of the restoration are shown downstairs, with many signalling items on display, including single line 'tablet token' machines, and other railway-related exhibits.
In the garden visitors can operate working signals and a point; on display are old signs, lit oil lamps, a telegraph 'pole route' and a garden railway.
We suggest you allow at least 1 hour to view the garden and the signal box - no need to book - just come along. Light refreshments are available on open... Read more
Find out more: www.heritageopendays.org.uk
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Thursday 18th April
Children's Painting Workshop - Skye's the Limit
Dunstable Downs
Thu 18th April 2024
4 - 6pm
Guided by an artist, children will explore the magic of colour mixing and application whilst painting our specially selected canvas titled 'Sky's the Limit'. The peaceful picture of a sky full of twinkling stars matches the amazing view we see outside.
All the supplies needed for a creative adventure will be provided, including canvas, easels, paintbrush sets, palettes, and aprons. Whether your child is a budding Picasso or just starting to dip their brush into the world of art, our workshop offers a supportive and welcoming environment for them to express themselves. At the end of the session, each young artist will have their own masterpiece to take home!
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity for artistic fun! Reserve your child's spot today and let their... Read more
Find out more or book: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
St Albans South Signal Box Open Day
St Albans South Signal Box
Sun 14th April 2024 - Sun 28th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Come and visit the largest preserved Midland Railway signal box in the UK and one of the few preserved boxes that's open to the public and next to a busy main line railway.
Signalling demonstrations are run on the operating floor upstairs whenever asked for. Railway videos and a slideshow of the restoration are shown downstairs, with many signalling items on display, including single line 'tablet token' machines, and other railway-related exhibits.
In the garden visitors can operate working signals and a point; on display are old signs, lit oil lamps, a telegraph 'pole route' and a garden railway.
We suggest you allow at least 1 hour to view the garden and the signal box - no need to book - just come along. Light refreshments are available on open... Read more
Find out more: www.heritageopendays.org.uk
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Friday 19th April
St Albans South Signal Box Open Day
St Albans South Signal Box
Sun 14th April 2024 - Sun 28th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Come and visit the largest preserved Midland Railway signal box in the UK and one of the few preserved boxes that's open to the public and next to a busy main line railway.
Signalling demonstrations are run on the operating floor upstairs whenever asked for. Railway videos and a slideshow of the restoration are shown downstairs, with many signalling items on display, including single line 'tablet token' machines, and other railway-related exhibits.
In the garden visitors can operate working signals and a point; on display are old signs, lit oil lamps, a telegraph 'pole route' and a garden railway.
We suggest you allow at least 1 hour to view the garden and the signal box - no need to book - just come along. Light refreshments are available on open... Read more
Find out more: www.heritageopendays.org.uk
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Saturday 20th April
Harpenden Local History Day
Eric Morecambe Centre
Sat 20th April 2024
With kind permission of the Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden, the Harpenden & District Local History Society, a charity, will be utilising the entire EMC for the day as Harpenden Local History Day, on Saturday 20 April, marking both the Society's 50th anniversary and the official opening of our new Museum.
The event will be presided by Annie Brewster, High Sheriff of Hertfordshire 2024-25 (in Nomination). Highlights to include exhibitions on the history of Harpenden and district, other local society exhibitions, a special children's competition, and history talks throughout the day. Further details will be released in due course.
Mark Thompson's Spectacular Science Show
The Old Town Hall Arts Centre
Sat 20th April 2024
2pm
You think science is boring, think again; this is science like you have never seen it before. Designed for children and adults alike, Mark's Spectacular Science Show explores the strange and magical properties of matter with exploding elephant's toothpaste, vortex-generating dustbins and even howling jelly babies!
Awarded 'Best Kid's Show at Edinburgh Fringe' by The Derek Awards, this interactive show promises to entertain and educate in the most spectacular way!
About Mark Thompson: Mark Thompson is a renowned astronomer, presenter, and science communicator. With a background in astrophysics, he has captivated audiences through various television appearances, including shows such as "Stargazing Live" and "The One Show." Thompson's Spectacular Science Show combines... Read more
Find out more or book: oldtownhall.co.uk
St George's Festival
Wrest Park
Sat 20th April 2024 - Sun 21st April 2024
10am - 5pm
Celebrate our green and pleasant land and immerse yourself in the story of England at the biggest, most action-packed St George's Day celebration in the country.
Enjoy a weekend of shows, battles, games, performances and activities culminating in England's most legendary battle.
Cheer on gallant St George as he mounts his mighty steed and takes on his fiery green nemesis in the ultimate, dramatic show down. So join us as we demonstrate everything quintessentially English and celebrate England's legendary patron saint.
Book online and save 15%
St Albans South Signal Box Open Day
St Albans South Signal Box
Sun 14th April 2024 - Sun 28th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Come and visit the largest preserved Midland Railway signal box in the UK and one of the few preserved boxes that's open to the public and next to a busy main line railway.
