Easter Sunday falls on 20th April 2025 this year, with most schools in Essex
breaking up around Friday 4th April and going back to school straight after
the Easter weekend. As ever the is a huge amount of choice of activities
in Essex for over the Easter holidays, some of the Easter events are just
taking place on Easter weekend, but many attractions will be open with Easter
themed events and plenty going on to keep children busy across the whole of
the holidays. This post contains (mostly)
Essex based Easter Egg Hunts, trails, Easter themed hosted activities for
children and other events taking place in the Easter holidays
to help you keep your children entertained. I have added a map to the end of
the post to help you find which events are near you.
This post has been updated for 2025 based on what information has currently
been released. As most attractions have yet to release information I
have kept 2024 entries on the post as an indication of what might be
happening- these posts are marked as 2024.
If you live in Essex you might also find my guides to Essex section helpful for places to visit or
these ideas of what to do with children in Essex this Spring. If you are looking for Easter present ideas for children or adults check
out my
Chocolate Free Easter Gift Guide.
Here are the
places in Essex offering Kids Eat For Free (or £1) over the Easter holidays.
Easter Egg Hunts and Easter Holiday Activities for Children in Essex (and beyond) for 2025
Events range from free to £££, check the organisers website or Facebook page
to confirm age suitability and availability.
Last updated 1st April 2025
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Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre, Church Road, Layer-de-la Haye, Colchester, Essex, CO2
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There is an 'Eggcellent Easter trail' at Abberton Reservoir Friday 18th to Monday 21st April 10.30 to 3.30pm where on completion of the Easter Trail children received a chocolate
prize (dairy free option available). Tickets are prebooked in advance
online and included pond dipping too. £8 per child.
Admirals Park, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2PL
Chelmsford Ladies Circle has their Easter Bunny Hunt in Admirals Park on Easter Sunday 20th April. Look for the bunnies and collect your prize. £5.80 (including booking fee) per child. Time slots available from 9am to midday. Money raised will go towards the Blossom Suite and Broomfield Hospital. Book here.
All Things Alpaca, Lathcoats Farm, Beehive Lane, Galleywood, CM2 8LX
In April 2025 'All Things Alpaca' are running special 15 minute sessions
where you can get to meet and handle the baby animals on the farm. This
may include lambs, kids, chicks, ducklings, rabbits and guinea pigs
depending on what are available. Up to 4 people will be on each session.
£8 per person from age 2 upwards. Children up to 10 include a free adult
ticket per booking. You can also enjoy
Lathcoats farm
while there.
Ashlyns Wildlife Park, 5 High Road, North Weald, CM16 6RZ
The wildlife park has a special offer on over the Easter holidays with prebooked tickets costing only £2.50 per person. There are 3 play areas and a range of animals. It's not huge, but good for a dry day. Over Easter they will also have Peter Rabbit making appearances.
Audley End House and Gardens, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 4JF
The 'Easter Adventure Quest' takes place from Saturday 5th to Sunday 27th April 10am to 5pm. Solve the clues around the grounds to claim a chocolate reward. Easter quest tickets cost
an additional £2 to the entry price. Adults £21.80,
Children £13.60. Under 5s free. English Heritage members are also free
entry (but still need to pay for the quest). You can get English Heritage family membership (for 2 adults and up to 12 children) for £126 a year, plus use the code EHAFF25 for 15% off.
The Big Brick Build will also be happening between 12th and 21st April.
Audley End Miniature Railway, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden CB11 4JB
Open every day from the 5th to 21st April 2025 you can hop on the train at Audley End Miniature Railway. Take one of the trains into the woods to visit 'Shearlock Holmes- The Sheep Detective' and help to solve the case of the missing eggs. Throughout the train ride, you can test your "I spy" skills and look out for various things along the route. Then try to spot all of the animals, nests and eggs throughout the Easter Trail back in the Picnic Area. Once you complete the trail you’ve earned yourself a special sticker. Are you sharp-eyed enough to spot them all? There will be crafts available (aided by fairies) and a cheeky fox telling stories and playing interactive games.
Tickets prices are: £18.75, children under 92cm are half price (£9.40) and under 1s free. Easter weekend is an extra £1.50/ 75p per person. Booking essential.
Open every day from the 5th to 21st April 2025 you can hop on the train at Audley End Miniature Railway. Take one of the trains into the woods to visit 'Shearlock Holmes- The Sheep Detective' and help to solve the case of the missing eggs. Throughout the train ride, you can test your "I spy" skills and look out for various things along the route. Then try to spot all of the animals, nests and eggs throughout the Easter Trail back in the Picnic Area. Once you complete the trail you’ve earned yourself a special sticker. Are you sharp-eyed enough to spot them all? There will be crafts available (aided by fairies) and a cheeky fox telling stories and playing interactive games.
Tickets prices are: £18.75, children under 92cm are half price (£9.40) and under 1s free. Easter weekend is an extra £1.50/ 75p per person. Booking essential.
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Barleylands,
Barleylands Road, Billericay CM11 2UD
Visit the farm park for Spring Easter fun including crafts and lamb
bottle feeding from 5th to 21st April 2025. Prebooking is
recommended and speeds up admission. When booking you need to choose a
time slot (although there is some flexibility when you arrive if it’s
before or after the time booked). Includes animal holding,
springtime crafts, lamb bottle feeding and the Skittleman the
Entertainer as well as normal activities including soft play and
animal displays.
Price for adults and children 2 years £15.73 a ticket, under 6 to
24 months £3.40. Save 15% by buying tickets in advance online.
Barnards Farm, West Horndon, Brentwood, Essex CM13 3FY
Take a ride on the Easter Express on the 19th and 20th
April. Take part in an Easter egg hunt while on a miniature
railway before collecting a chocolate egg back at the terminus. Online
prebooking required.
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Bedfords Park Nature Discovery Centre, Broxhill Road, Havering-atte-Bower, Essex, RM4 1QH
Last year they had an Easter trail with pond dipping and a craft activity.
Recommended for children 4 to 11. Advanced booking required £8 per child.
Keep an eye out on their website for activities.
Belfairs Nature Discovery Centre,
Eastwood Road North, Leigh on Sea, SS9 4LR
The Easter trail runs from Thursday 17th April to Sunday 20th April between 10am and 3pm. Follow the trail, answer the clues and get a prize. £3 a child. No booking required.
They normally have lots of bookable activities at Belfairs over the Easter holidays too, but these haven't been announced yet.
They normally have lots of bookable activities at Belfairs over the Easter holidays too, but these haven't been announced yet.
Bourne Mill, Bourne Road, Colchester, CO2 8RT
Bourne Mill run a National Trust egg trail around the grounds.
Follow the trail around the mill and garden and
receive a chocolate egg. Open 18th to 21st April 11am to 4pm. £3.50 to take part in the trail which includes: an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or Free From chocolate egg. No booking required, but be aware parking is limited.
