Free Easter events North West
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 2025.
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
Bramall Hall Easter Trail
When – 19th – 27th April 2025
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.
Adults £6.50, child with trail £3.
Full details here – The Bramall Hall Easter Trail
Broad Oak Easter hearts trail, Fletcher Moss Park
When – 4th – 28th April 2025.
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 big Easter trail, Stanley Square, Sale
When – 11th – 19th April 2025
It’s the Big Easter trail around sale and the Disco Chicks V The Bunnies with Beatz annual Spring dance competition!
Follow the map and find all the bunnies & chicks in time for the dance off! Fill in your activity sheet, solve the puzzles and collect your Easter treat 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 – Easter trail
Easter Egg Hunt at Heaton Moor Park
When – 19th April 2025, 10-12noon (last entrance 11:30)
Suggested donation £3, cash on the gate
Full details here – Easter egg hunt Heaton Moor Park
Easter egg hunt at Heaton Park
When – 18th – 21st April 2025, 10am – 3pm
Collect your trail map from outside the Stables cafe.
The Easter Bunny has locked away all our Easter eggs and forgotten the code! Join Detective Duckling as he hunts for clues around Heaton Park, find the code to the chest and retrieve a missing egg.
£4 per ticket and includes 1 Easter egg (dairy free options available).
Full details here – Heaton Park & Hall
Easter bunny trail at Ordsall Hall
When – 6th – 17th April 2025
There are 8 bunnies hiding out at Ordsall Hall. Each of them represents part of the history of the hall.
£2 per chid.
Book here – Easter Bunny Trail – Ordsall Hall
Other Easter events at Ordsall Hall –
Tudor playtime – 7th & 14th April – free drop-in
Make a sleepy bag – 8th & 15th April, £1.50 per child, booking required
Clay play – 9th & 16th April, £3 booking required
Green Man Masks – 10th & 17th April, £3 per child, booking required
Egg box Easter wreaths – 13th April, £3 per child, booking required
Full details and booking links here – Easter 2025 at Ordsall Hall
Easter holidays at Salford museum
When – Selected dates from 8th – 17th April 2025
Victorian Washday – 8th, Free, drop-in
Easter make your mark – 9th, £1 per child, booking essential
Decorate a Plant Pot and Plant a Seed – 10th, £3 per child, booking essential
Paper Plate Flowers with Watercolours – 11th, £3 per child, booking essential
Object handling – 15th, free, drop-in
Pick & mix playtime – 16th, free, drop-in
Easter Basket Making – 17th, £3 per child, booking essential
Book here – Easter Holidays 2025 at Salford Museum & Art Gallery
Free Easter mini books, big stories at the People’s history museum
When – 5th April – 27th April 2025
A new craft activity, in our Playful Protest Space, celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books who brought affordable fiction and non-fiction to the masses. This paperback revolution instantly democratised literature and the covers produced by Penguin Books have become as iconic as the titles published.
Family Friendly activity, suitable for ages 5-12 (under 18s must have an accompanying adult).
Free, drop in activities
Full details – Easter mini books, big stories – People’s History Museum
Diggle Duck race
Where – Diggle Fields, Oldham, OL3 5PJ
When – 21st April 2025
There is one race starting as soon after 12.30pm as possible. The public can purchase a £2 ticket (or several) to sponsor a numbered duck (or ducks) who all compete in the same race. Tickets can be purchased online up until 24 hours before the race. Further tickets can be bought on the day of the race at the venue up until 12.30pm.
The event will be held on Easter Monday, 21st April and starts at Diggle Fields heading along the brook towards Ward Lane, Diggle.
This year’s prizes are as follows:
Fastest duck – £200 sponsored by Grandpa Greene’s Luxury Ice Cream
2nd fastest duck – £100 sponsored by West Riding
3rd fastest duck – £50 voucher for Puddleducks
Book tickets here – Diggle Duck Race at Diggle Fields
Diggle scarecrow trail
When- 5th – 21st April 2025.
This years theme is Heroes and Villains.
