Easter events Cumbria 2026
There is loads going on for families in Cumbria this Easter. Here you will find all the Easter events Cumbria 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 Cumbria
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 Cumbria. 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 Cumbria.
Easter egg hunts Cumbria
If you are specifically looking for an Easter egg hunt, you need this guide – Easter egg hunts Cumbria.
Easter events on farms in Cumbria
Easter Eggstavaganza, Walby farm park
When – 7th – 20th April 2025.
New for 2025: The Chocky Wocky Factory Show! – Professor Chocky Wocky has arrived at Walby with his Chocky Wocky Doo-Dah Machine, a marvellous invention that turns tiny sweeties into chocolatey treats! But there’s a problem – the machine won’t work without your help!
Meet Doc Choc & the Belgie Bunny! – live, daily interactive show.
Giant Easter Egg Trail – Can you find all the Giant Easter eggs around the farm? Golden Egg Competition – 15 Golden Eggs are hidden each day – find one and win a prize!
There is also lambing live to enjoy.
Book here – Easter Days Out Cumbria | Easter Egg Hunt
National Trust Easter events Cumbria
Easter egg hunt at Acorn Bank NT
When: 28th March – 12th April 2026, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Join for a family-friendly Easter trail with fun activities for you to do along the way. Complete the trail and earn your chocolate egg at the end. This year’s theme is all about birds! How many eggs will you spot in the trees? You’ll be tested on your bird knowledge, and you can make your own bird species name too.
Cost: £3.50 per trail, which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and a dairy or vegan/Free From* chocolate egg.. Normal admission applies to non-members
Find out more here – Easter egg hunt at Acorn Bank
Easter egg hunt at Allan Bank NT
When – 28th March – 12th April 2026 (selected dates)
Follow in the footsteps of Wordsworth’s children, John, Dora, Thomas, Catherine and William on an Easter trail around the garden at Allan Bank where the family once lived. The trail costs £3.50 and includes a trail sheet, bunny ears and a dairy or vegan/Free-from chocolate egg. No booking. (Last entry for the trail is 3.30pm).
Starting with decorating your non-edible egg, you’ll then be ready for Georgian inspired fun and games challenging your egg handling skills. And become a hero or a villain, by putting on a cape and picking up a play sword to re-enact your own traditional Easter ‘Pace’ play. Complete the trail and earn your chocolate egg.
Cost – £3.50 plus admission costs for non-members
Find out more here – Easter Egg Hunt at Allan Bank
Easter egg hunt, Wray castle Bank NT
When: 28th March – 12th April 2026
Hop into Easter with a smile and a giggle. Follow the trail through the woods and parkland with views out to the lake and the fells beyond. Complete the 10 activities along the way and earn your chocolate egg at the end.
Cost: £3.50 per trail. This includes an Easter trail map, bunny ears and a dairy or vegan and Free From chocolate egg.
Find out more here – Easter Adventures at Wray 2026
Easter egg hunt, Sizergh Castle NT
When – 3rd – 6th April 2026
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family.
Cost: £3.50 per trail, which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From chocolate egg.
Full details here – Easter Egg hunt at Sizergh
Easter egg hunt at Wordsworth House and gardens NT
When – 30th March – 12th April 2026 (closed Thursday, Friday and Saturdays)
A family-friendly Easter trail with fun activities for you to do along the way. Complete the trail and earn your chocolate egg at the end!
Cost – Trails are priced at £3.50 each and are in addition to our entry fee (free entry for National Trust members). Price includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and a dairy or vegan/Free From* chocolate egg. These easter eggs are available on a first‑come basis while stocks last.
Find out more – Easter Egg Hunt | National Trust
Easter Bunny breakfasts Cumbria
Easter bunny breakfast at Dobbies Carlisle
When – 3rd & 6th April 2026
Enjoy a delicious family Easter breakfast and meet the Easter Bunny. Decorate your own Easter Nest to take home and join in with the Easter games.
