What’s On In Easter in Nottinghamshire For Kids 2025
Spring has sprung, so it’s time for our BIG Easter Holiday family fun round-up! Whether you’re after Easter egg hunts, toddler activities, craft sessions and workshops, or some outdoor activities fun for the whole family, we’ve got you covered for children of all ages from March and April, including the Easter half term. Please keep checking back, as we’ll be updating this guide with even more family activities as they’re announced, including the Easter break.
Easter Holidays: 5th April – 21st April 2025 (Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City)
As always, please check with the venue before heading out, as event details can change, have limited capacity, or require online bookings end guest changes. As much as we do our best to bring you the right info, we would hate for you to spoil your fun activities.
What’s On in Nottinghamshire This Easter?
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Easter Egg-extravaganzas & Main Events
🔹 Nottingham Castle
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🔹 Brunch with the Easter Bunny at Rufford Abbey
📍 Rufford Abbey, Ollerton, NG22 9DF
📅 10th – 12th April, 10 AM & 12:30 PM
💰 Adults: £16.95 | Kids (under 10): £9.95 | Under 2s: FREE (Parking £6)
Tuck into a delicious buffet-style brunch, freshly prepared and served with a selection of tea, coffee, and fruit juice. The star guest? The one and only Easter Bunny will be there to greet everyone, bringing extra magic to your morning!
Each child will receive a trail sheet for an Easter adventure, with a special prize at the finish line.
💰 Pricing:
- Adults: £16.95
- Children under 10: £9.95
- Under 2s: FREE
👨👩👧 Important Info:
- All children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
- Shared tables may be allocated for smaller groups (less than six guests), but we’ll do our best to give everyone ample space.
- Parking for this event is at Rufford Mill, and standard parking charges apply.
🔹 Easter Egg Hunt at Hardwick Hall (National Trust)
📍 Doe Lea, Chesterfield S44 5QJ
📅 29th March – 21st April, 10 AM – 4:30 PM
💰 £3.50 per child (Admission applies for non-members)
Get ready for some action-packed fun with a thrilling jousting challenge—grab a hobby horse and charge to victory! Navigate the bunting maze, test your balancing skills in the classic egg and spoon race, and decorate “Bess,” our Flowering Fool, with ribbons to celebrate the season. Need a quiet moment? Lie back and watch the clouds drift by while reflecting on Easter traditions. Each child’s ticket includes a variety of fun with a trail sheet, bunny ears, and a delicious Rainforest Alliance-certified chocolate egg (vegan and free-from options).
🔹 Easter Adventure at Belton House
📍 Grantham, NG32 2LW
📅 5th-23rd April, 10 AM – 5 PM
💰 £3.50 per child (Admission applies for non-members)
Get your tickets today and follow Sophia the Swallow on a magical migration through Belton’s Pleasure Grounds, exploring spring traditions worldwide through fun-filled activities. As you wander through the estate, take in the stunning sights of daffodils and bluebells transforming the landscape. Each trail includes a sheet, bunny ears, and a choice of dairy, vegan, or free-from chocolate egg, perfect for all adventurers!
Outdoor & National Trust Fun
🔹 Sherwood Pines – Stick Man Trail
📍 Edwinstowe, NG21 9JL
📅 Opens 5th February
💰 Free (But there is a cost for Parking)
Join Stick Man on an exciting forest adventure! Follow the interactive trail as he tries to return to the family tree, with plenty of fun stick-themed activities along the way. Learn about forest wildlife, make your own stickman and fill in your adventure passport, and grab a picture with Stick Man! There is so much to do at Sherwood Pines. Why not read more about Sherwood Pines and our vist.
🔹 Stick Man Activity Pack
📍 Available at Sherwood Pines Welcome Point
💰 £4 per pack
This set includes a colouring bag, Stick Man lanyard, adventure passport, stickers, pencil, crayon, and pipe cleaner to create your own Stick Man! You can do the trail without paying for the pack if funds are tight, just bring a little bit of string or pipe cleaner for making the stickman. But if you can spare the £4 it goes to support the woodland.
🔹 Easter Egg Hunt at Calke Abbey
📍 Ticknall, Derby DE73 7JF
📅 5th – 23rd April, 10 AM – 4:30 PM
💰 £3.50 per child (Admission applies for non-members)
Choose between two adventure trails: a longer route through the parkland featuring bunny boot camp and welly wanging or a shorter accessible trail in the Pleasure Grounds and Stableyards with fun sensory challenges. Each child gets a trail sheet, bunny ears, and a choice of dairy, vegan, or free-from chocolate egg.
Farmyard Easter Fun
🔹 White Post Farm – Easter EGGstravaganza
📍 Farnsfield, Newark NG22 8HL
📅 5th-21st April
💰 £15.95 Booking link for White Post Farm
Hop into the Easter fun with an egg-citing trail leading to a chocolate reward! Explore Bunnyville in the top yard, get creative in the Events Barn with Easter crafts, and meet fluffy chicks up close. Don’t miss ‘Owl Babies’ story time with Go Active Falconry—snap a picture with the adorable Brazilian Pygmy Owls! New for 2025—catch the Easter Bunny at select times for fun photo opportunities.