£3 per trail
Full details here – Diggle scarecrow trail
Tangram tile workshop. Manchester Museum
When – 8th – 17th April 2025.
Create your own tangram picture in this free, family workshop led by artist Lydia Meiying. Drop-in, suitable for children aged 5 and over.
Full details here – Tangram tile workshop – Manchester Museum
Spring holidays at Science and Industry Museum, Manchester
When – 5th – 21st April 2025.
As well as Power Up! and Operation Ouch, there will be lots of family fun such as bee tasting. There’s also all the usual galleries to explore (construction work is still ongoing).
Full details here – Spring holidays | Science and Industry Museum
Easter activities at The Whitworth
Includes Turner-inspired Outdoor Art Club & Turner-style Art Studio on 9th and 16th only.
You can enjoy the following on all days that the Whitworth is open:
Everyday Art School – A creative space on the Mezzanine Level for playful drawing, open-ended play, and digital exploration with our two Whitworth Minecraft machines.
Welly Walk Booklets – Pick up a Welly Walk booklet from our Parkside Entrance and set off on an adventure to explore the park and its sculptures in a fun, new way.
Full details here – Easter activities at the Whitworth | Whitworth Art Gallery
Free Easter story-time at Z-Arts
When – 15th – 18th April 2025
Free family friendly story-time that celebrates Easter and our brand new immersive experience Adventures in Wonderland!
Book here – Easter Storytelling – Z-arts
Victoria Baths Big Fun Day Out
Where – Hathersage Road
When – 19th April 2025.
Adults £3.50, kids (under 16) free.
Includes arts and crafts, storytelling, musical performances and much more.
Full details here – Victoria Baths Big Fun Day Out
Easter fun at Trafford Palazzo
When – 11th – 21st April 2025
Free but some events need pre-booking.
From Easter egg decorating and spring bouquet craft workshops to Easter biscuit making, there’s oodles of fun for you little bunnies to enjoy. .
Full details here – TP Easter Fun
Free Easter events Cheshire
Knutsford Bunny hop, Knutsford Town Council
When – 19th April 2025 between 10am – 2pm.
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 2025 is Willy Wonka. 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
Easter Bunny trail, Blakemere village
When – 5th – 21st April 2025.
Trail maps are available for just £5 and can be purchased from the Visitor Information Centre between 10am and 4pm.
Full details here – What’s On – Blakemere Village
Free Brereton Heath Easter Hunt, Brereton Heath Nature reserve
When – 5th – 27th April 2025
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.
Free, no chocolate egg
Full details here – Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve Easter Hunt
Tegg’s Nose country park Easter hunt, Tegg’s nose country park
When – 5th – 27th April 2025.
Ranger Martin’s Easter Eggs have been stolen! Can you help him find the wildlife that has taken them and collect their names? Collect a map from the visitor centre and get searching around the top of the park.
50p a trail from The Nose Coffee (come back for a 50p discount on food or drink), no chocolate egg.
Full details here – Tegg’s Nose Country Park Easter Hunt
Easter trail at the Lambing Shed
When – 18th & 19th April 2025
Event includes:
- Scavenger Hunt – Hunt for hidden letters and crack the code for a chance to win a prize!
- Obstacle Course – Test your skills and race through our fun-filled obstacle course!
- Games – Enjoy classic outdoor games for all ages, perfect for some friendly competition.
- Photo Opportunities – Capture your memories with our fun Easter-themed photo spots.
- Food Truck- serving delicious burgers and sausages
- Ice Cream – Treat yourself to a delicious ice cream while you take in the sights and sounds of the farm.
- Animals – Meet our goats and pigs
Book here – Easter Trail
Easter egg trail at Stonyford Cottage Gardens
When – 15th – 25th April 2025 (Tuesday to Fridays only)
Just turn up on the day (no booking required) £5 adult, children free (£1 for quiz sheet & prize)
‘Help the Easter Bunny and his friends find all the Eggs that he lost around our gardens by cracking the clues!’
