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I swear I blinked after Half Term and the Easter holidays are round the corner.
The good news is there is so much going on locally that you’ll have no chance to be bored with all the events lined up!
Don't forget we are lucky to have an amazing array of local Holiday Clubs, Camps and Playschemes, so do check out the Holiday Clubs section here.
You can find all the events, by day, in the What's On Guide here (and don't forget you can jump to a specific date using the handy Calendar tool or use the Events List view to see a list of events and the dates they span).
Please do check event/attraction details before travelling, as I can't keep this entire list updated I'm afraid.
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If you're looking for Lambing Events, they're all listed here so I haven't repeated them in this guide.
Hitchin
Bancroft Bunny Hunt
Mon 23rd March 2026 - Sunday 12th April 2026
HELP!!! Our bunnies have escaped! They were last seen bouncing their way to Bancroft… can you find them all? 20 bunnies are hiding in the windows of Bancroft businesses, just waiting to be discovered! Grab your trail sheet from Cloud nine baby boutique or the Visit Hitchin Shop. Track down all 20 bunnies hidden in shop windows & businesses. Complete your trail sheet & pop it back in to Cloud nine baby boutique. Be in with a chance to WIN an incredible prize from Rockahula Kids. The trail runs from 23rd March - 12th April, so get your best detective skills ready and let the Easter adventure begin! Tag your bunny-spotting snaps with #VisitHitchin – we can’t wait to see your finds!
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Breakfast with The Easter Bunny at The Radcliffe Arms
Sat 4th April 2026 From 10am
Join us this Easter weekend for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Saturday 4th April from 10am, with bookings available on our website. Afterwards, settle in with chilled DJ sets in our Garden Room from 12pm, and enjoy our brand new brunch menu served until 4pm.
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The Great Easter Egg Hunt! - An Easter Show For Children aged 3-8 at Market Theatre
Thu 2nd April 2026 - Sat 4th April 2026 (Thurs and Fri at 5pm, Sat at 11:30am and 1:30pm)
Coming to The Market Theatre in Sun Street, #Hitchin this Easter, a brand new show for Children aged 3-8! The Great Easter Egg Hunt!
The story begins when Presentina, Queen of the Kind Offering appearing before Jenny Martin and her best friend Carla Crabtree. She asks for their help and from that moment on the two friends set out to defeat Sparadacus Spoiler, a very naughty Goblin, who is intent upon changing the people of the world from goodness into evil with his magic spell concealed in an egg! The fearless friends, assisted by the children in the audience set forth to find the egg and foil his wicked plan before it's too late. Aimed at the children but fun for all the family. Adults must be accompanied by a child or two!
Running Thursday 2nd & Friday 3rd at 5.00pm and Saturday 4th at 11.30am & 1.30pm.
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Perfect Pets! Easter Holiday Crafts at the British Schools Museum
Tue 31st March 2026 - Thu 2nd April 2026 10:00-12:00
Join us for Perfect Pets, a delightful children's craft session bursting with colour, creativity and animal-themed fun. Located in our historic Monitorial Schoolroom at the British Schools Museum, children will enjoy creating a selection of adorable pet animals including rabbits, cats, dogs and birds to take home. The best part? These perfect pets need no feeding and no cleaning up after!
Sessions run from 10am to 12pm on Monday 31st March, Tuesday 1st April and Wednesday 2nd April 2026, during the Easter school holidays.
£8 per participating child.
Non-participating younger siblings and adults are free. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. Younger siblings are very welcome to play with the toys provided in the Monitorial Schoolroom while their paying sibling crafts.
The Café at the Museum will be open for snacks and drinks to enjoy.
We hope to see you there for a fun and creative Easter holiday session!
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The Ever After Ball at Hitchin Town Hall
Sat 28th March 2026 10-12 and 2-4pm (2 diff events)
A Royal Children's Experience
Step into a real-life fairytale at The Ever After Ball a sparkling, immersive 2-hour royal adventure designed to make little dreams come true.
