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!
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!
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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Nature
Sandown
Head out with the team from Dinosaur Isle Museum for a fossil hunting walk. These really popular walks will take you to fantastic locations to find fossils and learn about the geology of the Isle of Wight and about palaeontology.
Fossil walks…
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…
Easter
Marlow on Thames
Come and join our annual Easter egg hunt with our very own resident Easter Bunny! Kids aged up to 12 years will explore the house and more than 66 acres of gardens in search of brightly coloured eggs and bunnies.
Outdoor Event / Activities
HAYWARDS HEATH
Easter fun at Goddenwick Farm!
New for 2025, our beautifully expanded woodland trail is the perfect place for a springtime adventure. Wander through nature, spotting charming Easter surprises along the way. Little ones can take part in our magical…
Exhibitions
Compton, Guildford
A new generation of young artists have embraced the exuberant spirit of Charleston Farmhouse in the 1920s and 30s.
Taking inspiration from the colourful and patterned paintings and decorations with which Duncan Grant and Vanessa Bell filled their…
Theatre
Winchester
The naughtiest, funniest, most revolting science show in the world.
Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates' revolutionary, high-tech, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts.
On the surface it's a riot of…
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,…
Free Event
Chichester
Visit the Gallery for free and enjoy a host of fun activities for all the family. Learn more about our art with talks, tours and "show and tell" sessions taking place throughout the day. Inspired to have a go yourself? The day will be packed with…
Easter
Battle
Step back in time and join English Heritage as we recreate the iconic Battle Abbey Gatehouse in brick art form. Once you've worked your magic, our expert builders will put the pieces together to reveal a marvellous medieval masterpiece.
Easter
Beaconsfield
Visit Beckonscot Model Village and Railway between Good Friday and Easter Monday (18th to 21st April 25) and take part in the Easter fun! Children’s entertainer, Professor Crump, will be bringing his stilt walking and balloon modelling skills to…
Arts
Henfield
The Sussex Guild is delighted to be exhibiting once again in Henfield Hall on 5 & 6 April. The Contemporary Craft Show will take place throughout the main hall, foyer and garden suite. Delicious homemade refreshments will be available in the café…
Theatre
Ruskin Road, Banbury
Made in Dagenham follows Rita O'Grady and her fellow Ford sewing machinists as they fight for equal pay in 1968, challenging workplace inequality and inspiring the Equal Pay Act of 1970. Filled with humor, heart, and a powerful score, this uplifting…
Family
Farnham
Immerse yourself in serenity at Wetland Waders, where you can observe a stunning variety of bird species using their unique beaks to feed from shallow and deep waters, while others soar and swoop gracefully all around you, creating a truly immersive…
Water Based Activities
Beaulieu, Brockenhurst
Enjoy a fun filled Easter paddle along the Beaulieu River in our stable 'Canadian style' canoes. Spend time taking in the stunning scenery of the river before disembarking for an Easter egg hunt with a twist!
Ensure you look high and low, leaving…
Childrens Events
Faversham
Beastie Day at Brogdale Farm
Date: 9th April
Time: 10am – 3pm
Book your bug show and then join in a mini beast hunt around the orchard and Wildlife Garden.
Meet giant insects – Bug hunt – Outdoor craft – Bring a picnic – Enjoy a day at Brogdale…
Food
Bolney
Find the tastiest Pizzas around every Wednesday - Sunday we are in Bolney serving at the Cider Tap at Wobblegate . Set in beautiful Apple orchards and with a bar menu to die for the and the best Pizzas in the UK and local craft cider , beer and…
Food
Marlow, Marlow
Celebrate the joy of Easter with a delightful Afternoon Tea, perfect for sharing with family or friends.
Indulge in a seasonal selection of classic finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and beautifully curated sweet treats.
Choose from a…
Show / Display
Petworth
Head to Petworth House and Park, West Sussex from the 5th - 27th April and welcome in springtime, at the annual Spring Festival.
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Led by Lucy Carpenter.
Join Lucy Carpenter for an art adventure this Easter, create something spectacular in these hands on, messy workshops! Then show off your egg-themed creations in a sharing at the end of the week.
For ages 8+ years.
Tues 8…
Food
Southsea
Hampshire Farmers' Markets bring beautiful, fresh local produce to Portsmouth and Southsea every month.