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

Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Gosport

At Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

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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. Live Music & Tribute Nights

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    Music

    Abingdon

    From the laid back Friday night vibes to fun timeless Tribute Nights, find the music you like at the Hilton Garden Inn Abingdon Oxford

    Dates

    From:
    13 Feb 2026to11 Dec 2026
  2. The Paint Club painting party at Caballo Lounge

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    Arts

    Epsom

    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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    8 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    15 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
  3. Four Seasons Exhibition, Waddesdon Manor

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    Exhibition

    Aylesbury

    An exhibition of light works exploring time and place, and the influence of nature, landscape and the environment by Bruce and Tink Munro come to the newly renovated Coach House Gallery at Waddesdon Manor from the 27th March 26.

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    From:
    27 Mar 2026to30 June 2026
  4. The Paint Club painting party at The Queen's Head

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    Arts

    Redhill, Nutfield

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    9 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
  5. Spa Day at Award-Winning Utopia Spa

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    Indoor

    Turners Hill, Crawley

    Escape to the multi award-wining Utopia Spa at Alexander House in the West Sussex countryside.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Feb 2026to31 May 2026
  6. Love & Luxury Romance Package at the Roseate

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    General event

    Reading

    Enjoy a luxurious night away with that special someone. The Roseate Reading is just 25 minutes from London and is the perfect place to relax and get away from the everyday stresses of life.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to1 Dec 2026
  7. The Gingerbread Man

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    Childrens Events

    Maidenhead

    Presented by Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company.
    Imagine being born in an oven and the first person you meet wants to dunk you in his tea!

    Come and see the adventure of the deliciously smelling Gingerbread Man who finds his feet fast and sets off…

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    7 Apr 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
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    8 Apr 2026Open 11:30 - 12:30
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    8 Apr 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
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    9 Apr 2026Open 11:30 - 12:30
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    10 Apr 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
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    11 Apr 2026Open 11:30 - 12:30
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    11 Apr 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
  8. Backstage Tour

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    Theatre

    Brighton

    Our popular backstage tours are back!

    Venue

    Theatre Royal Brighton, Brighton and Hove

    Dates

    From:
    11 Apr 2026Open 10:30 -
  9. Conservation in Action at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

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    Heritage & History

    Portsmouth

    Join us for Conservation in Action! Ever wondered how priceless objects survive centuries to be displayed in a museum? Conservation in Action invites visitors to see history being preserved live. In this interactive pop-up lab, families can watch…

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    30 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
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    31 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
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    8 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
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    9 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
  10. Disney And Pixar Cars

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    Exhibitions

    New Forest

    Some of the world's most loved stars from the Disney and Pixar Cars franchise cruise into the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu from 25th October 2025 to 12th April 2026!

    Some very special guests are making a pit stop at the National Motor Museum…

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    From:
    25 Oct 2025to12 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  11. Curious About Chichester

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    Walking

    West Street, Chichester

    Have fun (re-)discovering Chichester, 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. Curious About Chichester visits not just the obvious places, but…

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    From:
    1 Mar 2025to31 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
  12. The Paint Club painting party at Bardo Lounge

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    Type:

    Arts

    Maidenhead

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    13 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
  13. Robin Morgan: Let's Overshare!

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    Comedy

    Maidenhead

    Join Robin for more of his trademark cheeky charm, more quick wit and even more hilarious oversharing, in this brand new stand-up show from the star of Mock The Week and Radio 4's The News Quiz.
    We're all talking to each other in an increasingly…

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    From:
    17 Apr 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  14. Family Activity: Story Time at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve

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    Free Event

    Sevenoaks

    Enjoy a change of scenery as we entertain your toddlers with a seasonal story at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve.

    Bring your toddlers to Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve on the first Wednesday of each month for a relaxed story telling session with Kent…

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    From:
    1 Apr 2026Open 10:30 - 11:00
  15. The Paint Club painting party at Maritimo Lounge

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    Type:

    Arts

    Admirals Quay, Ocean Way,, 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…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
  16. Bates Green Garden

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    Gardens

    Arlington

    Bates Green Garden was designed and planted by the late Carolyn McCutchan over a period of many years from 1968.  The tranquil 1.5-acre garden surrounds the farmhouse, which was originally a gamekeepers cottage built circa 1814. 

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    From:
    25 Feb 2026to28 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
  17. Behind the Scenes Tour

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    Tour

    Ryde

    Discover more about the iconic hovercraft which takes passengers on their daily commute or for a day visit to the Isle of Wight from Portsmouth.  The behind the scenes tour is offers the chance to get up close and personal and learn more about our…

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    31 Mar 2026
  18. Waves of Music Orchestra at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

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    Music

    Portsmouth

    What does the sea sound like? Is it the steady rhythm of waves against a hull, the call of a boatswain's whistle, or the lively tunes that once lifted spirits aboard Royal Navy ships? Waves of Music Orchestra invites families to discover the rich…

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    From:
    1 Apr 2026Open 11:30 - 15:30
  19. The Paint Club painting party at The Spur

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    Arts

    Bordon

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
  20. 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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    From:
    1 July 2025to31 Mar 2026Open 09:00 - 18:00