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
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 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
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 – 28th March – 12th April 2026
This Easter you can join the Kawaii Animal Adventure here at Affinity Lancashire – and it’s completely free.
Find the animals in the shop windows, then write the hidden letters on your trail sheet to spell out Captain Cod’s cute Kawaii name!
Fill in your details and post your form into the entry box near the centre entrance for the chance to win a Kawaii themed prize. This is a free self-led trail around the centre.
On Saturday 28th March you can make your very own Bee & Bug Hotel at our Little Cod Club. Captain Cod will be making an appearance too!
On Tuesday 31st March meet Derpy the Kpop Tiger and on Wednesday 1st April follow our Farmyard Trail to claim your farmyard prize! Meet Baby B the Mystery Box Bunny on Thursday 3rd April and then on Friday 3rd April craft a Chicken Leg Egg Cup at our workshop and get a yummy choccy treat!
On Easter Saturday, 4th April, join in our Easter Egg Hunt to claim your very own farm themed air-walker and on Tuesday 7th, Wednesday 8thand Thursday 9th April have some farmyard fun meeting tour visiting farm animals!
Finally, on Saturday 11th April, you can get creative at our Posey Pig Pops Workshop where you also find free face painting!
Full details – Affinity Lancashire Easter
Easter in Colne
When – 4th April 2026, 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
Easter egg case hunt – Knott End
When – 31st March 2026, 2- 4pm
Where – Knott-End Car Park, Knott-End Car Park, Wayside, Knott-End-on-Sea, Lancashire, FY6 0EA
The team will be searching along the beach at Knott-End Car Park, with ID guides and the Bay team.They will be looking along the strandline, where the tide deposits material, for leftover eggcases of species such as; The Thornback Ray and the Small Spotted Catshark. The cases will then be counted and uploaded to the Shark Trust website.
Book here – Easter egg case hunt
Easter egg case hunt – Russell Point Tower
When – 28th March 2026, 2- 4pm
Where – Rossall Point Observation Tower, Outer Promenade, Fleetwood, Lancashire
The team will be searching along the beach at Rossall Point, Fleetwood, with ID guides and the Bay team.They will be looking along the strandline, where the tide deposits material, for leftover eggcases of species such as; The Thornback Ray and the Small Spotted Catshark. The cases will then be counted and uploaded to the Shark Trust website.
Book here – Easter egg case hunt
Easter clubs and crafts at Brockholes
When – 28th March – 12th April 2026
Each day will feature a different hands on craft inspired by the season, from colourful Easter decorations to wonderful spring-themed art that you can proudly take home.
We will also be hosting a variety of clubs throughout the holidays including the return of our popular LEGO® club where you can design and build until your heart’s content.
Or why not have a go at one of our activity workshops, we have everything from slime making and science experiments to rock painting. These workshops include the kit and workshop space to carry out your activity as well as unlimited squash and biscuits! We have limited spaces on each of the workshops so pre-booking is advised, prices are £5.50 online and £6.00 if you decide to pay on the day.
With a mixture of free and paid events available, there is something for everyone at Brockholes this Easter so bring along the whole family!
There’s literally loads to choose from so click through to pick one or two.
Book here – Easter clubs and crafts at Brockholes
Easter magic show, Brockholes nature reserve
When – 29th March, 4th & 5th April 2026.
The event starts with an exciting live magic show, followed by balloon fun and interactive games, all hosted inside, so lots of family fun whatever the weather!
Afterwards, children can continue the adventure with the Xplorer Challenge Nature Trail. It’s a great way for kids to enjoy the outdoors while taking part in a fun Easter themed orienteering challenge.
Kids £9.99, adults free
Book here – Easter magic show at Brockholes Nature Reserve
Superhero & Princess Fancy Dress Disco at Brockholes!
When – 29th March 2026
Get ready for a high-energy Superhero and Princess themed fancy dress disco packed with music, games and family fun! Children will enjoy a lively disco hosted by a kids’ entertainer, with plenty of interactive activities including games, magic and prizes throughout the event.
Kids can show off their creativity by arriving in their best fancy dress, with a special prize awarded for the best costume. While the party is in full swing, families can enjoy a kid friendly buffet, with food available for both children and adults.
Drinks are included, with squash for children and tea, coffee and hot chocolate available for parents to enjoy while the kids party.
Kids: £13.99, Adults: £7.00. Both adults and children can enjoy the buffet.
Book here – Superhero & Princess Fancy Dress Disco at Brockholes!
Mad Hatter’s Fancy Dress Disco at Brockholes!
When – 4th April 2026, 1- 3pm
Get ready for a high-energy Mad Hatter’s Easter themed fancy dress disco packed with music, games and family fun! Children will enjoy a lively disco hosted by a kids’ entertainer, with plenty of interactive activities including games, magic and prizes throughout the event.
Kids can show off their creativity by arriving in their best fancy dress, with a special prize awarded for the best costume. While the party is in full swing, families can enjoy a kid friendly buffet, with food available for both children and adults.