Signalling demonstrations are run on the operating floor upstairs whenever asked for. Railway videos and a slideshow of the restoration are shown downstairs, with many signalling items on display, including single line 'tablet token' machines, and other railway-related exhibits.
In the garden visitors can operate working signals and a point; on display are old signs, lit oil lamps, a telegraph 'pole route' and a garden railway.
We suggest you allow at least 1 hour to view the garden and the signal box - no need to book - just come along. Light refreshments are available on open... Read more
Find out more: www.heritageopendays.org.uk
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Sunday 21st April
St George's Festival
Wrest Park
Sat 20th April 2024 - Sun 21st April 2024
10am - 5pm
Celebrate our green and pleasant land and immerse yourself in the story of England at the biggest, most action-packed St George's Day celebration in the country.
Enjoy a weekend of shows, battles, games, performances and activities culminating in England's most legendary battle.
Cheer on gallant St George as he mounts his mighty steed and takes on his fiery green nemesis in the ultimate, dramatic show down. So join us as we demonstrate everything quintessentially English and celebrate England's legendary patron saint.
Book online and save 15%
St Albans South Signal Box Open Day
St Albans South Signal Box
Sun 14th April 2024 - Sun 28th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Come and visit the largest preserved Midland Railway signal box in the UK and one of the few preserved boxes that's open to the public and next to a busy main line railway.
Signalling demonstrations are run on the operating floor upstairs whenever asked for. Railway videos and a slideshow of the restoration are shown downstairs, with many signalling items on display, including single line 'tablet token' machines, and other railway-related exhibits.
In the garden visitors can operate working signals and a point; on display are old signs, lit oil lamps, a telegraph 'pole route' and a garden railway.
We suggest you allow at least 1 hour to view the garden and the signal box - no need to book - just come along. Light refreshments are available on open... Read more
Find out more: www.heritageopendays.org.uk
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Monday 22nd April
St Albans South Signal Box Open Day
St Albans South Signal Box
Sun 14th April 2024 - Sun 28th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Come and visit the largest preserved Midland Railway signal box in the UK and one of the few preserved boxes that's open to the public and next to a busy main line railway.
Signalling demonstrations are run on the operating floor upstairs whenever asked for. Railway videos and a slideshow of the restoration are shown downstairs, with many signalling items on display, including single line 'tablet token' machines, and other railway-related exhibits.
In the garden visitors can operate working signals and a point; on display are old signs, lit oil lamps, a telegraph 'pole route' and a garden railway.
We suggest you allow at least 1 hour to view the garden and the signal box - no need to book - just come along. Light refreshments are available on open... Read more
Find out more: www.heritageopendays.org.uk
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Tuesday 23rd April
St Albans South Signal Box Open Day
St Albans South Signal Box
Sun 14th April 2024 - Sun 28th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Come and visit the largest preserved Midland Railway signal box in the UK and one of the few preserved boxes that's open to the public and next to a busy main line railway.
Signalling demonstrations are run on the operating floor upstairs whenever asked for. Railway videos and a slideshow of the restoration are shown downstairs, with many signalling items on display, including single line 'tablet token' machines, and other railway-related exhibits.
In the garden visitors can operate working signals and a point; on display are old signs, lit oil lamps, a telegraph 'pole route' and a garden railway.
We suggest you allow at least 1 hour to view the garden and the signal box - no need to book - just come along. Light refreshments are available on open... Read more
Find out more: www.heritageopendays.org.uk
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Wednesday 24th April
St Albans South Signal Box Open Day
St Albans South Signal Box
Sun 14th April 2024 - Sun 28th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Come and visit the largest preserved Midland Railway signal box in the UK and one of the few preserved boxes that's open to the public and next to a busy main line railway.
Signalling demonstrations are run on the operating floor upstairs whenever asked for. Railway videos and a slideshow of the restoration are shown downstairs, with many signalling items on display, including single line 'tablet token' machines, and other railway-related exhibits.
In the garden visitors can operate working signals and a point; on display are old signs, lit oil lamps, a telegraph 'pole route' and a garden railway.
We suggest you allow at least 1 hour to view the garden and the signal box - no need to book - just come along. Light refreshments are available on open... Read more
Find out more: www.heritageopendays.org.uk
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Thursday 25th April
St Albans South Signal Box Open Day
St Albans South Signal Box
Sun 14th April 2024 - Sun 28th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Come and visit the largest preserved Midland Railway signal box in the UK and one of the few preserved boxes that's open to the public and next to a busy main line railway.
Signalling demonstrations are run on the operating floor upstairs whenever asked for. Railway videos and a slideshow of the restoration are shown downstairs, with many signalling items on display, including single line 'tablet token' machines, and other railway-related exhibits.
In the garden visitors can operate working signals and a point; on display are old signs, lit oil lamps, a telegraph 'pole route' and a garden railway.
We suggest you allow at least 1 hour to view the garden and the signal box - no need to book - just come along. Light refreshments are available on open... Read more
Find out more: www.heritageopendays.org.uk
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Friday 26th April
St Albans South Signal Box Open Day
St Albans South Signal Box
Sun 14th April 2024 - Sun 28th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Come and visit the largest preserved Midland Railway signal box in the UK and one of the few preserved boxes that's open to the public and next to a busy main line railway.