Boydells Dairy Farm,
Braintree Road, Braintree, CM7 4AQ
If the meaning of Easter for you is more about new life than chocolate, then
maybe take a visit to Boydells working farm as it reopens for the Easter
season. This farm is all about the animals and over the Easter holidays you
can expect to be able to hold chicks and rabbits, try milking cows and
feeding baby sheep. Open 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm from 4th April to 21st
April. Adults £7, Children £6.Brandon Groves Community Club, Branson Groves Avenue, South Ockendon, RM15 6SB
Party Monsters have their BIG Easter Party for all the family on Tuesday 15th April. There are 3 sessions starting at : 10.30am, 1pm and 3.30pm. Includes magic show, puppet show, bubbles, balloons, snow, sensory play, bouncy castles and more. Tickets £4 for infants, £8 children and £5 adults plus booking fees.
Brentwood Theatre, 15 Shenfield Road, Brentwood, Essex CM15 8AG
There is fun for the whole family at Nicky Trix' Easter Egg-stravaganza magic show, taking place on 21st April 2-3.30pm, tickets cost between £14 and £16. Tickets available here.
There is fun for the whole family at Nicky Trix' Easter Egg-stravaganza magic show, taking place on 21st April 2-3.30pm, tickets cost between £14 and £16. Tickets available here.
Call of The Wild Zoo, Wickford Rd, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, CM3 5QZ
Peter Rabbit is making an appearance for meet and greets throughout the day on Good Friday, 18th April 2025. Last year they also ran a range of Easter activities alongside their normal offerings such as an Easter trail and the opportunity to meet baby animals however nothing else has been announced yet. There animal demonstrations are back for the deason again though so you can see some great bird displays.
They also have Footgolf available for £6.00 per person if you fancy challenging your family to a game over the 6 acre, 9 hole footgolf course.
Capel Manor Gardens, Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, Middlesex EN1 4RQ
Easter activities are planned from Friday 18th April to Sunday 20th April
2025. The Easter trail runs 10am to 4pm (last entry 2pm). Look for the large
eggs across the garden and claim a treat at the end. Meet the Easter Bunny
and enjoy Easter crafts (colouring). There is also a mini zoo, picturesque
themed gardens and the fairy forest to explore. Face painting and bouncy
castle at an additional cost. Booking recommended to guarantee entry. Ticket prices don't seem to be available as of yet but last year entrance costs were: Adults £11, Children £8, under 2s free (plus booking fee). Read more in my review from our recent visit.
Chelmsford City Centre
The Chelmsford Takeover organised by Chelmsford for You and Essex Cosplayers is back on Saturday 12th April, 10am to 4pm raising funds for Little Havens. This free entry event will see plenty of characters and props from film and TV, workshops and activities and a costume competition. Check out the Facebook event page for the latest information.
Chelmsford Race Course, City Racecourse, Chelmsford CM3 1QP
On Good Friday (Friday 18th April) from 11am there is a Good Friday Festival at the racecourse. Includes racing as well as a Games Zone, Kids Zone, food village and DJ. Adult tickets from £20, under 18's are free with the standard ticket. This sold out last year.
Chelmsford Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford. CM1 1JG
Over the Easter holidays there are several shows of interest including: Horrible Histories:Awful Egyptians and Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors (Friday 4th- Sunday 6th April) Ministry of Science Live 2025 (Monday 7th April) Mess (Friday 11th April) and Dinosaur World Live (Friday 18th- Sunday 20th April)
Colchester Zoological Society, Maldon Road, Colchester CO3 0SL
Colchester Zoo's Easter holidays activities are running from 5th to 21st April 2025. Tickets are at peak price so cost £28.22 (adults) and £20.72 (children) in advance or more on the day. If purchasing family membership it costs just over twice this rate and you'll get 10% discount off any food and drink you buy on the day so it's worth looking into it if you love the zoo.
Countrycare Easter Scavenger
Hunt
Roughtally’s Wood, end of Pike Way, North Weald, CM16 6BL
Take part in this Easter Scavenger Hunt across the nature reserve on Wednesday 9th April 2025 11am to 1pm, see how many wildlife riddles you can answer correctly and win some Easter treats. For children aged between 4-11 years and all children must be accompanied by an adult. £3 per child 4 and over, under 4s free.
East Anglian Railway Museum,
Chappel Station, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DS
Between the 18th-21st April 2025 the popular Day Out With Thomas event will be running at the railway museum. You can take unlimited train rides behind Thomas, Percy and Daisy. Meet Toby, Henrietta, Rusty, Dusty and Sir Topham Hatt. Also enjoy the miniature railway and train themed playground. Tickets cost £16.50 for children (2 to 17) and £20.90 for adults. Prebooking required. Read about our visit here.
Epping Forest Play in the Park- Various dates and locations throughout April, see locations
here.
Free of charge and no need to book, just drop in at any time- they have two sessions- one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The Play in the Park team supply a range of sports equipment and arts and crafts activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Epping Ongar Railway, Ongar and North Weald
Catch the Easter Express running between the 16th to 21st April at Epping Ongar Railway. The Easter egg hunt takes place around across both stations and the train ride making it probably the longest Easter Egg hunt in Essex and you will need to hop on and off their heritage steam and diesel trains to spot them all. Children need to keep an eye out the window while riding the trains. Get your clue sheet on arrival and spot all the eggs before heading to the shop to get a special Easter treat. There will be appearances by Bertie The Easter Bunny and face painting (additional cost).
Fares are: Adult £19.50; Child £10; Family (up to 2 adults and 3 children) £50. Under 3s free. Prebooking required.
Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park, South Green Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester , Essex, CO5 7DN
On the 18th, 19th and 20th April 2025 there is an Easter event where you can complete a trail for an 'Easter prize' and then also make an Easter-themed craft out of natural materials. You need to prebook (£8 per child).
There are plenty of other bookable activities happening over the holidays too including Fingringhoe Nature Adventurers (9th April), Fingringhoe Pond Dipping (11th April) Fingringhoe Campfire, Creations and Adventures (14th April), Fingringhoe CBBC Deadly Scene Investigation Trail (16th April).
Hylands Estate, London Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM2 8WQ
The monthly Hylands Estate open day is scheduled for Sunday 13th April 2025. Full details are yet to be announced but last year the house was open with Easter crafts, an egg scavenger hunt and story telling (free). Outside the House you can expect a range of food stands, live music in The Stables and explore the artists' studios. You can also prebook Afternoon Tea.
The Gibberd Garden, Marsh Lane, Harlow, Essex, CM17 0NA
The Gibberd Garden is open for an Easter Family Fun Day on Easter Monday (21st April 2025) from 2pm to 6pm. You can enjoy an egg trail and activities for children as well as the gardens to explore. Entry is £6 adults, £1 children, under 5s free, the Easter trail is an extra £1 and there is also face painting for £5.
