50+ Best Things to do at Easter in Somerset 2026 Family Guide
Looking for the best Easter events in Somerset 2026? Easter in Somerset is one of our favourite times of year, cute lambs, longer days and an excuse to eat chocolate. So, whether you’re planning Easter egg hunts, free spring and Easter trails, farm days out or rainy-day ideas, this is your complete family guide to the Easter school holidays across Somerset and nearby Bristol.
We’ve rounded up:
- The best Easter egg hunts in Somerset
- Toddler-friendly Easter events
- Free Easter trails
- Rainy day activities
- Places to see lambs
- Unique days out for older kids
Keep reading for the top things to do with kids this Easter in Somerset and Bristol 2026, packed with egg-celent family-friendly fun, cracking outdoor adventures, and delicious Easter treats!
We update this Easter Guide regularly as new 2026 details are confirmed – always check with venues before travelling.
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Our Best Easter Events in Somerset 2026 – Quick Picks
- Best Overall Day Out: Wookey Hole Caves – Easter egg hunt, circus shows, caves and adventure golf – a full day out in one ticket.
- Best for Toddlers: Yeovil Country Park – short, manageable trail and outdoor space to run around.
- Best traditional Easter Egg Hunt: Dunster Castle – Classic clue trail through historic gardens.
- Best Rainy Day Option: Haynes Motor Museum – Indoor trails, play areas and interactive exhibits
National Trust Easter Events in Somerset 2026
Some of the best things to do at Easter with kids can be found at a National Trust property. The National Trust are offering an Easter Trail at most of their locations across the county. Our favourite properties are Tyntesfield in North Somerset and Stourhead on the Wiltshire/Somerset border. There is always lots to explore and you can make a day of it. Check out the list below for what’s on at your local National Trust property. Normal N.T. admission prices apply and booking is not needed for the Easter trails.
Where: Wraxall, Bristol, North Somerset, BS48 1PA
Tyntesfield House
When: Saturday 28th March – Sunday 19th April 2026. 10.00-16.00.
Step into a world of wonder this Easter with an Alice in Wonderland–themed Easter Trail. Solve riddles and puzzles, take part in playful physical activities, and kids will enjoy dressing up as their favourite Wonderland characters.
£3.50 per trail map with bunny ears and edible prize at the end. Collect maps from the gazebo by the cafe.
Also, visit the house, play areas and explore the beautiful grounds.
When: Saturday 28th March to Sunday 19th April 2026. 10.00 – 15.45.
Price: £3.50 per Trail with a chocolate egg prize at the end.
Meet Motte & Bailey, our time‑travelling duo, as they journey into the past to uncover the secrets of the siege of Dunster Castle. This Easter, families are invited to join them on an exciting investigative adventure through the gardens.
Follow the trail, crack the clues and take part in hands‑on activities as you learn all about this dramatic moment in Dunster’s history. Along the way, you’ll help Motte & Bailey piece together what really happened during the siege.
Complete the trail to claim your well‑earned chocolate egg at the end – the perfect Easter reward!
When: Saturday 28th March to Sunday 19th April 2026. 10.00 – 16.00.
Price: £3.50 per child and includes an activity booklet and a chocolate egg at the end.
Join in the Easter fun this spring with a family-friendly, colourful, sensory inspired Easter trail. Collect a trail and bunny ears, then explore the gardens and grounds at Barrington Court this Easter.
Discover ten activities to encourage the whole family to pause, look, listen, smell, move and play your way around the estate. Claim your tasty prize at the end.
When: Saturday 28th March to Sunday 19th April 2026. 10.00 – 17.00, (last entry 3.30 pm).
Price: Trail is £3.50 per child and includes a trail map and chocolate egg at the end.
Make your way around the trail and find Easter inspired activities for the whole family. Explore the beautiful estate of Lytes Cary Manor along the way.
Where: Friday 3rd April to Tuesday 7th April 2026, from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4pm.
Price: Trail cards are £3.50 per child which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
10 Easter-themed stations await to be discovered on this Easter trail. Test your skills in the egg and spoon race, decorate an egg for your Easter tree and be ready for laughs a-plenty in the very popular wheelbarrow race.
Each participating child will get a chocolate egg at the end (dairy alternative available).
Find the stations in the bottom end of the garden, by the Tea Cabin and the lower entrance.
Where: Saturday 28th March to Sunday 19th April 2026. 10.00 – 16.00 (last entry at 3.30pm).
Price: £3.50 per trail.
Join the family-friendly trail and discover ten fun Spring and Easter activity themed points around the gardens. Complete the trail and earn a chocolate egg at the end.
When: [TBC]
Price: £3.50/Trail
Find the Easter markers in the woodland of Fyne Court, which have fun forest activities getting you close to nature and active in the outdoors. Crack the clues as you make your way around the trail and you’ll be rewarded with a chocolate egg at the end.