Signalling demonstrations are run on the operating floor upstairs whenever asked for. Railway videos and a slideshow of the restoration are shown downstairs, with many signalling items on display, including single line 'tablet token' machines, and other railway-related exhibits.
In the garden visitors can operate working signals and a point; on display are old signs, lit oil lamps, a telegraph 'pole route' and a garden railway.
We suggest you allow at least 1 hour to view the garden and the signal box - no need to book - just come along. Light refreshments are available on open... Read more
Find out more: www.heritageopendays.org.uk
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Saturday 27th April
St Albans South Signal Box Open Day
St Albans South Signal Box
Sun 14th April 2024 - Sun 28th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Come and visit the largest preserved Midland Railway signal box in the UK and one of the few preserved boxes that's open to the public and next to a busy main line railway.
Signalling demonstrations are run on the operating floor upstairs whenever asked for. Railway videos and a slideshow of the restoration are shown downstairs, with many signalling items on display, including single line 'tablet token' machines, and other railway-related exhibits.
In the garden visitors can operate working signals and a point; on display are old signs, lit oil lamps, a telegraph 'pole route' and a garden railway.
We suggest you allow at least 1 hour to view the garden and the signal box - no need to book - just come along. Light refreshments are available on open... Read more
Find out more: www.heritageopendays.org.uk
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Sunday 28th April
Harpenden Farmer's Market
Lower High Street
Sun 28th April 2024
10am - 2pm
Harpenden Farmer's Market takes place on the 4th Sunday of the month. Each Market finds a huge selection of produce available including: Meats, pies, sausages, game meats; Preserves - pickles, jams and honey; Cheeses; Vegetables; Dry herbs and spices; Flowers and plants; Fresh bread, cakes and pastries; Eggs; Organic produce.
St Albans South Signal Box Open Day
St Albans South Signal Box
Sun 14th April 2024 - Sun 28th April 2024
10am - 5pm
Come and visit the largest preserved Midland Railway signal box in the UK and one of the few preserved boxes that's open to the public and next to a busy main line railway.
Signalling demonstrations are run on the operating floor upstairs whenever asked for. Railway videos and a slideshow of the restoration are shown downstairs, with many signalling items on display, including single line 'tablet token' machines, and other railway-related exhibits.
In the garden visitors can operate working signals and a point; on display are old signs, lit oil lamps, a telegraph 'pole route' and a garden railway.
We suggest you allow at least 1 hour to view the garden and the signal box - no need to book - just come along. Light refreshments are available on open... Read more
Find out more: www.heritageopendays.org.uk
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Monday 29th April
The Easter Family Magic Show
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village
Mon 29th April 2024 - Tue 30th April 2024
10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3pm
Come and join Krisgar and Tricky Teddy for their 30 minute Easter Family Magic Show here at The Olde Watermill Shopping Village!
A fun packed 30 minute show full of Easter themed fun, magic and a puppet show for the whole family to enjoy.
Krisgar is Bedfordshires leading children's entertainer and we are thrilled to have him back to join us this Easter season.
Choose from either Friday 29th or Saturday 30th March and give the kids an Easter treat they wont forget, filled with fun antics and lots of laughter.
Parent advisory: Ages 4+
Find out more or book: oldewatermill.co.uk
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Tuesday 30th April
Playing Out Information Session - ONLINE
Virtual Event
Tue 30th April 2024
8pm
Come along to this online information session to find out how the Playing Out scheme works in St Albans District and how you can close your own residential street for play and community building up to 8 times a year.
The event will be in the format of an online Zoom presentation by one of the Playing Out St Albans District team followed by a chance for you to ask questions about the scheme and explore how it could work on your street.
Use the link below to book your free ticket.
The Easter Family Magic Show
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village
Mon 29th April 2024 - Tue 30th April 2024
10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3pm
Come and join Krisgar and Tricky Teddy for their 30 minute Easter Family Magic Show here at The Olde Watermill Shopping Village!
A fun packed 30 minute show full of Easter themed fun, magic and a puppet show for the whole family to enjoy.
Krisgar is Bedfordshires leading children's entertainer and we are thrilled to have him back to join us this Easter season.
Choose from either Friday 29th or Saturday 30th March and give the kids an Easter treat they wont forget, filled with fun antics and lots of laughter.
Parent advisory: Ages 4+
Find out more or book: oldewatermill.co.uk
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Wednesday 1st May
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Thursday 2nd May
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Friday 3rd May
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Saturday 4th May
Bat Walk
Heartwood Forest
Sat 4th May 2024
8pm - 10.30pm
Do you want to learn more about bats and other nocturnal wildlife?
Head into Heartwood Forest on this family-friendly guided walk led by a bat expert, using bat detectors to pick up their calls.
A variety of bat species call Heartwood Forest home. We'll have plenty of stops along the way to search for bats and other nocturnal wildlife - come and see what you can find!