The Green Barn Farm Shop, North Benfleet Hall Fishery, Benfleet SS12 9JR
This farm shop and cafe has an egg hunt (with a small Easter treat to take home), animal handling (including holding a chick, pet the calf and miniature pigs and stroke a bunny and guinea pig), bottle feeding a calf, crafts, Easter bunny, plant a sunflower seed and photo opportunities at their Easter event running 29th and 30th March and 5th to 19th April 2025. 10.30 to 3pm. £12.50 per child, accompanying adults £5.50 (under 1s free).
Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre, Hawkswood Road, Downham, Billericay CM11 1WT
An Easter-themed adventure trail with crafts and outdoor exploration, suitable for children over 4. Tickets must be booked in advance and cost £12.94 per child, excluding booking fee.
Hedingham Castle,
Bayley Street, Castle Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3DJ
On Sunday 20th and Monday 21st April (10am to 4pm) Hedingham Castle have a Medieval Spring Joust. Step back in time to enjoy displays of Falconry, musicians, archery and more. Gates open at 10 am and the Jousts will take place at roughly midday and 3pm. Adults £21.50, 4-16 year olds £16.00, under 4's free. There are also family tickets available which provide savings.
The Chelmsford Takeover organised by Chelmsford for You and Essex Cosplayers is back on Saturday 12th April, 10am to 4pm raising funds for Little Havens. This free entry event will see plenty of characters and props from film and TV, workshops and activities and a costume competition. Check out the Facebook event page for the latest information.
Chelmsford Museum, Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 9AQ
Chelmsford Museum are running a Slow Art Challenge during the Easter holidays. For children aged 4 and over this session is £8.00 per child for 2 hours (less if you have a membership) and one free adult per child. The session focusses on using all of your senses whilst drawing. Running Tuesday 8th, Wednesday 9th, Thursday 10th, Tuesday 15th, Wednesday 16th, Thursday 17th April at 10:30 and 14:00. It's worth following them on Facebook for other events they announce in the Easter holidays. Remember that you now have to pay £4 for adult entry.
On Good Friday (Friday 18th April) from 11am there is a Good Friday Festival at the racecourse. Includes racing as well as a Games Zone, Kids Zone, food village and DJ. Adult tickets from £20, under 18's are free with the standard ticket. This sold out last year.
Over the Easter holidays there are several shows of interest including: Horrible Histories:Awful Egyptians and Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors (Friday 4th- Sunday 6th April) Ministry of Science Live 2025 (Monday 7th April) Mess (Friday 11th April) and Dinosaur World Live (Friday 18th- Sunday 20th April)
Colchester Castle,
Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, CO1 1TJ
This year Colchester Castle have a 'Super Solar System Trail'. Complete the planet themed trail sheet and get a prize at the end. Suitable for 6 years plus. The trail costs £5 in addition to entry cost. They normally have some crafts and games in the holidays too (included in ticket price). Admission is £12.75 for adults, £7.50 for first child and £3.75 for consecutive children within the group.
Colchester Zoo's Easter holidays activities are running from 5th to 21st April 2025. Tickets are at peak price so cost £28.22 (adults) and £20.72 (children) in advance or more on the day. If purchasing family membership it costs just over twice this rate and you'll get 10% discount off any food and drink you buy on the day so it's worth looking into it if you love the zoo.
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Copped Hall, Crown Hill (Upshire Road), Epping. Sat Nav postcode CM16 5HR
Join the Easter egg hunt and enjoy the spring flowers on Saturday 20th April. Gates open at 2pm and close at 4pm, car park closes at 5pm. Adult tickets £7 in advance, £8 on the day (accompanied children under 16 are free). Children can see the Easter bunny and join in an Easter egg hunt while adults can enjoy the Spring flowers. Follow the clues and the trail of plastic eggs to win a little chocolate egg. There will be tea/coffee and home-made cakes available until 4.30pm and the Copped Hall shop and extensive second hand Bookshop will be open until the same time. Prebooking recommended.
Take part in this Easter Scavenger Hunt across the nature reserve on Wednesday 9th April 2025 11am to 1pm, see how many wildlife riddles you can answer correctly and win some Easter treats. For children aged between 4-11 years and all children must be accompanied by an adult. £3 per child 4 and over, under 4s free.
Cromwell Manor, Pitsea, Basildon, SS16 4UH
Unfortunately it looks like there will be no Easter event at Cromwell Manor this year.
Between the 18th-21st April 2025 the popular Day Out With Thomas event will be running at the railway museum. You can take unlimited train rides behind Thomas, Percy and Daisy. Meet Toby, Henrietta, Rusty, Dusty and Sir Topham Hatt. Also enjoy the miniature railway and train themed playground. Tickets cost £16.50 for children (2 to 17) and £20.90 for adults. Prebooking required. Read about our visit here.
Epping Forest District Museum, 39-41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EL
No Easter events at the museum have been mentioned yet, but there is an Easter Egg hunt (11am to 2pm) and market (9am to 3pm) on Sun Street on Saturday 19th April. Check here for more details.
Free of charge and no need to book, just drop in at any time- they have two sessions- one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The Play in the Park team supply a range of sports equipment and arts and crafts activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Catch the Easter Express running between the 16th to 21st April at Epping Ongar Railway. The Easter egg hunt takes place around across both stations and the train ride making it probably the longest Easter Egg hunt in Essex and you will need to hop on and off their heritage steam and diesel trains to spot them all. Children need to keep an eye out the window while riding the trains. Get your clue sheet on arrival and spot all the eggs before heading to the shop to get a special Easter treat. There will be appearances by Bertie The Easter Bunny and face painting (additional cost).
Fares are: Adult £19.50; Child £10; Family (up to 2 adults and 3 children) £50. Under 3s free. Prebooking required.
On the 18th, 19th and 20th April 2025 there is an Easter event where you can complete a trail for an 'Easter prize' and then also make an Easter-themed craft out of natural materials. You need to prebook (£8 per child).
There are plenty of other bookable activities happening over the holidays too including Fingringhoe Nature Adventurers (9th April), Fingringhoe Pond Dipping (11th April) Fingringhoe Campfire, Creations and Adventures (14th April), Fingringhoe CBBC Deadly Scene Investigation Trail (16th April).
Flatford, East Bergholt, Suffolk, CO7 6UL
The National Trust
Easter Egg hunt is running from 5th to 21st April between 10.00am and 3pm. The trail is across
countryside which gets muddy at times (so bring
wellies). Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter
trail sheet, pencil, bunny ears and dairy or 'Free From' chocolate egg.
Admission of £5 per car also applicable (unless National Trust
members). Please note the cottage, shop and tea room aren't open every
day so check the website.
Forty Hall, Forty Hill, Enfield, EN2 9HA
Just outside of Essex borders, this year's Golden Bunny Hunt is running at 11am, 12pm and 1pm on Saturday 19th to Monday 21st April. You need to book via the website for £5.50 per child. Once they complete the hunt, they get a reward.
