Things to do in Hampshire this Easter & April

March 6, 2026

Spring into action this Easter with Hampshire’s Top Attractions! Forget chocolate-induced slumps; we’ve got a jam-packed schedule of live entertainment, thrilling adventures, and fascinating discoveries across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Whether you’re a culture vulture, an adrenaline junkie, or a family seeking the perfect day out, we’ve cracked the code to an unforgettable holiday. From the roar of the cricket pitch to the magic of the theatre, and from egg hunts to high-flying hawks, prepare to be amazed. Let’s dive into a basketful of brilliant Easter activities that will have everyone hopping with joy. Keep reading to discover all the amazing things to do in April & the Easter Holidays in Hampshire!

Easter Trails and Egg Hunts in Hampshire

Follow Exbury’s Gardens’ Easter Trail to discover more about the homes of some very special woodland creatures, and then claim your chocolate prize. Visitors can also enjoy a taste of the potter’s wheel and create a masterpiece, at one of the 15 minutes sessions running throughout the day on 30th and 31st March.

Collection of the beautiful colored easter eggs on green grass
Birdworld

Join us at Birdworld this Easter from 28th March to 12th April for a fun-filled family adventure. Follow the Easter trail, solve clues, and explore incredible birds around the park. Complete the trail and enjoy a delicious chocolate treat at the end. A perfect spring day out for everyone together.

Meet the Easter Bunny and hop aboard the special Easter trains at The Watercress Line this Easter. Enjoy heritage journeys with themed sing-alongs and jokes from the Bunny’s helpers. Children receive an activity sheet and chocolate egg, plus crafts, trails, colouring, and festive selfie spots for the whole family fun.

Enjoy a Wildly Different Easter at New Forest Wildlife Park! See playful otter cubs, catch daily keeper talks, and hunt for Easter Eggs hidden around the park. Watch animals enjoy their own Easter treats, then reward yourself with themed cakes in the café. With 250+ animals and two fantastic playgrounds, there’s something for everyone!

Head to Marwell Zoo for a cracking Easter. Discover amazing animal egg-laying facts as you explore the zoo (psst… it’s not just the birds!). Get creative in the craft den, take part in garden games, and enjoy storytelling. Plus, visit over the Easter Weekend to take part in the Big Easter Egg Hunt.

Spring into nature this April at Gilbert White’s House and Gardens, home to Britain’s first ecologist. Connect with the natural world through a nature egg trail, Wild Wednesdays, Tour Tuesdays, virtual talks, and heritage planting in the kitchen garden, offering discovery and learning for all ages this Easter.

Spring arrives in spectacular style at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, with Magnolia Avenue bursting into colour. During the Easter Holidays, families can enjoy egg-cellent seasonal activities including the Garden Games Trail, Pond Dipping and more! On 24 and 25 April, the Gardens host Food in the Gardens, a vibrant two-day food market celebrating Hampshire’s finest local produce.

Fly to the Hawk Conservancy Trust for a special Golden Eagle Egg Hunt – can you find all the hidden golden eggs to claim a sweet Easter treat? Plus, their summer timetable returns for the Easter holidays, where birds like the iconic Secretary Bird and Steller’s Sea Eagle take flight.

A little girl on the Easter trail at Quarry Bank, Cheshire
Easter at Hinton Ampner National Trust

Easter egg hunt at Hinton Ampner | National Trust Make your way along the trail and find 10 games & activities for the whole family. Our trail runs from 21st March – 12th April. Each trail is £3.50 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.

Enjoy egg-citing family fun this Easter at the Army Flying Museum! Take part in an egg hunt, bunny trail, model making, spring seed planting and crafts. Meet Hampshire Reptile Trust and adorable therapy goats. All activities included with admission, except the Egg Hunt (£1 per person). See website for timings.

Celebrate Easter at Longdown Activity Farm with fluffy chicks, Easter bunnies, and a Golden Egg Hunt. Twenty eggs are hidden daily from 3rd April to 6th April 2026. Enjoy animal activities, play areas, and a farm shop with local produce. No extra charge for the egg hunt.