Spring-themed craft activities will be running alongside the trail in the music hall.
When: Saturday 21st March to Sunday 19th April 2026. 09.30 – 16.00.
Price: Trails are £3.50 which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From chocolate egg.
Take part in the ten exciting Easter-themed activities around the garden, and collect your chocolate egg reward.
We also have a general Guide to National Trust Properties in Somerset for a family day out.
The Best Easter Events in Somerset 2026
If you’re looking for the best things to do with the kids this Easter in Somerset, here is a list of our favourite Easter events and fun things to do.
However, if you’re looking for general things to do in Somerset for families, check out our guide to the Best Days Out and Unmissable Things To Do In Somerset 2026, plus 50+ FREE Things To Do In Somerset: Budget-Friendly Adventures as well as Things To Do With Kids In Bath, Somerset.
Easter Egg Trails and Easter Activities for kids in Somerset
Where: Lyncombe Drive, Churchill, BS25 5PQ
When: Friday 3rd April to Sunday 19th April 2026. (Tobogganing: Age 4-12) £9.00 – £15.00
Half an hour tobogganing followed by an Easter-themed orienteering adventure. Set off on an Easter hunt around the activity centre and woodland! Use your Easter egg map to find the checkpoints and claim a stamp from each one. Once you have found them all, head to the Alpine lounge where all tobogganers receive an Easter treat whilst over looking our ski slope.
Plus, the Easter Bunny is hopping by to sprinkle extra egg-citement on activities like Archery, Air Rifle, Axe Throwing, Caving and more. Hit your targets, follow clues on scenic trails, discover deep-hidden treasures or simply enjoy the fresh air. Add a sweet touch to this year’s celebrations with a little adventure!
Best for: Adventurous families who want more than just a trail
Where: Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum, Hoopers Lane, Westonzoyland, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0LS
When: Monday 6th April 2026, 11.00am – 4.00pm.
Price: Adults £12; Children (15 & Under) FREE
Come along for a great Family Day Out at the Easter Steam Up at Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum. Museum in full Steam with over 30 Stationary Steam Engines and Pumps on Display. Free Eggtastic Quiz with Easter Prizes for the Kids and the Cafe will be open serving a range of light snacks, homemade cakes and hot drinks.
Best for: Engineering fans and multi-generational days out
Extend your day out with a circular walk at National Trust Burrow Mump with stunning views over the Somerset Levels and along the River Parrett.
New Road, East Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3PZ
When: Tuesday 7th April 2026
- 10.00 – 12.30
Children £15, Adults are welcome to stay or children can be dropped off and collected after the session.
Minibeasts – As spring arrives you’ll be heading outside to take a look at the wildlife living in their ponds, using I.D guides to identify some of the different creatures hidden below the water. You’ll also go on a short walk to identify good habitats for minibeasts in the local area.
Refreshments included for children.
Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS23 1AL
Help find the lost dinosaur eggs this Easter at The Grand Pier in Weston super Mare and win a prize. Meet the Easter Bunny, discover The Grand Pier Dinosaurs, enjoy Easter sweet treats, face painting, rides and games.
- Dinomania Event – Wednesday 15th April 2026: Meet T.Rex, Spike and baby dinosaurs at the Grand Pier.
- Tickets £15
- Shows at 11am. 1.30pm and 4pm.
- Watch an unforgettable Live Show from Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist Dinomania, where prehistoric creatures come to life in an epic family-friendly experience!
The Grand Pier in Weston super Mare is an ideal rainy day out this Easter holidays.
Coast Road, Brean, Somerset, TA8 2QZ
When: Sunday 5th April 2026 at 14:00
Cost £2.00 per child. Monies raised from this event will go to their chosen charity for 2026.
Follow the clues around the park to find the Easter Bunny. The Easter Bunny will be hopping around, spreading joy and will have a delicious prize for those that find him.
Dance, sing, and laugh with live music and children’s entertainment all afternoon at the Sundowner Cafe/Bar.
High Street, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1HL
When: TBC
Clevedon Road, Wraxall, North Somerset, BS48 1PG.
Hello Spring at Noah's Ark Zoo
When: 13th Feb – 4th May 2026, 10.30 am to 5.00 pm.
This April, embark on an eggs-traordinary adventure at Noah’s Ark zoo farm with a whole month of Easter fun. Explore the Good Egg Trail around the zoo to discover uplifting conservation stories from around the world and close to home and learn how to become a good egg.
Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm has over 100 different species, Easter-themed family activities and a host of exciting animal experiences on offer.
Best for: Animal lovers
Clevedon Pier, The Beach, Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 7QU
When: TBC
Throughout the Easter holidays, Clevedon Pier has a fun and creative activity to enjoy with all the family.