Just outside of Essex borders, this year's Golden Bunny Hunt is running at 11am, 12pm and 1pm on Saturday 19th to Monday 21st April. You need to book via the website for £5.50 per child. Once they complete the hunt, they get a reward.
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Foxholes Farm, London Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7NT
No details yet for this year but 2024 details were: Located in the
heart of Hertfordshire, The Lambing Live event runs from 29th March to
14th April open from 10am, last entry at 2.30pm. Lots of ewes
are expected to give birth over the period so there is a good chance
you will see one giving birth or at least a newborn. You can also get
up close and feed some of the older residents in the farm park (but no
bottle-feeding lambs). £6.95 adults, £9.95 children, under 2’s are
free. Book online for guaranteed entry.
The monthly Hylands Estate open day is scheduled for Sunday 13th April 2025. Full details are yet to be announced but last year the house was open with Easter crafts, an egg scavenger hunt and story telling (free). Outside the House you can expect a range of food stands, live music in The Stables and explore the artists' studios. You can also prebook Afternoon Tea.
Get To Know Animals, Forest Lodge Commercial Complex, Epping Rd, Epping, Essex,
CM16 5HW
The mini zoo are
running its hands on animal experience sessions like they do most
holidays. There won't be lambs or chicks, but you might get to hold a
bunny and maybe a snake or bearded dragon. In the 1 hour experience
(which comes with zoo entry) you get to hold up to 10 animals and you
will learn lots about them too. Available from 7th to 18th April on Mondays, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays. Book directly on their website at £25 per
person. You can
read about our recent visit here.
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The Gibberd Garden is open for an Easter Family Fun Day on Easter Monday (21st April 2025) from 2pm to 6pm. You can enjoy an egg trail and activities for children as well as the gardens to explore. Entry is £6 adults, £1 children, under 5s free, the Easter trail is an extra £1 and there is also face painting for £5.
Go Bananas, 9-10 Mason Road, Cowdray Centre, Colchester, CO1 1BX
The soft play has an Easter Party for 1 to 12 year olds on Friday 18th April from 5.00 to 7.00pm. Includes a professional entertainer, Easter egg hunt, dancing, soft play, games and crafts. £15.99 per child, £3 per adult. Book online.
This farm shop and cafe has an egg hunt (with a small Easter treat to take home), animal handling (including holding a chick, pet the calf and miniature pigs and stroke a bunny and guinea pig), bottle feeding a calf, crafts, Easter bunny, plant a sunflower seed and photo opportunities at their Easter event running 29th and 30th March and 5th to 19th April 2025. 10.30 to 3pm. £12.50 per child, accompanying adults £5.50 (under 1s free).
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Hadleigh Castle Rotary, The White House Gardens, Kiln Road, Benfleet, SS7 1TF
No details yet for this year but 2024 details were: Hadleigh Castle
Rotary have an Easter Fun Day on Monday 1st April between 10am and 4pm
in the gardens of Carers Choice offices. Entry to the Easter market is
free, but you need to prebook Easter egg Hunt places for children at
£5 per child (book here). There will be Easter themed activities, photo ops with the
Easter bunny and more.
Hadleigh Farm Estate, The Hub, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, SS7 2PP
There are free
Easter holiday activities for families on 8th (Fun with Clay), 9th (Hot Cross Bunnies), 10th (Easter Bunny Trail), 15th (Jelly Bead Prayer Bracelets) , 16th (Edible Easter Garden) and 17th April (Holy Week in A Box) between 10am and Midday at the Hub Cafe in Hadleigh Park
run by the Salvation Army. Check their Facebook for updates.
Hainault Forest,
Hainault Forest Country Park, Romford Road, Chigwell, IG7 4QN
Hainault Forest have run Easter themed events in previous years however
nothing has been advertised yet. It's still a lovely place to visit
through with a playground, free farm (only a handful of animals,
donations encouraged), lovely cafe, land train, workshops and plenty of
woodland to explore.Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre, Hawkswood Road, Downham, Billericay CM11 1WT
An Easter-themed adventure trail with crafts and outdoor exploration, suitable for children over 4. Tickets must be booked in advance and cost £12.94 per child, excluding booking fee.
Hanningfield Waterside Park, Giffords Lane, South Hanningfield, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 8HX
In previous years there was an Easter Egg Hunt at the Waterside Park, it looks like this might not be running in 2025, but we will update this post if and when anything is announced. During the schools' Easter break they are running two easter themed kids craft clubs on Tuesday 8th and Tuesday 15th April.
Running from 11am until 1pm for a range of crafty activities. Kids Craft Club is £2 per child and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Just turn up on the day, there is no requirement to book.
Payment is cash only. This is also a great place to spot birds and there is a good play area too (and plenty of parking).
Harlow Playhouse, Playhouse
Square, Harlow CM20 1LS
Harlow have their Easter Panto (The Wizard of Oz) from 4th to 10th April, having seen previous pantos I'm sure it will be a lot of fun. You can also catch the show later in it's tour in Southend on 13th April and Thameside 27th May or Chelmsford on 1st June.
Harlow have their Easter Panto (The Wizard of Oz) from 4th to 10th April, having seen previous pantos I'm sure it will be a lot of fun. You can also catch the show later in it's tour in Southend on 13th April and Thameside 27th May or Chelmsford on 1st June.
Harlow Ballet Association present an Easter performance of Peter Pan
from 17th to 20th April. Performance at 14:30 or 19:30. They describe it
is an "enchanting storytelling through the elegance of ballet, beautiful
scenery, fabulous costumes, original music scores and a superbly
rehearsed performance."
Headgate Theatre,
14 Chapel Street North, Colchester, C02 7AT
Headgate Theatre have a 4 day musical theatre workshop running from Monday 14th to Thursday 17th April 9:30am-4pm for children aged between 9 and 14 where they will explore different adaptations of A Midsummer Night's Dream. £100 for the week, early booking recommended.
2024
Harlow The Water Gardens,
Essex, CM20 1AN
No details yet for this year but 2024 details were: There is a meet
and greet at the outdoor shopping centre with Alice in Wonderland on
Saturday 30th March between 12 and 4pm. If you pre register you can
get an Easter Egg too.
The Harvey Centre,
Harlow, CM20 1AP
On Thursday 17th April (11am to 3pm) there is a free Easter craft event in The Harvey Centre plus an Easter bunny will be making appearances throughout the day to hand out chocolate.
Last year there was also a Town Centre Easter Egg Hunt but I can't currently see a mention of this.
Last year there was also a Town Centre Easter Egg Hunt but I can't currently see a mention of this.
Hasty's Adventure Farm, West Road, Clacton, CO15 1AG
The Easter Trail is running from Saturday 5th April to Monday 21st April. Find the wooden eggs around the farm, write down where you found them and get a chocolate egg or sticker on your way out. Included in the cost of farm entry. Entry is £11.95 per person.
