Easter events Cheshire 2026
There is loads going on for families in Cheshire this Easter. Here you will find all the Easter events Cheshire 2026. This post is part of a series of posts on Easter events North West England 2026.
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More things to do in the Easter holidays Cheshire
If you want to know what’s on during the full Easter holidays then you’ll love my day by day guide to what’s on in the Easter holidays in Cheshire. It includes all the Easter events below as well as other activities for families that don’t have an Easter theme. Read it here – Things to do in the Easter holidays Cheshire.
Easter egg hunts Cheshire
If you are specifically looking for an Easter egg hunt, you need this guide – Easter egg hunts Cheshire.
Easter events on farms in Cheshire
Magical Easter at Magical Malpas PYO farm
When – 3rd, 5th & 6th April 2026.
Meet the Easter bunny, play in our Easter themed Role Play Village, join in with our egg hunt to win a token to enter the Easter bunny grotto, enjoy our amazing photo props, meet our animals & watch our mini dinosaur show featuring Dilys, our very own T-Rex!
Children £10.00 each
Adults £5.00 each.
Book here – Magical Malpas
National Trust Easter events Cheshire
Easter Adventure at Quarry Bank Mill
When – 28th March – 12th April 2026
Little ones can bounce, jump, and hop their way around ten trail points for heaps of Easter fun.
Trail sheets £3.50 each, available from Visitor Reception.
A trail sheet is required for each child who wishes to receive a chocolate egg or a vegan Free-From chocolate egg. Both options are made using cocoa from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms.
Both members and non-members need to purchase trail sheets. Admission charges apply. Quarry Bank entry is free for National Trust members.
Full details here – Easter at Quarry Bank | National Trust
Easter Forth Floor Play Space, Quarry Bank
When – 28th March – 12th April 2026.
This Easter holiday little ones can enjoy soft play, giant board games and lively puppet shows. Take to the stage to perform for your grown ups, and get creative with a craft activity.
Full details here – Easter Forth Floor Play Space
Easter adventures at Lyme park
When – 21st March – 12th April 2026.
Easter is a fantastic time to explore Lyme. This year you’ll be enjoying a brand-new family friendly route that’s been created with exciting games and activities to complete along the way.
From short bursts of fun to all-day escapades, there’s plenty to enjoy for all ages. The trail is £3.50 per trail, includes a chocolate egg, or a vegan ‘Free-From’ chocolate egg, both made using cocoa from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms plus normal admission.
Full details here – Easter Adventures at Lyme
Easter at Tatton park – 28th March – 19th April 2026
Events run from 28th March – 19th April 2026.
There is loads going on at Tatton Park this Easter.
Miffy’s Garden Scavenger Hunt – Head outdoors and search for springtime surprises. Play family garden games and look out for colourful Miffy adventures as you enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the new season. Includes Chocolate reward 3rd – 6th April only.
Miffy’s Farm Picnic – Celebrate the joys and new arrivals of spring with miffy. With cheeping chicks and leaping lambs…collect everything you need for a scrumptious picnic with miffy… and her special farmyard friends! Includes Chocolate reward 3rd – 6th April only.
It’s also lambing week (28th March – 5th April 2026).
Miffy’s Mansion Treasures – Follow miffy into the mansion where cosy corners and sparkling treasures await! Spot miffy and her colourful easter eggs from the state rooms to the servants’ quarters. Includes Chocolate reward 3rd – 6th April only.
Pop up Easter market, 3rd – 6th April 2026.
Ride the giant wheel, 28th March – 4th May 2026. Booking required
Musical Storytelling, 3rd – 6th April 2026. Step into miffy’s world and enjoy classic stories, performed by interactive storytellers Connection with Wonder in the gardens. Free drop in sessions throughout the day.
Full details here – Miffy welcomes spring
Easter adventures at Hare Hill
When – 28th March – 12th April 2026
Get outdoors and get closer to nature with 10 different activities, and discover more about what wildlife gets up to over the spring months. Hop like a hare or leap like a lamb over to our Welcome Building to pick up a trail pack for £3.50 and get your day out started. Complete the 10 activities to claim your chocolate prize. Choose from either a dairy or a vegan and Free From chocolate egg – both are made from Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa.