Hop into adventure this Easter at Winchester Science Centre! Follow an interactive trail as children explore South Downs wildlife through movement, sound and imagination, tracking clues to find Bunny. Discover nature with all your senses and enjoy the centre’s exciting, hands-on science experiences – all included with general admission. 

This Easter head to the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary – you’ll discover a family friendly Easter egg trail and live music on Easter Day. Link to Easter fun at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary.

Hop into spring at River Hamble Country Park’s Rabbit Run Woodland Trail, running 28 March–12 April 2026. Enjoy a family‑friendly woodland wander as you explore the park’s natural beauty on this seasonal themed trail—perfect for little adventurers and nature lovers alike.

Celebrate Easter at Royal Victoria Country Park with the Easter Bunny Bonanza Trail! From 28 March–12 April 2026, enjoy a fun self‑guided adventure discovering fascinating bunny facts, exploring each trail stop, answering questions and collecting a prize at the shop. A perfect family outing for little explorers aged 3 and up.

Hawk Conservancy Trust

Enjoy a Easter Egg hunt with a twist with New Forest Activities! Set sail in a stable Canadian-style canoe, taking in stunning scenery and spotting wildlife, before disembarking for an egg-citing Easter Egg hunt!

Hampshire Easter Events & Activities

Easter is just around the corner and although we are all hoping for some sunshine, it’s good to have some weather-proof plans. SeaCity Museum and Tudor House and Garden in Southampton are hosting some brilliant Easter activities to keep creative minds busy. From art clubs to ghost hunts and fabric printing an egg hunt bag. There is something for everyone. 

Something special comes to the Royal Logistic Corps Museum as they host their first ever event using LEGO? bricks. Join them Tuesday-Saturday from 9.30 to 4pm throughout the Easter holidays to take on their brick-busting logistic challenges. Entrance is FREE

During the Easter holidays from 28 March – 12 April, visitors to Beaulieu will be among the first to see the transformed entrance to the National Motor Museum, as well as brand-new gallery Driven: Britain’s Motoring Story! Plus, explore the exciting car-themed Top Trumps trail, meet friendly living history, and it’s your LAST CHANCE to see Disney and Pixar Cars!

The D-Day Story in Portsmouth has lots going on this Easter. From its Wings, Wheels and Waves family trail and craft activities to The Discovery Hub with objects from the museum’s handling collections, archive material, uniforms to try on and toys and games for under 5s there is something for all the family.

Hop into the world of Peter Rabbit and friends this Easter at Milestones Museum in Basingstoke!  Discover a magical family adventure inspired by the stories of Beatrix Potter, full of creative fun, games and imagination.

Enjoy a fun-filled Easter experience at Spinnaker Tower’s Great Easter Chocolate Workshop. Children can create and decorate their own chocolate lolly, take part in games, meet the Easter Bunny, and follow a themed trail, all while enjoying stunning views and a delicious hot chocolate treat.

Looking for an Easter holiday activity?  Discover Butser Ancient Farm’s Family Trail, offering learning opportunities, springtime fun and the chance to see this year’s rare-breed lambs! Children can also join the Time Travel & Bushcraft Holiday Clubs, where they can explore the past, and enjoy outdoor adventures.

Stansted House reopens on Easter Sunday, with kids visiting for free during the holidays. Step inside the Edwardian house and discover the family home of the Earls of Bessborough. Explore the beautiful State Rooms and the extensive Servants Quarters and see whether you can spot all the Easter Eggs?

The 2026 cricket season begins at Utilita Bowl across the Easter weekend as Hampshire host Essex in the Rothesay County Championship from Friday 3 to Monday 6 April. The fixture marks the first opportunity for supporters to watch Hampshire at home this summer, with the venue opening its gates for the start of another season of county cricket. A large County Championship crowd attended last year’s season opener against Yorkshire, played in warm spring sunshine, and another strong turnout is expected as fans return to Utilita Bowl to celebrate the start of the new campaign.

