Kids having fun learning and exploring over the Easter holidays at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum in Gosport

Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Gosport

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Put some 'bounce' in your step this Spring with a host of fun-filled Easter activities for the whole family to enjoy. With longer and warmer days, Easter is a special time to breathe in the fresh air and embrace the great outdoors! From traditional Easter Egg trails to adventurous exploring, we've got some great ideas to get you 'hunting', 'searching' and 'discovering' South East England this Easter with top activities to do across the holidays! 

Our family fun ideas provide you with some great days out and events across the destination.  Visit our full events calendar at the bottom of the page, full to the brim with 'Egg-citing events!

Planning a Easter Holiday break to the South East?  Discover great value accommodation for a spring family getaway. You can also search by destinations to link up with the local official tourism websites across the region. Our newsletter archive is also a great place to discover things to do in South East England. 

Top family fun ideas this Easter 2026

If you are looking for things to do in this Easter holiday or Easter weekend with the kids take a look at our recommendations below: 

Don't forget our rainy day guide is also there to help whatever the Easter holiday weather brings, and you'll find a wealth of free things to do helping to put a spring into you step!

When are the Easter School Holidays?

Most counties in South East England have Easter School Holidays returning between Saturday 28th March and 12th April 2026, with Easter Sunday falling on 5th April 2026. Schools in Kent will start their holidays from 3rd April until 19th April 2026.

There are two bank holidays, one on Good Friday, 3rd April 2026 and Easter Monday, 6th April 2026.

Easter Holiday Events Near Me

Find out what's on this Easter in Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, Dorset, Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and on the Isle of Wight below. Use the Map View button to find something near you.

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  1. Curious About Hastings

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    Hastings

    Have fun (re-)discovering Hastings, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air, whilst exploring this historic seaside town. Curious About…

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    3 May 2025to3 May 2026
  2. Hal Cruttenden: Can Dish It Out But Can't Take It

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    Comedy

    Maidenhead

    Hal is back with a brand-new tour for 2025/2026 with a show that promises to stick it to 'The Man', as long as 'The Man' doesn't stick it back to him.
    With his trademark hard-hitting 'take no prisoners' comedy (this is what Hal told me to write!!!)…

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    28 Mar 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  3. George's Marvellous Medicine Storytelling

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    Great Missenden

    Head to our Wondrous Woods room at Roald Dahl Museum for storytelling from George’s Marvellous Medicine. Their energetic rendition will cause a stir as you discover the secret medicine George is making for his Grandma.

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    28 Mar 2026to12 Apr 2026Various Opening Times
  4. The Paint Club painting party at 180 Degrees Bar & Kitchen

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    Arts

    Cuckfield, Haywards Heath

    About the Event
    Everything You Need to Paint a Masterpiece

    Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting! One of our friendly artists will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.

    Each artist…

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    2 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
  5. Dürer to Goya: Old Master Prints at Winchester College

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    Exhibition

    Winchester

    This free exhibition in Winchester College's Treasury museum draws on the College’s collection of Old Master prints and has been curated by a group of pupils in their final year at Winchester. It includes prints of many different types, by artists…

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    8 Jan 2026to14 Apr 2026
  6. Easter Holidays at Drusillas Park

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    Childrens Events

    Alfriston


    Make wild memories this Easter Holidays at Drusillas Zoo Park!

    Eggsplorers are you ready for a crackin' good time this Easter?

    Give the kids eggsactly what they need this Easter with a zooper day out at Drusillas Park - voted one of the best days…

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    28 Mar 2026to30 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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    31 Mar 2026to12 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 18:00
  7. The Garden Show

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    Special Events

    Hailsham

    The Garden Show comes to Herstmonceux Castle from 17–19 April 2026.

    Enjoy over 170 exhibitors, specialist plants, garden shopping, artisan makers, food, live craft demos and family entertainment.

    Explore talks on small gardens transforming lives,…

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    17 Apr 2026to18 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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    19 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
  8. The Paint Club painting party at The Boathouse Cafe

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    Arts

    Boat, Chichester

    About the Event
    Everything You Need to Paint a Masterpiece

    Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting! One of our friendly artists will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.

    Each artist…

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    From:
    9 Apr 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00
  9. Our Folktastic Isle

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    Arts

    Newport

    Discover the magic of carnival and the creativity behind New Carnival's annual Mardi Gras, a children and young people focused parade at the beginning of July in Ryde, with environmental responsibility prioritised. This exhibition offers a rare…

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    28 Feb 2026to6 Apr 2026Open 09:00 - 16:00
  10. The Paint Club painting party at The Magpie

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    Arts

    Sunbury-on-Thames

    About the Event
    Everything You Need to Paint a Masterpiece

    Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting! One of our friendly artists will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.

    Each artist…

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    From:
    7 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
  11. Painting party with The Paint Club at Brewhouse & Kitchen

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    Arts

    Southampton

    About the Event
    Everything You Need to Paint a Masterpiece

    Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting! One of our friendly artists will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.

    Each artist…

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    15 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
  12. Curious About Henley on Thames

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    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Hart Street, Henley on Thames

    Have fun (re-)discovering Henley on Thames, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air, whilst finding out about this lovely Thames town. Curious…

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    1 July 2025to31 Mar 2026Open 09:00 - 18:00
  13. Bryony Dunn & The Forest

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    Bryony Dunn & The Forest create music inspired by the earth, flecked with mythology and shaped like a river which babbles over rocky friendships and cascades into pools of love.
    Fuelled by a love for Americana 70's harmonies, memorable guitar riffs…

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    4 Apr 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  14. The Vinyl Frontier: Forgotten Classics 2

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    Hosted by Jeff Lloyd.

    Twelve hopeful crate-diggers dust off the records time forgot and drop the needle on nostalgia. From lost gems to "oh wow, I remember this!" moments, each contender bets their vinyl will spin the audience back in time. Expect…

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    28 Mar 2026Open 20:00 - 22:30
  15. The Paint Club painting party at The Bear

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    Arts

    Cobham

    About the Event
    Everything You Need to Paint a Masterpiece

    Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting! One of our friendly artists will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.

    Each artist…

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    From:
    9 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
  16. Afternoon Tea at Horwood House Hotel

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    Food

    Milton Keynes

    Experience a delicious afternoon tea, where every bite celebrates the season's bounty amidst the relaxing ambience of Horwood House, Buckinghamshire.

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    16 Feb 2026to30 Apr 2026
  17. Spring Activity Trail: Symbiosis at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve

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    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Sevenoaks

    Dive into some spectacular science this spring and learn about 'symbiosis': the ways that different species work together to survive.

    From Saturday 7th March, join us at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve for some spectacular science. Explore the beautiful…

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    7 Mar 2026to19 Apr 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
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    9 Mar 2026to17 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
  18. Canoe Easter Egg Hunt

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    Water Based Activities

    Beaulieu

    A Fun-Filled Family Adventure! Hop into a canoe and paddle along the beautiful Beaulieu River this Easter! Enjoy a relaxing journey through stunning scenery in our stable 'Canadian style' canoes before stepping ashore for an exciting Easter egg hunt…

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    28 Mar 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
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  19. Curious About Rochester

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    Walking

    High Street, Rochester

    Have fun (re-)discovering Rochester, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air, whilst discovering more about this fascinating town. Curious…

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    3 May 2025to3 May 2026
  20. The Paint Club painting party at The Royal Oak & Castle

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    Arts

    Pevensey

    About the Event
    Everything You Need to Paint a Masterpiece

    Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting! One of our friendly artists will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.

    Each artist…

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    From:
    7 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00