Headgate Theatre have a 4 day musical theatre workshop running from Monday 14th to Thursday 17th April 9:30am-4pm for children aged between 9 and 14 where they will explore different adaptations of A Midsummer Night's Dream. £100 for the week, early booking recommended.
On Sunday 20th and Monday 21st April (10am to 4pm) Hedingham Castle have a Medieval Spring Joust. Step back in time to enjoy displays of Falconry, musicians, archery and more. Gates open at 10 am and the Jousts will take place at roughly midday and 3pm. Adults £21.50, 4-16 year olds £16.00, under 4's free. There are also family tickets available which provide savings.
Herts & Essex Community Farm, Fold Croft, Harlow, Essex CM20 1SE
There is an Easter
Fun Day with an Egg Hunt on Saturday 19th April 12 until 2pm. There will
also be games, food and refreshments on offer. Free entry, but £3 per child for the egg hunt. Just turn up and take part.
Hobbycraft (Various
locations including Basildon, Chelmsford, Colchester, Harlow and
Loughton-Epping Forest)
Most Hobbycraft stores run craft sessions in store and in the run up to Easter there are various Easter themed crafts sessions you can book including: Easter bonnet making (£10), Easter Egg Character Workshop (£6) and Easter clay animal making (£6). These start in early March and need to be booked online via ClassBento. If you are struggling to return search results select 'Spring and Easter Crafts' as craft type and make sure you put dates in (even when I know classes are listed I find it difficult to make them show up).
Most Hobbycraft stores run craft sessions in store and in the run up to Easter there are various Easter themed crafts sessions you can book including: Easter bonnet making (£10), Easter Egg Character Workshop (£6) and Easter clay animal making (£6). These start in early March and need to be booked online via ClassBento. If you are struggling to return search results select 'Spring and Easter Crafts' as craft type and make sure you put dates in (even when I know classes are listed I find it difficult to make them show up).
Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, CO1 1UG
On Tuesday 8th April the Museum is running two Easter card crafting sessions between 10:30 and 12:00 and 14:30-16:30. On Tuesday 15th April they are hosting two more craft sessions dedicated to making spring animals. The crafts are included within museum entry which costs £3.50 for the first child and £1.75 for all additional children in the party. Adult entry is £5. The museum is open 10am to 5pm for this family friendly museum in Castle Park with plenty of hands-on exhibits.
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, Sawyers Hall Farm, Sawyers Hall Lane, CM15 9BZ
Hopefield reopens
for the season on 28th March, but their Easter event runs from 5th to 21st April. Meet the Easter bunny and follow a trail as well as the normal activities. On Easter weekend (Friday 18th to Monday 21st April) there is a "Fun Weekend" which will have extra activities (tbc but likely inflatables and performances). Early bird tickets are £9 per person. Easter weekend likely to be more expensive, but these tickets are not on sale at time of update.
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford CM3 8ET
The Easter trail is running from Saturday 5th to Monday 21st April where children can hunt for giant colourful eggs hidden around the garden. Children will receive a yummy chocolate treat for completing the trail. Tickets to take part are £2.50 per child. The 'Guess How Much I Love You' garden adventure trail is also running throughout 2025. On Tuesday 8th and Tuesday 15th April there are storytelling sessions throughout the day. On Wednesday 9th April there is a bubble show. Entry free to RHS members and under 5s, £15.85 adults, £5.00 for children.
Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre, Hornchurch Country Park, Squadrons Approach , Hornchurch, RM12 6DF (Sat Nav RM12 6TS)
The Institute, Theatre, 15 Bocking End, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9AE
The Institute has a few family friendly events during April, including Exciting Science (Monday 7th April) and The Ultimate Bubble Show (Thursday 10th April).Kids Play Bouncy Castles, Debden Park High School, Willingale Road, Loughton, IG10 2BQ
If you are looking for something inside for
children to burn off energy then this pop up soft play and
inflatable event is suitable for 6 months to 11 year olds. There are
large inflatables for children aged 4 years and over and brilliant
area for younger children too. Running on 10th and 11th April in
bookable 2 hour slots starting at 9.30am, £13 per child (over 6
months) tickets available to book online.
Lakeside Shopping Centre, Grays, Essex, RM20 2ZQ
No specific Easter activities have been announced yet but The Destination @ Lakeside will be open from Saturday 5th April for the duration of the Easter holidays with rides, attractions and food available.
There is also a circus (in car park 8) from Tuesday 8th to Sunday 27th April. Circus Extreme tickets range from £11 to £32 for adults and £9 to £28 for children/ concessions.
There is also a circus (in car park 8) from Tuesday 8th to Sunday 27th April. Circus Extreme tickets range from £11 to £32 for adults and £9 to £28 for children/ concessions.
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Langdon Nature Discovery Park, Lower Dunton Road, Basildon, SS16 6EJ
Grab a map from the Nature Discovery Centre and take part in the
Easter Trail. Once completed children can return to the centre to
collect their prize. £4 per child. Running from Saturday 5th April to
Sunday 20th April.
Lambourne End, Centre for Outdoor Learning, Manor Road, Lambourne End, Essex,
RM4 1NB
Just outside of the Easter holidays, but there is an Adventure and
Farm Fundraiser day from 11am to 4pm on Sunday 27th April 2025. Full
details yet to be announced for Easter activities but last
year, entry was free, but parking is £5. Individual activity
tokens cost £2.50 or you could get wristbands for unlimited
activities for £18 (over 8s), (£8 under 8s). No need to prebook, but
bringing a change of clothes is recommended. As well as seeing baby
animals, sessions include, pond dipping, kayaking, archery, rock
climbing and low ropes. Some activities only suitable for 8
plus.
Lathcoats Farm, Beehive Lane, Great Baddow, Chelmsford CM2 8LX
The Easter trail is running from 29th March to 19th April 2025, full
details are yet to be announced. Last year participants collected
their activity sheet and pencil from the farm shop till point and
headed to the animal area to start the Easter Trail. Once completed
you could collect your prize. £4.50 per participant. No more than 2
non-paying participants with 1 paying participant. No booking
required.
Lavenham Guildhall, Market Place, Lavenham, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 9QZ
Lavenham Guildhall hasn't been holding the normal National Trust trails over the last few years, but last year they had a colour trail around the house so expect some form of Easter activity to be announced on their social media shortly before Easter.
Layer Marney Tower, Layer Marney, Nr. Colchester, C05 9US
6th April to 19th April you can visit the tower and take a trailer ride to visit the lambs (£12 adults, £7 children). On Sunday 20th and Monday 21st April there is an Easter event which includes garden games and an egg hunt for toddlers as well as the lambs.
Layer Woods, New Cut, Layer de la Haye, Colchester CO2 0EH
The Layer Egg Hunt
is taking place between 10am and 2pm on Friday 18th April. The event
is raising money for Layer primary school and starts at the village
hall before going round the woods. Each child receives an egg or
allergen free alternative for solving the riddles. Tickets £6 (plus booking fee) in advance,
£8 on the day per child depending on availability. May not be muddy
and not suitable for pushchairs.