🔹 Manor Farm & Parklands – Easter Celebrations
📍 East Leake, LE12 6LU
📅 12th – 21st April
💰 Online: Adults £13.95 | Kids (2+): £14.95 | Under 2s: £3.95 (Prices higher on the gate)
Get ready for an Easter packed with family fun! Meet the adorable Easter chicks, snap a photo with the Easter Bunny, and pick out some treats from the Easter sweet cart. Follow the clues on the Easter trail to discover a hidden fairy garden, take part in the first-ever World Mud Pie Championship, and show off your best moves at the silent disco!
🎟 Also included in your ticket:
✅ Entry to Nottinghamshire’s biggest indoor play centre
✅ The World of Dinosaur Roar! Discovery Trail
✅ Daily falconry demonstrations (weather permitting)
✅ A full day of animal activities, including petting sessions and donkey grooming
With two outdoor playgrounds and acres of beautiful countryside, it’s the perfect day out for families of all ages.
Book Manor Farm & Parklands Easter tickets
🔹 Bluebell Dairy – Choccy Woccy Easter
📍 Spondon, DE21 7ND
📅 5th-21st April
💰 Adults: £14.50 | Kids: £14.95
This Easter, step into the world of Choccy Woccy’s Doo Dah Machine, where the quirky inventor has swapped traditional eggs for something even more magical—Bluebell Crèam Egg Ice Cream! Join the fun as Choccy Woccy unveils his latest wacky creation, and every child gets to enjoy a free tub of this delicious Easter treat (dairy-free alternatives available).
Expect plenty of Easter-themed fun across the farm, with activities, adorable animals, and hands-on experiences the whole family will love.
Theme Parks & Big Attractions
🔹 Eggtastic Easter at Wheelgate Park
📍 Mansfield, NG22 8HX
📅 5th-21st April
💰 £17pp (Under 95cm free)
Get ready for egg-citing Easter fun at Wheelgate Park! With thrilling rides, water attractions, and an Easter trail packed with surprises, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy. Meet adorable farm animals, take part in Easter-themed activities, and don’t forget to grab your chocolate treat at the end!
🔹 Eggstreme Easter & Easter Grotto at Twinlakes
📍 Melton Mowbray, LE13 1SQ
📅 29th-30th March & 5th-27th April
💰 £16.49pp (Under 95cm free) | Grotto entry: £9.45 extra
Celebrate Eggstreme Easter at Twinlakes Park, where Easter magic meets adventure! Hop onto exhilarating rides, explore themed Easter zones, and visit the Easter Grotto for an extra special experience. Expect meet-and-greets with the Easter Bunny, chocolatey surprises, and plenty of springtime fun!
🐣 Book early to secure your spot for these egg-cellent Easter events!
Just Outside Nottinghamshire
Eggbert’s Chocolatey Easter Egg Trail at Sundown Adventureland
📍 Sundown Adventureland, Treswell Rd, Rampton, Retford DN22 0HX
📅 29th March – 20th April
💰 Standard admission applies (best prices available online)
Looking for an egg-citing family day out this Easter? Hop over to Sundown Adventureland for Eggbert’s Chocolatey Easter Egg Trail, a fun-filled hunt where kids can follow the trail, find hidden Easter eggs, and claim a FREE Easter treat at the Pumpkin Café! 🐰🍫
🚗 Getting There
Enjoy hassle-free parking with FREE on-site parking and EV charging points at the front of the car park.
🎢 Explore Over 30 Rides & Attractions
From the Monkey Mayhem Driving School to the Rocky Mountain Railroad, there’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained before lunch!
🥪 Lunch & Refuel
Pack a picnic or choose from a range of family-friendly meals at eateries across the park.
🥚 Eggbert’s Easter Egg Hunt
Join the big Easter hunt after lunch, searching for hidden eggs placed around the park by Honey Bear. Complete the trail to claim a chocolatey reward (1pm-close, one prize per child).
📸 End the Day with Smiles & Sweet Treats
Leave with happy, tired kids (hello, car nap! 😴) and plenty of Easter memories. Don’t forget to tag Sundown Adventureland in your snaps!
🎟 Book your Sundown Adventure Land tickets online for the best price!
🔹 Drayton Manor’s 75th Anniversary Easter Celebration
📍 Drayton Manor, Tamworth, B78 3TW
📅 4th – 28th April
💰 Tickets from £27.50
This Easter, Drayton Manor is pulling out all the stops for an EGG-stra special 75th-anniversary celebration! Expect thrilling rides, live entertainment, and surprise events, making this a spring adventure you won’t forget!
🎢 What’s Included?
✅ Full access to Drayton Manor Theme Park, Thomas Land & Zoo – take on Gold Rush, The Wave, and Stormforce10!