When: Saturday 28th March to Sunday 31st May 2026,
- 10.00am – 5.00pm (last entry 4pm)
This Easter, an egg-citing adventure awaits beneath the surface in the Illuminated Cave!
Head to Cheddar Gorge this Easter school holidays, and step into 50 years of Aardman magic, mischief and marvelous clay as Gough’s Cave is transformed into a spectacular illuminated trail.
Deep underground, the cave will become a glowing, immersive experience celebrating the much-loved characters of Aardman. From cheeky heroes to unforgettable friends, beautifully illuminated lanterns bring to life some of the most iconic scenes from the past five decades.
Explorers of all ages can follow the illuminated trail through Gough’s Cave, crack the code to receive an Easter treat, and uncover cool facts about the Aardman lantern scenes.
Afterwards, join in the fun Aardman-themed Easter arts and craft activities throughout the day.
The Trail and Easter crafts are included in the price of a day ticket. (Under 5’s are free)
If you’re visiting Cheddar Gorge, you must try this amazing cliff top walk, click here for details.
If you’re spending the whole day in Cheddar Gorge, first read our Complete Somerset Guide to visiting Cheddar Gorge for families.
Wells, Somerset, BA5 2PD
When: TBC, 9.30am – 5.30pm
Explore the 14 acres of Bishop’s Palace gardens including the Dragon’s Lair Family Play Area.
Collect a trail from the entrance gate on your way in and get searching! There are twelve spring pictures to find and twelve clues to help you guess what will be in each picture. Complete your trail and return it to the ticket office to win a small prize!
The trail and activities are included in the standard admission price, pay once and visit all year.
Price: £15.00 (Adult) and £7.00 (Child aged 5-17). Under 5s are FREE.
For more things to do in Wells, read our Guide to visiting Wells with Kids.
Hestercombe Gardens, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8LG
When: TBC – 10.00am – 4.00pm (last entry 3.30pm). Click here for admission prices.
Forde Abbey Estate, Chard, Somerset, TA20 4LU
When: Saturday 28th March – Thursday 9th April 2026
Times: 10:30 am – 5:00 pm (last entry at 4:00 PM)
Experience the thrill and adventure an Easter holidays by participating in this exciting Easter Trail. Put your detective skills to the test as you find the hidden clues and follow the tracks on the trail that winds through our beautifully landscaped gardens. Decipher the puzzle at the end for a reward. You’ll win an Easter toy that you can take home and cherish.
Trails are £2.50 plus usual admission fee.
The Tulip Extravaganza starts on 11th April and runs to 26th April 2026.
Pyle Farm, Trudoxhill, Nr Frome, Somerset BA11 5DL.
When: Friday 3rd April – Monday 6th April 2026. 10.00am – 5.00pm Book tickets online.
Join the new Easter Trail where you will get to meet the Easter Bunny himself at his New Burrow!! Pick up an activity sheet, pop on your bunny ears (included in price) and hop off around the farm to complete your activity sheet and see the baby animals on the way. Visit the Easter Bunny at his Burrow to collect your Easter reward at the end. Plus, there’s tractor trailer rides.
The Ice Cream Parlour will be open, serving hot and cold drinks, ice cream and some savoury snacks.
When: Friday 3rd April 2026 – 19th April 2026, 10.30am – 3.30pm.
There are a whole schedule of Easter activities during the Easter holidays for children at Somerset rural Life Museum.
- Friday 3 April – Hot Cross Buns – Toast hot cross buns over the fire – 10.30 am-12.00 pm and 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm.
- Saturday 4 April – Simnel Cake Making – 11.00 am – 2.00 pm
- Sunday 5 and Monday 6 April – Taster Egg Hunt – Egg hunts held at 11.30 am, 2.00 pm and 3.30 pm.
- Tuesday 7 April – Bunnies and Friends – Meet the bunnies and other animals. Enjoy a bunny-themed craft to take home.
- Wednesday 8 April Craft Activities A day of creative crafting inspired by the Legacy in Making exhibition.
- Thursday 9 April Easter Bonnets. Create an Easter bonnet, crown or picture.
- Friday 10 April – Egg Day Take part in an egg and spoon race, and enjoy egg-themed crafts and activities.
- Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 April – Decorate an Egg Cup. Suggested donation £2.
- Tuesday 14 April – Flower Power – Make a daffodil windmill and a scavenger hunt.
- Wednesday 15 April Spring Cleaning. Help keep the farmhouse clean and tidy!
- Thursday 16 April Donkey Day. Donkey rides and donkey inspired crafts. Rides £2.50, age/weight restrictions apply.
- Friday 17 April Craft Activities.
- Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April Teddy Bears Picnic. There will be activities and bears to spot hiding around the museum.