Buy tickets here.
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Lee Valley Boat Centre, Old Nazeing Road, Broxbourne EN10 6LX
No details yet for this year but 2024 details were: On Easter Sunday
31st March at 11am there is a 1 hour Easter Cruise where children can
meet Easter Bunny and Spring Girl. There are activities and a
chocolate egg for children, adults get tea/ coffee and biscuits. 1
hour cruise, £15 per person. Call 01992 462 085,
book here
or email office@leevalleyboats.co.uk to book.
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Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2EF
Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park are running two Easter events this year, their 'Spring Spectacular' runs from Saturday 5th - Friday 11th April whilst 'The Easter of Oz' runs from Saturday 12th- Monday 21st April. The Spring Spectacular has entertainment as well as normal activities. The Easter of Oz includes a Wizard of Oz themed trail, meeting the Easter Bunny plus all the normal farm favourites such as animals, play areas and entertainment.
Open 10am to 5pm everyday. Prices vary dependent on which event and if you book online in advance.
Little Easton Manor, Park Road, Dunmow CM6 2JN
This year's event is Wizard of Oz themed. Running on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th April between 11am and 4pm. Includes games with a silly scarecrow, a yellow brick road treasure hunt, bouncy castles, face painting, garden games and live music. Entry is £12 per
person (over 2 years). They are also running an
Easter Felting with the Alpacas work shop
on Wednesday 9th April 2pm-4pm for 10yrs+ charged at £45 per person, an Easter Sunday lunch and Wizard of Oz themed afternoon Tea on Monday 21st April.Maldon Library, Carmelity House, White Horse Lane, Maldon
There is a free drop in Easter Crafts event at Maldon Libraary on Thursday 10th and 17th April between 2pm and 4pm. Suitable for children age 3 to 10. Includes trail. There are also Easter events listed at many other Essex Libraries. Check out events at your nearest library here.
There is a free drop in Easter Crafts event at Maldon Libraary on Thursday 10th and 17th April between 2pm and 4pm. Suitable for children age 3 to 10. Includes trail. There are also Easter events listed at many other Essex Libraries. Check out events at your nearest library here.
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Markshall Estate,
Marks Hall Road, Coggeshall, CO6 1TG
In 2024, The Great Nest
Trail ran throughout April. You could also separately book into
craft activities in the Coach House. Included in normal admission
price (£9 adults, £5.30 children). The current Spring Trail ends on 7th April so I would expect the Easter trail to start 8th April 2025, details will be updated when
announced.
Marsh Farm, South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5WP
'Spring Spectacular' runs from Saturday 5th to Friday 11th April, tickets cost between £10.99 and £12.99. for children over 2 and adults and include all the usual activities plus some Easter themed characters like Naughty Fox and the Mad Hatter. The Great Easter Eggstravaganza is running from Saturday 12th to Monday 21st April (note that the Easter Egg Hunt only takes place between Friday 18th to Monday 21st April which are also their peak days) There will be meet and greets with Easter characters, Benji the bunny, Chicken and Egg Maze plus standard activities such as train ride, fairground rides, playgrounds, animals, soft play and crazy golf.
Tickets cost £14.99 to £16.99 depending on the date for everyone over 2, £4 for 6 months to 2 years and free for under 6 months (plus 50p booking fee per person online).
Melford Hall, Long Melford, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 9AA
Easter Adventures will be running at Melford Hall between 9th and 13th
April & 16th to 21st April 2025. This event includes a National
Trust Easter trail with nature inspired activities in the beautiful
gardens. Charged at £3.50 per child including map, bunny ears and
chocolate treat (vegan/ free from option available), get your trail at
the Visitors Centre. Admission charges also apply (£12.35 adults,
£6.18 children for general entry)
Mountfitchet Castle, Stanstead CM24 8SP
Mountfitchet Castle opens for 2025 on the 15th March, with their Easter
Bunny Trail running between 12th and 21st April 2025. Collect stamps
around the Castle & Museum to claim an Easter prize. Opening hours
10am to 5pm with last admission at 3.45pm. £18 for adults, £14 for
children 3 to 13, no need to book.
On Saturday 5th April 2025 there is an Easter Disco at Mooros Chigwell hosted by the Fairytale Facepainter, with disco, face painting (costs extra) and an egg hunt plus loads more. The Easter Bunny, Buzzy, Cowboy and Jess will also be making a special appearance. Early bird tickets are £10 per child, with standard tickets costing £15, adults £5 and under 1's free. Get your tickets here.
Museum of Power, Hatfield Road, Langford, Maldon, CM9 6QA
There is an Easter Eggstravaganza at the Museum of Power on 9th to 13th and 16th to 19th April between 9.30 amd and 3pm. It includes an Egg Hunt, crafts and activities. The miniature train and astaria model village will be open on Thursday 10th and 17th only. Adults £8, children £5, under 5s £1. Prebook tickets via their website.
They also offer the Naze Seashore Discovery (6 and 7th April 2025 1pm - 3pm) Creativity by the Sea (8th April) or Seashore Science Lab (8th April)
Natural Foundations,
Blackmore Road, Highwood, Chelmsford, CM1 2QR
Take part in an Easter Egg Hunt (14th, 16th. 17th, 18th April 2025) £10 per child. They also run their Easter holiday sessions which offer a range of outdoor activities including: pizza decorating, den building, smore cooking at this Forest School style site. Sessions running at various times and dates throughout April and sessions are priced between £6.75 and £11. Prebooking required.
Take part in an Easter Egg Hunt (14th, 16th. 17th, 18th April 2025) £10 per child. They also run their Easter holiday sessions which offer a range of outdoor activities including: pizza decorating, den building, smore cooking at this Forest School style site. Sessions running at various times and dates throughout April and sessions are priced between £6.75 and £11. Prebooking required.
The Naze Centre, Old Hall Lane, Walton-on-the-Naze, CO14 8LE
Take part in the
Easter trail
charged at £7.73 per child with a chocolate treat for completing, on
18th, 19th or 20th April. They also offer the Naze Seashore Discovery (6 and 7th April 2025 1pm - 3pm) Creativity by the Sea (8th April) or Seashore Science Lab (8th April)
North Weald & District Miniature Railway, Canes Lane (A414), Hastingwood, Near Harlow, Essex, CM17
9LD
This miniature railway in the grounds of Harlow Garden Centre (the one on the roundabout at junction 7 of the M11) has it's Easter specials on 19th, 20th and 21st April 2025. Children get a chocolate egg and to meet the Easter bunny. It is a short event (15 mins or so), but children enjoy it. Book quickly as they sell out. Tickets cost £7 per person.
