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

Alice's Easter Wonderland at Tapnell Farm Park on the Isle of Wight

Alice's Easter Wonderland

Tapnell Farm Park, 7th - 11th & 14th - 18th April

Outdoor Easter Adventures with Go Ape across the South East

Outdoor Easter Adventures with Go Ape

Various locations across the South East England

Easter Eggstravaganza at Blenheim Palace | 18th - 21st April 25

Easter Eggstravaganza

Blenheim Palace 18th - 21st April 25

The cars are the stars at this years Easter event at Beaulieu National Motor Museum in the New Forest

Easter at Beaulieu, New Forest

5th - 21st April 2025

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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 2025

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?

The Easter School Holidays take place between Saturday 5th April and 21st April 2025, with Easter Sunday falling on 20th April 2025. There are two bank holidays, one on Good Friday, 18th April 2025 and Easter Monday, 21st April 2025, so what are you waiting for? Start planning now!  

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. Celebrating Jane

    Celebrating Jane

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    Heritage & History

    Winchester

    The year 2025 marks 250 years since the birth of Jane Austen. To mark this significant anniversary, Winchester Cathedral joins local organisations to celebrate her legacy.
    This anniversary presents a significant opportunity to bring her legacy to…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Feb 2025to31 Oct 2025
  2. a light wave against a blue background

    Live music at Kingston Undercurrents

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    Music

    Thames Side, Kingston

    Kingston Undercurrents is a monthly celebration of bold, fresh sounds and raw talent shaping the indie music scene in Kingston, Southwest London. Curated by Paper Garden Records and brought to you by FUSEBOX, this dynamic showcase features…

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    From:
    10 Apr 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
  3. Kids Easter Egg Hunt

    Kids Easter Egg Hunt

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    Childrens Events

    Marlow, Marlow

    Baskets at the ready - let's get hunting!

    The Easter holidays are soon upon us, which means a fortnight-long diary needs to be filled to keep the kids entertained!

    Come and join our annual Easter egg hunt, kids aged up to 12 years will explore the…

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    From:
    20 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 12:00
    From:
    21 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 12:00
  4. Sunday Carvery at Courtyard by Marriott Oxford South – Available on select dates: 26.01.2025, 23.02.2025, 09.03.2025, 23.03.2025, 06.04.2025, 20.04.20

    Sunday Carvery 2025

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    Food

    Abingdon

    Sunday Carvery Dates for the Diary New Year New Carvery!! 5 Courses plus Tea and Coffee £19.95 per person / £14.95 under 12's / under 3 eat free

    23.02.2025 09.03.2025 23.03.2025 06.04.2025 20.04.2025 04.05.2025 18.05.2025

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    23 Feb 2025to18 May 2025
  5. Birds in Folklore Egg Hunt

    Birds in Folklore Egg Hunt

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    Childrens Events

    Selborne, Alton


    This year's egg hunt includes stories and folklore about some of our best loved British birds! Hunt for ten eggs hidden in Gilbert White's Garden and match the birds pictured on the eggs with the stories about them. Match all 10 and claim a…

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    From:
    4 Apr 2025to27 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 16:00
  6. Nachos

    MEXICAN MONDAYS

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    Food

    Portsmouth

    Every Monday | 5pm to 8pm
    Come down to Parson's Collar and enjoy large nachos and a pint of beer, lager, house wine or soft drink*
    £10 per person
    *Terms and conditions apply
    Book online at solenthotel.co.uk/food-drink/parsons-collar call 01489…

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    From:
    6 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 17:00 - 20:00
  7. A lady with a fan partially covering her face

    Lust & Laudanum Trail

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    Heritage & History

    Woodstock

    A scandalous journey through Blenheim Palace's hidden history.

    Embark on a journey through the Palace's most tantalising secrets on the new Lust & Laudanum trail. The historical trail peels back the elegant veneer of aristocratic life, revealing…

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    From:
    14 Jan 2025to30 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
  8. The Farmer and The Clown

    The Farmer and The Clown

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    Childrens Events

    Maidenhead

    Presented by Flibbertigibbet Theatre.

    Flibbertigibbet Theatre is delighted to announce that after a successful tour this year, The Farmer and The Clown, will be retouring nationally in Spring 2025. A wordless show for all ages, featuring dance,…

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    From:
    8 Apr 2025Open 11:30 - 15:00
  9. Easter afternoon tea

    Chocolate Eggstravaganza Afternoon Tea at Amberley Castle

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    Amberley

    Join us at the Queen's Restaurant for a delightful Easter-inspired Afternoon Tea and Egg Decorating session, complete with a welcoming glass of Nyetimber English sparkling wine.