These events or exhibitions are FREE with the Museum Unlimited Annual Pass, which means you pay once and it’s free for the rest of the year.
While you’re in Glastonbury, you must climb up Glastonbury Tor. View details of our Glastonbury Tor circular walk.
For more Easter Holiday ideas, check out our Ten Things to do in Glastonbury post.
Main Street, Farrington Gurney, Bristol, BS39 6UB.
Meet the farm animals, jump into the straw pool (Opening on Good Friday), have fun in the play barn (fees apply), have afternoon tea with an Easter themed twist or an Easter Sunday roast. They will also be serving up seasonal hot drinks with an Easter twist. Try an Easter egg hot chocolate or a Bunnycino for the little ones!
This place is perfect for under 8’s and parents looking for a farm shop!
PYO Tulips
Picking will hopefully start around mid-late April for 3-4 weeks.
Friday 3rd April – Sunday 19th April 2026. 0930 – 1730 (last admission at 1600).
Join in with an Easter egg hunt around the park. The witch loves to celebrate Easter at Wookey Hole. Every child will take home an Easter treat (included with usual admission prices). There are three circus shows a day as well as adventure golf, a 4D cinema and the caves to explore.
Wraxall Vineyard, Wraxall Road, Wraxall, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6RQ
When: Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th April from 10:30am-4:30pm.
Join in with the Easter trail at Wraxall through the vineyard. On Friday and Saturday there will be their normal menu which includes standard sharing dishes and pizzas for the little ones.
On Sunday there’s a BBQ to include sausages, burgers, slow cooked meat and delcious salads.
Price: £5/child which will include an Easter egg at the end.
SEE MORE: If you’re interested in a local vineyard visit, for a tour, tasting or overnight stay, read The Best Vineyards and Wineries you need to visit in Somerset.
Avalon Archaeology, Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay, BA6 9TT
When: Sunday 5th April 2026, 10.00 am – 4.00 pm.
Celebrate the early medieval traditions of Easter, Anglo-Saxon style.
This Easter, embark on an adventurous Egg Hunt around the reconstructions at Avalon Archaeology and discover the mediaeval traditions of Pasch and the goddess Eostre.
Dive into the world of our ancestors by making and using natural and traditional paints and pigments, and explore how they brought colour into their lives.
Price: Adult £5.25; Concessions £4.00; Child £4.00, Under 5’s FREE.
Bruton, Somerset, BA7 7NG
When: 3 April, 4 April, 5 April, 6 April 2026 | 9:00am
Visit The Newt over the long weekend as they fire up the BBQ, launch their Spring Trail and fill up on Easter treats.
This Easter sees the return of their ever-popular Tractor Tours, and a chance to see their newest (and fluffiest) arrivals – The Newt’s lambs. Little ones can join a tree climbing session on Saturday, meet Jim’s birds of prey on Monday at the free Falconry Meet and Greet, and follow the bees on the new Spring Trail all weekend. There’s also music and seasonal treats adding to the atmosphere across the four days.
Price: See website for membership prices.
Outdoor Easter Activities in South Somerset
Meare Green Court, Stoke St Gregory, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 6HY
When: TBC
There are 12 roar-some willow dinosaurs to find – a fun letter hunt with a prize at the end.
£3.50/pp
Yeovil Country Park, Brunswick Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1QZ
When: TBC
Bring your little ones along to an adventure in nature at Yeovil Country Park by taking part in the much-loved Spring Trail event.
Collect a trail sheet from the Friends of Yeovil Country Park gazebo outside Ninesprings Café any time between 11:00am and 14:00pm.
Make your way along the trail and find hidden letters at marked nature-inspired points dotted along the route. Discover the wonders of Springtime in beautiful surroundings, have fun and collect your chocolate egg at the end.
Entry is £2 per child. The trail will take approximately 45 minutes to complete.
Easter Trail and Countryside Crafts at Chard Reservoir LNR
Ham Hill Country Park, Ham Hill, Stoke sub Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6RW
When: TBC
Chard Reservoir LNR, Oaklands Avenue, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1HU
When: TBC
Easter Trail
Come on down to Chard Reservoir for the Easter Trail – follow the eggs, and find all of the letters to reveal a secret word. You may even bump into the Easter Bunny or Easter chick!
Meet at the start of the trail in Oaklands Car Park (TA20 1HU)!
£2 per child – CASH only please!
Countryside Crafts
Join a Countryside Crafts day (in the Play Zone Area) where you’ll learn to make charcoal out of willow, build a fire out of bracken and you can have a go at toasting your own marshmallows. Then use your very own homemade willow charcoal to create a piece of art!
Learn a new craft over a hot drink and baked goods provided by the Chard Volunteer Group (CASH donations only)
Dilington Estate Office and Farms, Whitelackington, Ilminster, TA19 9EG
- Take part in the Roam Ranger Easter Holiday Club – TBC £20pp.
