Easter events Lancashire 2026
There is loads going on for families in Lancashire this Easter. Here you will find all the Easter events Lancashire 2026. This post is part of a series of posts on Easter events North West England 2026.
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Please make sure you click through to the event organisers’ website and check the event is still running prior to travelling to your chosen event. Occasionally events do get cancelled due to severe weather etc and I can’t guarantee I will be aware.
If you know an event I’m not aware of then please email me at info@northwestforkids.co.uk
More things to do in the Easter holidays Lancashire
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 Lancashire. 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 Lancashire
Easter egg hunts Lancashire
If you are specifically looking for an Easter egg hunt, you need this guide – Easter egg hunts Lancashire
Easter events on farms in Lancashire
Where’s Wolly this Easter? Windmill Animal Farm
When – from 28th March 2026
Can you, your family and friends help Farmer Matt search the farm and find ‘Woolly’ the lost lamb .
Each visiting little helper will receive a tasty treat for helping out!
Also, the Lambing Barn will be bursting with new life for the second time this year as we welcome lots of lambs and baby goats!
Full details here – Windmill Animal farm
Easter Eggstravaganza at Farmer Teds
When – 28th March – 12th April 2026
Meet the furry friends on the farm including rabbits, guinea pigs and more. Dinosaurs will also be making an appearance as well as the Easter Bunny. There is also a Shaun the Sheep Easter show too.
Book here – Easter Eggstravaganza
Easter at the Farm, Mrs Dowsons
When – 28th March – 12th April 2026.
Wander through the farm and take part in our Easter adventure trail, filled with fun challenges and surprises along the way. End your trail with meeting the Easter Bunny and receive a delicious chocolatey treat.
Step into the Lambing Barn and experience the magic of Spring as you assist our farmers with bottle feeding the new arrivals. Spend the day exploring the farm, meeting our wonderful animals and enjoying the excitement of our indoor play area – a perfect place for little ones to burn off some energy.
Adults £12.16, Children £14.26
Book here – Easter at the Farm | Mrs Dowsons
Easter on the farm and Lambing Live, Ridgeway Farm, Blackpool
When – 28th March – 6 April 2026
Easter egg hunt – With golden egg prizes and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny himself, there really will be plenty of fun interactions for all the family.
Lambing Live! – Join the farmers in the Big Barn for lambing live where you may even witness a live birth if you are lucky. There are quite a few sheep to lamb this year and maybe a few kids too!
Book here – Ridgeway farm
EGGventure. Thornton Hall Farm
When – 28th March – 6th April 2026.
What’s included in your Easter visit:
An immersive Easter EGGventure experience
A chocolate bar for every full-paying child
Easter-themed family entertainment
Hands-on animal petting and farm encounters
Full access to the farm park, outdoor play areas and indoor soft play
Book here – EGGventure
National Trust Easter events
Easter Adventures at Rufford Old Hall
When – 28th March – 12th April 2026
Make your way along the trail and find spring-inspired activities for the whole family.
The price of the trail is £3.50 per child (normal admission charges also apply) and includes a trail map and a chocolate egg at the end – regular chocolate egg and NOMO eggs which are vegan and free from gluten, peanuts and tree nuts.
Full details here – Easter Adventures
Easter bunny trail, Gawthorpe Hall
When – 5th April 2026.
The family who lived at Gawthorpe Hall had a special ‘rabbit house’ for their pet bunnies, but the door was left open and the bunnies have escaped into the grounds! Grab a clipboard and trail sheet to see how many you can find in the gardens, then claim your chocolatey prize (while stocks last). Children – make sure to bring an adult with you and get them to put on wellies and a warm coat, you need to as well!
Full details here – Easter Bunny Trail
Easter Bunny Crafts at Gawthorpe Hall NT
When – 8th April 2026
Make your own pop-up Easter bunny and have some creative fun with Gawthorpe Hall’s family friendly crafts. Get artistic with your decoration and make your bunny as bright and colourful as you like.
Included in admission to the Hall, no booking needed.
Free for NT members, admission applies to everyone else.
Full details here – Easter holiday crafts
Easter Bunny breakfasts Lancashire
Easter bunny breakfast at Dobbies Preston
When – 3rd & 6th April 2026.
Hop along to Dobbies this Easter for a tasty breakfast for the whole family, before taking part in some activities and games.
During the event, children will also be given a mini Lindt chocolate bunny.
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
Child ticket includes food, activities and chocolate treat
Book here – Events | Dobbies Garden Centres
Other Easter events Lancashire
Dino-mite Easter Party, Dobbies Preston
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.
Full details here – Dino-mite Easter Party
Peter Rabbit family fun day, East Lancashire railway
When – 3rd & 4th April 2026.