*Easter trail runs Weds – Sun over the school holidays and we are open additionally on Easter Monday 6 April).*
Full details here – Easter adventures at Hare Hill | National Trust
Easter adventures at little Moreton Hall
When – 28th March – 12th April 2026
Get outdoors and get closer to nature with different activities, and discover more about what wildlife gets up to over the spring months. Hop like a hare or leap like a lamb over to our Welcome Building to pick up a trail pack for £3.50 and get your day out started. Complete all 10 activities to claim your chocolate prize. Choose from either a dairy or a vegan and Free From chocolate egg – both are made from Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa.
Full details here – Easter adventures at Little Moreton Hall | National Trust
Easter trails Cheshire
Brereton Heath Easter Hunt, Brereton Heath Nature reserve
When – 28th March – 12th April 2026
Ranger Mark’s Easter Eggs have been stolen! Can you help him find the wildlife that has taken them and collect their names? Pick up a map from near the visitor centre and get searching around the park.
Maps available to collect between 9.00am to 4.00pm between the 28 March and 12 April.
Full details here – Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve Easter Hunt
Tegg’s Nose country park Easter hunt, Tegg’s nose country park
When – 28th March – 12th April 2026
Ranger Mark’s Easter Eggs have been stolen! Can you help him find the wildlife that has taken them and collect their names?
Purchase a map from The Nose Coffee for 50p. Once you have completed the trail, pop back to the cafe for 50p off your food and drink. Pack a pen or pencil.
Maps available to collect between 9.00am to 4.00pm between the 28 March and 12 April.
Full details here – Tegg’s Nose Country Park Easter Hunt
Easter scavenger hunt at The Ice Cream Farm
When – 27th March – 19th April 2026.
From the 27th March – 6th April you can meet the Easter Bunny after completing all the clues. From the 7th – 19th April it will be the friendly scarecrow.
Both hunts include a sweet chocolate treat.
Book here – The Ice Cream Farm
Easter adventure quest at Beeston Castle
When – 28th March – 19th April 2026.
Follow the Easter trail, hunt for eggs and answer questions along the way to earn a delicious chocolate reward.
The quest runs every day throughout the school holidays and is just £2 per child for both members and non-members. This is in addition to your admission ticket. There’s no need to book in advance – simply pay and join the quest when you arrive.
Full details here – Easter Quest
The Great Cholmondeley Castle Easter Adventure at Cholmondeley castle gardens
When – 5th April 2026
Children are invited to step into a springtime storybook world where bunnies hide among blossom and clues wait to be discovered.
Armed with their trail map, young explorers will journey through the gardens solving riddles, spotting hidden rabbits and unlocking the secrets of Easter. Those who complete the quest will be rewarded with a special Easter prize.
Meet enchanting creatures in the petting zoo, from tiny hedgehogs to wide-eyed owls, curious meerkats and fascinating reptiles. Say hello to the little ponies, always a favourite with younger visitors.
The Easter Bunny returns for the much-loved Beat the Bunny Sports Day, where families can race, hop and compete together in a joyful mix of traditional games including egg and spoon and the bunny hop sack race.
Book here – Easter – Cholmondeley Castle Gardens
Easter Bunny breakfasts Cheshire
Bottomless brunch with the Easter bunny, The Ice Cream farm
When – 3rd – 6th April 2026
Children can dig into a stack of pancakes topped with fruit and Nutella or maple syrup and Grown-ups can munch on a tasty bacon and sausage bap. Bottomless drinks for 60 minutes, with endless tea, coffee, and fruit juices.
Snap fun photos with the Easter Bunny. Decorate a mug and enjoy a yummy chocolate treat! Plus, All Day Entry to The Ice Cream Farm
Book here – The Ice Cream Farm
Easter Bunny Breakfast, Dobbies Marple
When – 3rd – 6th April 2026
Event includes family Easter breakfast, meet and greet with the Easter Bunny, Easter nest craft and Easter games.
This event is suited to families with children aged 3-10 years old. Children under 3 can still take part in some activities with the support of an adult. To relax and fully enjoy the experience, families will be seated and served at their own table.