Longdown Activity Farm
Theatre Royal Winchester has a packed April calendar perfect for every member of the family! Kick off the fun with the UK’s top comic magician in Pete Firman: Tricks & Giggles (2nd) for big laughs and impossible feats. For the younger fans, don’t miss the lively stage adaptation of Dr Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat (7th – 8th), or the high-energy Fun for Little Ones Live: A Tribute to Ms Rachel (9th), which is sure to have everyone singing and dancing. Finally, prepare for a roar-some encounter as the world-renowned Natural History Museum brings Dinosaurs Live! (10th) to the stage, featuring life-like dinosaurs that will amaze audiences of all ages!
At Mayflower Studios this Easter holidays, Step into the magical world of A Squash and a Squeeze live on stage for the first time! Based on the original book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The legendary production of Susan Hill’s chilling ghost story The Woman in Black comes to Mayflower Studios.

There’s three things to look forward to this Easter at Sky Park Farm! On 2nd April create your own enchanting Easter scene. Get ready to make bubbling potions, lava eruptions, magnetic magic and explosive chemical reactions on the 7th April and On 9th April meet a variety of native species, including reptiles, amphibians, mammals, invertebrates and birds of prey.

Things to do in Hampshire this April

Visit Exbury Gardens this April as the gardens burst into life. A spring spectacle of countless rhododendrons and azaleas; towering magnolias brightening the skyline and spectacular camellias. No visit to Exbury would be complete without the thrill of a real steam train ride, so climb aboard at Exbury Central for a relaxing twenty-minute journey.

A Squash and a Squeeze (Fri 17 – Sun 19) is a musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s best-selling book packed with puppets and song. A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Tue 21 – Wed 22) is Shakespeare’s spellbinding comedy of mistaken identities and mischievous magic. The Remarkable Ben Hart (Sun 26) is the brand-new mind-bending theatrical experience from Winchester’s own master of illusion.

The Spring Steam Gala taking place on 24th – 26th April 2026 at The Watercress Line is a ‘steam-packed’ three day event. It’s a chance to see and ride behind special guest engines as well as their home-fleet locomotives. Explore all of their heritage stations along the 10 mile line, get up close to some of their locomotives, find out more about their restoration projects and enjoy guided tours and various exhibits.

Springtime in the New Forest is ideal for getting outdoors, with blossom on the trees and miles of peaceful forest tracks to explore. Cyclexperience offers bikes for all ages, a large on-site car park and direct access to the trails, with over 30 years’ experience making forest adventures easy and enjoyable.

Set sail this spring as River Cruises return to Buckler’s Hard in time for Easter. Enjoy fresh air, wildlife spotting and stories of Buckler’s Hard on daily sailings. Explore riverside walks, free village entry and wide open spaces where kids can play, wander and wave at passing boats.

Gurkha Museum

Visit The Gurkha Museum this April. Forged in Steel is a free temporary exhibition exploring bladed weapons and Gurkha heritage, open daily 10am–4pm. On 31 March (11am–4pm), Jungle Engineers offers a free family activity day with hands-on challenges inspired by Gurkha history. Then on 24 April (12:30–2pm), join the monthly Gurkha Curry Lunch for Nepali food and culture. 

Action Adventures at Calshot Experience the thrill of Calshot’s Action Adventure Days and Experiences this Easter! From climbing and skiing to water sports and high‑energy challenges, there’s something for every adventurer. Perfect for school holiday fun, these exciting sessions help build confidence, skills and unforgettable memories. Book now for an action‑packed Easter break!

An Easter Escape at Tile Barn Enjoy an action‑packed Easter at Tile Barn with archery, climbing, bushcraft adventures and more. Make the most of the holiday with a short break in cosy camping pods or spacious camping areas – a perfect Easter escape combining outdoor fun, fresh air and unforgettable experiences.