This miniature railway in the grounds of Harlow Garden Centre (the one on the roundabout at junction 7 of the M11) has it's Easter specials on 19th, 20th and 21st April 2025. Children get a chocolate egg and to meet the Easter bunny. It is a short event (15 mins or so), but children enjoy it. Book quickly as they sell out. Tickets cost £7 per person.
Off Road Kids, Carlton Farm Beehive Lane, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2 8RL
Off Road Kids offer mini safaris in little cars children can
drive themselves. During the Easter holidays they have 15
minute drives around a field where the children have to collect 5
eggs from baskets in the field. At the end these are exchanged for a
chocolate egg or sweets. This year they are on Thursday 17th to Monday 21st April, £12.50 per child.
Maldon Promenade Zoo, Maldon Promenade Park, Maldon, Essex CM9 5JQ
Follow the Easter Trail through the zoo, meet some of the animals in interactive sessions (bearded dragon, snake, tortoise etc), meet some special Easter guests and get an egg to take home from the Easter Bunny. £13.95 per child (need to book online here), adults £10.95 (but need to book on arrival). Running 14th to 21st April.
Pets' Corner, Harlow Town Park, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2QG
Monday 7th to Saturday 19th April 2025, Pets' Corner are hosting a number
of activities including: meet the lambs (£3.50), meet the Easter bunny (free), keeper
talks (free, 12.30 every day in the Easter holidays), Easter Egg Hunt (£1.50 everyday 7th to 20th April) and Easter crafts (£2). Best place to check for more
details and booking is their
Facebook page.Popworld Chelmsford, 7 Springfield Road, Chelsmford, CM2 6JE
Little Ravers have an Easter Special on Sunday 13th April 2pm to 5pm. Enjoy dancing, bubbles, confetti, face painting and music. Children get unlimited soft drinks. Adults £10, Under 12s £6, Under 3s free.
Little Ravers have an Easter Special on Sunday 13th April 2pm to 5pm. Enjoy dancing, bubbles, confetti, face painting and music. Children get unlimited soft drinks. Adults £10, Under 12s £6, Under 3s free.
Princes Theatre,
Clacton Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex CO15 1SE
The Easter pantomime for 2025 is Pinocchio (Sunday 6th April 2025)
Children's tickets are charged at £13 and adults £14 or a family of 4 is
£50.00 (booking fees charged on top).
Prittlewell Priory Visitor Centre, Priory Lodge, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6NB
Currently advertising a Wildlife Weekend on 12th to 13th April with animal handling, crafts and activity trail and more (so it seems unlikely they will have a separate Easter event this year). Book tickets here, £7.75 for adults, £6.66 children.
Rainham Hall, The Broadway, Rainham, Havering, London, RM13 9YN
Plenty of Easter based activities at Rainham Hall this April, between
the 16th and 21st April 2025. There is an Easter trail with a treat at
the end for completion plus croquet, bingo and welly wanging. £3.50 per
participant. Booking not required (but book separately if you want to
visit the Hall as well). There is no on site car park, but there is
parking nearby in Tesco (3 hours free for customers) and a pay and
display car park.
Riverside Leisure Centre, Victoria Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1FG
Not Easter themed but watching the amateur production of Rapunzel: The
Tangled Tale on Ice is something different to do during the holidays.
Billed as suitable for the whole family and with tickets ranging from
£12.60 to £21.80 there are several performances a day from 16th to 20th
April.
Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve, Grange Farm Centre, Grange Farm Lane, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 6DP
Join in the Easter Egg Hunt on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th April around Grange Farm. Book an hour slot, £7.73 per child. Take part in the trail, enjoy a natural craft and then collect a chocolate treat.
For younger ones check out the Nature Tots Easter special includes: swinging in the hammock, crafting activity, getting mucky in the mud kitchen, searching for minibeasts plus more. There is also a campfire which can be toasted on at the end of the session if weather permits. £7.73 per child and intended for children aged between 18 months and 5 years. Taking place on Tuesday 8th and 15th April 2025. Find and book via the Events page. Events at this location very between being listed as Roding Valley Meadows, Chigwell Meadows and Grange Farm.
For younger ones check out the Nature Tots Easter special includes: swinging in the hammock, crafting activity, getting mucky in the mud kitchen, searching for minibeasts plus more. There is also a campfire which can be toasted on at the end of the session if weather permits. £7.73 per child and intended for children aged between 18 months and 5 years. Taking place on Tuesday 8th and 15th April 2025. Find and book via the Events page. Events at this location very between being listed as Roding Valley Meadows, Chigwell Meadows and Grange Farm.
Romford Shopping Hall, 43 Market Place, Romford, Essex RM1 3AB
Romford Shopping Hall has a range of dinosaur inspired events this
Easter. Tuesday 8th April, children can 'Dine with the Dinos' for
£12.50 per child and £2 for accompanying adults, children will get a
dinosaur themed meal whilst meeting baby dinos, feeding the T-Rex
and riding on a raptor. On Wednesday 9th April 2025 there are Easter
Bonnet decorating sessions. Tuesday 15th April is a Dino Egg Hunt
(£4 each), Wednesday 16th April is Dinosaur Egg Rock Painting (£3
each). There is also face painting, glitter tattoos and hair
braiding on April 15th between 10-4pm prices range between £1 and
£10.
Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JY
Will be hosting open days on the 6th and 21st April 2025. Open
days include a rocket-making workshop, tractor-trailer tours,
railway rides, interactive exhibitions and more. Tickets: Adults
£15, children £10.
Rye-Assic Adventure Park
at Rye House, Rye Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 0EH
The Dinosaur Themed Adventure Park in Hoddesdon will be transformed for their Easter event from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th April. Tickets cost £15.00 per child and includes 1 adult, under 1's are £3.50. Entry includes: craft station, egg hunt, meet and greet with Lily Bobtail, soft play and trampolines.
Scotts of Southend, Sutton Road, Rochford, SS4 1LQ
There is nothing Easter themed showing online for April 2025 yet, however they have 'Meet The Farm Animals' between Thursday 10th and Saturday 12th April where guests can get up close to their favourite animals and learn some fun and interesting facts too. Tickets are £5 per person.
Shotgate Easter Market, Shotgate Park, SS11 8XD
There is an Easter Market on Sunday April 20th between 10am and 3pm which includes an Easter Bonnet Competition and Egg Hunt. Admission free.
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Southchurch Hall,
Southchurch Hall Close, Park Lane, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2TE
2025 event not yet announced, in 2023 there was a Mouse Trail
running over the holidays at Southchurch Hall. Read the story, find
the mice and solve the mystery of Mousechurch Hall. The trail cost
£2.50 and was running between 11am and 4pm on 1st, 2nd, 5th, 8th,
10th and 12th to 16th April.
Southend Pier & Railway, Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1EE
There is a Dino Egg Hunt on the pier from 5th to 21st April. £3 per child/activity sheet (plus standard pier admission prices). Activity sheets can only be purchased from main ticket desk, walkway box or gift shop.