£18 per child, £14 per adult
Book here – Events | Dobbies Garden Centres
Other Easter events Cheshire
Springland at Partridge Lakes
When – Selected date from 28th March – 12th April 2026
Step into a kingdom filled with enchantment, where adventurers follow a magical map on a mesmerising journey this spring.
Meet whimsical creatures, embark on interactive quests, and experience a spring adventure unlike anything you’ve ever imagined, all while enjoying relaxing lakeside views, delicious treats, and fun for the whole family.
Book here – Springland
Meet & Greet Peter Rabbit. Blakemere Village
When – 4th April 2026.
Hop on over to Blakemere for a fun-filled FREE Meet & Greet with Peter Rabbit!
Children and families can meet their favourite mischievous bunny, take photos, and enjoy a few playful moments together in our beautiful village surroundings.
Full details here – Meet & Greet Peter Rabbit
Easter in Macclesfield
When – 4th April 2026.
Help us to welcome in the Spring and celebrate Easter in Macclesfield! Hunt for the bunnies in our Town Centre trail, get crafting with ArtSpace and enjoy the walkabout acts.
Full details here – Easter in Macclesfield
Knutsford Bunny hop, Knutsford Town Council
When – 4th April 2026, between 12 – 4pm
Families can find bunnies hidden around the town centre which will each have a letter attached to them. You note down the letter on your entry forms and completed entry forms can then be posted into dedicated post boxes to enter a prize draw!
There is plenty to enjoy on the day as well as the trail, including fun and games at our Market Hall on Silk Mill Street, competitions and activities of all sorts on the day! Expect to see costumes, Easter window displays and have lots of fun!
The theme for 2026 is Peter Rabbit & friends. Feel free to dress up too if you’d like – there might even be prizes for this on the day.
Full details here – Knutsford Bunny Hop
The chocolate show, Catalyst
When – 28th March – 12th April 2026
Come and enjoy our family show and find out more about one of our favourite Easter treats. You may even get to try some!
Shows last approximately 45 minutes and will run at 12:30pm and 3:00pm
Tickets for the show cost £2.75 per person in addition to the normal admission price and they can be booked in reception on arrival
Full details here – The Chocolate Show – Catalyst Science Discovery Centre
Easter fantastic Plastic, Catalyst
When – 28th March – 12th April 2026
Find out all about a smart material called CAPA and how it’s changing our use of plastic. Heat the granules and mould your own Easter themed key ring to take away!
Workshops last approximately 45 minutes and will run at 11.30am and 2.00pm.
Tickets for the workshops cost £2.75 per person in addition to the normal admission price and they are bookable in reception on arrival.
Full details here – Easter Fantastic Plastic – Catalyst Science Discovery Centre
Easter at BeWILDerwood
When – 28th March – 19th April 2026.
Cedric the Easter Bunny is tying to run the greatest Easter celebration ever… but the Pesky Bunnies keep causing mayhem – and we need YOUR help!
Choose your team, join the story, and help decide how Easter unfolds in the woods.
When you arrive, you’ll choose your team – Team Cedric the Easter Bunny or Team Pesky Bunnies – then collect your team-specific sticker and trail sheet to begin your adventure. Spot your fellow teammates around the park!
Activities include The Great Egg Hunt, meet Cedric the Easter Bunny, Easter crafts and games, interactive stage show and a mini disco.
Book here – Easter at BeWILDerwood Cheshire!
Find our review from 2024 here – BeWILDerwood Cheshire Easter event
Really Wild Egg Trail at Chester zoo
When – 28th March – 19th April 2026
As you explore the zoo, keep your eyes peeled for giant decorated eggs hidden along the way, can you find them all?
Pick up your trail map and set off on a wild Easter adventure. Find all the hidden eggs and earn a special sweet treat from the gift shop!
Full details and book here – The really wild egg trail
The great Easter bonnet hunt, Holmeswood Flower Farm
When – 3rd – 6th April 2026
Fun-filled Easter celebration starting with a live interactive Easter show by Inside Out On Stage Productions. For children who prefer a quieter activity, mini craft stations will be available throughout. After the show, head out to the field for the Easter Egg Hunt—collect as many eggs as you can and exchange them for a Easter gift. Every child ticket holder receives a prize, regardless of how many eggs they find. Prizes include chocolate treat and plush toy.
