Last Updated on March 19, 2024 by Suzy McCullough
Welcome to our what’s on guide this Easter in the East Midlands in 2024. This includes events and attractions that are open in Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire. Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire. Please check with the attractions that they are open and their events are running before you leave home. Many attractions still require visitors to pre-book in advance. Please note that entrance prices etc are not included below, please visit the relevant website for further information.
Belton House – Lincolnshire
When? 27th March – 14th April
Address: High Rd, Belton, Grantham NG32 2LW
Event – Easter Trail About – Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. Come along and explore the beautiful gardens at Belton. Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
Find Out More – Belton House, National Trust
Belvoir Castle – Leicestershire
When? 27th March – 7th April.
Address: Grantham NG32 1PE.
Event – Bertie’s Easter Expedition About – Embark on an enchanting trail with Bertie the Belvoir and his woodland friends featuring Mossy the Mouse, Sylvie the Squirrel and Oswald the Owl. Discover hidden clues and riddles to complete the quest!
Find Out More – Belvoir Castle
Bolsover Castle – Derbyshire
When? 23rd March – 14th April.
Address: Castle St, Bolsover, Chesterfield S44 6PR.
Event – Easter Adventure Quest. About – Join us for a cracking adventure quest at Bolsover Castle this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the castle grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat. You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you’re a member or not, and it’s on top of the ticket price. There’s no need to book, and you can pay when you arrive at the site.
Find Out More – Bolsover Castle – English Heritage
Burghley House – Lincolnshire
When? 31st March
Address: Peterborough, Stamford PE9 3JY
Event – Easter Egg Treasure Hunt A Bit About – Bring your family and come with your friends for our egg-cellent Treasure Hunt on Easter Sunday. Little ones will love hunting for clues hidden around the picturesque Sculpture Garden to solve the seasonal puzzle and claim an Easter Egg from Burghley’s Easter Bunny. Grown-ups can challenge themselves too – tricky questions for adults to answer are included along the trail with the chance to win Afternoon Tea in The Orangery in a prize draw.
Find Out More – Burghley House
Calke Abbey – Derbyshire
When? 23rd March – 7th April
Address: Ticknall, Derby DE73 7JF
Event – Easter Egg Hunts About – There’s a choice of two main trails to pick from: – The long trail takes you around the parkland and Calke Explore. – The shorter, accessible trail is suitable for little legs, exploring the Pleasure Grounds and stableyards. For those looking for a bigger adventure, there’s also the option of an orienteering trail. Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears, and don’t forget, you can choose from either a chocolate egg or a vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
Find Out More – Calke Abbey
Clumber Park – Nottinghamshire
When? 29th March – 14th April
Address: Clumber Park, Worksop S80 3AZ
Event – Easter Family Trail A Bit About – Can you balance your egg on the spoon without dropping it or hop like a bunny in the sack race? Don’t forget to look for the fairies hiding in the trees! Bring a picnic and relax on the benches under the star tent. Or, head indoors to the café or Clock Tower Parlour for a drink and a snack. When you’ve finished, return to the Discovery Centre to collect your chocolate Easter egg and make a seasonal craft to take home. No booking is required, the trail is £3 per person. Admission into the park applies.
Find Out More – Clumber Park National Trust
Crich Tramway Village – Derbyshire
When? 29th March
Address: Crich, Matlock DE4 5DP.
Event – Easter Eggstra A Bit About – Can you help Mr Bernie Bunny find all his friends and win an Easter-themed prize? (The Easter trail starts at the Learning Centre – cost: £1 per child.) Join in the seasonal fun.
Find Out More – Crich Tramway Village
Great Central Railway – Leicestershire
When? 30th-31st March & 1st April.
Address: Great Central Rd, Loughborough LE11 1RW
Event – Easter on the Rails About – Join us during the Easter School Holidays for Family Steam Train rides, Bring the whole family. Up to 3 kids for £1 with every adult ticket.
Find Out More – Great Central railway
Gunby Estate – Lincolnshire
When? 23rd March – 14th April
Address: Gunby, Spilsby PE23 5SS
Event – Easter Adventures About – Easter at Gunby 2024. Where will your Easter adventure take you? This Easter adventure takes you on an ‘egg’citing journey including numerous spring and daffodil-themed activities. The trail may be bought on the day. Don’t forget, once you have completed the trail, you can choose from either a chocolate egg* or a vegan and Free From chocolate egg.
