The best Easter egg hunts, activities and trails in the UK for 2023

There's a cracking adventure quest at Scarborough Castle this Easter holiday. Explore the castle and grounds to hunt for clues and challenges, and discover traditional Easter games like egg rolling and the egg and spoon race. Track down the Easter eggs and you’ll be rewarded with a chocolate treat and an adventurer’s certificate.
When: 1-16 Apr 23
Where: Scarborough Castle , Castle Road, Scarborough YO11 1HY

Hop around Hampton Court Palace gardens hunting for the Lindt Gold Bunny, and discover some of Hampton Court’s most famous characters as you go. Match up the important palaces character on the trail to the red ribbon on the bunny statue at each location. With each Lindt GOLD BUNNY you find, you'll uncover a fascinating story. Can you find them all? When you have finished exploring, you'll be rewarded with a delicious a Lindt GOLD BUNNY chocolate treat!
When: 1-16 Apr 23
Where: Hampton Court Palace , Hampton Court Way, Molesey, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU

Get a wiggle on and join the fun this Easter! This Easter at Kew Gardens, join Superworm for a new adventure with all the heroes from the best-selling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Set out on a journey through the plant and animal kingdoms, against the magical backdrop of our Gardens in spring. Follow the trail and discover familiar scenes from the story, dig deep into the importance of soil, and find out all about the different garden creatures of Superworm. You can also explore the seasonal plants in the Gardens, with tulips, bluebells, magnolias, and cherry blossom all bursting to life.
When: 1-16 Apr 23
Where: Royal Botanic Gardens , Kew, Richmond TW9 3AB

Head to Pensthorpe in Norfolk this Easter and you can follow a trail of giant nests to see what new life is coming to the gorgeous nature reserve. There'll be a second Easter trail in the brilliant Wild Rootz huge adventure playground designed by everyone's favourite board game manufacturers, Orchard Toys. There'll be the chance to win Orchard Toys over the Easter holiday, with activity sheets, and arts and crafts sessions available for families too.
When: 31 Mar-17 Apr 23
Where: Pensthorpe , Pensthorpe Road, Fakenham NR21 0LN

The Pesky Bunnies are bouncing back into BeWILDerwood with a 'spring' in their step! Hop to it and meet the Easter Bunny at the Storytelling Stage, then bounce along the trail to find where those Pesky Bunnies are hiding around the woods. Will you be able to find them all and win an eggscellent prize?
When: 1-17 Apr 23
Where: Bewilderwood Norfolk , Horning Road, Hoveton, Norwich NR12 8JW

Find all the dragons and their eggs at Painshill this Easter holiday with our family statue trail. This springtime, magical beasts have come to lay their eggs; can you find them all? But oh, no! One of the dragons has lost their egg! Can you spot which egg is missing? Perfect for the whole family, the dragon trail follows a 1-mile route for those with buggies or little legs!
When: 1-16 Apr 23
Where: Painshill , Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1JE

This Easter, you are invited to join Lady Baillie’s dogs, Danny and Boots, her beloved Great Danes, on an egg-citing Easter Quest through the great outdoors as they hunt for their favourite treats! As you venture through the estate you’ll be greeted with spring-filled Easter displays where the little ones must CRACK the clues to find their favourite treat… don’t forget to count the hidden golden eggs along the way. When you have finished exploring, you'll be rewarded with a delicious Easter treat.
When: 1-16 Apr 23
Where: Leeds Castle , Broomfield, Maidstone ME17 1PL

Can you quack the clues this Easter? Join us for a family day out of exploration and discovery that will put all of your senses to the test. To succeed as a Duck Detective and complete the Easter trail, you'll need to get closer than ever to nature. It's time to investigate underwater mysteries, follow tracks to work out who's been creeping around at night and use everything from bird calls to animal poo (honestly!) to reveal wildlife secrets only a true Duck Detective knows.
When: 1-16 Apr 23
Where: WWT London Wetland Centre , Queen Elizabeth Walk, London SW13 9WT

Make some special family memories this Spring with an Easter quest and egg-cellent craft egg decorating workshop at Hever Castle. Celebrate spring by helping the Easter Bunny find their sweet treats as part of an Easter egg hunt around the grounds. With a spring in your step, head to a free craft workshop and let your little ones take part in an egg decorating workshop.
When: 1-16 Apr 23
Where: Hever Castle , Hever Road, Hever, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NG

There are real treats in store for Easter visitors to Audley End Miniature Railway this April. From storytelling to adventure playgrounds, plus Easter-themed I Spy worksheets and activity trails as well as the chance to meet the Easter Bunny himself in his burrow with his furry friends, who will give each child a special gift.
When: 1-16 Apr 23
Where: Audley End Miniature Railway , Audley End Road, Audley End, Saffron Walden CB11 4JB

