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. Daffodil Season at Waterperry Gardens

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    Gardens

    Waterperry

    In Autumn, 10,000 bulbs were planted to create a meadow of yellows, oranges and creams in our gardens. This is a must-see this Spring for a stunning walk.*

    Don't forget to share your photos on social media and tag us.

    *Normal garden entrance fee…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Mar 2026to30 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  2. Easter on the Farm

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    Type:

    Childrens Events

    Ashford

    Hop on over to the Farm this Easter, from Friday 3rd April to Sunday 19th April, for fun filled activities the whole family will enjoy!
    What's on Friday 3rd to Monday 6th April:
    - Meet Noreen Carrots, Lavendar Lamb and Farrington T Fox
    - See them…

    Dates

    From:
    3 Apr 2026to19 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:30
  3. Broadstairs Easter Food Festival

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    Type:

    Food

    Broadstairs

    Enjoy a vibrant 3 day celebration of local food and drink with passionate foodies, artisan producers, and top chefs. Set on the clifftop above Broadstairs Viking Bay

    Dates

    From:
    3 Apr 2026to5 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
  4. Wild Classroom Family Cooking Workshop

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    Type:

    Childrens Events

    Faversham

    Join Wild Classroom this Easter half-term for a half-day workshop where you and your family will cook over an open fire using fresh, seasonal produce from the Belmont Kitchen Garden.

    On arrival, you'll head to the kitchen garden to gather the day's…

    Dates

    From:
    16 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 13:30
  5. Walk Works Henley Vineyards Trail 2026

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    Type:

    Walking

    Henley-on-Thames

    Ready for the ultimate vineyard trail? Oaken Grove is thrilled to be part of the Walk Works Henley Vineyards Trail 2026 for a series of unforgettable journeys through the Chilterns. Explore local English vineyards, master the "vine to glass" story…

    Dates

    From:
    21 Mar 2026to14 Aug 2026
  6. Easter Holidays at Go Ape Southampton

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    Type:

    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Southampton

    Looking for fun things to do with kids this Easter holiday in Hampshire? Escape the ordinary and head to Go Ape Southampton, located in the stunning 440-acre Itchen Valley Country Park, for an active outdoor adventure designed to keep your whole…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Mar 2026to12 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
  7. 1984

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    Type:

    Theatre

    Maidenhead

    'To the future or to the past, to a time when thought is free: From the age of uniformity, from the age of Big Brother, from the age of doublethink… greetings!'
    Award winning Box Tale Soup present a stunning new adaptation of Orwell's dystopian…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Mar 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
  8. Wine & Dine Break at The Talbot

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    Special Events

    Woking

    Treat yourself to a delightful two-night getaway with our dinner, bed, and breakfast package, complete with a complimentary bottle of house wine in your room upon arrival. Experience the cosy comfort of our accommodations as you relax and unwind…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to1 Dec 2026
  9. Weekend Wellness:Forest Bathing in the Blean

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    Type:

    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Sandling, Sturry

    Soothe your body and mind on a guided, meditative walk through the woods, inspired by the Japanese practice of Forest Bathing- Shinrin Yoku.

    These forest bathing events encourage you to take your experience in nature to a new level. Inspired by the…

    Dates

    From:
    18 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 12:30
  10. Curious About Marlow

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    Type:

    Walking

    West Street, Marlow

    Have fun (re-)discovering Marlow, 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, exploring this charming Thames town. Curious About Marlow visits not…

    Dates

    From:
    3 May 2025to3 May 2026
  11. Jacobean Crewelwork Hand Embroidery Workshop

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    Type:

    Arts

    Hailsham

    Join professional hand embroidery artist and tutor Amy Burt for this one
-
day workshop
introducing you to the fabulous and historical Jacobean crewelwork technique.

    Taught
in the stunning setting of Herstmonceux Castle, this is the perfect…

    Dates

    From:
    18 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
  12. Bluebell Spectacular & Woodland Walk 2026

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    Participatory Event

    Polegate

    Enjoy vistas of bluebells in 23 acres of ancient woodland. Walks and trails through three farms. Countryside exhibition. One walk is wheelchair friendly.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Apr 2026to10 May 2026
  13. February Snowdrops at Waterperry Gardens

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    Type:

    Countryside

    Waterperry

    There are few better places to celebrate the arrival of spring than Waterperry Gardens in Oxfordshire, where the historic ornamental gardens provide the perfect setting for the Galanthus. These wonderful little heralds of spring carpet the old…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Feb 2026to31 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  14. The Paint Club painting party at Cellar Magnifique

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    Type:

    Arts

    Woking

    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:
    14 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
  15. Cornwallis Cloth | Exhibition in the Visitor Centre

    Cornwallis Cloth | Exhibition in the Visitor Centre

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    Type:

    Exhibitions

    London


    Cornwallis Cloth is a brand-new film created and produced by Sweet Patootee Arts as part of the IWM 14-18 NOW Legacy Fund.Inspired by oral testimony and the untold stories of British Caribbean lives during the Second World War, this 20-minute film…

    Dates

    From:
    11 Oct 2025to11 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  16. The Great Dragon Easter Egg Hunt at Hever Castle

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    Type:

    Childrens Events

    Edenbridge

    Enjoy a magical Easter at Hever Castle with The Great Dragon Egg Hunt, a family friendly adventure set within the historic Castle grounds. Children and their families are invited to take part in a daring quest to find dragon eggs hidden across the…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Mar 2026to19 Apr 2026Open 10:30 - 16:30
  17. Bogan Bingo Bottomless Brunch

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Brighton and Hove

    Bingo, bottomless brunch & the Bogan Bingo boys!

    What could be a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than a gloriously chaotic bingo and bottomless brunch session with Brighton’s no.1 comedy bingo show, Bogan Bingo!

    Tickets include:

    - 90…

    Venue

    Komedia, Brighton and Hove

    Dates

    From:
    28 Mar 2026Open 12:30 -
  18. Afternoon Tea at Horwood House Hotel

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    Type:

    Food

    Milton Keynes

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

    Dates

    From:
    16 Feb 2026to30 Apr 2026
  19. Painting party at The Cosy Club with The Paint Club

    Type

    Type:

    Arts

    Bournemouth

    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:
    8 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
  20. Family Event: Salt-Dough Wildlife Mosaics at West Blean & Thornden Woods

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    Type:

    Childrens Events

    Canterbury

    Join us at West Blean & Thornden Woods for a spring salt-dough mosaic workshop. Make and decorate your biodegradable mosaic to take home!

    Explore West Blean and Thornden Woods and take part in a spring salt-dough mosaic workshop with our Education…

    Dates

    From:
    15 Apr 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00