🥚 Diamond Easter Egg Hunt – Follow the clues and track down the hidden diamond eggs for a chance to win big prizes!
🎆 Fireworks Spectacular (5th April) – End your day with a stunning Drayton Manor-style display.
🏛 75th Anniversary Museum – Step into the past with a special exhibition celebrating 75 years of fun.
🎶 Themed Weekend Entertainment – Enjoy live music every weekend, celebrating different decades!
❓ Mystery Event (24th – 26th April) – Something BIG is coming… but it’s top secret for now!
📅 Book your tickets now and celebrate 75 years of thrills, fun, and Easter magic at Drayton Manor!
Library & Free Community Events
🔹 Beeston Library – Easter Crafts
📍 Foster Avenue, NG9 1AE
📅 TBA
💰 Free, drop-in
🔹 Edwinstowe Library – Holiday Fun
📍 High Street, NG21 9QS
📅 18th-22nd April
💰 Free, drop-in
Indoor Play & Soft Play Easter Specials
🔹 Hocus Pocus Soft Play – Easter Egg Hunt
📍 Nottingham, NG8 5DQ
📅 TBA
💰 TBA
🔹 National Ice Centre – Parent & Toddler Skate
📍 Nottingham NG1 1LA
📅 TBA
💰 £5 adults, under 5s free
Shopping Centre & Store Easter Events
🔹 Hobbycraft Nottingham – Kids’ Easter Bug Bonnet Workshop (3+)
📍 Riverside Retail Park, NG2 1RU
📅 15th & 22nd March
💰 £10 (£8 early booking normally £10)
require adult supervision. One ticket is required per child.
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🔹 Bug-Themed Easter Bonnet Workshop at Hobbycraft
📍 Hobbycraft Nottingham (Check local store for details)
📅 Selected Dates in April
💰 £10 per child (£8 if booked before 8th March)
Get crafty this Easter with a bug-inspired bonnet-making workshop at Hobbycraft! Kids can choose between a bold ladybird or a buzzing bee design—or let their imagination run wild and create something totally unique!
🖍 What’s Included?
🎨 All materials provided, including glue, googly eyes, tissue paper & more
👩🏫 Guided workshop led by a Hobbycraft expert
🎩 A finished bonnet—perfect for Easter parades & competitions!
👧 Suitable for ages 3+ (Adult supervision required). One ticket per child.
🐣 Book early to secure a spot & let the Easter creativity begin!
Theatre, Cinema & Live Shows
🔹 Theatre Royal – How to Train Your Dragon in Concert
📍 Nottingham NG1 5ND
📅 18th April
💰 £42.50 – £52
The following times
🔹 Mansfield Palace Theatre – The Little Mermaid
📍 Mansfield NG18 1NG
📅 17th April, 2 PM & 6 PM
💰 £17 Adults | £14 Child
Baby & Toddler Easter Fun
🔹 Little Nature Tots – Easter S’mores & Woodland Play
📍 Near Beauvale House, High Park Cottages, Moorgreen, Nottingham, NG16 3QZ
📅 Selected Dates in April 5th 6th April
💰 Price TBA
🐰 Hop into Easter with Little Nature Tots! Enjoy a magical outdoor stay-and-play session packed with woodland fun, s’mores by the fire, and a special meet & greet with the Easter Bunny!
🔥 What’s Included?
✅ Toast s’mores over the fire & sip on hot chocolate
🎨 Easter-themed woodland crafts to make & take home
💦 Water-themed woodland play alongside the usual nature activities
☕ Tea & coffee available for parents throughout the session
🌿 What is Little Nature Tots?
An outdoor, all-weather stay & play group for little explorers aged 6 months – 5 years, offering a range of nature-based learning experiences. Kids can enjoy:
🏡 Mud kitchens
💦 Water play
🏗 Construction & role play
🖍 Mark making & sensory play
🚗 Getting There: Follow signs to Little Nature Tots after parking in the designated area.
🐣 Spaces are limited – book early for a nature-filled Easter adventure!
🔹 Pre-School Soft Play & Inflatable Day with Five Star Sports Coaching
📍 Wildcats Arena, NG3 7EB
📅 Tuesday, 8 April
💰£X1 CHILD £6.50 Select X2 CHILDREN SIBLING TICKET £11.70 – Group ticket for 2 people
Let the little ones jump, bounce, and play at this action-packed soft-play and inflatable day! Designed especially for pre-schoolers, this event is perfect for burning off some energy in a safe and fun environment.
🏀 What’s Included?
✅ Soft play area with plenty of space to explore
🎈 Giant inflatables for endless bouncing fun
🤸♂️ Fun-filled activities to keep little ones entertained
👶 Suitable for toddlers & pre-schoolers. Parental supervision is required.
That’s all for now, but check back, as we’ll keep this guide updated with new events! Sign up for our free mailing list for Nottinghamshire for the latest updates on fun things to do with the kids and more: abbie@ey-up.co.uk. Just include your name and town.🐣🥚 Our social media is coming soon.
