Easter egg hunts Manchester 2026
These are all the Easter egg hunts Manchester that I can find for 2026. There are lots of different ideas for all the family. I will be continuing to update this post up to Easter. This is part of my guide to all the Easter egg hunts North West happening in spring 2026.
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Easter events Manchester
Find loads of Things to do in Manchester Easter holidays here. This will give you a day by day guide to whats on.
If you just want to know what Easter themed events are on, you need this post – Easter events Manchester.
Easter adventures at Dunham Massey
When – 26th March – 19th April 2026.
Hop around 10 trail points and let the adventure begin.
£3.50 per person. Admission applies to none members.
Includes a chocolate egg (vegan ‘Free-From’ chocolate eggs available).
Full details here – Easter Adventures
Smithills Easter egg hunt, Smithills open farm
When – 28th March – 5th April 2026.
The egg hunts are guided by the farm egg-sperts. Families are led into the woods where our egg hunt arena is. Children get the opportunity to search for rubber / plastic eggs and are able to egg-change for chocolate ones. (Non dairy option also available). Other prizes to find too! Our Easter bunnies and chicks are there hiding too! All children receive an Easter Egg or Easter soft toy.
Book here – Easter
Easter at the farm, Reddish Vale Farm
When – 28th March – 6th April 2026.
Includes meeting the Easter Bunny, Easter egg trail around the farm, follow the clues around the farm to find each Easter Egg to claim your Chocolate egg or Easter Egg Hunt for 0-3 years – find 5 of the same colour egg in the Easter Village to claim your Chocolate Egg. One Easter Egg per paying child.
There will also be sow a seed and Easter arts and crafts as well as the usual farm fun.
Adults £13.50, Child £16.50, under 1s £6 (includes an Easter egg)
Book here – Easter at the farm
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
Who framed the Easter Bunny? and other family Easter events, RHS Bridgewater
When – 27th March – 19th April 2026.
Follow clues and solve the mystery of the Easter Bunny in this interactive family Easter trail. Surrounded by spring blossom and bursts of seasonal colour, it’s an inspiring day out where families can roam the beautiful garden.
£3 per child for the detective pack and a chocolate Easter Bunny.
Also on:
The Wind in the Willows garden trail.
More events to follow.
Full details here – Easter 2026
Bramall Hall Easter Trail
When – 26th March – 19th April 2026
Come along and take our interactive trail around the Hall.
You’ll learn about Easter traditions, spot cheeky chicks hiding, take part in a craft activity and meet a giant version of one of this holidays’ favourite characters!
There is also a small prize as a reward for a finishing the trail.
Full details here – The Bramall Hall Easter Trail
Broad Oak Easter hearts trail, Fletcher Moss Park
When – 2nd – 19th April 2026
Get your trail map from the food truck and find all the hearts with Easter illustrations around the park. No chocolate eggs for this one.
Suggested donation £1
Full details here – Broad Oak Hearts Trail
Easter egg hunt at Heaton Park
When – 3rd – 6th April 2026
The Easter Bunny is hiding in the park, and he’s left a trail of eggs to find him! Pick up a leaflet at the Stables and follow the eggs to find the clues to the secret
phrase. When you find the Bunny, tell him the secret phrase and collect your
chocolate egg!
£4.25 per egg (Cadbury’s or dairy free)
Full details here – Heaton Park & Hall
Highland cow trail at Dunham Massey farm ice cream
When – 3rd – 19th April 2026.
Follow the trail around the farm and collect the clues dotted along the way. Solve the puzzle as you go and see if you can crack the final answer.
At the centre of the trail you’ll find the farm’s Highland cows in the field, giving you the perfect chance to see them up close, take photos and grab a few Highland cow selfies along the way.
Once you’ve completed the trail and solved the puzzle, every child will receive their very own Highland cow plushie to take home, an 8-inch (22cm) cuddly Highland cow to remember the day.
£14.50 per child
Book here – Highland cow trail – Dunham Massey Farm Ice Cream
Free – The Stanley Square Big Dino Egg Hunt, Sale
When – 3rd – 11th April 2026.
Millions of years ago… the dinosaurs hid their eggs to keep them safe. Now the eggs have reappeared around Stanley Square and the Dino Keepers need help finding them before they hatch! Find all the eggs and match them to the dinosaurs.
Complete your trail sheet, dino tracker card and trivia questions. Easter treats at the end!
FREE trail maps and treats available from Bean & Brush Art cafe.
Bean & Brush Art Cafe, Stanley Square, Sale M33 7XZ
Full details here – The Stanley Square Big Dino Egg Hunt
Easter Egg Hunt at Heaton Moor Park
When – 4th April 2026, 10-11:30am
For children from age 0 up to and including School Year 6. Enter from Park Road entrance (SK4 4PY)
Suggested donation – £3.00 per child for up to 4 Easter Eggs + 1 child’s drink of squash
Get a Registration card, and then find and collect corks in the park to exchange for Easter Eggs. There are also special corks that will gain you a special prize. Different age groups look for different colours of cork.
Also – Easter Baskets and other spring items for sale!
Full details here – Easter egg hunt Heaton Moor Park
Easter Chick Hunt at Ordsall Hall
When – 30th March – 16th April 2026 (selected dates)
There are 8 chicks hiding out at Ordsall Hall. Trails cost £2 per participating child and can be purchased on arrival at Ordsall Hall reception desk on the dates and times stated.
Full details here – Easter Chick Hunt
Easter Egg Paddle Hunt, Hollingworth Lake, Rochdale
When – 3rd April 2026.
Set off in a bell boat for a guided paddle hunt around the lake, as we seek out hidden Easter treasures! All hunters will receive a complimentary chocolate Easter egg, please do let us know on booking if your party has any food allergies or intolerances.
Suitable for ages 4+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Book here – Easter Egg Paddle Hunt
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