Your child is invited to dance, sing, and celebrate alongside enchanting Princesses and Prince Charmings in a magical live show filled with music, storytelling, and high-energy choreography. From the moment the doors open, they're not just watching the fairytale they're part of it.
π What's included in this unforgettable experience:
• π€ Immersive live singing & dancing show with our royal cast
• πΊπ Mini Disco to dance the afternoon away
• β¨ Glitter tattoos fit for royalty
• π Bracelet making to take home a magical keepsake
• πΈ Fairytale photo opportunities with Princesses & Prince Charmings
• π° Specialised royal treats & little cakes available to purchase
With beautiful details, joyful moments, and plenty of sparkle, The Ever After Ball is the perfect gift of an experience creating memories that last long after the final bow.
π° Two Royal Sittings Available
• Morning Ball
• Afternoon Ball
π Limited tickets available once the castle doors close, that's it!
Come dressed in your finest royal attire and prepare for an afternoon of magic, music, and happily-ever-after moments. β¨
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Dinosaurium: Reimagined Creatures Exhibition at North Herts Museum
Sat 28th March 2026 - Sun 28th June 2026
FREE
New exhibition coming to North Herts Museum in Hitchin.
Every dinosaur ever seen, on film, TV, in books or exhibitions, has, at least in part, been a work of the imagination. Since the first dinosaurs were identified, there has been a desire to put flesh on the bones and a glint in the eye of these amazing animals.
This exhibition looks at the long history of our relationship with dinosaurs, from ancient legends of mythical winged beasts in the deserts of central Asia, to the creatures brought to life in Jurassic Park.
Visitors can also learn about the animals that lived alongside the dinosaurs and are still here today, and discover the passion and dedication of the fossil hunters in this fun, family-friendly exhibition.
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Triangle Garden Exhibition at North Herts Museum
Tue 24th March 2026 - Sun 12th April 2026 11am-3pm
Connecting, growing and enjoying nature - 25 years of the Triangle Community Garden - a family-friendly exhibition in the Arches Gallery upstairs at North Herts Museum, Hitchin.
3rd March to 12th April, Tuesdays - Saturdays 10.30-4.30pm Sundays 11-3pm
With displays, videos and an interactive bug trail, this fascinating exhibition tells the story of the Triangle Garden from its humble beginnings in a nettle-bound conrer of Ransoms Rec, Hitchin, to the multi-faceted community nature and wellbeing resource it has become.
Massive thanks to the lovely people at North Herts Museum for making this possible.
See you there!
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Easter Afternoon Tea at Hitchin Town Hall
Thu 2nd April 2026 - Sat 4th April 2026 - Multiple timings available
Step into spring and treat yourself to a blooming lovely Afternoon Tea this Easter! We’ll be serving a delicious selection of sandwiches, cakes and scones, all with a seasonal, Easter-themed twist.
After enjoying your food and drink, why not take a relaxing wander around our galleries and make an afternoon of it?
Afternoon Teas are on 2 & 4 April
Gluten-free, vegan and under-12s options available
Optional prosecco add-on for an extra sparkle
Please remember to book your Afternoon Tea in advance, as spaces will be limited.
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Magical Storytelling at Kite at The Red Hart
Mon 6th April 2026 12-4pm
Join us at Kite on Easter Monday, when Tiny T's Theatre will be hosting two interactive storytelling sessions full of magical characters and dragons. We have sessions at 12pm and 1.30pm, priced at £12.50 per child. Each session lasts for approximately 25 minutes. This will be hosted in our garden stretch tent if the weather is good. If not, then upstairs in our function room!
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Easter Family Day at Offley Hoo Farm
Sat 4th April 2026 10am-4pm
FREE
Easter Saturday Family Free Fun! Join us on Saturday, April 4th. 10am - 4pm for a fantastic day of Easter celebrations.