Easter Activities and Pod Stays Enjoy an exciting Easter at Runway’s End with daily Woodland Warriors sessions, guided canoe tours and half‑day adventure activities. Extend the fun with an overnight stay in our comfortable camping pods, perfect for families and groups. A great Easter getaway filled with outdoor adventure and unforgettable memories.

This April, Thruxton Circuit will host three Junior Driving Experience Days, featuring Off-Road adventures, Driving Experiences and Skid Pan sessions. They also have plenty of Go-Karting availability throughout the Easter Holidays, making it the perfect opportunity for young drivers to get outside and enjoy high-speed excitement.

Tile Barn Outdoor Centre

Discover spring’s beauty at Lepe Country Park with a relaxed identification walk led by ranger Toby. Learn to spot common flowers by petals, stems and leaves while exploring vibrant woodland. Perfect for beginners, this hour-long guided walk includes a hot drink and cake—an ideal nature escape this April.

Visit the Isle of Wight this April

Make this March unforgettable with a hovercraft adventure to the Isle of Wight. Speed across the Solent in style, enjoy exclusive island experiences, and discover springtime attractions perfect for Easter. Advance fares mean you save while securing your place on one of the most exciting journeys the Solent has to offer.

Visit the newly reopened Dinosaur Isle and see the impressive collection of fossils and artifacts and discover the dinosaurs that roamed the Isle of Wight over 125 million years ago!

Spring is the perfect time to visit the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary! Meet the exciting new arrivals — Lucy, Tilly, and Sunny Pony — as the paddocks buzz with life. Open 10am–4.30pm, seven days a week from 28 March, with café, free Easter Egg Trails, guided tours, wildlife meadow walks, and hands-on Donkey Experience sessions. Something for everyone this season!

Let their imagination run wild at Blackgang Chine. Will they prefer being a cowboy in the Wildwest, being a fairy in Fairyland or being the scariest pirate on the Pirate Cove?

Enjoy the great outdoor at Robin Hill Adventure Park, whizz down the toboggan, control the diggers and discover Jungle Heights. Tunnel Quest and more – there’s so much to do to keep everyone occupied!

Your ultimate guide to an Easter brimming with excitement, laughter, and unforgettable memories, courtesy of Hampshire’s Top Attractions. With so much on offer, from the historic to the high-octane, there’s no excuse for a dull moment this holiday. So, gather your crew, plan your adventures, and make this Easter one for the books.

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Live entertainment and sporting events

Easter at Theatre Royal Winchester begins with Michael Morpurgo’s Farm Boy – the sequel to War Horse (Tue 08 – Wed 09 April); Taylor Swift fans are invited to a Tribute (Thu 10 April); your bonkers ideas are turned into musical adventures thanks to the Olivier-award winning West End improvisers, The Showstoppers (Sat 12 April, kid and family shows); The Amazing Bubble Man is back (Sun 13 April); and meet everyone’s favourite colourful elephant in The Elmer Adventure (Tue 15 – Thu 17 April).

Utilita Bowl

Cricket is back! Hampshire Cricket returns on Friday 4th April, facing Yorkshire men in a first-class opener, before Hampshire Women begin their historic first season succeeding the Southern Vipers on Wednesday 23rd April. Experience top-class cricket at the Utilita Bowl with tickets, hospitality, or a membership.

At Mayflower Studios, Titanic the Musical: Film Screening is in Studio 1. The Baddies is a wickedly hilarious adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Alex Scheffler’s smash-hit story, and laugh-out-loud fun for all the family. Shout Season continues with Unruly. Southampton BSL Fest is celebrating the beautiful and now legally recognised language. The Northern Soul Classics Orchestra returns to Mayflower Studios for another all-singing, all-dancing evening of fabulous tunes.

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s multi-award-winning cultural phenomenon Hamilton is coming to Mayflower Theatre! The score blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway – the story of America then, as told by America now. WNO returns with Britten’s iconic opera, Peter Grimes. Rich with dramatic choruses and enthralling solos.

Original shows inspired by Shakespeare will be performed during Playmakers’ brilliant Youth Takeover at Theatre Royal Winchester (Fri 04 April); while young science fans can enjoy the naughtiest experiments on stage in Rude Science Live (Sun 06 April).