This is a free event but booking in advance is essential.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or a guardian.
This event is suitable for children ages 8+.
There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly
Sandpit Theatre
Sat 4th May 2024
2.30pm
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly. I don't know why she swallowed a fly...
But The People's Theatre Company do!
And now you can too as they bring the world's best loved nursery rhyme to life just in time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pam Adams' best selling book!
With a captivating combination of live action, animation and puppetry, this magical re-telling of There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly is sure to surprise and delight children and nostalgic adults in equal measure.
Find out more or book: sandpittheatre.ticketsolve.com
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Sunday 5th May
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Monday 6th May
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Aldenham Country Park
Sat 17th February 2024 - Mon 6th May 2024
Book this favourite activity early to avoid disappointment. Wonderful for all ages and everyone can get involved. Meet, hold and feed your very own lamb. Loved my adults and kids alike. Bring your big & little ones for a treat.
The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you will feed one lamb.
Costs from £9.95 per person.
Appropriate for 2+ years, younger children will need adult assistance
Find out more or book: aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Saturday 11th May
Brambleton Model Railway Club Spring Open Day
Brambleton Model Railway Club
Sat 11th May 2024
2pm - 5.30pm
Our open days are a great way of showing off to the public what our club is all about. It provides us with a chance to run the railway as it was originally intended, while providing the public with a chance to see a great variety of rolling stock (O gauge circuit) & live steam narrow gauge (16 mm).
Our site can be accessed off the Highfield Oval, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden. There is some parking for those travelling by car.
Please note that the site itself is reached by an unpaved path, which can be muddy during wet conditions.
Prices : Adults £4.00, Children £2.00, Family (2+2): £10
Find out more: www.brambleton.org.uk
Charity Plant Sale in aid of the Children's Society
The Concourse opp Harpenden Library
Sat 11th May 2024
9am - 12noon
Perennials, Annuals, Dahlias, House plants, Vegetable plants
All proceeds to the Children's Society
Faure and Fizz
St Nicholas Church
Sat 11th May 2024
7.30pm
Faure and Fizz, concert by Harpenden Music Makers Choir, featuring the Requiem and Cantique de Jean Racine by Faure, and other delightful choral works. Soloists Olivia Tait and Tim Painter
Tickets £19 (£12 for under 18s), from Ticket Source, or 01582 712986, or on the door - to include a glass of prosecco or soft drink during the interval.
Find out more: www.musicmakerschoir.wordpress.com
Sunday 12th May
St Albans South Signal Box Open Day
St Albans South Signal Box
Sun 12th May 2024
10am - 5pm
Come and visit the largest preserved Midland Railway signal box in the UK and one of the few preserved boxes that's open to the public and next to a busy main line railway.
Signalling demonstrations are run on the operating floor upstairs whenever asked for. Railway videos and a slideshow of the restoration are shown downstairs, with many signalling items on display, including single line 'tablet token' machines, and other railway-related exhibits.
In the garden visitors can operate working signals and a point; on display are old signs, lit oil lamps, a telegraph 'pole route' and a garden railway.
We suggest you allow at least 1 hour to view the garden and the signal box - no need to book - just come along. Light refreshments are available on open... Read more
Find out more: www.heritageopendays.org.uk
Sunday 19th May
Harpenden Sustainability Market
Green opposite Park Hall
Sun 19th May 2024
10am - 3pm
Stalls for all you eco essentials, sustainable self care and greener gifs as well as hot food and more
Find out more: sustainablestalbans.org
Thursday 23rd May
Abbotts Funfair
Harpenden Common
Thu 23rd May 2024 - Mon 27th May 2024
Abbotts Funfair returns to Harpenden Common on 23th - 27th May with exciting rides for all ages.
Times TBC.
Friday 24th May
Abbotts Funfair
Harpenden Common
Thu 23rd May 2024 - Mon 27th May 2024
Abbotts Funfair returns to Harpenden Common on 23th - 27th May with exciting rides for all ages.
Times TBC.
BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2024
Stockwood Park
Fri 24th May 2024 - Sun 26th May 2024
Stockwood Park in Luton will play host to BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2024 with over 100,000 music fans expected to attend the live music spectacular from 24 May - 26 May 2024.
This year, Radio 1's Big Weekend will be supersized with four stages running across three days: Radio 1 Main Stage, Radio 1's Future Sounds, Radio 1 Dance and BBC Introducing. Radio 1's flagship festival will showcase around 100 acts, from the biggest stars in the world to new and emerging artists, with the full line-up and ticketing details to be announced on Radio 1 in the coming months.
Saturday 25th May
Abbotts Funfair
Harpenden Common
Thu 23rd May 2024 - Mon 27th May 2024
Abbotts Funfair returns to Harpenden Common on 23th - 27th May with exciting rides for all ages.
Times TBC.
BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2024
Stockwood Park
Fri 24th May 2024 - Sun 26th May 2024
Stockwood Park in Luton will play host to BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2024 with over 100,000 music fans expected to attend the live music spectacular from 24 May - 26 May 2024.