Bury Transport Museum, Castlecroft Goods Warehouse, Bolton Street, Bury BL9 0EY
Come and see Peter Rabbit at intervals throughout the day.
There will be even more family fun with three theme park rides (suitable for toddlers), face painters and craft activities. Complete your day out with a ride along one of our heritage steam or diesel trains through Irwell Valley.
Ticket price includes a ride on any train service on the day of your visit.
Book here – Peter rabbit
Easter weekend specials, Ribble steam railway and museum
When – 3rd – 6th April 2026.
Easter Weekend Four days of all-day travel tickets steam train fun for the whole family.
Easter weekend offers lots to do for the whole family. As well as the museum, café, playground and of course the magnificent trains we also have an Egg Hunt!!
Your ticket is valid to ride on any number of trains on the day you visit.
Book here – Easter Weekend Specials – Ribble Steam Railway
Easter giant duck hunt, Martin Mere WWT
When – no details for 2026
Find the giant yellow ducks and their five real-life friends hidden around Martin Mere Wetland Centre? Then we need your help!
Each little hunter will be given an activity sheet on arrival, which will take them on a trail around the grounds. Search high and low, and use all of your hide-and-seek skills to find each one and work out which cheeky yellow duck is still missing! It’s £1 a go and there’s a tasty treat if you find them all.
Full details here – Easter GIANT Duck Hunt | WWT
Gozzle. Martin Mere WWT
20th March – 31st May 2026.
Explore the wonderful world of wetlands with Gozzle the gosling, from Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie’s freshly hatched picture book.
Follow the interactive trail to discover what it takes for your fuzzy little friend to become a grown-up goose.
Along the way, you’ll strike some funny animal poses. Hop along stepping stones to practice your balance. Seek out a meal using your sense of smell. And keep your eyes peeled for the 15 mini Gozzles hiding along the route. Can you spot them all?
For more feathery fun, you’ll find page after page of action-packed games and puzzles, a sheet of Gozzle stickers, and a bear headband in the Gozzle activity pack – available to buy for £4 from the visitor centre or pop one in your basket when buying your entrance tickets.
Full details here – Gozzle
Easter picnic at The Ashcroft
When – no details yet for 2026
Full details here – The Ashcroft
Easter family fun day, Lytham Hall
When – 5th April 2026.
The Easter Bunny has hidden her eggs in the woods so come and help her find them. There are lots of creatures hiding in the woods so watch out for the Fox. Collect some eggs and the Easter Bunny will give you a chocolate surprise.
Come and enjoy Cake decorating, Bouncy Castle, Kids Tombola, Bookstall, Easter Crafts and fun Games.
Children – £4.50 Children, Adults Free.
Book here – Easter family fun day
Easter market at Cuerden Valley
When – no details for 2026 yet
The market itself will be a treasure trove of fresh, local food, drink, and crafts direct from the producer and maker. Local produce, handmade cakes, meat & cheese, handmade candles and beautifully crafted jewellery are just some of the delights you’ll find.
There’ll also be an eg-tastic treasure hunt for children of all ages, no need to book – just turn up!
Full details and book here – Easter Market
West Lancashire Light Railway Easter egg hunt
When – 5th April 2026.
Ride the trains, meet the Easter Bunny & join in our Grand Easter Egg Hunt!
Two engines in steam, plus traditional games, free competition with Easter prizes, children’s fairground ride & our famous tearoom.
Don’t forget they are also open for normal running (at standard fares) on Good Friday and Easter Monday.
Book here – West Lancashire Light Railway
Easter events Affinity Lancashire (Fleetwood)
When – 5th – 21st April 2025
Free bouncing bunny trail throughout. ou’ll find the trail entry sheets at the front of the centre and once you’ve found the hidden Bouncing Bunnies be sure to fill in your details and pop your sheet into our entry box for the chance to be a winner.
For some amazing animal encounters visit our pop-up farm between 12 and 4pm on Tuesday 8th and Thursday 10th April, or visit the Little Zoo to You on Wednesday 9th April between 12 and 4pm to meet some more exotic animals – and if you like birds then visit our Owl Experience between 11am and 4pm on Tuesday 15th and Thursday 17th April.
Have fun at Louby Lou’s Easter Party on Wednesday 16th April between 11am and 4pm and then meet the Easter Bunny himself when he visits the centre giving away some chocolatey treats on Easter Saturday, 19th April between 12 and 4pm.
And if you’re a Beatrix Potter fan, be sure to visit on Saturday 12th April where you can meet Peter Rabbit himself at 11am, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Plus you can take part in his gardening workshop from 11am until 4pm too!
Then why not ‘hop along’ to meet Lily Bobtail on Monday 21st April when you can also take part in her colouring competition!