During your visit, enjoy party games, bouncy castles, Easter egg hunt, Interactive Live Show and comfortable seating areas, all included in the ticket price.
Gifts and activity’s are suitable for children between the age of 3 years and 12 years of age.
Child Ticket £15: Gives entry of one child to all activity’s advertised, Gift from easter egg hunt is inclusive, gift contents is subject to availability and may include plush toy and sweets or chocolate. All child ticket holders will be provided a gift.
Adult Ticket £3: Gives access to the event, does not include a gift from the easter egg hunt. At least one adult over the age of 18 must be present with any children in your party.
Book here – The great Easter bonnet hunt
Easter eggstravaganza at Castaway Play, Congleton
When – 28th March – 6th April 2026
Dinosaur takeover at Castaway play.
- Meet Tom the T-Rex, Blue the Raptor & Trixy the Triceratops
- Meet our adorable lambs
- Easter Passport for every child on arrival
- Paint your own bird nesting box to take home
- Family Spring Trail, discover native wildlife and spot the birds
- Mad Hatter’s Tea Party with Alice and the Hatter
- Meet & greet with Peter Rabbit & Lily Bobtail
- Spring themed animal handling show from Creature Feature Experience
- Easter themed fun in our play areas
- Full access to all play areas, no timed sessions
4-11 months – £4.99, 1-10 years – £19.99, Adults – £4.99
Book here – Castaway Play
Easter holidays at Jodrell Bank – Mission Explore
When – 4th – 19th April 2026
Includes science show, space crafts, special planetarium screening (additional cost), trail sheet and all the usual fun.
Full details – Easter Holiday at Jodrell
Robin Hood – Easter Panto, Lyceum Theatre, Crewe
When – 8th April 2026
Join Robin Hood and his band of Merry Folk as they outwit the wicked Sheriff of Rottingham, save the townsfolk, and help our hero win the hand of the fair Maid Marion – all in true panto style!
Packed with toe-tapping tunes, dazzling dance routines, side-splitting comedy and audience participation galore, Robin Hood is a feel-good family treat that’s guaranteed to hit the bullseye this Easter!
Book here – Robin Hood
Easter Egg hunt, The Crocky trail
When – 3rd – 5th April 2026
Expect an egg-citing adventure filled with fun, surprises, and plenty of chocolatey treats!
Book here – The Crocky Trail Waverton
Mad Hatters Tea Party, The Lambing Shed
When – no details yet for 2026
Where – Moseley Hall Farm Chelford Rd, Knutsford, WA16 8RB
Children (2-15) £20, Adults full afternoon tea £25, Adults coffee and cake £8
Book here – Mad Hatters Afternoon Tea
Easter trail at the Lambing Shed
When – no details yet for 2026
Book here – Easter Trail
Easter at the zoo, Walton Hall and Gardens
When – 6th April 2026
Join an hour long tour of the zoo. £10 per child
Book here – Easter at the zoo – Walton Hall and Gardens
Tiny Tots Easter party at Bents Garden Centre, Warrington
When – 31st March & 1st April 2026
Designed especially for toddlers aged 1-4 years, our Tiny Tots Easter Party features Easter-themed craft activities, musical instruments and dancing, an interactive Easter performance and a food plate for every child.
Easter Milly – an expert in all things Easter – will delight your little ones with enchanting stories, songs, and plenty of Easter cheer, making each child feel truly special.
The food plate includes a slice of white toast, a yoghurt & a milk carton (dairy free alternatives available)
Full details here – Easter party
Free Easter mini farm, Bents Garden Centre, Warrington
When – 4th April 2026
Join the team in the Covered Walkway for this Mini Petting Farm, where you can connect with adorable animals and create unforgettable memories.
The Mini Farm offers a delightful hands-on experience for animal lovers of all ages, in a safe and inviting environment.
