Cheshire is open for Adventure: What's Happening this Easter?

The Really Wild Egg Trail at Chester Zoo

Looking for an adventure over the Easter holidays? This April, Chester Zoo is bursting with family fun, incredible animals and exciting activities for all ages.

Take part in The Really Wild Egg Trail and follow the clues across the zoo, uncover fascinating animal facts, and crack the trail to earn a delicious treat at the finish line. It’s the perfect adventure for little explorers with big curiosity.

Join zoo Ranger talks throughout the day for behind-the-scenes facts about the animal families at the zoo. Discover which animals lay eggs, surprising parenting facts, and unheard stories. If you're a zoo member, you can get exclusive access to bonus conservation sessions with the zoo's experts.

When the gates close, the fun continues with adults-only evening events at The Oakfield. Expect wildlife trivia, animal brain teasers and plenty of laughs in a truly unique setting, right at the heart of the zoo.

Make this Easter unforgettable, plan your zoo adventure today.

BeWILDerwood Presents The Easter Bunny Adventure 

Step into a brand-new Easter adventure at BeWILDerwood Cheshire, where you can choose your team and help decide how the story unfolds in the woods! Cedric the Easter Bunny is trying to throw the greatest Easter celebration ever, but those mischievous Pesky Bunnies are causing mayhem, and your help is needed to set things right. Will you join Team Cedric or Team Pesky Bunnies? As you arrive, you’ll pick your team, collect your sticker and trail sheet, and set off on a day filled with Easter fun. Enjoy The Great Egg Hunt, meet Cedric himself, get creative with Easter crafts and games, watch the interactive stage show, join the mini disco, and make the most of a full day of magical outdoor play, all included in your ticket!

Miffy welcomes Spring to Tatton Park

This Easter, Tatton Park is bursting with family-friendly fun inspired by Miffy. Little ones can head outdoors on a spring garden adventure, playing traditional games, searching for seasonal surprises and spotting colourful Miffy moments along the way, with chocolate rewards on selected dates. Over at Miffy’s Springtime Picnic on the Farm, you can meet cheeping chicks and leaping lambs as you collect everything you need for the perfect picnic with Miffy and her farmyard friends, while Miffy’s Mansion Treasure invites families to explore Tatton’s historic Mansion, spotting cosy corners and sparkling Easter egg displays from the grand state rooms to the servants’ quarters.

Lamb lovers can dive deeper during Lambing Week, with daily talks from the farm team about how they care for ewes and lambs at this special time of year. Across the Easter weekend there’s also a pop-up market packed with artisan food, local artwork, gifts and tempting treats, plus free drop-in musical storytelling sessions in the gardens that bring Miffy’s stories to life. To top it all off, you can ride the giant observation wheel, soaring high above the parkland for panoramic views and a memorable family moment this Easter in Cheshire.

Easter at Jodrell Bank

Put a spring in your step this Easter with a packed family day out to Jodrell Bank. From 4–19 April, you can fill your space passport and gather stellar discoveries on the Mission: Explore stamp trail, and get hands-on at cosmic craft stations exploring life on Earth and the mysteries of neighbouring planets. For little explorers aged 2–5, the popular Ted's Space Adventure dome show returns, providing a gentle, musical introduction to the cosmos with a trip across the Solar System. When you’re ready for some green space amidst all the outer space, wander through the scenic arboretum, let imaginations run wild in the outdoor playground, or drop into a Discover The Dish session for a bite-sized introduction to Jodrell’s iconic ‘big dish’. Hungry astronauts can refuel at one of the cafés serving delicious, locally sourced treats, or bring a picnic and make the most of the picturesque outdoor spots. Book online to save 10% on general admission.

Out of this world fun

National Trust Easter Adventures in Cheshire

Get ready to spring into action this Easter with a whole host of family-friendly trails at some of Cheshire’s most beautiful National Trust places. Little ones (and grown-ups) can follow activity-packed routes at Quarry Bank, Lyme, Dunham Massey, Little Moreton Hall and Hare Hill, weaving through historic parkland, woodland and gardens as nature wakes up for spring. Each trail is designed with families in mind, with simple, playful challenges to get everyone moving, looking and exploring together. At Lyme, a brand-new family route offers everything from quick bursts of fun to all-day adventures, with games and activities to complete along the way.

Over at Dunham Massey, you can hop between 10 trail points and let the story of spring unfold through interactive tasks that are perfect for a wide range of ages. Little Moreton Hall and Hare Hill invite you to head outdoors, get closer to nature and discover what Cheshire’s wildlife gets up to in the spring months, think hopping like a hare, leaping like a lamb and spotting the signs of the new season. Trail packs are £3.50 each and include a chocolate egg, or a vegan ‘Free-From’ chocolate egg, both made using cocoa from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms. Normal admission applies (free for National Trust members and under‑5s), and once you’ve completed all the activities, you can claim your well-earned chocolate reward.

Adventure Awaits

Spring Spectacular at Gulliver's World Resort, Warrington

Bounce along with the Easter Bunny and Candy Crew for mad-cap antics and eggscellent entertainment this April at Gulliver's. Discover Lollipop Trees, Colossal Candy Canes and take some sweet selfies along the way. Treat yourself to a sweet adventure that’s sure to be choc-full of fun, with rides and attractions alongside a selection of candy-themed activities, they’re everything they’re cracked up to be.

Hop to Gulliver's World

Cheshire and North Wales Food Festival

Foodies can feast their way through the long weekend at the Cheshire & North Wales Food & Drink Festival, in partnership with CHANCE Clean Cider, taking place 3–5 April 2026 at Chester Racecourse. This full-on celebration of local food, drink and hospitality features celebrity chef demos, brilliant independent traders, family fun including kids’ fairground rides, and live music throughout the event, topped off by headliner Gareth Gates. Come hungry, discover new favourites, and make a day of it with friends and family or make a whole weekend of it and camp at Chester Racecourse, the only time you can camp in Chester city centre.

With canal boats and candy trails, stately homes and space missions, food festivals and favourite storybook characters, Easter in Cheshire is brimming with ways to play, explore and indulge. Start planning your Easter getaway now, and make this spring one to remember in Cheshire.

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