Local Shops
Local Artisan Stalls
Easter Egg Trail for the kids
Face Painting
Delicious Food & Drink
Come along, enjoy the festive atmosphere, and help support amazing local businesses and makers.
Bring your friends, bring the kids, and make a day of it!
Hoo Farm is based equidistant to Hitchin & Luton in a beautiful location with ample free onsite parking.
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"Hitchin Treasure Trail" Map
Have you seen Hitchin has its on Treasure Trail map? Kids can follow this beautifully illustrated, fantasy-themed treasure map to explore Hitchin town in a totally new and exciting way. Discover hidden treasures, learn a little local history a long the way, and gain new adventuring skills. Fun for all the family, a great way to get out and about to enjoy your town, can be used time and time again. Purchase your copy from Hitchin Information shop at 1a Churchyard, only £6.99.
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Hitchin Markets
Friday - Antiques and General Market until 3pm
Saturday - General Market until 4:30pm
Sunday - Flea Market (Open to all - £10 per pitch, no need to book) 6am - 1:00pm
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Letchworth, Stotfold and Surrounding Villages Events
Educational Encounters: Easter Gone Wild at Standalone Farm, Letchworth
Mon 30th March 2026 - Fri 3rd April 2026
This Easter, Standalone Farm is bringing you closer than ever to the amazing creatures that usually stay hidden from view. Educational Encounters: Easter Gone Wild invites children and families to meet an exciting lineβup of lizards, miniβbeasts, and wonderfully weird creepy crawlies in a safe, friendly, and interactive setting hosted by our resident exotic animal specialist, Mark Amey.
What to Expect
Meet real reptiles and insects, learn how they move, eat, and survive, and discover what makes each species so extraordinary.
Children can observe textures, colours, and behaviours while our resident expert, Mark Amey, shares fascinating facts and answer curious questions.
Perfect for young explorers who love nature, animals, and discovering the unexpected.
A wild twist on the traditional Easter outing, blending education with excitement for the whole family.
Each show will last approximately 30 mins, with a photo opportunity afterwards.
The recommended age for the show is 3+
The show will be held in our barn, which is enclosed and protected from wet weather.
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Letchworth Town Centre Easter Trail
Sat 28th March 2026 - Mon 13th April 2026
FREE
Find the names of the 10 bunnies that's have escaped around the town to be in with a chance of winning a family pass to Standalone Farm. Pick up your trail sheet from our office between 28th March - 13th April.
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Free Face Painting at Garden Square Shopping Centre, Letchworth
Thu 2nd April 2026 11am - 3pm
FREE
Join Just Face Painting by Mi in Garden Square Shopping Centre this Easter for free face painting!
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Family Kids' Club Screenings at The Broadway Cinema, Letchworth
Weds-Sun throughout the Easter Holidays (closed Good Friday and Easter Monday)
LOW COST (£1.75 per person)
Family films for just £1.75 per person at The Broadway Kids Club screenings.
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Nearby (within 40 mins’ drive)
Jordans Mill - Boretta Bear's Easter Egg Hunt, Broom
Sat 28th March 2026 - Sun 12th April 2026 9.30am - 3.30pm
LOW COST - £4 PER CHILD
Boretta Bear's Easter Egg Hunt Trail
Excitement is bouncing! This Easter, you're invited to join our cracking trail - it's going to be fun for every-bunny!
Explore and follow clues to find ten birds including Rosie Robin, Oscar and the Owl, Kolin the Kingfisher, Sammy the Swan and more. Match each bird with their coloured egg and see how many you can find
Complete the activities on your trail sheet and help Boretta Bear find clues written on all the golden eggs - return to the Mill Shop for an egg-cellent prize!
Hop to it Come and join the fun!