There’s plenty to keep the family occupied at New Theatre Royal Portsmouth this Easter. Sail the seas with Pirates Love Underpants, a swashbuckling adventure, on 8-9 April. Robin Hood is the Easter pantomime brimming with magic, catchy tunes, lively dance routines, spectacular sets, fabulous costumes, and heaps of enchantment 15-16 April. 

For the perfect Easter treat, Polka Dot Pantomimes’ sparkling new adaption of The Wizard of Oz lands on stage at Portsmouth Guildhall. Be prepared to be transported into a breathtaking world filled with stunning sets and vibrant costumes. From the magical wonders of Munchkinland to the mysterious journey through the dark forests.

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!

Outdoor fun in Hampshire

This Easter, Thruxton Circuit is offering exciting driving experiences with savings of up to 30%! From Junior Driving and Skid Pan sessions to Family 4×4 adventures, there is fun for all the family. Running from 7th-17th April, it’s the perfect way to enjoy the holidays. Call 01264 882222 to book!

Ditch the screens and embrace the trees this Easter Holiday! Go Ape lets you burn off the chocolate overload with a full-body workout and outdoor adventure for the whole family. Swing, climb, and zip your way to an unforgettable experience.

Spring at Sky Park buzzes with natural energy, velvet covered antlers, nesting birds, hedgerows bursting and pregnant deer. Follow the Easter trail to explore the farm, conquer TreeTop Towers, our eco-friendly adventure playground and savour the ‘Little Fawns’ menu in our restaurant. Events include pottery painting, bubble show, Ranger School and Wild About Britain.

Butser Ancient Farm is going potty for pottery this Easter, with a free children’s trail and hands-on clay activity! Discover the intricate designs of prehistoric pottery, come up with your very own, and have a go making it yourself! Did you know, pottery is one of the most important human inventions in history? It was crucial in helping to cook and store food, plus became works of art

Tile Barn Outdoor Centre

Riverside Activity Zone is bringing Easter fun to life this Easter Half-Term! Customers can join an exciting Easter word hunt in the Glo-Golf, with the chance to win mystery eggs in our amusements zone filled with mystery prizes. Plus, enjoy special drink promotions. Don’t miss out on the egg-citement this Easter!

Visit the Hawk Conservancy Trust from Saturday 5 April and see their BRAND NEW flying display, Woodland Wonders! Feel even more connected to nature as owls, and more, fly close. The woodland itself will spring to life around you with new developments that truly immerse you in this special space.

Watersports season is here! So, head over to Calshot Activities Centre this Easter and make a splash. Try kayaking, sailing, powerboating and so much more. Or stay on dry land and try climbing and archery as part of an action-adventure day instead.

Tile Barn Outdoor Centre is the perfect place to escape to the great outdoors this April. Head out on an adrenaline-filled archery or tower adventure and then snuggle up in a heated Poppy Pod. Book now and get ready for an exciting Easter holiday.

Nestled amongst stunning woodland scenery, Woodland Warriors at Runway’s End Outdoor Centre is an exciting opportunity for your kids to get outside and try activities like climbing, canoeing, abseiling and archery. Whether you choose a day or week visit, your children will have a holiday camp experience like no other.

New Forest Activities has a couple of cracking activities to join in with this Easter! The Canoe Easter Egg Hunt is back! Paddle along the beautiful Beaulieu River and join in on a fun-filled egg hunt with a twist! Can you find the hidden eggs?

For something on land, why not try their Easter Archery Tournament? Unleash your inner Robin Hood in this Easter-themed archery tournament! Can you hit the bullseye and claim the BIG chocolate Easter egg?

Discover something new

With warmer weather and Easter Holidays on the horizon, plan a visit to the wonderfully different Isle of Wight this Spring. Just a one-hour sail from Southampton with Red Funnel, discover the Island’s top attraction, miles of countryside and over 24 beaches. There’s so much to do and see all in one place.