Full details here – Easter Egg Trail
Stick Man trail at Delamere Forest
When – 5th February 2025 – January 2026.
This short family walk is themed on Stick Man this year. There is an optional £4 activity pack.
Full details here – Forestry England Stick Man Trails
Why not combine it with time on the new play area and a walk around the Delamere forest Gruffalo trail.
Free drop in crafts. Weaver Hall and Museum
When – 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th, 14th, 15th, 17th, 18th April 2025.
Full details here – Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse | Events
Free drop-in crafts at Grovesnor Museum
When – 8th, 9th, 10th, 15th, 16th, 17th April 2025.
Full details here – Grosvenor Museum | Events
Northwich Explorers. Weaver Hall and Museum
When – 9th April 2025.
Book here – Northwich Explorers | Events
Free drop-in crafts at Lion Salt works
When – 9th, 10th, 16th, 18th April 2025.
Full details here – Lion Salt Works | Events
Northwich Explorers. Lion Salt Works
When – 11th April 2025.
Book here – Northwich Explorers | Events
Northwich Explorers. Weaver Hall and Museum
When – 16th April 2025.
Book here – Northwich Explorers | Events
Free Easter Bunny show at Bents Garden Centre, Warrington
When – 17th April 2025. 12pm, 1pm & 2pm
Hop on over and join Bunny Hop and friends for a fun, high-energy Easter show!
Get ready to sing, dance, and hop along every hour on the hour at 12pm, 1pm, and 2pm. Each show lasts just 15 minutes which will bring smiles, laughter, and plenty of Easter cheer!
Full details here – Easter Bunny & Friends Show
Northwich Explorers. Lion Salt Works
When – 17th April 2025.
Book here – Northwich Explorers | Events
Free Easter in Macclesfield, Macclesfield Town Centre
When – 19th April 2025.
Full details here – Easter in Macclesfield
Free Easter events Lancashire
Easter Eggstavaganza, Woodlands Animal sanctuary
When – 19th April 2025
Follow the clues around the site, listen to the animals (they may give you a clue!) to find your chocolate treasure. There will be refreshments so you can keep your energy up and plenty of stalls and games to keep you entertained too! Not to mention all the animals just waiting to say ‘hello’!
Tickets are £2.50 per child and £5 per adult (£3.50 & £6 respectively if paying on the door on the day!)
Full details here – Easter Open Day
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
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 £3.50 each if booked in advance:
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
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
Free Easter events Liverpool
Free Easter Bunny trail at Royal Albert Dock
When – 7th – 21st April 2025.
Pick up your fluffy bunny ears from @TheNestUK (open 11am–5pm) and hop your way around the dock to find the hidden 12 colourful bunny vinyls.
Each bunny holds a QR code riddle – solve them all and help the Easter Bunny track down his missing golden carrot for a chance to WIN an incredible dock prize!
The prize –
- An overnight stay at Holiday Inn Express
- Lunch at Gusto
- An escape room adventure at Escape Hunt
- A dock goodie bag packed with treats
- 600g of Roly’s fudge
- Magic from House of Spells… and more!
Full details here – Royal Albert Dock Liverpool
Bugs Are Us: Easter Family Workshops, Tate Liverpool
When – 5th – 21st April 2025
You’ll be buzzing with excitement with our bug-themed activities in our Learning Space this Easter holiday! From dragonflies to beetles, take inspiration from the creepy crawlies in Tate’s collection to construct multi-coloured neon replicas of your favourite bugs. Use the materials from our pick ‘n’ mix recycled craft box to make a 3D model of your bug.
On Saturday 5 April 13.00-15.00 there will also be a free workshop led by artist Colette Whittington. You’ll learn how to make relief stamps to print bug patterns and textures that can be used in your bug models.