28th March - 12th April, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Located throughout the Garden, Meadow & Woodland
Entry: £4 per child (prize included)
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Easter Signs of Spring Trail at Knebworth House & Gardens
Fri 3rd April 2026 - Mon 6th April 2026
Looking for fun Easter activities for families this Bank Holiday? Celebrate the arrival of Spring with the 'Easter Signs of Spring Trail' in the Gardens of Knebworth House. Spring has arrived and the Gardens are full of life. Animals are waking up, birds are nesting and colourful flowers are beginning to bloom. This Easter, children can become nature detectives and explore the Gardens while learning about wildlife and the changing seasons.
Pick up your trail sheet and follow the clues as you walk through the Gardens, spotting signs of Spring along the way. Once the trail is complete, head to the shop to enjoy a small chocolate treat as a reward. This outdoor Easter activity is ideal for families looking for things to do with children over the Easter Bank Holiday and a great way to enjoy the fresh air together. This trail is aimed at children aged 3 to 8 years old. Trail sheets are priced at £2 per participant. General admission tickets are sold separately.
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Easter on the Farm at Herrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead
Sat 28th March 2026 - Sun 13th April 2026
Easter Events on the Farm – A Springtime Family Adventure!
Join us down on the farm this Easter for a truly unforgettable day out! As the countryside bursts into life, there’s no better place to celebrate the magic of spring with the whole family.
Get hands-on with our adorable newborns at our lamb feeding sessions, step into the boots of our keepers with exciting Animal Keeper Days and Bird Keeper Days, experience something truly special with Tea with Owls – a charming encounter you won’t forget! Plus so much more.
Whether you’re meeting our new arrivals, visiting our beautiful birds, or simply soaking up the spring sunshine, there’s something for everyone.
Make this Easter one to remember — gather the family and join us on the farm for a day full of fun, discovery and countryside charm!
We can’t wait to welcome you!
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Easter Adventure Quest at Wrest Park
Sat 28th March 2026 - Sun 19th April 2026 10am - 5pm
This Easter holiday, join us for a fun-filled adventure quest! Follow the Easter trail, hunt for eggs and answer questions along the way to earn a delicious chocolate reward. The quest runs every day throughout the school holidays and is just £2 per child for both members and non-members. This is in addition to your admission ticket. There's no need to book in advance - simply pay and join the quest when you arrive. Book early and save 15%. Admission prices vary depending on the day you visit.
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Easter Eggstravaganza at Church Farm, Ardley
Sat 28th March 2026 - Mon 13th April 2026
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 two's are free.
Enhance your day and book additional seasonal activities such as:
Meet the Easter Bunny
Easter Egg Hunt
Lamb Bottle Feeding
Egg Collecting
Goat Walking
Tractor & Trailer Rides
Fairy Trail & Activity Book
Fairy Trail & Booklet
Children can hunt for Fairy doors and houses in the woodland and Vicarage Field, find their doors and houses, solve the clues, work out their Fairy name, make a wish on the Wishing Chair, and more. Book online Farm Fairy Trail & Activity.
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Easter at The Woodland Ranch, Tewin
Sat 28th March 2026 - Sun 12th April 2026 10-3
This Easter, at Woodland Ranch!
We have our shaded woodland playground, lovely food & drinks, tractor rides and of course all of our other fun activities & our wide variety of very friendly animals ...
-Woodland playground
-Chick handling
-Unlimited tractor rides
-Sculpture trail
-Animal feeding (£1 per bag)
-Pedal tractor track
-Snack Shack
-6 lane hot wheels track
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Easter egg hunt at Shaw's Corner: Bugs Life
Thu 2nd April 2026 - Mon 6th April 2026 10am - 12.30pm
LOW COST - £3.50 PER TRAIL (FREE ENTRY FOR NATIONAL TRUST MEMBERS)
Make your way along the trail and become explorers on this special trail fulled with Shaw's photographs. Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. All accompanying adults will be required to pay normal admission charge of £5.50 each, free for National Trust members
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Dinosaur Adventure Live - Danger on T-Rex Mountain at Campus West, Welwyn Garden City
Mon 30th March 2026 2pm & 4.30pm
A dinosaur show 65 million years in the making... Are you ready for the BRAND NEW adventure? Join our intrepid rangers on a quest to recover the data crystal, restore power to the island and save the Dinosaurs! Feel the excitement as you come face-to-face with a T-Rex and hear it's roooooooarrrrrr! This awe-inspiring interactive stage show captivates both young and young at heart, immersing audiences in the enthralling & realistic world of Dinosaurs.
