At Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
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.
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!
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.
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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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
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…
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…
Childrens Events
Chichester
'Hop' along to the Gallery and take part in our free drop-in activity!
Inspired by William Nicholson's Velveteen Rabbit children's story, we will be creating our very own Easter bunny framed portrait.
This activity is FREE and supported by members…
Exhibitions
Chichester
Join us in April for a Thursday Late event looking at the art of appearance.
In a special talk (tickets sold separately), celebrated curator and aesthete Stephen Calloway invites us into the fascinating world of self-fashioning – revealing how…
Talks
Maidenhead
As in ripe for the taking. As in a heart swelled to twice its size. As in soft. As in delicious. As in ready.
World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker brings his characteristic warmth, wit and wonder to new parenthood.
From introducing his baby to a…
Health & Wellbeing
Marlow
Relax, Recharge, Reset with an after work wind down session at Danesfield House Hotel
Childrens Events
Chichester
Bring your child's imagination to life in this hands-on creative workshop inspired by William Nicholson's love for portraits and theatrical costume designs.
In this workshop, participants will have fun sketching ideas for expressive, imaginative…
Music
Maidenhead
Mario Bakuna (acoustic guitar / vocals)
Roberto Manzin (saxophone)
Mario Bakuna and Roberto Manzin invite the audience to celebrate two of the most important artists of all time: the American saxophonist Stan Getz and Brazilian guitarist João…
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…
Music
Maidenhead
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the timeless music of George Harrison.
The UK's ultimate live tribute show dedicated to the music of George Harrison, these talented musicians authentically recreate his most iconic songs from The…
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…
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…
Childrens Events
Sevenoaks
Join us for an exciting owl pellet dissection workshop, where we delve into locally collected pellets to get a better understanding of what our Kentish owls have been eating.
You will learn more about what owls to expect in our county, how to tell…
Music
Maidenhead
Presented by Maidenhead Music Society.
An exploration of light and the ways it has been conveyed through choral music, featuring music spanning five centuries, from Tallis, Monteverdi and Rheinberger to the present day.
'A choir from whom I'm sure…
Health & Wellbeing
North Stoke, Wallingford
Treat yourself to a full spa day at the 1893 Spa located in the Springs Resort, Wallingford, Oxfordshire.
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…
Music
Maidenhead
Get ready to Spice Up Your Life with The One and Only 90's show that's taking the UK by storm this spring: That's So 90s!
From iconic Britpop anthems to the revolutionary sounds of 90s dance, from Girl Power to Cool Britannia, join us for a…
Bank Holiday
Near Wadhurst
Pashley Manor's spectacular Tulip Festival is a riot of colour in East Sussex with over 40,000 tulips to experience.
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…
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