Free Easter events North West 2026
There are loads of Easter events over the next couple of weeks but I know how expensive the school holidays can feel so I’m sharing free Easter events North West England (and very low cost). This post is part of my series of posts on Easter events North West England 2026.
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
Free Easter events Manchester
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
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 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
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
Other Easter events at Ordsall Hall –
Clay play – 30th March & 13th April, £3 booking required
Make a sleepy bag – 31st March & 14th April, £1.50 per child, booking required
Tudor playtime – 1st & 15th April – free drop-in
Make a Tudor Collage – 2nd & 16th April – £3 per child, booking required
Egg Box Wreaths – 7th April – £3 per child, booking required
Crafty Lucky Dip – 8th April – £3 per child, booking required
Make a Tudor Nosegay – 9th April – £3 per child, booking required
Full details and booking links here – Easter 2026 at Ordsall Hall
Easter holidays at Salford museum
When – 1st – 17th April 2026
Paper Mosaics – 1st & 15th April – £3 booking required
Easter Baskets – 2nd April, £3 per child, booking essential
Tales from the Dolls’ House – 7th April – free but booking required
Pick & mix playtime – 8th, free, drop-in
Toys and Mystery objects – 10th April – free, drop-in
Handprint Art – 14th April – £3 per child, booking required
Spring decorations – 16th April – £3 per child, booking required
Make your mark – 17th, £1 per child, booking essential
Book here – Easter Holidays 2026 at Salford Museum & Art Gallery
Diggle Duck race
Where – Diggle Fields, Oldham, OL3 5PJ
When – 6th April 2026
limited details for 2026
Full details here – Diggle Duck Race at Diggle Fields
Diggle scarecrow trail
When- 28th March – 12th April 2026.
This years theme is Disney
Full details here – Diggle scarecrow trail
RSPB pop up stall, Manchester Museum
When – 4th – 5th April 2026
Pop along to their pop-up stall to get involved in fun activities, while discovering more about their work and how you can get involved.
Book here – RSPB pop up stall
Clay Play. Manchester Museum
When – 7th – 10th April 2026
Full details here – Clay Play -the Manchester Museum
Spring holidays at Science and Industry Museum, Manchester
When – 28th March – 19th April 2026.
Put your space skills to the test as the museum transforms into mission control with a series of hands-on navigation challenges designed to test coordination, balance and dexterity. Discover what life is like aboard the International Space Station, marvel at views of Earth from space, and design your own mission patch for an astronaut’s spacesuit.
Get a taste for space during a brand-new live show. Dig deeper into the food astronauts eat in orbit and even sample space-inspired snacks if you’re feeling brave enough!
See science brought to life in interactive galleries. Discover world-changing ideas, from revolutionary wheels to modern-day movement in Revolution Manchester, get creative in the Textiles Gallery, and flex your superpowers in Experiment.
Full details here – Spring holidays | Science and Industry Museum
Easter activities at The Whitworth
When – 8th & 15th April 2026, 1pm-4pm
Free, drop-in
Take part in a joyful outdoor collaborative painting in our Garden Studio and Art Garden with artist Bukky Baldwin.
Get creative by sticking and stitching together shared stories and symbols in a co-created textile artwork in our galleries with artist Gemma Lees.
Full details here – Easter activities at the Whitworth | Whitworth Art Gallery
Free Easter story-time at Z-Arts
When – 9th – 10th April 2026
Free family friendly story-time that celebrates Easter.
Book here – Easter Storytelling – Z-arts
Easter fun at Trafford Palazzo
When – no details yet for 2026.
Full details here – TP Easter Fun
Free Easter events Cheshire
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
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
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
Free Easter mini farm, Bents
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
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
Room on the broom trail at Delamere Forest
When – until December 2026.
This short family walk is themed on room on the broom this year. There is an optional £4 activity pack.
Full details here – Forestry England room on the broom Trails
Why not combine it with time on the play area and a walk around the Delamere forest Gruffalo trail.
Free Easter events Lancashire
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Free Easter events Liverpool
Free Cristal Palace, Southport
When – 3rd & 4th April 2026
Over the Easter weekend, Lord Street will be transformed into an open air ballroom for thousands of party goers as we welcome French theatre company Transe Express to town!
This breathtaking show will travel through 150 years of music and dance all underneath a 15m wide chandelier stage. This is a show that has to be seen to be believed.
Full details here – Cristal Palace
Port Sunlight’s Easter trail as part of Sugar & Spice festival
When – 3rd & 4th April 2026
Families can also explore the village to take part in Port Sunlight’s Easter trail and claim a chocolate reward. Pre-booking essential.
Book here – Port Sunlight’s Easter Trail | Port Sunlight Village
Easter holidays at Palm House Sefton Park
Craft club – 1st April 2026
Story time – 7th April 2026
Teddy bears picnic – 8th April 2026
Full details here – What’s On – Palm House Sefton Park
Easter party at Liverpool ONE
When – 3rd April 2026
Enjoy craft workshops, face painting, and meet some egg-citing characters. Plus, don’t miss our Easter Bonnet Competition – get creative for a chance to win some fantastic prizes!
Full details here – Easter Party at Liverpool ONE
Free Easter Trail Lunt Meadows
When – 4th April 2026
Starting at the Lunt Meadows Learning Centre, you will collect your question pack ready to set of on your adventure. Explore the wonders of Lunt Meadows as you follow this self led trail around the reserve. Discover the vast amounts of wildlife and incredible habitats whilst you hunt for the missing eggs to complete your trail sheet. On completion be sure to head back to our learning centre and collect your Easter themed reward and take part in some Easter themed crafts!
At 2:30pm there is a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny in the Education Centre!
Free but booking required
Book here – Easter Trail
Free Easter Bunny trail at Royal Albert Dock
When – 30th March – 12th April 2026
Children can explore the dock to find 16 colourful bunny vinyls, each displaying a letter that helps spell a hidden Easter phrase. Solve the puzzle for a chance to win a spectacular family day out at the dock.
Start your adventure on the inner quay, where families can pick up a trail map, bunny ears, and a sticker for free from Roly’s Fudge or The Nest.
Use the map to hunt for the bunny vinyls hidden in venue windows, on food trucks, and in special locations. Once all letters are collected, unscramble them to reveal the secret phrase and submit your answer online to enter the prize draw.
The lucky winner will enjoy a family ticket for Splash Tours, arts and crafts goodies from The Nest, treats from Roly’s Fudge, and so much more.
Other Easter events
free, drop-in workshops throughout half term, including:
- Easter paper wreaths at Revolution
- Themed face-painting at PANAM
Workshops will run from 12pm–4pm on 31st March, 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th, 9th April, offering hours of seasonal fun for little ones.
From 3rd to 6th April, a Dock Shorts animation will be projected onto the façade of the Maritime Museum, transforming the iconic building into a colourful Easter spectacle from 6:30pm-10pm.
Full details here – Royal Albert Dock Liverpool
Free Easter events Lake District and Cumbria
Room on broom trail at Whinlatter Forest
Open every day during the Easter holidays. Complete the 1 mile long Julia Donaldson themed walk with loads of boards with activities for kids. Optional trail packs are £4.
Full details here – Forestry England room on the broom Trails
Find our guide to Whinlatter forest here. The play trail is amazing and free.
Room on the broom trail at Grizedale Forest
As above
Full details here – Forestry England room on the broom Trails
Find our guide to Delamere forest walks here.
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
Easter events North West
Find more Easter events North West England 2026 here.