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Easter Week at Woodside Animal Farm, Slip End
Sat 28th March 2026 - Mon 6th April 2026
So many things to do including:
Golden egg hunt
Kid Goat encounters
Egg collecting
Chick cuddling
Spring lambs
Easter Egg Hunt
Animal feed making
Den building
Rabbit cuddling
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Easter Events at the Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Various events throughout Easter
- Rapunzel
- Family Film Club - Shrek
- Gaby Gulliver's Travels
- So Unfair!
Easter Events at Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Various events throughout Easter
- The Zoo that comes to you
- Easter Clay Play! With Lugus Ceramics
- Free Outdoor Trail
Zoo-normous Egg Hunt at Whipsnade Zoo
Sat 28th March 2026 - Sun 12th April 2026
Discover all kinds of amazing animals this Easter holiday at Whipsnade Zoo with the Zoonormous Egg Hunt! A great activity for the whole family, included with Zoo entry. Seek out special eggs around Whipsnade Zoo, while learning about egg-ceptional species along the way. Unravelling clues or solving riddles at each location will crack the secret code. Successful egg-splorers can reveal the code at our end location and be rewarded with a tasty treat*! Along with an Easter craft activity, photo opportunities and over 11,000 amazing animals at the UK's biggest Zoo, you'll be all set for a cracking day out.
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Easter Eggstravaganza followed by Jemima's Jamboree at Willows Activity Farm, London Colney
Sat 28th March 2026 - Sun 12th April 2026
Easter Extravanganza: 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!
The Easter Bunny will be hopping in every day on the outdoor show stage in his very own show too.
Enjoy hopping around on our bouncy bounce pillows and don't forget to visit our Puddle Play Park for a splashing good time.
Keen golfers will love our Adventure Golf Course and a ride on Tristan the Runaway Tractor is a must for everyone!
Jemima's Jamboree: As the Easter Bunny leaves we celebrate another egg-loving character and enjoy a programme dedicated to our resident puddle-duck, Jemima! There's an egg hunt with chocolate treats. arts & crafts, animal demonstrations and Jemima Puddle-Duck shows and meet & greets. Meet ducklings in The Farmyard and enjoy our NEW Dog and Duck Show in The Arena! Joe Banana will be joining the fun too. Bounce, jump and laugh your way across our giant bouncy bounce pillows, then head over to the Puddle Play Park for a splashing good time. Little and big golfers alike will enjoy taking on our Adventure Golf Course, and no visit is complete without a ride on Tristan the Runaway Tractor - a firm favourite for all ages!
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Easter at Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne
Sat 28th March 2026 - Sun 12th April 2026
Looking for the best Easter days out in Hertfordshire? Hertfordshire Zoo is the perfect place for family fun this Easter holiday, packed with trails, giant eggs, character appearances, meet & greets, and brandβnew attractions. If you're searching for things to do with kids during Easter, this list has everything you need for a memorable day out.
1. Follow the Paws & Claws Easter Trail
Kickstart your adventure with our exciting Paws & Claws Easter Trail! Follow colourful pawprints around the zoo, solve fun clues, and learn fascinating animal facts as you explore.
2. Find Our Giant Easter Eggs
Our spectacular Giant Easter Eggs are back! Hidden across the zoo, each oversized egg is themed around one of our incredible animals, creating the perfect photo opportunity for families. Don't forget to share your Easter photos with us on social media!
3. Meet & Greet the Whitnall Brothers - 31 March & 9 April
Meet the faces behind Hertfordshire Zoo and One Zoo Three!
