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. 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
  2. The Paint Club painting party at The Longshore

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    Type:

    Arts

    Shoreham-by-sea, Brighton

    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
  3. Cornwallis Cloth | Exhibition in the Visitor Centre

    Cornwallis Cloth | Exhibition in the Visitor Centre

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    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
  4. The Paint Club painting party at Caballo Lounge

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    Type:

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    8 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
    From:
    15 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
  5. Meet the Tudors at Chiltern Open Air Museum

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    Heritage & History

    Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles

    Tudor re-enactment group, The Companye of Merrie Folke and individual re-enactors with a passion for Tudor life will be on-hand alongside Falconry displays offering visitors the chance to discover the life in the Tudor era. 

    Dates

    From:
    3 Apr 2026to6 Apr 2026
  6. Weekend Wellness:Forest Bathing in the Blean

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    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
  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 Great Ocean Egg-sploration

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    Childrens Events

    Chatham

    This Easter, families are invited to take part in The Great Ocean Egg-sploration at The Historic Dockyard Chatham.

    A powerful current has swept through the Dockyard, scattering precious ocean eggs belonging to sea creatures featured in the Ocean…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Mar 2026to19 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  9. The Paint Club painting party at 180 Degrees Bar & Kitchen

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    Type:

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    2 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
  10. Forest Bathing in the Blean: Finding Healing in Nature for Grief Support

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    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Sandling, Sturry

    Forest Bathing in the Blean: Finding Healing in Nature for Grief Support offers a gentle, grounding space for anyone navigating loss. This event is offered on a donation basis, as we understand that accessing support during times of grief can feel…

    Dates

    From:
    29 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 12:30
  11. Caroline Walker: Mothering

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    Arts

    Chichester

    Explore the beauty, strength, and unseen labour of childcare in the powerful exhibition, Caroline Walker: Mothering.
    Celebrated for her luminous brushwork and moving depictions of women's lives, Walker transforms everyday acts of care into striking…

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025to26 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  12. Oxford City Bus & Walking Tour

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    Tour

    Oxford

    Explore the fascinating city of Oxford with ease, with a City Sightseeing Bus and Walking Tour.  

    With 18 bus stops to hop on and off at, entry to the Carfax Tower to enjoy views of Oxford and a 45 minute walking tour 'Stepping Through Oxford' this…

    Dates

    From:
    13 Feb 2026to30 June 2026
  13. City of Oxford Walking Tour

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    Type:

    Tour

    Broad Street, Oxford

    Discover the vibrant history of the oldest university in the English-speaking world on the only official University of Oxford walking tour. Learn how Oxford grew from a small market town to become the city of dreaming spires.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Feb 2026to30 June 2026Open 11:00 - 17:00
  14. Curious About Southampton

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    Type:

    Walking

    Town Quay, Southampton

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

    Dates

    From:
    3 May 2025to3 May 2026
  15. The Vinyl Frontier: Forgotten Classics 2

    Type

    Type:

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Mar 2026Open 20:00 - 22:30
  16. Hal Cruttenden: Can Dish It Out But Can't Take It

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    Type:

    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:
    28 Mar 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  17. The Paint Club painting party at The Spur

    Type

    Type:

    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
  18. Blueprints of Power exhibition at Blenheim Palace

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Woodstock

    A new exhibition - Blueprints of Power - comes to Blenheim Palace in 2025 and shines a light on Sir John Vanbrugh’s taking visitors on an immersive visual experience through his early life and theatrics as playwright all the way to his high-stakes…

    Venue

    Blenheim Palace, West Oxfordshire

    Dates

    From:
    14 Feb 2026to10 Apr 2026Open 10:30 - 16:45
  19. Daffodil Season at Waterperry Gardens

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    Type:

    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
  20. Egg-citing Easter Adventure

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    Childrens Events

    Farnham

    Hop to Birdworld this Easter for an egg-citing hunt! Explore the Park, discover hidden eggs, and collect letters at each stop to spell a secret word. Solve the puzzle and claim a delicious chocolate treat.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Mar 2026to12 Apr 2026