Find Out More – Gunby Estate Hall and Gardens
Heights of Abraham – Derbyshire
When open? 30th March – 1st April
Address: Dale Rd, Matlock DE4 3NT
Event – Easter weekend at the Heights A Bit About – Celebrating the fact that Queen Victoria visited the Heights when she was a young princess Easter weekend will be a Regal extravaganza. Come along in fancy dress for a special gift and the chance to win a golden easter egg. Look out for other royal visitors too.
Find Out More – Heights of Abraham
Kedleston Hall – Derbyshire
When? 29th March – 1st April
Address: Derby DE22 5JH
Event – Easter Egg Hunt About – Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. Come along and explore the beautiful parkland of Kedleston Hall. Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet and bunny ears and each participant will receive a chocolate egg, or vegan and free from* chocolate egg once they complete as much of the trail as they like.
Find Out More – Kedleston Hall
Manor Farm and Woodlands – Leicestershire
When? 25th March – 12th April.
Address: Castle Hill, East Leake, Loughborough LE12 6LU
Event – Easter on the Farm About –
- Meet the Easter Bunny and receive a treat.
- Pet our Easter Chicks and Rabbits.
- Visit our smaller animals in the Animal Chat Room.
- Say hello to our bigger animals out in the paddocks.
- See our tortoises in the Tortoise Room.
- Follow The World of Dinosaur Roar! Discovery Trail in our woodlands.
- Explore our Indoor Playbarn with adventure play for all ages.Â
Find Out More – Manor Farm Park and Woodlands
Matlock Farm Park – Derbyshire
When open? 29th March – 14th April
Address: Jaggers Ln, Matlock DE4 5LH
Events – Easter Fun at the Farm Park About – Join in with an Easter Treasure Trail for mini-prizes and have a free bet on our sheep and ferret races. Of course, there’s all the usual animal and playtime fun of the farm park with wallaby encounters, small animal petting, meerkat talks, children’s pony rides* and more, plus the UK’s largest jumping pillow and fantastic undercover and indoor multi-zone play facilities too. Look out for eggs-tra special events over Easter Weekend too.
Find Out More – Matlock Farm Park
Mini Meadows Farm – Northamptonshire
When? 29th March – 1st April
Address: Naseby Road, Northampton NN6 6HZ
Event – Easter Eggstravaganza About – Hop into Spring with our Easter Eggstravaganza! Celebrate the joy of Easter with family, friends, and a basket full of fun and join us for an egg-citing adventure that includes everything from egg hunts and animal interactions to crafting and bouncy castle fun. Make this Easter unforgettable this year.
Find Out More – Mini Meadows Farm
Rand Farm – Lincolnshire
When? 16th March – 1st April.
Address: Rand, Market Rasen LN8 5NJ, Lincolnshire
Event – Easter Extravaganza A Bit About – From the team that brought you The Real Christmas Experience… Hop into Lincolnshire’s first immersive Easter experience where every paying child receives a FREE Easter Egg from EB and more.
Find Out More – Rand Farm Park
Rockingham Castle – Leicestershire
When? 31st March – 1st April
Address: Rockingham Castle Estate, Rockingham, Corby, Market Harborough LE16 8TH
Event – Easter Fun About – There will be plenty of Egg-citement at Rockingham Castle as the Castle & Gardens opens this Easter Bank Holiday! Collect your leaflet and start exploring the Gardens to seek out our Easter Trail. Don’t forget, once you’ve completed your booklet, you can collect your Easter Egg. Billy The Bunny will also be joining us around the gardens; make sure you say hello.
Find Out More – Rockingham Castle
Rufford Abbey – Nottinghamshire
When open? 29th March – 1st April
Address: Rufford Abbey Country Park, Ollerton NG22 9DF, Nottinghamshire
Event – Breakfast with the Easter Bunny A Bit About – Join us for an unforgettable morning filled with freshly prepared buffet-style breakfast, tea, coffee, and fruit juice. Meet the legendary Easter Bunny and embark on our Easter Trail with guaranteed prizes for children. Experience a blend of fun, food, and festivities!
West Lodge Farm Park – Northamptonshire
When? 1st – 16th April
Address: Back Lane, Desborough, Kettering NN14 2SH
Event – Easter Eggstravaganza About –
- Collect your Easter Garden Pass on arrival and head towards the Easter Bunny’s garden.
- Take part in the Bunny Challenge and you will be awarded your very own Bunny Ears
- Have a wander in the big Easter garden and find as many Easter Eggs (not chocolate) as you can.
- The Mad Hatter will be on hand to help you post your eggs into the Eggcellent Egg Sorting Machine! … and more
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