🐣 Easter Events in North Derbyshire for Kids (2026)
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Chesterfield, Matlock, Peak District & Surrounding Areas
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Planning the Easter school holidays in North Derbyshire for the whole family? Our guide has the latest news at Ey-Up Derbyshire kids covers everything happening in Chatsworth, Matlock, Chesterfield, and the wider Peak District. To help you manage the weeks of family fun, the age-old thrill of egg hunting, hot cross buns and the finances.
Easter events and trail activities take place over the Easter bank holiday weekend, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday, with plenty going on throughout the holidays, make sure to check as normal admission prices may not include the extra Easter extravaganza activities.
Always check with the venue before heading out. We do our best to keep everything up to date, however things change, events sell out and tickets may need to be bought ahead of time.
🏰 Chatsworth House Easter Adventures
📍 Chatsworth House, Bakewell, DE45 1PP
🌐 https://www.chatsworth.org
- Easter egg hunt around the farmyard
- Oak Barn craft sessions are included with tickets.
- Explore gardens, woodland trails and adventure playground.
This is a full-day Peak District Easter experience and one of the biggest events in the area.
🐑 Matlock Farm Park – Easter Eggstravaganza
📍 Jaggers Lane, Matlock, DE4 5LH
🌐 https://matlockfarmpark.co.uk
- Daily Easter egg hunt + treasure trail
- Meet newborn lambs
- Live shows, reptile encounters, themed days.
It includes Easter Bunny appearances and golden egg prizes.
🛍️ Peak Village Easter Fun Day (FREE Event)
📍 Peak Village, Chatsworth Road, Rowsley, DE4 2JE
🌐 https://peakvillage.co.uk
📅 Sunday 5 April 2026 (Easter Sunday)
⏰ 11:00am – 4:00pm
💷 Free entry + free parking
If you want a free Easter event in the Peak District, this is a great choice—especially if you’re avoiding a full-on expensive day out. Peak Village always do some great activities and its well worth checking out, we did the Christmas events and they were fab.
What’s on:
- 🐰 Easter trail around the village
- 🎨 Craft sessions and creative activity stations
- 📖 Storytelling (Alice in Wonderland themed)
- 🎶 Live music and pop-up entertainment
- 🍴 Food stalls + cafés open all day
👉 The whole event is a relaxed, family-friendly Easter celebration, perfect if you want something a bit more relaxed. According to the official event listing, it’s all about “creative Easter-inspired activities for all the family” with a fun trail and hands-on sessions throughout the day.
🚋 Crich Tramway Village – Easter Event
📍 Crich Tramway Village, DE4 5DP
🌐 https://www.tramway.co.uk
- Easter trail + tram rides
- Woodland walks + outdoor space
It’s a more relaxed, scenic Easter day out plus you can take a picnic and theres even a small indoor soft play for under 10’s. Your ticket price lets you come back through the year for free so its a great hit. We did our first visit in March 2026 and loved it.
🚠 Heights of Abraham – Spring Easter Trail
📍 Matlock Bath, DE4 3NT
🌐 https://www.heightsofabraham.com
- Easter trail sheet activities
- Cable car ride + caverns
- Live entertainment + storytelling over Easter
It offers a great mix of learning, adventure, and beautiful views.
🌸 Thornbridge Hall – Easter Eggstravaganza
📍 Ashford-in-the-Water, DE45 1NZ
🌐 https://thornbridgeestate.co.uk
- Garden Easter trail + decorated eggs
- Indoor Easter fun zone
- Crafts + activity stations
It feels more like a mini festival than just a trail; we are so disappointed we won’t be able to make it this year. Again, annual tickets are available, so if you have one, this can help with costs again .
🚂 UNIQUE EVENTS (FROM PEAK DISTRICT LISTINGS)
🚂 Peak Rail – Easter Treasure Hunt
📍 Darley Dale, DE4 2LF
🌐 https://www.peakrail.co.uk
- Follow clues along the railway.
- This is on our list for next year!
🚂 Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Easter Weekend
📍 Wirkswor th, DE4 4FB
🌐 https://www.e-v-r.com
- Easter Bunny visits
- Egg hunt included in ticket
- Steam train rides
It’s a brilliant alternative if your kids love trains.
🏰 Bolsover Castle Easter Adventure Quest
📍 Bolsover, S44 6PR
🌐 https://www.english-heritage.org.uk
- Trail across castle grounds
- Includes activity stations and themed challenges..
💧 Carsington Water Easter Trail
📍 Carsington Water, DE6 1ST
🌐 https://www.severntrent.com
- Trail around the reservoir
- Collect the prize at the end.
- Pushchair-friendly
It’s one of the best easy outdoor days for little legs.
🆓 CHESTERFIELD EVENTS (THIS IS WHERE YOU WIN TRAFFIC)
🐰 Chesterfield Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
📍 Chesterfield town centre
🌐 https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/events/chesterfield-easter-egg-scavenger-hunt/
📅 27 March – 12 April
- Find 11 hidden Easter posters across town.
- Solve clues + win prizes.
- Completely self-led
It’s a brilliant free event that gets kids walking around town.
✨ Chesterfield Glow Up (Pre-Easter Event)
📍 Chesterfield Market Place, S40 1AR
🌐 https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/events/chesterfield-glow-up/
📅 27–28 March
- Light show entertainment
- Night market + family activities
It’s a great way to kick off the Easter holidays.
🛍️ Chesterfield Artisan Market
📍 Chesterfield Market
📅 29 March
- Local food stalls to look around for an easy afternoon with the kids, although it can soon be pricey with all the treats and food items.
It’s easy to pair with Tiny Town or a café stop.
🎉 Kids Easter Party – Olde House
📍 Newbold Road, Chesterfield, S40 4RN
📅 5 April
- Disco and games along with a soft play
- Easter egg included
It’s a nice, contained event if you want something simple.
🐣 Twin Oaks Hotel Easter Egg Hunt
📍 Chesterfield, S42
🌐 https://www.twinoakshotel.co.uk
📅 Good Friday
- Egg hunt mini disco
- Food + crafts + games
It’s a proper all-in-one Easter party event.
🧸 SOFT PLAY & INDOOR EVENTS
🏙️ Tiny Town Chesterfield
📍 1 New Beetwell Street, S40 1QR
🌐 https://tinytownsoftplay.uk
- Easter-themed role-play sessions
- Central location
🌿 Sugar Snap Play
📍 The Glass Yard, Chesterfield, S41 8JY
- Easter sensory play + crafts
- Calm Montessori-style sessions
📚 Chesterfield Library
📍 New Beetwell Street, S40 1QN
🌐 https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk
- Free Easter crafts + story sessions
It’s the perfect backup for a rainy day.
🎉 BONUS: FESTIVAL-STYLE EVENT (JUST AFTER EASTER)
🎨 Derbyshire Makes Festival
📍 Chesterfield + Cromford
📅 From 11 April
- Free creative workshops
- Music, food + performances
It’s a great add-on if you want something after Easter week.
🧠 HOW TO PLAN YOUR NORTH DERBYSHIRE EASTER
Here’s what actually works:
- Big day → Chatsworth / Matlock Farm Park
- Experience day → railway / Heights
- Free day → Chesterfield trail / Carsington
- Easy day → Tiny Town / library
That gives you a full mix of paid, free, and low-effort days.