Book here – Bugs Are Us | Tate Liverpool + RIBA North
Big art special – Walker Art Gallery
When – April: 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19, 20, 26, 27
Cost – £2
Full details here – Big Art special: Art Sparks | National Museums Liverpool
Easter holidays at Palm House Sefton Park
Craft club – 8th April
Story time – 15th & 16th April
Full details here – What’s On – Palm House Sefton Park
Free Easter party at Liverpool ONE
When – 18th April 2025
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 Shaun the sheep trail at Liverpool ONE
When – 4th April – 5th May 2025
Explore Liverpool ONE and follow the trail using the bespoke ‘Fun with the Flock AR’ app to track down nine markers hidden across Liverpool ONE. Each location will unlock animated scenes, complete Bitzer the dog’s checklist of fun challenges, and interact with Shaun and his farmyard friends in unexpected places!
Along the way, enjoy plenty of selfie moments, play musical stat-ewes, and help Bitzer find the Flock as you tick off his checklist. Complete the trail and earn an exclusive Shaun the Sheep sticker – a perfect keepsake from your spring adventure!
Plus you could be in with a chance of winning £100 Liverpool ONE Gift Card for taking part!
Full details here – Shaun the Sheep Fun with the Flock AR Trail – Liverpool ONE
Free Helios, Liverpool Cathedral
When – 4th April – 9th May 2025 (except 18th & 19th)
Get ready to bask in the brilliance of Helios, the awe-inspiring illuminated sculpture of the Sun.
Full details here – Helios – Liverpool Cathedral
Free Southport We’re going on a bear hunt trail.
When – until 27th April 2025
10 beautiful bear sculptures have arrived in Southport. Pick up your free trail map and see if you can find them all.
Full details here – ‘Bear Hunt’ sculpture trail, Southport town centre
Free Grand parade of the bees. World Museum, Liverpool
When – 5th April 2025
Queen Beeatrice is on a royal visit with her two beautiful worker bees. She will knight the common grubs she meets with her flower staff, and grace your museum visit with her presence at 11am and 1pm and the brilliant, Award-winning world dance group Movema will be inviting you to join them outside the museum at 2pm.
Join our vibrant parade of flowers and pollinators as we celebrate the Bee! Create a spectacle with us as we head out from our museum at 3pm and waggle our way along William Brown Street, along side Queen Beeatrice and her worker bee, with dance moved from Movema, bringing our story of the bee out into nature!
Full details – Grand parade of the bees | National Museums Liverpool
Free Mersey Morris – Dance at the museum. Museum of Liverpool.
When – 19th April 2025
Join Mersey Morris at 11am as they perform several of these dances with a St George’s Day theme, accompanied by live music played by a multi-talented band of musicians.
After the performance there will be the chance to have a go yourself. You can join Mersey Morris for a free hour-long workshop starting at 2pm. Meet the team and learn a dance.
Full details here – Mersey Morris – dance at the museum | National Museums Liverpool
Free Easter events Lake District and Cumbria
Stick Man 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 Stick Man Trails
Find our guide to Whinlatter forest here. The play trail is amazing and free.
Stick Man trail at Grizedale Forest
As above
Full details here – Forestry England Stick Man Trails
Find our guide to Delamere forest walks here.
Tarn Hows Easter trail
When – 12th – 21st April 2025
Taking in the natural surroundings of Tarn Hows, enjoy this family Easter trail which will lead you around the whole of the tarn. From getting to know a tree to making some wild art, there’s fun for everyone.
Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From chocolate egg.
Full details here – Tarn Hows Easter Trail 2025 | National Trust
Great golden bunny hunt, Brockhole on Windermere
When: 7th – 21st April 2025
Great Golden Bunny has escaped and is hiding somewhere around our grounds, do you think you can use the clues to find him? Could he be playing in our playground, wandering along our lakeshore, or relaxing on our lawn?
Pick up a trail sheet (£5) from the Woodland Cabin or the Gift Shop and get hunting, remember to get a photo with our Great Golden Bunny when you find him to claim your prize from the Woodland Cabin or the Gift Shop in Brockhole House
Find out more here – Easter at Brockhole on Windermere
There is a fantastic adventure playground. Find out more here – Brockhole on Windermere
Free Easter eggcase hunt
When – 7th April 2025
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