Nestled within the enchanting Easter Village at Mother Shipton's are tons of cracking surprises, waiting to be found. Follow the Bunny Door Trail through the blooming, beautiful woodland and watch it come alive with the colours of Spring. Be sure to look out for giant eggs and see if you can find all the charming Easter scenes and eggceptional photo opportunities along the way. You might even get to meet the Easter Bunny himself! Hop along to visit Tumbleweed the Gardener in his Potting Shed where you can plant your very own seeds of Spring. Plus, Daisy Maisy the Storyteller will be waiting to welcome you for some whimsical Easter stories.
When: 1-16 Apr 23
Where: Mother Shipton's Cave , Prophecy Lodge, High Bridge, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 8DD

There's so much to do at Manor Farm Park this Easter. You can meet the Easter chicks and bunnies in the Animal Chat Room, watch the new baby lambs playing out in the fields, complete an Easter scavenger hunt in the woodlands and visit the Easter Bunny to collect a treat. Plus, there's all the usual fun to be had at the indoor playbarn; on the The World of Dinosaur Roar! Discovery Trail; and a choice of not one, but two brilliant outdoor adventure playgrounds.
When: 3-14 Apr 23
Where: Manor Farm Park and Woodlands , Castle Hill, East Leake, Loughborough LE12 6LU

It’s not only birds that lay eggs! Can you find 10 eggs hidden in the garden and use clues to work out which creature laid them? From reptiles to mini beasts, you'll be surprised by the number of egg-laying creatures which live in the world around us. Spot the odd one out and claim a chocolate egg as your prize!
When: 1-16 Apr 23
Where: Gilbert White’s House , The Wakes, High Street, Selborne, Hampshire GU34 3JH

Meet the Easter Bunny! Say hello and snap a photo next to the Easter Bunny on the forecourt at Stockeld Park this eEaster Then take part in an Easter Hunt around the Enchanted Forest; gaze at the giant eggs and spot tainbow bunnies along the way! Complete the trail to receive a chocolate treat. Finally, don't miss the eggcellent Easter 'Yolks' in the maze; they’re sure to crack you up!
When: 1-16 Apr 23
Where: The Adventure Park , Stockeld Park, Wetherby, North Yorkshire, LS22 4AN

Follow the Easter trail at Dunham Massey this spring, which celebrates historical connections with pets and animals. Find the Stables building with the much-loved Sir Oliver the horse. Why not have your own hobby horse race? Learn about a very special pet parrot and feel the breeze as you run through the park like a bird in flight. Spot fallow deer with just one antler (as they 'cast' off their old ones) and look out for colourful butterflies when you follow the winding paths in the Winter Garden. Each trail includes a chocolate (or vegan and free-from) Rainforest Alliance Easter egg.
When: 1-16 Apr 23
Where: Dunham Massey , Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 4SJ

Snap into the world of Shaun the Sheep with his augmented reality trail this Easter! Shaun the Sheep has travelled all the way from Mossy Bottom Farm. Are you ready for the most exciting adventure of ‘Hide and Sheep’? Bringing a fun new dimension to family days out filled with photo opportunities, crafts and exploration!  Grab your flock and take part in a baaa-rilliant game of ‘Hide & Sheep’ to find Shaun while enjoying spring in the beautiful woodland gardens at Leonardslee.
When: 25 Mar-23 Apr 23
Where: Leonardslee Gardens , Brighton Road, Lower Beeding, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6PP

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Morden Hall Park on an Easter trail. Make your way along the trail and take part in fun-filled games and activities that will get your heart racing and your brains whirring. The trail takes place between 5 and 10 April, 10am-4pm, so come along and explore the beautiful parklands of Morden Hall Park.
When: 5-10 Apr 23
Where: Morden Hall Park , Morden Hall Road, Morden, London, SM4 5JD

Hop on over to Fishers Farm Park to see the cutest newborn lambs and goat kids this Easter. Some lucky visitors might even get to bottle feed them in the daily Farm Shows. And you can meet other fluffy friends too; there'll be chicks, ducklings, baby bunnies and more. Then see some egg-cellent magic in the daily Magic Shows before heading down to jump aboard a Tractor and Trailer Ride to see the animals in the fields. Look out for the Easter Bunny making an appearance on the farm too.
When: 1-16 Apr 23
Where: Fishers Farm Park , Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, West Sussex, RH14 0EG

