Best Easter activities in Essex 2022. This terrific county has so many wonderful Easter activities going on this year. Remember, many of these fabulous events sell out very quickly so get booking early to avoid disappointment. So, here we have the best Easter Egg hunts and seasonal activities in Essex 2022 (not strictly all hunts, but Easter events none the less!)
Whilst all the information given is correct at time of publishing, please ensure you check individual attraction websites for up to date information prior to your visit.
Easter at Essex Wildlife Trust
When – 4th April 2022
Times available : 10am-12pm
Where –Bedfords Park Nature Discovery Centre Broxhill Road, Havering-atte-Bower, Essex, RM4 1QH
Price – prices £7 per child
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About the event
Join the team for their popular family forest fun session as the woodland SPRINGS back to life! The birds will be singing, the sun shining (hopefully!) and the trees bursting into leaf. Discover, play and explore before toasting a snack on the fire (weather permitting; suggestions for food sent on booking).
Suitable for children aged 3-10. Please dress for the weather as this is outside for the whole session. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please meet outside the Nature Discovery Centre on arrival. There will be access to toilets if required.
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Easter at Audley End Miniature Railway
When – 2nd – 18th April 2022
Where – Audley End Miniature Railway , Audley End Road, Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4JB
Price – for prices and more information click here
Audley End Miniature Railway claim to have their very own Easter Bunny, welcoming visitors at his Spring Home in the woods! Take a train ride into the woods to visit the Easter Bunny, where you will receive a special treat and meet the Easter Bunny’s other furry friends. Throughout the train ride, you can test your I spy skills and look out for various things along the route. You can also try to spot all of the Fairies, Elves, Animals, Nests and Eggs throughout our Fairy and Elf Walk and Easter Trail starting in the Picnic Area. Once you complete the trail, you’ve earned yourself an exclusive Easter gift! And finally, hop through to the Craft Area to create your very own Easter Craft to take home with you afterwards!
Booking is required – don’t miss out on this fabulous fun filled family adventure this Easter 2020!
Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park – Easter Egg Hunt Essex
When – 2nd- 18th April 2022
Where – Marsh Farm, Marsh Farm Rd, South Woodham, Ferrers,
CM3 5WP
Price – for prices and further information click here
Marsh Farm have gone cashless
“Sorry we will not be accepting coins or bank notes on site. We accept all major credit cards and contactless payments.”
Visit the Great Easter Grotto at Marsh Farm this Easter, and enjoy acres of wonderful Easter themed fun & shows, including meeting the Easter Bunny himself! Plus, a fantastic Easter Egg Hunt, exploration of the beautiful Easter Garden AND adorable bunnies & chicks to coo over! In true Easter style, each child will receive a chocolate treat ! This is all included with the rest of the family fun at Marsh Farm – indoor play, outdoor play, crazy golf and bouncy pillows. Enjoy a full day of the greatest family fun including Easter Crafts, Amazing shows, Gem hunting, Crazy golf and Adventure play! What a CRACKING family day out ( see what I did there?!)
Easter at Barleylands Essex
When – 2nd – 18h April 2022
Where – Barleylands, Barleylands Road, Billericay CM11 2UD
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Easter at Barleylands Farm Park features adorable, fluffy and feathery baby animals, family fun and lots a farm activities with something to suit all ages. Barleylands promise an extra special announcement this year too – get ready for KIDDING (baby goats) in the Barleylands Nursery during the Easter Holidays. There will also be lamb bottle feeding, meet the chicks and ducklings, meet the new baby goats, visit the hatchery, egg trail, exotic animal talks, an outdoor adventure play area, indoor soft play, tractor rides and much more!
Colchester Zoo – Easter Holidays Essex
When – 2nd – 22nd April 2022
Where – Colchester Zoo Maldon Rd, Heckfordbridge, Colchester CO3 0SL
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Enjoy a terrific family day out at Colchester Zoo this Easter! Throughout the holidays learn more about the animals at Colchester Zoo and see them up close by watching an array of encounters, PLUS you can also feed some of our gentle giants at FREE public feeding sessions with our elephants and giraffe! As you walk around the zoo there are also plenty of play areas to try out, including the indoor soft play area, Jungle Tumble, so the kids can release some of their seemingly unrelenting energy, while you grab a much appreciated coffee.
During your visit you can also follow the Easter Egg Trail around the zoo – embark on a hunt for the giant Easter eggs! Each egg has a letter, locate all the letters and rearrange them into the Easter themed word to achieve your Easter Egg Trail sticker. Throughout the Easter Holidays you can also join in with some of our Easter themed craft activities. These will be held at The school education Centre with a small fee per craft to take part. At the Main Stage (Opposite Snack Shack)
Join the team for an egg-cellent Easter celebration. In poor weather, the party will be moved to the Kalahari Theatre.
Easter at Mountfitchet Castle
When – 9th – 18th April 2022
Where – Mountfichet Castle
12 Grove Hill, Stansted CM24 8SP
Prices – For prices and other information click here
Get down to Mountfitchet Castle this Easter for The Lost Knight’s Crusade! What an adventure! Gallant adventurers of all ages are invited to join in the fun. You need to Follow the clues to help find the lost Knight’s of Mountfitchet Castle who mysteriously disappeared on the trail of the legend of the Golden Egg! The website states that there is no need to book and that normal admission prices apply, although this is always worth checking. How refreshing, a family Easter adventure that isn’t solely about fluffy bunnies!
Easter at Willows Activity Farm
When – 2nd – 18th April 2022
Where – London Colney, Hertfordshire AL4 0PF
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Attention all Peter Rabbit fans! Its family fun galore at Willows Activity Farm during Easter Eggstravaganza. They have a packed programme with egg hunt, Easter arts and crafts, a brand new Peter Rabbit and Friends shows, Tristan the Runaway Tractor and lots more.
The Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground is full of imaginative play including the Lily Bobtail Nature Discovery area, the kitchen and laundry of Mrs Tiggy-winkle and the state of the art Great Invention sensory game, created by Mr. Bouncer. Musical fans will enjoy the Jeremy Fisher Music Pond and the Peter Rabbit Secret Treehouse is the perfect place to look out for Mr McGregor and Old Brown! Peter Rabbit and his friends feature at Willows every day with a range of shows and meet and greets featuring the characters. The shows run on our outdoor stage or in our Peter Rabbit Theatre when the weather isn’t great.
It is highly recommended that you check the programme on the website prior to booking so you can plan your day and see which characters are present on the day of your visit.
For further Easter inspiration further afield why not check out the Best Easter Egg Hunts Kent 2020