What's on over Easter Holidays in West Somerset
The Railway Station, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BG
When: Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th April 2026
The West Somerset Railway are offering two dates where you can come for one day dedicated to learning about everything steam in a Young Engineers Days with Chris Vine.
Designed for children aged 5–15 with an interest in railways and engineering, the day offers a hands-on and behind-the-scenes experience exploring how a working heritage railway operates.
East Quay, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0AQ
When: Friday 3rd April – Sunday 19th April 2026.
Get creative this Easter with family art workshops for all ages. An art activity will be available in the foyer every day during the Easter Holiday, from 10am to 4pm. Activity sheets for gallery exploration are also available throughout the exhibition.
Drop-in Workshops: Tues – Thurs both weeks from 11am – 1pm. These include making nature banners using collage, printing and drawing. Plus, ribbon printing, insect making and spring collage.
Dulverton Town Hall, 10 Fore Street, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9EX
When: Saturday 4th April 2026, 10am – 3pm.
The popular Easter Craft Fair returns to Dulverton Town Hall on Easter Saturday. You’ll find 25 local artisan stallholders with high quality products they have created. Come along and support them – you’ll find some excellent gifts and many things for yourself.
Dog friendly location, accessible by steps and passenger lift. There will be 20 stalls up in the main hall, with 5 stalls in the entrance hall on the ground floor. Something for everyone.
Indoor Easter Activities (For Rainy Days)
Haynes Motor Museum, Sparkford, Somerset, BA22 7LH
When: Friday 3rd April – Sunday 19th April 2026 , 10am – 5:30pm
This Easter, Haynes Motor Museum invites families on an exhilarating journey through racing motoring history!
Discover their brand-new Go Go Go! trail, explore the evolution of motor racing, from the earliest racing cars to the high-speed world of Formula 1. Younger visitors can take part in the exciting Easter Egg Trail, solving clues and uncovering hidden treasures around the Museum.
Easter will also see the launch of their exclusive, Somerset-themed Scalextric track, bringing local landmarks to life in miniature racing form including the world-famous Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival, Cheddar Gorge and more.
Kids can also run wild in the motoring-themed play area for a day full of fun, learning, and adventure. Need more racing action? Head to the RC Racing station and challenge your family to a race!
Discover some iconic cars throughout the Museum, including the DeLorean, Lewis Hamilton’s Formula Renault, Top Gear’s ‘Oliver’ and so many more!
When: TBC
There are Easter-themed activities and crafts during the school holidays. There is an Easter egg trail around the museum every day – Find the objects in the egg shaped pictures and win a treat!
Price: Drop in activities £2/Trail £1.
When: Friday 27th March – Sunday 19th April 2026, 10 am – 5.00pm.
Enjoy a cracking lineup of egg-citing Easter activities at Shepton Mallet Prison, perfect for a fun family day out. With a valid entry ticket (Self-Guided Tour, Guided Tour, or Escape Rooms), you’ll get access to a range of FREE Easter activities.
FREE Easter Egg Hunt
Explore the prison grounds, find the decorated eggs, solve the anagram, and claim your chocolate prize. Completed worksheets also unlock 10% off food and drinks in the restaurant. Plus, enjoy Easter colouring sheets and bunny mask decorating.
Add-On Experience
Upgrade your visit with an Egg-Scape Room challenge, escape The Cells or The Hole for just £12.50 per person.
Top Tip: Book before 22nd March and receive £10 to spend in th cafe or gift shop.
Family Easter Events and Days Out in Bath, Somerset
The Roman Baths, Abbey Church Yard, Bath BA1 1LZ
Archaeology Adventures
When: Tuesday 7th April – Friday 10th April 2026.
Be an archaeologists and examine the Roman remains at the Roman Baths. Dig for Roman artefacts (replicas) in their special excavation trench and learn how to identify, record, and uncover hidden treasures—just like a real archaeologist.
Discover, Investigate, Identify, Reconstruct … just like real archaeologists! What new and exciting things will you discover?
Sessions: at 11.00am, 12 noon
Price: £6 Per Child (plus admission)
When:
The Great Garden Hunt
Join the Great Garden Hunt, a family trail set among the tulips and springtime blossom.
- Hunt the coloured bird tables in the gardens and answer the question at each egg station to complete the fun trail with a chocolate treat at the end. The trail is an additional £3.50.
- Enjoy a special Easter egg hunt on Easter Sunday from 10am.
Easter-themed craft activities in the Coach House
America 250 family trail in the Manor House
Explore the colourful exhibition, Kith & Kin: the Quilts of Gee’s Bend
Spring gardens in full bloom
Climb-and-slide children’s play area
Woodland walk
Seasonal treats in the American Deli
Pixash Lane, Keynsham, BS31 1TP.