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At the start of your Easter adventures in nature trail at the National Trust property, Kingston Lacy, pick up your activity pack to find the bespoke trail you’re going to follow. Find and complete the 10 nature-inspired activities that are hiding along the way. Finish the trail and collect your Rainforest Alliance chocolate egg or an allergen-free alternative at the end.
When: 1-16 Apr 23
Where: Kingston Lacy , Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 4EA

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Start your Easter adventures in the nature trail, pick up an activity pack to find a bespoke Easter trail to follow. Find and complete the 10 nature-inspired activities that are hiding along the way. Building a bird's nest, getting to know a tree and hiding like a mouse are just some of the activities you can experience at Dyrham Park. Finish the trail and collect your Rainforest Alliance chocolate egg (or an allergen-free alternative) at the end.
When: 1-16 Apr 23
Where: Dyrham Park , Dyrham, near Bath, South Gloucestershire, SN14 8HY

Raby Castle has a brand-new adventurous Easter trail around the deer park for families to discover. Raby Park bursts into life in the Spring and there is plenty for families to discover as they explore the acres of parkland. The Plotters’ Forest Adventure Playground will be hosting a series of Easter Egg hunts, with families invited to find the colourful eggs hidden in the forest, solving the creative clues and puzzles along the way. In the neighbouring Deer Park, families can follow the clues on the brand-new Bunny Hop Trail to find the elusive Raby bunny. At the spectacular High Force Waterfall, in the North Pennines, Easter celebrations include a circular woodland trail which leads families back to the High Force Hotel for a delicious hot chocolate. But can visitors spot the colourful High Force Easter eggs hiding in the forest? Tickets for the Plotters’ Forest, Deer Park and High Force trails are complimentary with an admission ticket,
When: 1-16 Apr 23
Where: Raby Castle , Staindrop, Darlington, DL2 3AH

Pebble and Grit have been having a whale of a time placing riddles and clues around the standing stones and treehouses at Tumblestone Hollow as well as in the Gardens at Stonor Park. Follow the trail, exploring and playing as you go along. Solve the puzzle and receive a fantastic chocolate treat. Then hear the stories of Tumblestone Hollow read by one of the woodland elves, who might even give you a special Tumblestone (washable) tattoo...
When: 1-16 Apr 23
Where: Stonor Park , Stonor, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 6HF

Join in a Jurassic adventure across Crealy Theme Park this Easter. Find all the dinosaur egg locations to win yourself a chocolatey prize! Figure out the clues and riddles to reveal the secret dino egg locations across the park. Use a prehistoric map to tick off the locations; once you've found them all, you can claim your egg-cellent reward.
When: 3-16 Apr 23
Where: Crealy Resort , Sidmouth Road, Clyst St Mary, Exeter EX5 1DR

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Take part in Essex's longest Easter Egg Hunt, along the Epping Ongar railway line! Find the eggs that the Easter Bunny has hidden along the line; you'll need to hop on and off the steam and diesel trains to find them all. Look out for Bertie the Easter Bunny, who will be out and about around the stations and aboard some of the trains through the day.
When: 7-10 Apr 23
Where: Epping Ongar Railway , Station Approach, Chipping Ongar, Ongar CM5 9BN

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Explore Kenwood House in London on an adventure quest this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues and challenges, and learn about traditional Easter games like egg rolling and the egg and spoon race. Find all the hidden Easter eggs and you’ll be rewarded with a chocolate treat and an adventurer’s certificate.
When: 1-16 Apr 23
Where: Kenwood House , Hampstead Lane, London NW3 7JR

Calling all Easter Eggsplorers! Between 1 and 16 April, join our Easter trail to find eight giant eggs hidden around the site, reveal the secret word and win a chocolate prize! Along the way you'll discover amazing animals (including our new ostrich!) and learn eggstraordinary facts about eggs and native wildlife. Plus, see the bears after their big sleep, discover our fascinating animal talks and feeds, and run wild on our play areas!
When: 1-16 Apr 23
Where: Wild Place , Blackhorse Hill, Bristol BS10 7TP

Hop over to Manchester’s Elizabeth Gaskell’s House with your little bunnies this Easter, and you'll find lots of egg-cellent creative craft activities to take part in. Spend time in the Servants' Hall where you can make a Victorian Easter card or an Easter bonnet (perhaps just like the ones Elizabeth described in her novels!). There will be lot of colourful materials and accessories to choose from, so you can let your imagination go wild! There's also a Family Garden Trail located around the garden, vegetable patch and pergola that reveal fun facts about the language of flowers, garden wildlife, climate change and more.
When: 11am to 4.30pm on Weds, Thurs, and Sun from 2 to 16 Apr (excluding Sun 9 Apr)
Where: Elizabeth Gaskell House , 84 Plymouth Grove, Manchester M13 9LW