Bake or Burn? You might already know the story of King Alfred burning the cakes, but did you know there’s more than one way of telling it? Most Anglo-Saxons couldn’t read or write, but there were many other fun and interesting ways of communicating. Intriguingly, the story may or may not be true… Come along to 878 AD and decide for yourself!

The cars are the stars this Easter at Beaulieu from the 5th – 21st April! Hop into spring and experience remarkable vehicles back out and about around the attraction, take part in a family-fun Easter trail and enjoy all the attractions you know and love, with new additions coming soon. Plus Simply British returns to Beaulieu on Sunday 27th April, featuring special displays celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Sinclair C5 and the 70th anniversary of the Triumph TR3.  

Are you or your kids into LEGO®? This Easter, SeaCity Museum lets you dive into a world of Pokémon-inspired fun, featuring incredible LEGO® brick displays, interactive activities, and more!  You can get your tickets and more information here. If you  book online at least 24 hours before the event you get a 10% discount!

Stansted Park Maze

a steam packed three day event as The Watercress Line welcomes exciting guest locomotives to the railway in this gala of firsts! Enjoy unlimited travel with guest locomotives T3 Class No. 563 and L&YR A Class 52322 running alongside the homefleet, plus engineering tours in the workshops, heritage demonstrations and more on 25th – 27th April.

Visit the Hawk Conservancy Trust and see their brand new flying display – Woodland Wonders! Feel even more connected to nature as owls, falcons and more fly close, as well as the woodland itself springing to life around you with new developments that truly immerse you in this special space.

The D-Day Story will be hosting a range of family activities this Easter, including the Operation: Spies and Lies trail, work together to complete the challenges and crack the codes to find a mystery object hidden in the museum. Included in the museum ticket price, drop-in, no need to book. All events can be found here.

 

Children can visit Stansted House for free on Easter Sunday and Monday. Explore the State Rooms and Servants Quarters and see if you can find all the Easter Eggs that have been hidden around the House. The Stansted Yew Maze will also be open over the Easter weekend. 

Looking for an unforgettable family escape this Easter? Hilton Southampton – Utilita Bowl is the ideal base for your stay and a prime location for all of Hampshire’s top attractions.
Furthermore, you can experience the luxurious eforea spa, BEEFY’S by Lord Botham, and Utilita Bowl’s 18-hole golf course, Boundary Lakes.

The Glass House at Houghton Lodge Gardens is bringing together over 30 local suppliers showcasing a variety of delicious food and drinks from Hampshire in a Food Festival! Explore the stalls, sample some treats, and discover new favourites. You’ll find everything from Hampshire sparkling wine to locally baked goods, along with plenty of other tasty options. It’s a great opportunity to support local businesses and enjoy the fantastic flavours of the region.

Easter trails and more!

‘Eggs-plore’ more this Easter at Winchester Science Centre! Head off on the Eggs-travaganza Easter Hunt to find models of animals that hatch and earn a tasty treat. Plus, watch dancing fire in The Sound Show, explore the interactive exhibits and watch huge ‘don’t try this at home’ demos in Science Live. 

Embark on a global adventure at Marwell Zoo this Easter holiday. Pick up your Marwell Explorer Passport and set off on an adventure trial around the zoo, where you’ll encounter storytellers and live entertainment – all celebrating the diversity of wildlife and culture across the globe!

It’s an Easter Bun-anza at Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway this April! From 5th-21st April you can explore the spectacular gardens on a fun family trail, helping the Hot Cross Bunny solve another mystery. Follow the clues, look for the missing buns, complete the trail and collect a chocolate prize!

The Missing Bunny Brigade at Milestones Museum. Disaster has struck—Hattie’s Bunny Brigade has gone missing, and Easter is in chaos! With a big Easter celebration to prepare for, Hattie needs your help to find her missing friends and get everything back on track. Follow the trail through Milestones Museum, solving puzzles and completing challenges to uncover where each bunny has disappeared. Collect all the clues to reunite the Bunny Brigade and save Easter!