This year, Radio 1's Big Weekend will be supersized with four stages running across three days: Radio 1 Main Stage, Radio 1's Future Sounds, Radio 1 Dance and BBC Introducing. Radio 1's flagship festival will showcase around 100 acts, from the biggest stars in the world to new and emerging artists, with the full line-up and ticketing details to be announced on Radio 1 in the coming months.
Sunday 26th May
Harpenden Farmer's Market
Lower High Street
Sun 26th May 2024
10am - 2pm
Harpenden Farmer's Market takes place on the 4th Sunday of the month. Each Market finds a huge selection of produce available including: Meats, pies, sausages, game meats; Preserves - pickles, jams and honey; Cheeses; Vegetables; Dry herbs and spices; Flowers and plants; Fresh bread, cakes and pastries; Eggs; Organic produce.
Abbotts Funfair
Harpenden Common
Thu 23rd May 2024 - Mon 27th May 2024
Abbotts Funfair returns to Harpenden Common on 23th - 27th May with exciting rides for all ages.
Times TBC.
Royal Gunpowder Mills Open Day
Royal Gunpowder Mills
Sun 26th May 2024
Visit during our open days to experience the thrill of exploring our historic gunpowder factory and discover the secrets of its past. Immerse yourself in the rich history of this unique location while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of our greenery and woodlands.
There are engaging activities for all ages, including our rocket-making workshop, tractor-trailer tours, railway rides, interactive exhibitions and more!
Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply looking for a fun day out, exploring RGM is the perfect way to spend your Sunday.
Find out more or book: www.royalgunpowdermills.com
St Albans South Signal Box Open Day
St Albans South Signal Box
Sun 26th May 2024
10am - 5pm
Come and visit the largest preserved Midland Railway signal box in the UK and one of the few preserved boxes that's open to the public and next to a busy main line railway.
Signalling demonstrations are run on the operating floor upstairs whenever asked for. Railway videos and a slideshow of the restoration are shown downstairs, with many signalling items on display, including single line 'tablet token' machines, and other railway-related exhibits.
In the garden visitors can operate working signals and a point; on display are old signs, lit oil lamps, a telegraph 'pole route' and a garden railway.
We suggest you allow at least 1 hour to view the garden and the signal box - no need to book - just come along. Light refreshments are available on open... Read more
Find out more: www.heritageopendays.org.uk
BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2024
Stockwood Park
Fri 24th May 2024 - Sun 26th May 2024
Stockwood Park in Luton will play host to BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2024 with over 100,000 music fans expected to attend the live music spectacular from 24 May - 26 May 2024.
This year, Radio 1's Big Weekend will be supersized with four stages running across three days: Radio 1 Main Stage, Radio 1's Future Sounds, Radio 1 Dance and BBC Introducing. Radio 1's flagship festival will showcase around 100 acts, from the biggest stars in the world to new and emerging artists, with the full line-up and ticketing details to be announced on Radio 1 in the coming months.
Monday 27th May
Abbotts Funfair
Harpenden Common
Thu 23rd May 2024 - Mon 27th May 2024
Abbotts Funfair returns to Harpenden Common on 23th - 27th May with exciting rides for all ages.
Times TBC.
Wednesday 29th May
St Albans South Signal Box - Special Half Term Opening
St Albans South Signal Box
Wed 29th May 2024
2pm - 5pm
Come and visit the largest preserved Midland Railway signal box in the UK and one of the few preserved boxes that's open to the public and next to a busy main line railway.
Signalling demonstrations are run on the operating floor upstairs whenever asked for. Railway videos and a slideshow of the restoration are shown downstairs, with many signalling items on display, including single line 'tablet token' machines, and other railway-related exhibits.
In the garden visitors can operate working signals and a point; on display are old signs, lit oil lamps, a telegraph 'pole route' and a garden railway.
We suggest you allow at least 1 hour to view the garden and the signal box - no need to book - just come along. Light refreshments are available on open... Read more
Find out more: www.heritageopendays.org.uk
Thursday 6th June
Flamstead Arts Festival
St Leonards' Church
Thu 6th June 2024 - Sun 9th June 2024
To celebrate the 800th anniversary of St Leonard's Church.
Performances - Arts - Crafts
The full programme will be announced in March and ticket sales will start in April.
Find out more: www.flamsteadheritage.org
Friday 7th June
Flamstead Arts Festival
St Leonards' Church
Thu 6th June 2024 - Sun 9th June 2024
To celebrate the 800th anniversary of St Leonard's Church.
Performances - Arts - Crafts
The full programme will be announced in March and ticket sales will start in April.
Find out more: www.flamsteadheritage.org
Saturday 8th June
Harpenden Carnival
Harpenden Common
Sat 8th June 2024
12 - 6pm
This event is a fantastic highlight of the Harpenden calendar. With exciting entertainment, activities, street food and outdoor bars there is something for everyone! The fairground rides, the dog show and live music are always a real hit.
This event is free to attend but please don't forget to bring along a donation for the incredible charities it is supporting!