There is a Dino Egg Hunt on the pier from 5th to 21st April. £3 per child/activity sheet (plus standard pier admission prices). Activity sheets can only be purchased from main ticket desk, walkway box or gift shop.
All activity sheets must be handed at gift shop or main desk. The trail will run every day from 10:15am - 4:00pm.
18th to 20th April there is also a Jurassic Pier vent where there will be dinosaurs meet & greet, interactive shows and crafting activities (£3 extra per person).
Pier entry costs £7.50 for adults and £4 for children in you get the train both ways (the pier is over a mile long) or cheaper if you walk one or both ways.
18th to 20th April there is also a Jurassic Pier vent where there will be dinosaurs meet & greet, interactive shows and crafting activities (£3 extra per person).
Pier entry costs £7.50 for adults and £4 for children in you get the train both ways (the pier is over a mile long) or cheaper if you walk one or both ways.
Stubbers Adventure Centre, Ockendon Road, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2TY
They will be open during Easter half term for activities including a
nature trail. Entrance includes the paddle beach and play park. On the
day you can book tractor rides, clip n climb, caving and pedalo. You can
also prebook water sports, target sports and 4x4 driving. General
entrance costs £4 children, £3 adults, under 5's free. Activities are
varying prices.
Thames Chase Forest Centre, Broadfields Farm, Pike Lane, Upminster, RM14 3NS
There are several events taking place at Thames Chase over Easter (as well as the new Stick Man trail and playground). The Woodland Folk Face activity involves children (aged 5+) using a slice of tree trunk and natural materials from the forest floor to make a character's face. They are also running a 'Paint your own Easter biscuits' with Wallace Kitchen session on April 17th, 1.30pm-2.30pm. £16.30 and includes 4 biscuits, and edible paint, glitter and embellishments. The website currently isn't showing the Easter events, so check their Facebook page.
There are several events taking place at Thames Chase over Easter (as well as the new Stick Man trail and playground). The Woodland Folk Face activity involves children (aged 5+) using a slice of tree trunk and natural materials from the forest floor to make a character's face. They are also running a 'Paint your own Easter biscuits' with Wallace Kitchen session on April 17th, 1.30pm-2.30pm. £16.30 and includes 4 biscuits, and edible paint, glitter and embellishments. The website currently isn't showing the Easter events, so check their Facebook page.
Thameside Theatre, Orsett Road, Grays, RM17 5DX
Has a couple of child-friendly shows this April, on 8th April there is
Top Secret: The Magic of Science,
and on 16th April is
Nicky Trix’ Easter Egg-stravaganza.
2024
Thorndon Nature Discovery Centre,
Thorndon Park North, The Avenue, Brentwood, CM13 3RZ
Nothing has been announced for April 2025 yet, but check the events page
for details as all events are normally prebooked.
Thurrock Thameside Nature Park, Mucking Wharf Road, Mucking, Stanford Le Hope SS17 0RN
Easter activities for 2025 include Thameside Easter in the Woods (18th
April) which may include an Easter Egg Hunt, Easter-themed natural
crafts, and various other fun activities. There is also
Thameside Pond dipping
(7th April),
Thameside Family Forest Fun
(9th April),
Thameside Pond Dipping & Minibeast Hunting (16th April) Read more about
Thurrock Thameside and their playgrounds here.
Upminster Windmill, 89 St Marys Lane, Upminster, RM14 2QL
This volunteer run windmill on the border of Essex and Havering is open on Good Friday 18th April for an Easter Egg Hunt (10am to 4pm). The egg hunt is £3 per child. If you want to go in the Windmill this is £6 per adult, £2 children (children must be over 100cm). Worth noting it has no car park, but there is a small free car park across the road and a some street parking.
Wat Tyler County Park, Pitsea Hall Lane Pitsea, Basildon Essex, SS16 4UH
Wat Tyler have an Orienteering Trail on Monday 7th, Wednesday 9th, Thursday 10th and Friday 11th April at 11:30am, Children aged 7+ can navigate using a compass across the park whilst solving trail questions as they go - £8.05 per child. There is also pond dipping for £6.90 per child on Monday 7th April, Wednesday 9th and Friday 11th April at 1pm or 1.45pm- aimed for children aged 4+. Soft Archery is also available for £6.90 on Thursday 10th April at 1pm.They also have an Easter Trail Monday 14th to Thursday 17th April at slots throughout the day, £6.90 per child suitable for ages 4+ (not suitable for pushchairs) every child gets an Easter egg book a space via 01268 205267. Follow them on Facebook
for further announcements or find out
more about Wat Tyler here.
Wild Forest Obstacle Activity Centre, Parsonage Farm, Ongar Road, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood, Essex, CM15
0LA
This year's Easter family Obstacle Run is on 18th, 19th and 21st April.
A 2k run (walk or jog) with obstacles and lots of mud. Billed as 2 hours
of Easter Family Fun and includes Hot Chocolate & Fire pit (bring
your own marshmallows). An Easter treat for each child. £24 per person
plus booking fee.
Booking details on website.
Willows Activity Farm, London Colney, Hertfordshire AL4 0PF
Willows has their Easter Eggstravaganza running from 5th to 21st April
2025. Tickets include: Easter egg hunt, Easter grotto, Easter arts and
crafts, meet and greet animals including Easter bunnies, pig racing and
lamb bottle feeding demonstrations. Tickets are yet to be announced but
the link above will take you directly there when they are.
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The Easter Egg Hunt at Willows Activity Farm
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Wivenhoe House Hotel, Wivenhoe House, CO4 3SQ
On Tuesday 15th April 2025 at 2.30pm Magical Princess Parties are hosting
a Princess Afternoon Tea. Includes meeting the princesses, story telling,
singalongs and crafts along with an afternoon tea. £30 per person.
Wyvernwood, St. Osyth Road, Alresford, Colchester CO7 8AP
Wyvernwood is an outdoor immersive storytelling world with lots of play areas and very little cover. Their Easter event runs from 5th to 21st April where you can search for the missing dragon's eggs for a chocolatey reward. Advanced tickets cost £19.49 for children and £18.49 for adults. Last year their special Easter quest saw children finding the missing dragon eggs for a chocolatey reward.
Wyvernwood is an outdoor immersive storytelling world with lots of play areas and very little cover. Their Easter event runs from 5th to 21st April where you can search for the missing dragon's eggs for a chocolatey reward. Advanced tickets cost £19.49 for children and £18.49 for adults. Last year their special Easter quest saw children finding the missing dragon eggs for a chocolatey reward.
All information correct at time of publishing as far as I could check. I
am not affiliated with any of the venues and I can't provide any
information about the quality of the events. If you spot any errors or
know of any other events please email me or add to the comments below.
Thank you.
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If you fancy going further afield you might want to check out this guide
to
Easter Egg Hunts in South East London
or this guide to Easter activities in Kent.
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