Meet the Easter Bunny at the Watercress Line this Easter bank holiday. Enjoy unlimited travel along the line and Easter themed sing-a-longs with the Easter Bunny’s helpers on board a steam train, complete the egg spotter trail and themed craft activities. Plus, meet the Easter Bunny and receive a chocolate treat

Winchester Science Centre

Celebrate Easter and see the first signs of Spring at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens with family fun events! Join the Outdoor Adventure Holiday Club for den building and bug hunting, explore the Easter Games Trail, enjoy a tasty Easter Box lunch, and discover wildlife with Pond Dipping in the ponds.

Join Gilbert White’s House & Gardens between the 4th and 27th April for a Easter Egg Hunt with a difference. This year’s egg hunt includes stories and folklore about some of our best loved British birds!  Hunt for ten eggs hidden in Gilbert White’s Garden and match the birds pictured on the eggs with the stories about them. Match all 10 and claim a chocolate egg! 

This Easter, bring the whole family to Spinnaker Tower for a day packed with sweet adventures! Every day in the school holidays follow our fun family trail with exciting activities. Join us 18th – 21st April for our chocolate-making workshop, where you can make your very own chocolate lolly, meet the Easter Bunny, and join the family fun trail.

The Keepers have hidden colourful easter eggs around the New Forest Wildlife Park – can you uncover them all? Discover native and exotic animals at the park as they enjoy the spring sunshine. Additional trail activity, £2 including prize.

Celebrate Easter at Longdown Activity Farm with fluffy chicks, Easter bunnies, and a Golden Egg Hunt. Twenty eggs are hidden daily from 18th to 21st April. Enjoy animal activities, play areas, and a farm shop with local produce. No extra charge for the egg hunt.

Enjoy egg-citing family fun at the Army Flying Museum this Easter, including an egg hunt, trails, model making, a seed bomb workshop, crafts, and the chance to meet reptiles, amphibians, and insects. See website for timings. Activities included with admission except for the Egg Hunt which has a £1 charge.

Aldershot Military Museum: Easter Egg Hunt and Fact Trail. Can you find the eggs hidden throughout our museum? Find the eggs scattered around the museum, discover some easter facts and crack the code to receive a special Easter prize!

Join The Great Hall and Westgate Museum and help the White Rabbit to find Alice of Wonderland. Can you use your special looking glass to answer the clues, search the fairy doors and explore the garden to solve the mystery? Join us for stories, a trail and puzzles for lots of fun this Easter.

Bunting at the RLC Museum

Go wild for the Easter Trail at Hinton Ampner as you don your bunny ears and take on the ten fun outdoor challenges Bonnie the Easter bunny has left behind. A chocolate prize awaits for the best hopping, bouncing bunnies!  5-21 April 10am-5pm.  Trail £3.50 per child.

Discover 20 magical eggs hidden around the Furzey Gardens, each one decorated by a local artist. Plus, there’s seven exciting new designs for 2025! Find all the eggs and get an Easter treat from the tea rooms.

VE Day 80th anniversary

Join the RLC Museum in celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day this Easter holiday. See the Museum decorated with bunting made by local school children and make your own bunting flag to add to the display. The Museum has free entry, free parking and lots of hands-on activities.

Hurst Castle is hosting a VE Day 80th anniversary event this Easter. Families can enjoy a themed historical trail and arts & crafts. A ferry ride from Keyhaven starts the visit. All activities are included with admission.

Hampshire Thrills

Visit Paultons Park this Easter and be enchanted by their “Hoppy Easter” event running from 5th-21st April! Giant Easter eggs and bunnies will be decorating the entrance, and ALL of the characters will be out in Peppa Pig World to meet guests throughout the day!  

Enjoy a fun-filled Easter by the sea with rides, amusements, and tasty treats at Clarence Pier! Take part in their FREE family-friendly Easter Egg Hunt—explore the park, count the hidden eggs, and guess the closest number to win a fantastic family day out! Visit their website or Facebook for more info.

 

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