Drinks are included, with squash for children and tea, coffee and hot chocolate available for parents to enjoy while the kids party.
Kids: £13.99, Adults: £7.00. Both adults and children can enjoy the buffet.
Book here – Mad Hatter’s Fancy Dress Disco at Brockholes!
Easter Bunny’s Bonnet Party at Brockholes!
When – 5th April 2026
Get ready for a high-energy Easter Bunny Bonnet Party fancy dress disco packed with music, games and family fun! Children will enjoy a lively disco hosted by a kids’ entertainer, with plenty of interactive activities including games, magic and prizes throughout the event.
Kids can show off their creativity by arriving in their best fancy dress Easter bonnet with a special prize awarded for the best costume. While the party is in full swing, families can enjoy a kid friendly buffet, with food available for both children and adults.
Drinks are included, with squash for children and tea, coffee and hot chocolate available for parents to enjoy while the kids party.
Kids: £13.99, Adults: £7.00, Both adults and children can enjoy the buffet.
Book here – Easter Bunny’s Bonnet Party at Brockholes!
Eggsplore the Shore, Lytham St Annes
When – 8th April 2026
Join the team this Easter for a brilliant coastal adventure as we search the strandline for shark, skate, and ray eggcases washed up on the beach. You’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!
Book here – Eggsplore the Shore
Pirate Treasure Hunt. Sealife Blackpool
When – 28th March – 19th April 2026.
Don your sea legs and navigate the high seas with a swashbuckling treasure hunt through the aquarium, you may even get some treasure at the end!
It wouldn’t be a trip to the SEA LIFE Blackpool without seeing the fin-tastic animals, including octopus, stingrays, clownfish, seahorses and much more! Sea it to believe it!
Book here – Pirate Treasure Hunt
Easter egg hunt, Winstanley park
When – 3rd – 5th April 2026.
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
Book here – Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Dragon Eggventure. Samlesbury Hall
When – 30th March – 12th April 2026
Join the Dragon Master and his lovable pet dragon Gilbert for a mythical experience at Samlesbury Hall this Spring. Dragon EGGventure is more than a simple egg hunt, it’s a quest to re-discover the lost stories of magical creatures from the legends of Britain. Explore the hall and grounds to follow the quest – you might even find some treasure.
With live action puppetry, in a medieval manor, come along and seek eggs at Samlesbury Hall this Easter.
Experience lasts approximately 30 minutes, followed by a dragon egg hunt. Every completed hunt gets “treasure” on completion (a mini golden chocolate egg)
£10 (+booking fee) per child, Accompanying adults (up to 2 per child) enter free of charge.
Book here – Easter Dragon Eggventure – Samlesbury Hall
Family willow bunny workshop, Heysham Nature Reserve
When – 9th April 2026
Join Julie from Pip Cottage to make your very own willow bunny to use as a wreath decoration this Easter and take part in a spring trail around the reserve. You also have an option to make a willow bunny or bunny crown. All materials, tools and step by step instruction and help are provided.
Suitable for ages 5 years and above, one child with supervising adult can make a bunny. Refreshments will be available.
£4 per family
Book here – Willow bunny workshop
Wild Spring Adventure, Brockholes
When – 8th April 2026.
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 holiday 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
Easter Xplorer at Brockholes
When – 28th March – 12th April 2026
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.
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!
£5.50 if books online, £6.50 on the day.
Book here – Easter at Brockholes
Dragon Egg Easter Quest, Hoghton Tower
When – 3rd – 6th April 2026.
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. You can arrive any time from 11am, with last entry at 2pm. We recommend allowing at least 90 minutes to enjoy your adventure.
Book here – Dragon Egg Easter Quest
Beauty and the Beast. Blackburn Empire
When – 12th April 2026.
Get ready for a magical Easter treat of a Tale as Old As Time as Tom Rolfe Productions (the same team behind our smash hit Christmas panto Snow White!) return to The Empire with a brand-new panto promising dazzling costumes, catchy songs, and laugh-out-loud comedy for the whole family.
Book here – Beauty and the Beast
Easter trail in Gatty Park, Accrington
When – 30th March – 10th April 2026 (selected dates).
Pick up your entry form from Elmfield Hall reception, it’s just £1 per child, find the 10 clues, complete the answer, and claim your prize!
£1 per child
Full details here – Easter Trail – Hyndburn Borough Council
Cuerden Easter Egg Hunt
When – 3rd – 6th April 2026
Pick up a map from Cuerden Community Shop (Opposite Cuerden View Cafe) and solve the clues to find all the Eggs in our Pinetum on Berkeley Drive – PR5 6BY
Maps cost £2 and you will receive a prize upon finishing!
Community shop is open Friday 3rd April – Monday 6th of April, 10am – 3pm
No need to book – just turn up at the shop.
Full details here – Cuerden Easter Egg Hunt
Easter egg hunt at Woodcroft Crafts
When – 4th & 6th April 2026
Match the birds with their eggs to win a little treat in the Haven Garden Easter egg hunt.
Book here – Easter egg hunt
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.