Art on the Common
Harpenden Common
Sat 8th June 2024 - Sun 9th June 2024
Sat: 10am - 5pm; Sun: 11am - 5pm
Established over 30 years ago, Art on the Common in Harpenden is Hertfordshire's premier outdoor art event. It takes place in a wonderful location on a tree lined section of the Common close to the Town Centre.
We look forward to welcoming back more than 50 local artists. This event, coinciding with Harpenden's Summer Carnival, is a wonderful opportunity to view and purchase incredible artwork including paintings, ceramic, fine art photography, jewellery, sculpture and more.
Punk Rock Playdate
The Forum - Hertfordshire
Sat 8th June 2024
4pm
Calling all punk rock parents and their little rebels!
Get ready to rekindle your inner teenager and introduce your little ones to the energy and excitement of punk at our one-of-a-kind punk rock event for families. It's a chance for both adults and children to relive the raw energy and rebellion of the 90's and 00's in a safe and inclusive environment.
​Expect an electrifying atmosphere that combines the soundtrack of your youth with state of the art lighting and special effects. Picture a room filled with pulsating punk beats, an immersive visual experience featuring lights, smoke, confetti cannons, tons of special effects and a crowd of parents and kids sporting mohawks, band tees, and DIY outfits.
Our live DJ will be spinning pop punk, rock... Read more
Find out more or book: tickets.punkrockplaydate.com
Flamstead Arts Festival
St Leonards' Church
Thu 6th June 2024 - Sun 9th June 2024
To celebrate the 800th anniversary of St Leonard's Church.
Performances - Arts - Crafts
The full programme will be announced in March and ticket sales will start in April.
Find out more: www.flamsteadheritage.org
Sunday 9th June
Art on the Common
Harpenden Common
Sat 8th June 2024 - Sun 9th June 2024
Sat: 10am - 5pm; Sun: 11am - 5pm
Established over 30 years ago, Art on the Common in Harpenden is Hertfordshire's premier outdoor art event. It takes place in a wonderful location on a tree lined section of the Common close to the Town Centre.
We look forward to welcoming back more than 50 local artists. This event, coinciding with Harpenden's Summer Carnival, is a wonderful opportunity to view and purchase incredible artwork including paintings, ceramic, fine art photography, jewellery, sculpture and more.
Two Oaks Pony Sanctuary Open Day
Two Oaks Pony Sanctuary
Sun 9th June 2024
12-4pm
Pony grooming - dog show - bouncy castle - craft stalls - face painting - music- licensed bar - tombola - BBQ and more!
Entry £3 per adult, children free.
Parking on-site.
Find out more: www.facebook.com
Flamstead Arts Festival
St Leonards' Church
Thu 6th June 2024 - Sun 9th June 2024
To celebrate the 800th anniversary of St Leonard's Church.
Performances - Arts - Crafts
The full programme will be announced in March and ticket sales will start in April.
Find out more: www.flamsteadheritage.org
Monday 10th June
Playing Out Information Session - ONLINE
Virtual Event
Mon 10th June 2024
8pm
Come along to this online information session to find out how the Playing Out scheme works in St Albans District and how you can close your own residential street for play and community building up to 8 times a year.
The event will be in the format of an online Zoom presentation by one of the Playing Out St Albans District team followed by a chance for you to ask questions about the scheme and explore how it could work on your street.
Use the link below to book your free ticket.
Saturday 15th June
Dragonfly Walk at Panshanger Park
Panshanger Park
Sat 15th June 2024
1.30 - 3.30pm
Join us for a walk to discover Panshanger Park's dragonflies...
About the event
Join Tim Hill for a walk along the Panshanger Park dragonfly trail. Learn about the lifecycles of dragonflies, their different approaches to hunting and resting as well as identifying some of the species that will be out and about.
Walk will be approximately 2 miles over uneven ground/ made tracks. May be cancelled if strong winds or rain
Suitable for adults, families and children ages 8 plus.
Find out more or book: www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk
Sunday 23rd June
Harpenden Farmer's Market
Lower High Street
Sun 23rd June 2024
10am - 2pm
Harpenden Farmer's Market takes place on the 4th Sunday of the month. Each Market finds a huge selection of produce available including: Meats, pies, sausages, game meats; Preserves - pickles, jams and honey; Cheeses; Vegetables; Dry herbs and spices; Flowers and plants; Fresh bread, cakes and pastries; Eggs; Organic produce.
Saturday 6th July
Festival on the Field 2024
Sir John Lawes School
Sat 6th July 2024
12noon - 10.45pm
Festival on the Field has gained a reputation as a high-quality family festival where children and families can be entertained in a relaxing, fun and safe environment, attracting up to 3,000 mostly local, people. The Festival is held on the playing fields of Sir John Lawes School - from where it derives its name. The festival is a volunteer-run fund-raising event, organised by the parents' organisations of Sir John Lawes School and Manland Primary School in Harpenden.