Full details here – Easter mini farm
Easter crafts, Bents Garden Centre, Warrington
When – 7th, 9th, 14th and 16th April 2026
Children can let their imagination run wild with paints, colours, and patterns. It’s the perfect mix of creativity, confidence-building, and hands-on fun – plus they’ll take home their craft to treasure.
£5 per craft
Full details here – Easter crafting
Dino-mite Easter Party, Dobbies Marple
When – 9th – 12th April 2026
Kids will explore dinosaur-themed games, hunt for prehistoric surprises, and put their creativity to work by making their very own dino egg terrarium to take home.
The excitement continues with dinosaur races, where kids can see whose dino truck is the fastest on the track!
To top it all off, participants will enjoy a dinosaur-themed menu designed especially for hungry explorers
Book here – Events | Dobbies Garden Centres
Ocean explorers, Blue Planet Chester
When – 28th March – 19th April 2026
Step into the role of a real ocean ranger, complete with your very own explorer hat and logbook! Set off on a journey of discovery around the aquarium.
Explorer’s Excavation – Dig deep and uncover hidden treasures as you explore what lies beneath the surface. Shark Teeth Fossils available to purchase.
Explorer’s Touch Test – Put your senses to the test and see if you can identify mystery ocean objects using touch alone.
Find out more here – What’s On Blue Planet Aquarium
Bunny hunt story walk, Norton Priory
When – 3rd & 6th April 2026
Join the hunt for the Easter Bunny through the museum woodland, and enjoy family fun with trails and crafts.
Book here – Events | Norton Priory Museum Trust Ltd
Free drop in crafts, Weaver Hall and Museum
When – 6th -10th and 13th -17th April 2026.
10.30am – 3.30pm. Free, drop in. Self-led half-term craft activity.
Full details here for 6th – 10th – Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse | Events
Full details here for 13th – 17th – Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse | Events
Free drop-in crafts at Grovesnor Museum
When – 7th – 8th & 14th – 15th April 2026.
10.30am – 3.30pm. Free, drop in. Self-led half-term craft activity.
Full details here for 7th – 8th – Grosvenor Museum | Events
Full details here for 14th – 15th – Grosvenor Museum | Events
Free drop-in crafts at Lion Salt works
when – 8th – 9th and 15th – 16th April 2026.
10.30am – 3.30pm. Free, drop in. Self-led half-term craft activity.
Full details here 8th – 9th – Lion Salt Works | Events
Full details here 15th – 16th – Lion Salt Works | Events
Museum Explorers: Victorian Toys, Weaver Hall Museum
When – 8th April 2026.
£5 per child, 1hr STEM session.
Book here – Museum Explorers
Museum Explorers: Aboriginal Art and its Symbolism, Weaver Hall Museum
When – 15th April 2026.
£5 per child, 1hr STEM session.
Book here – Museum Explorers
Museum Explorers: Outstanding Owls, Grovesnor Museum
When – 9th April 2026.
£5 per child. 1 hour session.
Book here – Museum Explorers
Museum Explorers: art discovery day, Grovesnor Museum
When – 16th April 2026.
£5 per child. 1 hour session.
Book here – Museum Explorers
Museum Explorers: Eggy Experiments, Lion Salt Works
When – 10th April 2026.
£5 per child, 1 hour STEM session.
Book here – Museum Explorers
Museum Explorers: investigating the seasons, Lion Salt Works
When – 17th April 2026.
£5 per child, 1 hour STEM session.
Book here – Museum Explorers
Free Wilmslow Easter trail
When – 27th March – 12th April 2026.
Collect your paper map from Waitrose, the Library and Leisure Centre.
With 14 bunnies to find around town and Easter eggs in selected shop windows.
Pick up your trail sheet, follow the map, and tick off the bunnies as you find them, then complete the Easter eggs section by drawing or writing what you spot in each window.
Full details here – Wilmslow Easter Trail
Easter fun with Sweet Pea Play, Middlewood House, Poynton
When – 31st March 2026.
A magical Easter & Spring themed Stay and Play session filled with open-ended play, loose parts exploration, and sensory fun for little ones and their grown-ups! Designed for children 6 months – 7 years, this relaxed session is perfect for siblings and the whole family during the Easter holidays.
Book here – Easter fun with Sweet Pea Play
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