Full details – Affinity Lancashire Easter
Easter in Colne
When – 19th April 2025, 11am – 4pm
As always the event will be full of Easter fun and promises to be an eggcelent day out for all the family! There will be a market, funfair rides, live music and loads of free activities to keep the crowds entertained.
Full details here – Easter in Colne
Eggsplore the shore, Lytham St Annes
When – 7th April 2025
Join the team for a brilliant coastal adventure as they search the strandline for shark, skate, and ray eggcases washed up on the beach. They’ll also be on the lookout for interesting shells, seaweed, and other fascinating finds, while learning about the incredible marine life around our shores. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and beachcombers of all ages!
Free but booking required.
Book here – Eggsplore the Shore | The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire Manchester and North Merseyside
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at Brockholes
When 21st April 2025
We will have a whole host of fun filled activities for the whole family to get involved with, such as:
• A Fun and entertaining kids disco – Adults can join in too!
• Cookie Decorating
• Party Games – with prizes!
• Magic Shows & Balloon Making
• Traditional Children’s Party Food Buffet – A delicious spread, served with endless tea, coffee, and squash
And of course, the Mad Hatter himself will be there to bring the magic to life!
Fancy dress is encouraged and there will be a special prize for the best-dressed guest, so don’t be afraid to go all out!
Children £12, Adults £6
Book here – Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at Brockholes
Wild spring Adventure, Brockholes nature reserve
When – 17th April 2025.
Prick up those bunny ears and get ready to welcome in the Spring wildlife at Brockholes Nature Reserve. Learn about baby animals on our trail, who’s egg is who’s, make your own seed bomb and create your own springtime wreath. Join us this Easter to celebrate and encourage new life on this Wild Spring Adventure.
Tickets are £9 per child. Accompanying adults and children over 12 enter free, but please still book a ticket then we can keep track of numbers. Any children over 12 who wish to take part in activities must have a child’s ticket purchased.
Book here – Wild Spring Adventure at Brockholes Nature Reserve
Jawsome Sharks Easter Egg Hunt. Sealife Blackpool
When – 5th – 27th April 2025.
Embark on a fascinating activity trail to discover various species of shark eggs hidden throughout the aquarium.
Each egg along the trail will reveal a hidden letter – find all six letters to spell out a secret word. Once the word is unveiled, your Mini Rangers will receive a special Easter reward to take home!
Along the way, you’ll also have the chance to meet the many fascinating shark residents of SEA LIFE.
Book here * Jawsome Sharks Easter Egg Hunt
Easter egg hunt, Winstanley park
When – 18th – 21st April 2025.
Start your day off with a little sand art crafting, before setting off on an adventure through the woodlands on our Easter Egg Trail.
Our trail is unlike any other, a woodland adventure that’s full of surprises! Follow the clues to find all 10 Easter items for your basket, then swap your basket for a chocolate surprise at the end!
Along the way you will find bunnies hanging from trees, hidden eggs on the ground and you may even bump into the Easter Bunny!
Food/Refreshments will also be on hand, where the children can play on the FREE bouncy castles and adults can rest for that much needed hot drink. Props will be up around the trail that make the perfect selfie opportunities (we’d appreciate a tag in these!)
Donkey rides will also be available and these will be chargeable on the day at cost of £2.50
Finish your day off with even more chocolate to take home after enjoying the perfect Winstanley Park Easter!
Book here – Easter Egg Hunt – Winstanley Park Events
Easter Afternoon tea at Dobbies, Preston
When – 17th & 21st April 2025
Our Easter bunny loves lettuce, so we will teach your little ones how to grow their very own lettuce plants to take home, before playing some egg-celent games including our very own bunny hop relay
During the event, children will also be given a mini Malteser chocolate bunny.
Book here – Events | Dobbies Garden Centres
Easter fun day. Samlesbury Hall
When – 20th April 2025
Meet the Mad Hatter at the Hatters Tea Party (booking essential) for smashing sandwiches, cake, tea and pop. Follow the Hat Trail to be in with a chance to win FREE Waffles!
Book on to our Spring Flower Workshop with ‘Call Me Flower’ – planting spring bulbs in a smashing mug, and you get to take the very special Alex Clark Mug home!
Punch and Judy FREE for all the family!
Enter our Easter Bonnet competition, bring your bonnet creations on the day for a photo at our Samlesbury Hall photo backdrop, and put all your ducks in a line for another wonderful competition.
Book here – EASTER FUN DAY – Samlesbury Hall
Easter Picnic at My Life
Where – My Life, Pepper Lane, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0PP
when – 18th April 2025
Hop on over for an egg-stra special Easter picnic with yummy treats, a fun farm visit, arts & crafts and Easter biscuit icing!