When: Friday 3rd April – Sunday 19th April 2026
- 10.30am – 5.30pm
Step into a world of whimsy and wonder this Easter at Avon Valley!
- Discover an EGGSplosion of sweet treats from the UK’s first ever candy canon launching hundreds of sweets into the air daily.
- Embark on a whimsical quest for the elusive Golden Egg! Join a treasure hunt around the park to find the Golden Egg to exchange for a prize!.
- Get crafty with seasonal activities.
- Meet the animatronic and interactive dragon, as well as all the usual entertainment, animals and ranger talks, play areas, Go Karts and miniature railway.
Newton St Loe, Bath, BA2 9BT
Newton Farm Easter Egg Hunt is back again for 2026!
When: Friday 3rd April 2026, 10 am – 2.00 pm.
Hunt for eggs and receive your own chocolate goodie box, filled with Easter treats! You will also get the opportunity to have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny, get your face painted, get involved with some Easter crafts (additional charge applies to both) and meet the animals.
There are 8 time slots available so choose your preferred start time. Aimed at children age 10 and under – Booking up fast!
Price: £7.50/child
Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th April 2026 at The Ivy Bath & Clifton, Bristol from 9am to 11.00am.
The Easter Bunny is coming to The Ivy in Bath and Clifton, Bristol. Families can book in for a whimsical morning of fun at The Ivy with an exclusive ‘Breakfast With Bunny’ experience. Enjoy a specially curated children’s menu with meet and greets with The Ivy Bunny! Adults aren’t left out – they’ll enjoy a set breakfast, juice, pastries, and an indulgent Ivy Easter Egg to take home.
Hop to it and book in for an Easter Sunday Breakfast and enjoy:
- A tasty breakfast from the Ivy Collection menu
- A visit and photo with The Ivy Bunny
- Bunny ears on the table
- An Ivy Easter egg
What an egg-citing way to start Easter Day!
- Easter activity sheet
Price: Adults £29.95 and kids £24.95
Bookings only via https://ivycollection.com/book-a-table/
Bath Racecourse, Lansdown, Bath, BA1 9BU
When: Sunday 5th April 2026, Gates Open 12.30pm.
Enjoy an Easter Sunday family day out at the races in Bath, a day of fun, thrills and unforgettable memories.
Discover the free funfair, face painting, live music and kids go free!
Where: Kelston, Bath BA1 9AF
When: Saturday 4th April 2026 – Various time slots throughout the day (between 11.30 am and 2.30 pm, booking is essential)
Fancy an egg-celent day out? Get the family together for an outdoor Easter adventure and hunt all the hidden eggs for clues, solve the Easter puzzle and win a chocolate egg!
- Perfect for ages 5+
- A great egg-hunt adventure for all the family.
- You are welcome to bring a picnic
- Tea, coffee or hot chocolate available
- Campfire
- Wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear
Price: £8/Child (Adults and Under 5’s FREE)
What’s On in Bristol: Easter Holiday Events 2026
If you want to know what’s on during the Easter holidays in Bristol, you’ll be pleased to know there is plenty to see and do in Bristol this Easter, whatever the weather. So why don’t you treat the family to a fun day out at one of these Easter Events listed below.`
Easter Egg Trails and Easter Activities for kids in Bristol
When: TBC.
Seek out over 30 hidden bunnies all over Clifton Village. This year there are more bunnies and more locations for you to find. If you can find 20 of them you win an Easter Treat and if you can find all of them you will also be entered into a prize draw to win Easter gifts from The Ivy Clifton and the Redgrave Theatre.
You can find the Easter Bunny Map and Activity Sheets from information points.
Blackhorse Hill, Bristol, BS10 7TP
When: TBC
10.00 – 16.00. Under 2’s go free.
This Easter, discover an exciting adventure at Bristol Zoo Project – a fun and fact-filled Easter Egg-splorers activities, and claim a sweet treat for taking part!
Join in with Easter Bingo – As you explore the zoo, look out for the patterned Easter egg boards. Mark the ones you find on the egg bingo grid on the back of your map and see who’s the first to call bingo!
Golden Egg Hunt – Every day of the Easter holidays, find a golden egg somewhere in the zoo.
Get ready to swish, splash and squelch your way around the new interactive sensory trail this Easter. The Trail is included in admission price. On your way round, see all the usual animals, hear the daily talks and watch the animal feeds, discover the ten play areas and the Leap of Faith (additional cost).
Easter Sunday Craft Day at Clifton Observatory
Litfield Place, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3LT
When: TBC
Join in an Easter-themed crafting session. Let your creativity flow with an assortment of crafts including Easter biscuit decorating, colouring, and painting. Enjoy the best Springtime views that Bristol has to offer from the Rooftop Terrace.
