Egg-citing Adventures: What's Happening in Cheshire this Easter?

Easter Historic Boat Gathering at the National Waterways Museum

Experience a fleet of colourful narrowboats and barges taking centre stage at the National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port. The site comes alive with music and activities for the whole family, offering a unique glimpse into the region's rich canal heritage.

Bewilderwood - Pesky Bunnies

Join the Pesky Bunnies for a magical day filled with egg-citing activities and curious characters at Bewilderwood. As well as the usual tree-top fun, wobbly rope bridges, and slippery slopes, this award-winning outdoor adventure park is adding some extra Easter excitement and pesky bunny mischief into the mix.

Come and meet Cedric the Easter Bunny! Find out what those Pesky Bunnies have been up to at the Storytelling Stage! Follow the Giant Easter Egg Trail and receive a special BeWILDerwood badge at the end!

The Really Wild Egg Trail at Chester Zoo

Embark on an egg-citing adventure at Chester Zoo's Really Wild Egg Trail.

As you explore the zoo this Easter, you may spot more than the animals that live there. Hop around and discover huge eggs hiding in the zoo. Will you find them all?

Each of the giant eggs have been beautifully painted with the patterns of amazing African animals. From the furry to the scaly, you’ll learn the names of these incredible species and you may even be able to spot some in Heart of Africa when it opens to visitors and learn more about how we’re working to help nature survive and thrive.

Navigate the zoo to find the hidden eggs using the trail map and lead the way to a fun-filled family adventure at the heart of the zoo. Spot every egg and name each animal’s pattern to earn a special sweet treat from the gift shop. Every giant egg is an opportunity for that perfect Easter family photo!

Easter Events at Tatton Park

Tatton Park offers a plethora of Easter activities themed around the beloved Little Miss and Mr Men books:

Easter Egg Hunt in the Gardens: Pack a picnic and spring along to the Gardens this Easter with Mr Happy and friends! He’s very happy indeed to have planned a very special Easter Egg hunt. Look high and low and all around to collect and colour in the eggs. Discover who has the missing Easter egg before enjoying activity stations and traditional garden games!

Easter Bunny in the Mansion: A marvellous Easter adventure with Little Miss Tiny, inside the big Mansion! Help her deliver the perfect easter egg for all of her Mr Men™ and Little Miss™ friends with a little help from the Easter Bunny. This fun family trail is ideal for little ones exploring the Mansion’s elegant state rooms and servants quarters.

Easter Countdown at the Farm: Celebrate the joys of spring with Little Miss Giggles, Mr Bump and farmyard friends this Easter! Springtime on the Farm is a happy, special time. Come along to spot bouncing bunnies, cheeping chicks and leaping lambs – and of course some EGGSTRAORDINARY Easter Eggs! Say hello to Farmyard friends and special new arrivals at the farm this springtime.

Easter at Jodrell Bank

Delve into the wonders of the universe this Easter at Jodrell Bank. Engage in hands-on science exhibits, interactive displays, and special Easter-themed activities that promise to inspire and educate visitors of all ages.

CURIOUS KIDS SCIENCE SHOW: MAGIC VS SCIENCE

Back by popular demand, this mind-bending science show will leave you questioning your very own eyes with fantastic live demonstrations! Recommended for ages 6+.

TED’S SPACE ADVENTURE

Discover the secrets of the Solar System at the special planetarium screenings of Ted’s Space Adventure. With interactivity, sing-along music, and rhyme, this show is a must for preschool children.

SPACE CRAFTS

Get cosmically creative with space crafts, perfect for inspiring wonder about our Universe!

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA TRAIL SHEET

The aliens have landed in Cheshire! Look for life across the planets in our brand new Easter trail sheet, taking you on an out-of-this-world quest through our stunning grounds.

PLUS explore interactive exhibitions, experience immersive films in the Space Dome, learn the secrets of the big dish at a Telescope Talk, and stop by one of the cafés – the perfect spot for every hungry astronaut to refuel.

If you book online in advance, you can come back for free for an entire year!

National Trust Easter Adventures in Cheshire

The National Trust presents a series of Easter adventures across Cheshire:

Easter Adventures at Quarry Bank:

Easter Adventure Trail

Hop along to pick up a trail sheet and bunny ears before setting off on your adventure. The cost is £3.50 per child.

Each trail point offers three activities to choose from: test your brain with riddles and jokes, delight your senses with the birds and flowers, or get active with skipping, hopping, and jumping! When you reach the finish, you'll be able to collect a chocolate egg* and an activity card to take home.

Easter Bunny Trail Inside the Mill

Follow the rhyming clues as your guide to find five mischievous rabbits who are trying to hide. The bunnies you seek are in the Mill, but watch out for the naughtiest one—Mr Magill.

Easter Discovery Zone

Open every day, the Discovery Zone offers children fun Easter craft activities, colouring in, dressing up, and hands-on weaving on giant frames.

Easter Adventures at Hare Hill: Get outdoors and get closer to nature with different activities and games and discover more about what wildlife gets up to over the spring months. Hop like a hare or leap like a lamb over to pick up a trail pack for £3.50 and get your day out started. Complete all the activities to claim your chocolate prize.

Easter Adventures at Lyme: Hunt colourful wooden eggs, big and small in Lyme’s garden trail this Easter. Hop and play along the way with egg-strodinary games, challenges, and activities for all the family to enjoy. Once you’re done collect a chocolate egg* of your own to take home.

Spring Spectacular at Gulliver's World Resort, Warrington

Celebrate the season at Gulliver's World Resort's Spring Spectacular. Enjoy a variety of rides, shows, and attractions tailored for families, ensuring a day filled with excitement and joy.

Bounce along with the Easter Bunny and Candy Crew for mad-cap antics and eggscellent entertainment. Discover Lollipop Trees, Colossal Candy Canes and take some Sweet Selfies along the way.

Treat yourself to a sweet adventure... it's sure to be choc-full of fun! Enjoy rides and attractions as well as a selection of candy-themed activities... they're everything they're cracked up to be!

Whether you're exploring historic boats, hunting for eggs in picturesque gardens, or embarking on woodland adventures, Cheshire provides the perfect backdrop for unforgettable Easter fun.