Tickets from £10 – £12
Book here – Easter Picnic Tickets
Easter at Happy Mount Park, Morecambe
There’s loads going on, many require booking so do use the link below.
Spiderman party – 10th April 2025- booking required
Build a bear or Easter Bunny – 12th April 2025 – booking required
Easter sand art – 12th April 2025 – booking required
Easter Party with Alice in Wonderland and the Easter Bunny – 15th April 2025 – booking required
Easter Extravaganza Event – 19th April 2025 – free
Easter Soft Play and Races with Alice in Wondaland and Friends – 19th April 2025 – booking required.
Full details here – Exciting and fun events at Happy Mount Park
Easter Xplorer at Brockholes
When – 4th – 20th April 2025
Explore Brockholes, find the markers, complete the challenge and have fun together! Brought to you in partnership with British Orienteering, Xplorer is the perfect outdoor activity to get the whole family outside in the fresh air together! There are certificates for those completing the challenge along with a sweet treat!
There are 2 courses available:
Challenge 1
The markers you need to find are located on or next to surfaced paths and the route is pram friendly. The markers are in number order and form a circular route and is perfect for those who are new to Brockholes or to orienteering or visiting with younger children.
Challenge 2
This course represents more of a challenge and you will need to use your navigation skills to track down the markers located across the reserve! Not suitable for prams.
You can decide on which course you do on the day.
This is an outdoor activity. You will need to come dressed for the weather conditions wearing sturdy footwear. Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
Each map pack contains – One map (either challenge 1 or 2), one answer sheet, a Brockholes Pencil and full instructions. On completion you will receive the answers, a certificate and a sweet treat!
Book here – Easter Xplorer at Brockholes
Spring into Creativity at Brockholes
When – Selected dates 5th – 13th April 2025
Child-friendly crafting activities. Choose your craft on the day and create something special this spring.
Not just for kids—adults can join in the fun too!
£5.00 – Price is for one craft activity per child. Tickets are half hourly slots.
Book here (link is for the 5th) – Spring into Creativity – Craft Session at Brockholes
Dragon Egg Easter Quest. Hoghton Tower
When – 21st April 2025.
The Dragon Riders have landed and are looking for new recruits to help them locate the missing dragon eggs which are scattered around Hoghton Tower. Take part in various quests and challenges and tick them off your checklist! Learn about these mystical creatures, meet our enthusiastic characters and become a legendary Dragon Rider!
A perfect event for any dragon enthusiast and, of course, kids who enjoy story-telling and love to be creative!
Suitable for children aged 5-12. The event will run 11am – 3pm each day. Booking a slot is recommended, however you can arrive any time from 11am, with the last entry being at 2pm. We recommend allowing at least 90 minutes to enjoy your adventure.
All children must be accompanied by an adult with a ticket at all times.
Fancy dress is strongly encouraged, however, please ensure everyone wears warm layers underneath their costume and comfortable, warm and flat footwear e.g. trainers or boots.
Book here – Dragon Egg Easter Quest – Hoghton Tower
Bubble and bounce. Guy’s Thatched Hamlet
When – 12th – 20th April 2025.
Lots of Giant Inflatables where kids can bounce, squeeze, crawl and slide through every shape and size of inflatable imaginable! A also includes the Kiddies Rides, Giant Alpine House, Tea Cup Ride, Jump aboard the Train Ride, Take to the skies on the Paratroopers, Jump aboard the Pirate Ship, Climb aboard for a sailing adventure. Plus Mini Grazy Golf and Tractor Ed’s Pedal Tractor Circuit!
£12 per child, age restrictions apply. Toddlers to 14 years only. 4 Sessions per day (1hr 30 mins) – 10am, 12pm, 2pm, and 4pm
Book here – Bubble & Bounce
Sleeping Beauty. Blackburn Empire
When – 13th April 2025.
Follow the tale of Princess Beauty, whose life takes an unexpected turn when the evil Carabosse casts a wicked spell on her 21st birthday. But with the Fairy’s magic, Tommy’s antics, and a host of delightful characters, can true love’s kiss save the day?
Book here – Sleeping Beauty
Easter trail in Gatty Park, Accrington
When – 7th – 11th and 14th – 17th April 2025.
hunt the 10 clues hidden in the park, there is a chocolate treat on completion of the trail.
Don’t miss out on the family fun! Hop on over and join the adventure.
£1 per child
Full details here – Easter Trail – Hyndburn Borough Council
Nearby Easter events
If you fancy travelling a little further then these guides might be useful.
Easter events Cumbria for loads of great events in the Lake District and Cumbria.
Or if Manchester is nearer to you, find loads of Easter events Manchester here.