Tickets are £12.50 for all. Purchase tickets online.
Easter Afternoon Tea at Clifton Observatory
When: Sunday 5th April 2026, 12.00pm and 2.30pm.
Price: £15-£35/pp
Enjoy a sumptuous Easter-themed afternoon tea with unlimited tea & coffee. Upgrade with an indulgent glass of prosecco.
Easter Trail at Woodhouse Park Activity Centre
Fernhill, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4LX.
When: Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th March 2026 – Book a time slot online between 10am and 4pm. £7 per child, £2.50 adults.
The Easter Bunny has hidden clues for you to find while you’re enjoying a walk around the beautiful grounds. When you find all the clues collect, an Easter egg at the end. There are also extra activities to book such as Go Kart rides, laser tag, clip n climb, plus food available to buy.
Golden Egg Hunt at Old Down Country Park
When: Thursday 2nd April to Sunday 19th April 2026, 10 am – 5.00 pm.
Hop along to Old Down Country Park with Easter activities and lots of egg-citing fun!
Spring is in the air with an exciting lineup of fun for kids of all ages. Alongside their daily Easter Egg Hunt (10am–5pm), children can meet the Easter Bunny on selected dates, enjoy live performances from Adam Allsortz and the Mad Hatter Magic Show, take part in cookie decorating workshops, and get up close to our animals. On selected weekends, timed Play Bus sessions will also be available.
There’s lots of new lambs, bunnies and chicks to see and the Easter Bunny will be making their way around the park handing out sweets!
Read our full guide to Lambing Events in Somerset 2026.
Hayes Way, Patchway, Bristol, BS34 5BZ
Cockpit Command: 360° Family Flight Experience
Step inside a 360° immersive dome and see flight through a pilot’s eyes. This family‑friendly show uses real cockpit footage and live storytelling to explore aviation and space travel.
A 360° immersive show that puts you inside fighter jets and historic spacecraft.
Live presenter‑led narration that makes aviation and space science easy to understand.
The chance to pan the dome view yourself as jets fly beside you
A look at G‑forces and how pilots train to handle extreme pressure.
A dramatic Battle of Britain dogfight sequence.
A journey from early space missions to Artemis and Starship.
Perfect for: Families with children aged 6+ who love discovery.
When: Friday 3rd April – Sunday 19th April 2026
09.00 – 1600. Hosted by the community.
It’s back again this year!
Families will follow trails around the Bradley Stoke area to search for hidden letters displayed on decorated Easter eggs. Once all the letters have been found, children can try to spell out the Easter word or phrase. On completion of the trails, families can bring their completed answer sheets to The Willow Brook Centre to receive an Easter surprise for their children.
Trail Maps on sale from Thursday 26th March 2026.
Price: £5 per map with automatic raffle entry.
SS Great Britain
Great Western Dockyard, Gas Ferry Road, Bristol, BS1 6TY
Tickets include free unlimited return for one year.
- Explore the ship
- Walk around the dry dock
- Discover the historic dockyard and museum
- Botany Sticker Trail
- Discover Wardian Cases (mini Victorian glass houses)
- Sensory Trail
Get ready to ride the waves, explore their FREE Easter Trail and enjoy the free play park and skate ramp. Plus, their popular Play in the Bay sessions and Little Ripper lessons are back!
West Lodge, Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bath Road, Bristol, BS4 3EW
When: 7 April to 16 April 2026
- Learn the Art of Fire Lighting | Tues 7 April 10.30am. Book now.
- Seed Bomb Workshop | Tues 7 April 1.30pm, 2.15pm & 3pm. Book now.
- Stomping Story – Superworm | Thurs 9 April 10.30am & 11.30am. Book now.
- Clay Critter Workshop | Thurs 9 April 1.30pm, 2.15pm & 3pm. Book now.
- Stomping Story – The Gruffalo | Mon 13 April 10.30 & 11.30am. Book now.
- Lovely Leaves Workshop | Mon 13 April 1.30pm, 2.15pm & 3pm. Book now.
- Den building Workshop | Tues 14 April 10.30am. Book now.
Durdham Downs, Westbury Road, Bristol, BS9 1FG
When: Thursday 2nd April – Monday 4th May 2026
This Easter holidays, Funderworld comes to Bristol, packed with unique Thrill Rides, huge Roller Coasters and a whole host of traditional Fairground favourites, that will see the Downs come to life with, fun, laughter and plenty of Thrills!
Top Floor, Cabot’s Circus, Bristol
Summerhouse Plantation, Ashton Court Estate, Abbots Leigh Road, Bristol
Located in the heart of Bristol’s stunning Ashton Court Estate, the Tree Tops High Ropes course is perfect for thrill-seekers of all ages. Adventure Bristols new treetops high ropes course has bridges, zip lines and walk-ways in the woods.