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    From:
    18 Apr 2025to21 Apr 2025Open 12:30 - 16:00
  10. Fireworks in the sky, Fireworks at Sandown Pier, Easter celebrations, Isle of Wight, what's on, event

    Easter Fireworks Eggstravanganza

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    Fireworks

    Sandown

    Join the community at Sandown to celebrate Easter with a spectacular fireworks display, launched from the end of Sandown Pier! For the best viewing spots, find a space along Sandown Esplanade and be in the front row of the display!

    Firework…

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    From:
    19 Apr 2025
  11. Curious About Winchester

    Curious About Winchester

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    Walking

    The Close, Winchester

    Have fun (re-)discovering Winchester, 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 more about this historic city. Curious About…

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    From:
    3 May 2024to3 May 2025
  12. Easter Archery Tournament

    Easter Archery Tournament

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    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Beaulieu, Brockenhurst

    Want an activity so good you'll drop your Easter bonnet? Join New Forest Activities for some target shooting with a twist! Learn how to shoot a real bow and arrow as you release your inner archer and compete head-to-head for the biggest Easter egg…

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    From:
    5 Apr 2025to30 Apr 2025Open 09:00 - 17:00
  13. Shadow Necropolis

    Shadow Necropolis

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    Childrens Events

    Maidenhead

    A spooky fantasy adventure for the whole family.

    A young girl named Minerva is a hero in her dreams but feels helpless in real life. When her friend is taken by Oizys, the Goddess of anxiety, Minerva must travel through a city full of skeletons to…

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    From:
    15 Apr 2025Open 14:00 - 18:00
  14. The Vinyl Frontier: Your Best of... Country & Western

    The Vinyl Frontier: Your Best of... Country & Western

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    Hosted by Jeff Lloyd.

    Are you on the side of Dolly, Kenny, Johnny and Tammy? Or do you favour newer superstars, like Luke, Carrie, Tim or Chris? Here's your chance to hear the 10 favourites of our audience. To paraphrase the Blues Brothers film,…

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    From:
    5 Apr 2025Open 20:00 - 22:30
  15. London Bus Museum Spring Gathering at Brooklands Museum

    London Bus Museum Spring Gathering at Brooklands Museum

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    Run / Rally

    Weybridge

    The South East’s biggest, longest-running and best-loved bus show is back and will be a fabulous day out for families and transport enthusiasts alike. The show is expected to attract around 100 visiting buses and coaches, old and new, from London…

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    From:
    13 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
  16. easter

    Sip & Seek: The Golden Egg Hunt

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    Free Event

    Shaves wood Lane, Albourne

    Join us for Golden Egg Hunt with a little wine inspired twist.

    Vist Albourne Estate on April 19th & 20th. Wander through the vineyard, soak in the scenery, and search for Golden Eggs. Find them and be rewarded with a complimentary glass of wine…

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    From:
    19 Apr 2025Open 11:00 - 18:00
    From:
    20 Apr 2025Open 11:00 - 17:00
  17. eternal life

    Lent, Holy Week and Easter 2025

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    Community

    Winchester

    You are warmly invited to take part in Holy Week worship at Winchester Cathedral and be drawn into a deeper experience of God's love for us all in the death of Jesus and his wonderful resurrection on Easter Day.
    Come and experience Lent, Holy Week…

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    From:
    13 Apr 2025to20 Apr 2025Open 07:40 - 15:30
  18. Afternoon Tea at Horwood House Hotel

    Afternoon Tea at Horwood House Hotel

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    Food

    Milton Keynes

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

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    From:
    1 Mar 2025to30 Apr 2025
  19. Grand National Lunch - Newbury Racecourse

    Grand National Lunch - Newbury Racecourse

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    Food

    Newbury

    Celebrate one of the most prestigious jumps fixtures of the season with a special lunch and live broadcast of the 2025 Grand National at The Hennessy Restaurant, Newbury Racecourse.

    Guests will be treated to panoramic views of Newbury…

    Dates

    From:
    5 Apr 2025Open 12:00 -
  20. Thomas Hardy

    Christ Church Special Interest Event - Thomas Hardy Literature and Context

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    Special Events

    Oxford

    Join us for this Special Interest Event as we explore some of Hardy's best-known fiction and poetry, and its contexts, in the company of leading experts on his work. Issues such as sexual equality, university access, finding a basis for Christian…

    Dates

    From:
    3 Apr 2025to6 Apr 2025