Join us on 31st March and 9th April for special Meet & Greet sessions with the Whitnall Brothers. Say hello, grab a photo, and enjoy a behindβtheβscenes moment with the brothers who help bring the zoo to life. These sessions are always popular, so make sure to check the timetable on arrival.
4. Meet Paddington - Visiting on 28 & 29 March and 4 & 5 April
A very special guest is visiting the zoo this Easter!
Meet Paddington, appearing on 28th March, 29th March, 4th April, and 5th April. Families can enjoy a magical moment with everyone's favourite marmaladeβloving bear and take part in unforgettable photo opportunities. Paddington appearances are included with your admission-so arrive early to make the most of your day!
5. Play on Our NEW Dinosaur Adventure Golf Course
Discover the prehistoric world of our brandβnew Dinosaur Adventure Golf Course! Navigate roaring dinosaurs, bubbling volcanoes, and themed obstacles as you putt your way around this exciting, familyβfriendly course.
It's the perfect new attraction for families looking for something different this Easter.
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Easter Circus at Mead Open Farm, Dunstable
Sat 28th March 2026 - Fri 10th April 2026
Step right up for an unforgettable Easter at Mead Open Farm as the Big Top opens its doors once again for jaw-dropping performances, crazy stunts and the astonishing Wheel of Death. Bottle Feeding Lambs will also be back, along with our usual daily animal activities. And it wouldn't be Easter without a little chocolate, so complete our Easter Trail and enjoy a chocolatey treat. Plus enjoy all the usual fun of the farm with acres of outdoor play, including the SkyTrail and rock climbing wall and our huge indoor play area. £18.95 per person and Circus entry and all activities included in your ticket. Wheel of Death will be featured in every Circus performance. Easter Circus is included in your Mead Open Farm Membership.
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Easter Explorers at Hatfield Park
Sat 28th March 2026 - Sun 12th April 2026
This Easter, embark on a springtime adventure at Hatfield Park!
From Saturday 28th March to Sunday 12th April, bring your little explorers along to enjoy a delightful seasonal celebration filled with exciting activities, creativity, and family-friendly outdoor fun.
Easter Woodland Walk
Explore the forest and discover interactive Easter eggs, bunnies, and carrots, all created from recycled materials by one of our talented Park and Gardens Team. As you follow the path, keep an eye out for the hidden letters. Can you piece them together to spell an Easter word or phrase? Track down all eleven letters and spell the word to enjoy an Easter treat and be in with the chance to win a giant chocolate Easter egg.
The duration of the Easter Woodland Walk is approximately 35 to 40 minutes.
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Easter trail at Wimpole Estate
Sat 21st March 2026 - Sun 12th April 2026 09:30 to 16:00
It's Wimpole's 50th anniversary with the National Trust! Celebrate with us this Easter by taking part in a trail with a twist. Enjoy fun, active trail points inspired by different celebrations as you make your way around the Easter trail.
The trail takes place between 21 March - 12 April 2026, from 09:30 to 16:00, with last entry at 15:30, prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.**
Set against the backdrop of the historic mansion house enjoy fun celebration activities. Continue your adventure at Home Farm and say hello to the resident pigs, sheep and Shire horses on your visit.
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There's so much more in the full What's On Guide, so make sure you take a loook at that too!
And if that wasn't enough...
The Things to Do section is packed with ideas to do at home, getting out and about locally, and a whole host of attractions nationwide if you fancy an adventure!
Like to read reviews of places to go before you try them? Then have a look through my Tried and Tested reviews.
Looking for a great club, camp, holiday workshop or play scheme for your child? Then check out the Holiday Clubs section.
If you fancy a break from cooking over the Holidays, the Food and Drink section has lots of local takeaways, pubs, restaurants and cafés.
The holidays are a great time to get everyone together and capture special memories, so have a look through the list of local photographers if you'd like a family shoot.
And finally...have a great Easter Holidays!
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