For a more general blog post about what’s on in Bristol for kids, read our Guide to Things To Do In Bristol With Kids: 35 Family Attractions & Days Out.
Our Top 5 Easter Days out from Somerset 2026
There are some cracking Easter Events a bit further afield, in Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, for the family to get involved with.
Easter at Longleat
When: Saturday 28th March – Sunday 19th April 2026. 10.00am – 6.00pm (7pm Bank Holidays).
Let imaginations run wild this Easter and step into a land of stories.
- Enjoy the egg-stra special Easter live show.
- Say hello to the animals and keepers at meet and greets.
Follow the yellow brick road to an eggs-traordinary Easter book trail, where classic stories come to life and a chocolate treat awaits.
- Drive round the Safari and see the rare tiger cubs at play alongside many other species.
- Experience the grandeur of Longleat House as you discover the ground floor of this magnificent stately home.
- Sail across Half Mile Pond on their boat cruise to see gorillas, Colobus monkeys and sea lions.
- Be like Wordsworth and marvel at the golden daffodils “fluttering and dancing in the breeze” as you delight in the Capability Brown landscape.
- Discover the newly-opened bat cave.
- Journey on their 15-inch narrow gauge railway.
- Unleash your imagination in their Adventure Castle,
- Get lost in the maze.
Join a spectacular Garden Party on 11-12 April, featuring balloon tethering, a display of classic cars and food and drink markets to tempt every taste.
Book tickets here.
Easter Eggstravaganza at Roves Farm
Sevenhampton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7QG
When: TBC
Hop along to Roves Farm for lots of Easter fun including:
- Meet the Easter Bunny
- Lambing Talks
- Easter Trail – egg hunt with the Easter Bunny
- Easter Bunny Show
- Bottle feed the Boer goat kids.
- Animal Racing is back – take on their sheep and goats on the race track!
- Family Fun Fair* run by George Scarrott and Son’s Family Fun Fairs
- Tractor ride (£2)
- Wash the tractor
- Meet and feed the animals
Some activities may be weather dependent.
Gozzle’s wetland adventure at Slimbridge
WWT Slimbridge, Bowditch, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BT
Open 7 days a week, 364 days a year. 9.30am –5.00 pm in March, 5.30 pm in April – October(last entry 4.30pm).
Gozzle
Friday 20th March – Sunday 31st May 2026
Discover a season of firsts this spring, on a fun-filled wetland adventure with Gozzle the gosling at WWT Slimbridge. With outdoor adventures, special activities, storytelling sessions and more.
- Activity Trail – Follow the interactive trail to discover what it takes for your fuzzy little friend to become a grown-up goose.
Discover more about the wonderful wetlands at Slimbridge with daily activities such as visiting the hides, splash about in welly boot land, run wild in Riverlife playground, pond dipping and a canoe safari.
Avon Valley Railway
When: TBC (Trains depart Bitton at: 1045, 1200, 1315, 1430 and 1545).
Celebrate Easter at Avon Valley Railway and see the restored locomotive from the Fry’s chocolate factory in Keynsham. Discover more about this special locomotive, see displays on its history and the factory it served and talk to retired employees who worked there.
As a special Easter treat the children get a FREE bar of Fry’s chocolate too! They’ll also befamily activities to enjoy as well as a one hour train ride.
Farmyard Friends Weekend
When: 11th & 12th April 2026
- Trains depart at 10:45, 12:00, 13:15, 14:30, & 15:45 each day.
Expect to meet bunnies, sheep, Shetland ponies, and more, plus enjoy a steam-hauled ride along our line and take in the first signs of spring throughout the Avon Valley countryside. Children can also enjoy taking part in a farmyard trail around the station, with the chance to win an exciting prize.
Big Easter Adventure at Bowood House
When: Saturday 28th – Sunday 12th April 2026, 10:30am – 17:30pm (last admissions 16:30).
Ten giant eggs are hidden around the grounds on a brand-new trail route. Six of the large eggs each hold a letter — find them all and unscramble the letters to reveal the mystery word. Next, find the remaining four giant eggs, each featuring a riddle. Solve them all, then hop over to Admissions to claim a chocolate treat!
Easter-themed Arts and Crafts’ will be available on select dates throughout the event. Try out the adventure playground and explore the beautiful gardens.
Easter Weekend Special: 3rd – 6th April
- Golden Egg Hunt
- Rainbow Egg Challenge
Easter in Somerset 2026 - FAQs
When are the Easter school holidays in Somerset 2026?
Friday 3rd April to Friday 17th April 2026 (check your local council dates/school website).
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Have a great Easter and enjoy some fun family days out over the Easter holidays!
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