Back by (very) popular demand! In 2018 we introduced the Karaoke phenomenon Massaoke who, now much in demand, have agreed to come back and headline the show for us again this year. Massaoke is the live band singalong clubbing sensation that's sweeping the UK, from the Glastonbury Festival to the Edinburgh fringe.... Read more
Find out more or book: www.festivalonthefield.co.uk
Sunday 14th July
Harpenden Highland Gathering
Rothamsted Park
Sun 14th July 2024
11am - 5pm
A Scottish themed family fun day out and fundraiser for charities
Marching Pipe Bands - Highland Dancing - Highland Games
Arena Displays - Stage Performances- Children's Races - Live Music
Haggis Hurling - Archery - Go Karts - Stalls - Food; Bar ... and more!
Find out more: harpenden-lions.co.uk
Sunday 21st July
Harpenden Sustainability Market
Green opposite Park Hall
Sun 21st July 2024
10am - 3pm
Stalls for all you eco essentials, sustainable self care and greener gifs as well as hot food and more
Find out more: sustainablestalbans.org
Wednesday 24th July
Classics on the Common
Harpenden Common
Wed 24th July 2024
11.30 - 7pm
A spectacular array of over 1,000 classic cars, scooters, and motorbikes pack Harpenden Common for the annual Classics on the Common, one of the UK's largest one-day classic car events! Visitors can expect to enjoy a wide variety of cars at the event, with everything from 1913 model T Ford and a 1916 Stanley Steamer, to Rolls Royces and Maseratis making appearances in past years. The event is free to attend, though donations are encouraged.
The classic vehicles arrive in two main tranches from 11.30 a.m. and from 2.00 p.m. Most vehicles are in position from 3.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. when the first vehicles may leave.
Friday 26th July
The Bug Hunt at the Walled Garden
The Walled Garden
Fri 26th July 2024
10.30am - 1pm
Bug Hunting in an English Country Garden - Join us in the garden for fun with arts and crafts, quizzes and searches. This hands-on morning takes place in the wonderful Walled Garden and is great fun for all the family.
Pop to the garden shop, break at the Woodyard Coffee Shop and most of all - have fun in the great outdoors!
Find out more: lutonhooestate.co.uk
Sunday 28th July
Harpenden Farmer's Market
Lower High Street
Sun 28th July 2024
10am - 2pm
Harpenden Farmer's Market takes place on the 4th Sunday of the month. Each Market finds a huge selection of produce available including: Meats, pies, sausages, game meats; Preserves - pickles, jams and honey; Cheeses; Vegetables; Dry herbs and spices; Flowers and plants; Fresh bread, cakes and pastries; Eggs; Organic produce.
Royal Gunpowder Mills Open Day
Royal Gunpowder Mills
Sun 28th July 2024
Visit during our open days to experience the thrill of exploring our historic gunpowder factory and discover the secrets of its past. Immerse yourself in the rich history of this unique location while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of our greenery and woodlands.
There are engaging activities for all ages, including our rocket-making workshop, tractor-trailer tours, railway rides, interactive exhibitions and more!
Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply looking for a fun day out, exploring RGM is the perfect way to spend your Sunday.
Find out more or book: www.royalgunpowdermills.com
Thursday 1st August
Children's Summer Workshops at the Walled Garden
The Walled Garden
Thu 1st August 2024
10am - 12noon
The return of our delightful children's summer workshops. These crafty garden themed morning workshops take place within the walls of the historic Walled Garden. Split into 4-7 and 8-11 years olds, places are limited, and once they are gone, they are gone.
Pre-booking required. £10 per child.
1st August - Fruit and vegetables
** Parent/caregiver must stay for the duration
Find out more or book: lutonhooestate.co.uk
Wednesday 7th August
Teddy Bear's Picnic
Rothamsted Park
Wed 7th August 2024
11am - 2pm
Harpenden's Teddy Bears' Picnic, organised to coincide with National Play Day, is an exciting event for children and their bears. The day is always lively and fun-filled with a variety of free, engaging entertainment and activities.
Exciting entertainment and activities will again be on offer - more information soon!
This event has permanently moved to Rothamsted Park following its success there in 2023. The move allows for more activities, more space for the growing number of attendees and allows use of the play area.
Thursday 8th August
Children's Summer Workshops at the Walled Garden
The Walled Garden
Thu 8th August 2024
10am - 12noon
The return of our delightful children's summer workshops. These crafty garden themed morning workshops take place within the walls of the historic Walled Garden. Split into 4-7 and 8-11 years olds, places are limited, and once they are gone, they are gone.
Pre-booking required. £10 per child.
** Parent/caregiver must stay for the duration
Find out more or book: lutonhooestate.co.uk
Sunday 11th August
Royal Gunpowder Mills Open Day
Royal Gunpowder Mills
Sun 11th August 2024
Visit during our open days to experience the thrill of exploring our historic gunpowder factory and discover the secrets of its past. Immerse yourself in the rich history of this unique location while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of our greenery and woodlands.
There are engaging activities for all ages, including our rocket-making workshop, tractor-trailer tours, railway rides, interactive exhibitions and more!
Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply looking for a fun day out, exploring RGM is the perfect way to spend your Sunday.
Find out more or book: www.royalgunpowdermills.com
Thursday 15th August
Children's summer workshops at the Walled Garden
The Walled Garden
Thu 15th August 2024
10am - 12noon
The return of our delightful children's summer workshops. These crafty garden themed morning workshops take place within the walls of the historic Walled Garden. Split into 4-7 and 8-11 years olds, places are limited, and once they are gone, they are gone.
Pre-booking required. £10 per child.
15th August - Flowers and seeds
** Parent/caregiver must stay for the duration
Find out more or book: lutonhooestate.co.uk
Thursday 22nd August
Summer Funfair
Harpenden Common
Thu 22nd August 2024 - Mon 26th August 2024
Join the fun on Harpenden Common with the return of exciting rides and fairground stalls!
Opening times TBC
Friday 23rd August
Summer Funfair
Harpenden Common
Thu 22nd August 2024 - Mon 26th August 2024
Join the fun on Harpenden Common with the return of exciting rides and fairground stalls!
Opening times TBC
Saturday 24th August
Music in Lydekker
Lydekker Park
Sat 24th August 2024
12 - 4pm
Live music in beautiful surroundings this August Bank Holiday!
Mark your diaries now for a fantastic afternoon of live music. Bring your picnic and deck chairs or make the most of the delicious food and drink stalls.
Harpenden Town Council is proud to host this wonderful free event, returning to Lydekker Park in 2024. Incredible live music to the audience on their feet. offer an easy listening, chilled selection of tunes perfect for a summer's day. Information about the bands playing this year will be announced soon!
Delicious food and drinks stalls will compliment the day and provide everything you need to relax and enjoy this event.
Summer Funfair
Harpenden Common
Thu 22nd August 2024 - Mon 26th August 2024
Join the fun on Harpenden Common with the return of exciting rides and fairground stalls!
Opening times TBC
Sunday 25th August
Harpenden Farmer's Market
Lower High Street
Sun 25th August 2024
10am - 2pm
Harpenden Farmer's Market takes place on the 4th Sunday of the month. Each Market finds a huge selection of produce available including: Meats, pies, sausages, game meats; Preserves - pickles, jams and honey; Cheeses; Vegetables; Dry herbs and spices; Flowers and plants; Fresh bread, cakes and pastries; Eggs; Organic produce.
Summer Funfair
Harpenden Common
Thu 22nd August 2024 - Mon 26th August 2024
Join the fun on Harpenden Common with the return of exciting rides and fairground stalls!
Opening times TBC
Royal Gunpowder Mills Open Day
Royal Gunpowder Mills
Sun 25th August 2024
Visit during our open days to experience the thrill of exploring our historic gunpowder factory and discover the secrets of its past. Immerse yourself in the rich history of this unique location while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of our greenery and woodlands.
There are engaging activities for all ages, including our rocket-making workshop, tractor-trailer tours, railway rides, interactive exhibitions and more!
Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply looking for a fun day out, exploring RGM is the perfect way to spend your Sunday.
Find out more or book: www.royalgunpowdermills.com
Monday 26th August
Summer Funfair
Harpenden Common
Thu 22nd August 2024 - Mon 26th August 2024
Join the fun on Harpenden Common with the return of exciting rides and fairground stalls!
Opening times TBC
Tuesday 10th September
Statty Funfair
Harpenden Common
Tue 10th September 2024 - Sat 14th September 2024
The Statty Funfair returns to Harpenden Common this September from Tuesday 10th to Saturday 14th. Join us for thrilling rides, exciting stalls and much more!
Times TBC
Wednesday 11th September
Statty Funfair
Harpenden Common
Tue 10th September 2024 - Sat 14th September 2024
The Statty Funfair returns to Harpenden Common this September from Tuesday 10th to Saturday 14th. Join us for thrilling rides, exciting stalls and much more!
Times TBC
Thursday 12th September
Statty Funfair
Harpenden Common
Tue 10th September 2024 - Sat 14th September 2024
The Statty Funfair returns to Harpenden Common this September from Tuesday 10th to Saturday 14th. Join us for thrilling rides, exciting stalls and much more!
Times TBC
Friday 13th September
Statty Funfair
Harpenden Common
Tue 10th September 2024 - Sat 14th September 2024
The Statty Funfair returns to Harpenden Common this September from Tuesday 10th to Saturday 14th. Join us for thrilling rides, exciting stalls and much more!
Times TBC
Saturday 14th September
Harpenden Sustainability Market
Green opposite Park Hall
Sat 14th September 2024
10am - 3pm
Stalls for all you eco essentials, sustainable self care and greener gifs as well as hot food and more
Find out more: sustainablestalbans.org
Statty Funfair
Harpenden Common
Tue 10th September 2024 - Sat 14th September 2024
The Statty Funfair returns to Harpenden Common this September from Tuesday 10th to Saturday 14th. Join us for thrilling rides, exciting stalls and much more!
Times TBC