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. Counterfeit Sixties Show

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    Music

    Bembridge

    The show encompasses everything from that period, from the clothes that were worn, to flashbacks from television history, including: TV programmes, adverts and even clips from the original bands.

    The Counterfeit Sixties presents a showcase of the…

    Dates

    From:
    17 Apr 2026Open 18:00 - 23:00
  2. Paint a highland cow at The Ginistry, Oxted

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    Arts

    Oxted

    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
  3. Smalltown Mysteries Brighton

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    Guided Walk

    Brighton

    A smalltown mystery is a digital activity where you read a story, search for clues, answer questions and solve a mystery. You walk in the town centre for about an hour. After the walk it’s perfect to finish off with a coffee break to solve the…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
  4. Bear Photography Workshops at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

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    Type:

    Workshop

    Sandown

    Step into the world of wildlife photography right here at the Sanctuary with our new Bear Photography Workshops — enjoy a half-day experience designed especially for beginners and keen amateurs.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Apr 2026to19 Sept 2026
  5. 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!!!)…

    Dates

    From:
    9 Apr 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  6. Dancing With The Stars Experience

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    Dance / Dancing

    Old Windsor

    If you love Strictly - this is your ultimate 4* experience

    Spend the weekend with your favourite stars of Strictly Come Dancing and British Dance Champions at the impressive 4* De Vere Beaumont Estate.

    Enjoy 3 days of spectacular dance showcases…

    Dates

    From:
    27 Mar 2026to29 Mar 2026Open 15:00 - 15:00
  7. Painting party with The Paint Club at Posadero Lounge

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    Type:

    Arts

    Redhill

    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:
    16 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
  8. The Age of AI

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    Exhibition

    Bletchley, Milton Keynes

    Explore the history of AI and pioneers in this technology, including Codebreakers, smart speakers & chatbots, social media & search engines at the new Bletchley Park exhibition - The Age of AI

    Dates

    From:
    10 Feb 2025to1 July 2026
  9. Family Event: Salt-Dough Wildlife Mosaics

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    Childrens Events

    Sandling, Maidstone

    Explore Tyland Barn Nature Park and Gardens and take part in a spring salt-dough mosaic workshop with our Education Team. Pop along from10:30am -12pm to join us for this natural craft session.

    During the session you will design and make your own…

    Dates

    From:
    9 Apr 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
  10. Painting party in Amersham at Metro Lounge

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    Type:

    Arts

    Amersham

    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
  11. Family Event: Pond Dipping at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve

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    Childrens Events

    Sevenoaks

    Come and have a go at pond dipping at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve.

    Kent Wildlife Trust's Education team will show you the best techniques for dipping, making sure we don't disturb any of the pond's residents, before you have a go yourself. What will…

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    From:
    14 Apr 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
  12. Wind Down After Work

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    Health & Wellbeing

    Marlow

    Relax, Recharge, Reset with an after work wind down session at Danesfield House Hotel

    Dates

    From:
    16 Feb 2026to30 June 2026Various Opening Times
  13. Pizza and Milkshake Workshop

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    Childrens Events

    Whiteley, Fareham

    Pizza and Milkshake Workshop
    Saturday 21st February 11am to 12.30pm
    Saturday 28th March 11am to 12:30pm
    Saturday 4th April 11am to 12.30pm
    Saturday 30th May 11am to 12:30pm
    Come down to Parson's Collar and create your own pizza, add toppings of…

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    From:
    28 Mar 2026Open 11:00 - 12:30
    From:
    4 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 12:30
  14. Cracking Easter at Bletchley Park

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    Childrens Events

    Bletchley, Milton Keynes

    Hop to Bletchley Park for egg-stra special fun for all ages this Easter - try our egg-ceptional activities for families or join an egg-citing family tour.

    Pick up a free trail to find all the Bletchley Park Easter Bunnies hidden around the…

    Dates

    From:
    30 Mar 2026to11 Apr 2026Open 09:30 - 17:00
  15. Sea Sound Explorers at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

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    Type:

    Heritage & History

    Portsmouth

    Explore the science of sound by investigating how different instruments create vibrations and how those vibrations travel through air, water and solid materials, just like they do at sea.

    Families will experiment with a range of instruments to see,…

    Dates

    From:
    8 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    9 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    10 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
  16. Bath Bomb Workshop

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    Type:

    Childrens Events

    Faversham

    Join us for a fun, hands-on children's bath bomb workshop led by local Medical Herbalist Mandy Rickard.

    In this exciting workshop, children will create their very own fizzy, colourful and beautifully scented bath bombs from scratch. They will…

    Dates

    From:
    9 Apr 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
  17. London Easter 10k & Fun Run

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    Sporting Events

    London

    This is a race day treat and pure racing delight. Nestled in the heart of one of London's most iconic parks, it's perfect for runners of all abilities from those looking to complete their first 10k distance to seasoned 10k runners looking for a new…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Apr 2026
  18. Curious About Portsmouth

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    Type:

    Walking

    The Hard, Portsmouth

    Have fun (re-)discovering Portsmouth, 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 fascinating port. Curious About…

    Dates

    From:
    3 May 2025to3 May 2026
  19. Caulking workshop onboard Victory Live: The Big Repair

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    Type:

    Heritage & History

    Portsmouth

    Join our expert shipwrights for a fun and informative drop-in caulking workshop! Learn about this traditional technique used for centuries to seal wooden seams on ships.

    What to Expect:

    - Discover how tar-soaked rope fibres are used for caulking…

    Dates

    From:
    31 Mar 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
    From:
    2 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
    From:
    7 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
    From:
    9 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
  20. Blossom Tours

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    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Faversham

    Join us for guided blossom tours for the most stunning spring scenes at Brogdale Farm.

    The National Fruit Collection holds over 400 cherry varieties alone. Along with the cherry trees there will be plenty of other blossoming fruit trees to see…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Mar 2026to29 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
    From:
    18 Apr 2026to19 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00