Book here – Events | Dobbies Garden Centres
Other Easter events Cumbria
Dino-mite Easter Party, Dobbies Carlisle
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
Easter at Muncaster Castle
When – 28th – 29th March, 3rd-6th and 11th – 12th April 2026
Protect the Egg & The Big Egg Drop – The Egg-Master is back and setting you a creative and problem solving challenge!
Design and craft a protective shield for your egg – then brace yourself as these creations face the ultimate test in The Big Egg Drop from the castle roof! Will your shield hold up and safeguard your egg from the fall?
Receive a sticker if your egg survives in one piece!
The Big Muncaster Egg Hunt – Max the Easter Bunny will be setting you all off with your search from The Playground Lawn at 2.45pm. Your quest – to find a decorated pebble which can then be redeemed for an Easter Treat.
Easter Trail – Explore the Gardens with our Easter Spring Trail – a delightful adventure for the whole family. Find the magic word to redeem a small prize at The Gift Shop.
Cost – from £14.50
Tickets include entry to Muncaster Attractions and Children’s tickets include Easter Activities.
Find out more here – Muncaster Castle
Easter activities at Ravenglass and Eskdale railway
When – 30th March – 12th April 2026
This Easter, families can enjoy a special trail as they travel through stunning Lakeland landscapes on our historic steam railway. Keep little ones entertained throughout the journey with a themed challenge, guaranteed to make your day even more magical.
Step inside the Ravenglass Railway Museum for even more Easter fun. Children can enjoy interactive exhibits and engaging displays that bring the history of this much-loved heritage railway to life. It’s a great place to learn, play and immerse yourself in the story of one of Cumbria’s most iconic attractions.
Book here – Easter activities
Easter Little Engineers, Ravenglass and Eskdale railway
When – 8th – 9th April 2026.
Bring curious minds, creative imaginations and a love of steam along to the Easter Little Engineers’ Days at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, a special seasonal event hosted by Chris Vine, author of the much-loved Peter’s Railway books. These engaging Easter sessions are perfect for budding engineers, young train enthusiasts and families looking for something a little different during the school holidays.
Book here – Easter Little Engineers at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
Easter weekend, Holker Hall
When – 3rd – 5th April 2026, egg trail only on 6th April 2026.
Celebrate Easter Weekend at Holker Hall & Gardens with a fun-filled programme for the whole family! Enjoy classic garden games on the lawns, circus skills workshops with Andy Jester, get creative with egg decorating and Easter crafts, and embrace the Easter look with a face painter (available Friday and Saturday only), against the beautiful springtime backdrop of the gardens and estate. With plenty of entertainment for children and a relaxed atmosphere for grown-ups, it’s the perfect way to make the most of the Easter holidays at Holker.
Family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children) – £40
Single family ticket (1 adult and up to 2 children) – £20
£6 per extra children
Book here – Easter weekend – Holker Hall
Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddle-duck egg hunt, World of Beatrix Potter
When – 28th March – 18th April 2026
Hidden around Bowness are 23 beautifully decorated ceramic eggs – one for each of Beatrix Potter’s beloved tales. Follow the clues as they lead you through the village, stopping at charming shop windows along the way.
Keep your eyes peeled for:
A stunning ceramic egg
A snippet from a Beatrix Potter story to help solve your clue
Book here – Easter Egg Hunt
Breakfast with Peter Rabbit, The World of Beatrix Potter
When – 1st, 8th & 10th April 2026.
Start your day with a sprinkle of fun and a whole lot of hopping excitement at our VIP Breakfast with Peter Rabbit! This is your chance to meet the world’s most famous bunny and enjoy a tasty cooked buffet breakfast the whole family will love.
Book here – Breakfast with Peter Rabbit
Mini Egg Hunt, The World of Beatrix Potter
When – 3rd – 5th April 2026.
Wander through the Attraction to the Peter Rabbit Garden and keep your eyes peeled as you search high and low for the hidden eggs tucked away among the heritage flowers and vegetables.
Track down all the eggs on the trail and you’ll be rewarded with a tasty little chocolate treat as a sweet celebration of your success!
Book here – mini egg hunt
Other events at The World of Beatrix Potter this Easter:
Peter Rabbit Biscuit Decorating – 29th March
Meet Peter Rabbit – 31st March
Bonnet making – 1st & 4th April
Make your own Mrs Tiggy-winkle Hedgehog – 7th April
Dig, Plant and Bloom – 8th & 11th
Make a Beatrix Bug Journal – 9th
Full details here – Easter at The World of Beatrix Potter
The Lowther Chicken Rap, – Easter garden trail. Lowther Castle
When – 27th March – 20th April 2026.
Lizzee Rascal is a free-range rap-rhyming Maran hen who has taken up residence in the gardens at Lowther.
Follow Lizzee round the garden
As she jingles east to west
As she dances through the woodland
Doing the thing that she do best
As she wafts around in harmony
Not ever in a flap
From tree to lawn to pond to nest
The Lowther Chicken Rap
As always, the Lowther Easter Garden Trail is free with admission to the castle & gardens. There is an Easter prize for everyone who cracks the code.
Full details here – The Lowther Chicken Rap
Easter Adventure Quest at Birdoswald Roman fort
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.
Book here – Easter Adventure Quest at Birdoswald Roman Fort
Free Easter eggcase hunt
When – 30th March 2026
The Round House Hub & Café, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
Join us for an Easter Eggcase Hunt! We’ll be finding eggcases from shark species. Chocolate eggs available as prizes!
Book here – Easter Eggcase Hunt | The Bay
Alice in Wonderland Easter activities at Lakeland Maze Farm Park
When – 3rd – 6th April 2026
Enjoy an egg hunt with the White Rabbit, Easter crafts and photo opportunities with our Wonderland characters. Of course, Easter eggs will be up for grabs too and you’ll have access to the rest of the farm park as well.
Child tickets (2-15yrs) £15.20, Adults £13.10
Book here – Events – Lakeland Maze Farm Park
A big egg, Brewery Arts (family theatre)
When – 9th April 2026.
nspired by Steven Lee’s beloved picture book, A Big Egg bursts to life on stage with a captivating blend of live action, playful puppetry, and stunning animation. This gentle, interactive musical invites audiences, young and old, to explore the miracle of new life and the joy of discovery.
Perfect for families looking to spark curiosity, share joyful moments, and experience a heartfelt celebration of life’s little wonders. It is a show that will inspire children’s imaginations and create lasting memories for grown-ups too.
Ideal for ages 2 to 102.
Book here – A big egg
Kirby Lonsdale Bouncefest
When – 9th – 11th April 2026.
Where – Lunesdale Sports Centre, LA6 2FQ
Indoor event. At least 20 inflatables including a dedicated toddler zone.
Book here – Book Now – BounceFest
Olaf Falafel, Brewery Arts
When – 1st April 2026.
The comedy show comedians take their kids to is back and even funnier! Join Olaf Falafel (if that is his real name) for an hour of kid’s comedy which will be the stupidest he has ever let trickle from his brain. Expect jokes, poos on pogo sticks, more jokes and truth-telling cheese. There will definitely be a time-travelling portal to the future and a live drawalong! Be there or be a dodecahedron!
Book here – Olaf Falafel
The Wizard of Oz, The Beggar’s Theatre
When – 11th April 2026.
Dorothy and her beloved dog, Toto are swept away to the magical land of Oz in a tornado. Along the way, they meet a Scarecrow in search of a brain, a Tin Man in need of a heart, and a Cowardly Lion looking for courage. Together, they journey to the Emerald City to seek help from the mysterious Wizard of Oz.
Book here – The Wizard of Oz
Out of the box, The Beggar’s Theatre
When – 10th April 2026.
Out of the Box is a multi-award-winning family show delighting audiences across the UK; an hour of joyful chaos, jaw-dropping skill, and irresistible fun.
Book here – Out of the box
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