What’s on at Easter in Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire & Hertfordshire

Updating my what’s on guide for the Easter holidays 2025 across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire and Hertfordshire has made me happy because it means spring is here! And then I get really nervous! It’s the first long holiday of the year and the kids are full of sugar highs, only equalled at Christmas. Keeping them entertained for that long! Yikes.

Anyway here’s my roundup of lots of events that are taking place during the Easter holidays across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire & Hertfordshire (click a county to skip to that section). As always I’ll be sharing lots of things on the Facebook and Instagram pages as well so don’t forget to follow me on there to keep up to date.

Easter School holiday dates in Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire & Hertfordshire

The Easter holiday school dates for 2025 are late this year and Easter itself is right at the end! I’m not sure what implications that will have for the weather, only time will tell. Most schools are getting an extra day because of the Bank Holiday Monday. But if you’re planning on going away over Easter it’s straight back to school the next day which will be a bit of a shock to the system.

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What’s on during the Easter school holidays in Buckinghamshire

Aylesbury Town Council are running a free Easter Duck Trail around the town centre from the 7th – 21st April. Find the seven hand painted ducks to reveal a word with lots of prizes to be won. You can find all the details here.  

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre(reviewed here) nr Quainton have their most popular special events during the Easter School holidays. There’s the guaranteed sell-out day out with Thomas days on the 18th – 20th April 2025. Plus on the 6th, 9th and 13th April there will also be normal steaming days.

National Trust Easter egg hunts all cost £3.50 per child which includes activity trail, pencil and egg (there are dairy or vegan & free-from versions available). Admission is not included, but is free for members though. The dates do vary;

• Hughenden Manor (read the review here) – 29th March 2025 – 21st April. 
• Stowe aren’t doing an Easter egg hunt this year, but they’ve got a very full program of events instead. I’ll cover those further down
• Waddesdon Manor’s Easter egg trail is running from the 9th – 13th & 16-21st April. They’re closed on Mondays & Tuesdays except BH Monday. Kids go free to the house & grounds during the Easter hols. Trail is £3.50 per child, pre-booking is essential apparently. There is also a festival of blossom within the house throughout the holidays.
• The Easter Egg hunt at Cliveden is running from the 5th – 21st April 2025. Normally Easter at Cliveden is really busy so if you’re planning on going probably best to go early and aim for a week day. £3.50 per child. No pre-booking required. There’s free blossom and bluebell walks throughout the holidays as well. Read my full review here.
• Claydon Estate – 18th – 21st April. 10.30 – 3.30
• Boarstall Duck Decoy doesn’t have a trail this year.

At Stowe Landscape Gardens in Buckinghamshire there is a different Easter event from other National Trust property. They’re doing a free A-Z of amazing things trail from the 5th – 21st April. You can read my review of Stowe gardens here. 

Stowe House itself is running an Easter event from the 30th March – 14th April. Kids go free, adult admission applies. It’s all about the lost treasures of Stowe. If you pre-book your admission then you can also park near the house rather than walking through Stowe gardens!  event from the 30th March – 14th April. Kids go free, adult admission applies. It’s all about the lost treasures of Stowe. If you pre-book your admission then you can also park near the house rather than walking through Stowe gardens!

Go Ape at Wendover Woods and Black Park Country Park are both open throughout Easter so you can let the kids burn off some of that excess energy. Don’t forget there’s junior trails starting from 4 years plus (if you’re up there with them) and Nets Adventure is suitable for all children ages 1+ You can book your tickets here (affiliate link)

There are lots of Easter events at Discover Bucks Museum this year, running from 5th – 21st April! There’s the Light Fantastic science exhibit, science workshops, create your own cuddly toy dinosaur, craft workshops, an Easter egg hunt and Easter biscuit making session. Some charges apply and certain sessions will need pre-booking. Find all the details here.   

There’s a family fun day at Haddenham Village Hall on the 6th April. Free event. 12 – 4. 

There’s a free family fun day on the 19th April at Berryfields Green (Russet St, Aylesbury HP18 0GN), 12-4pm. 

Hogshaw Farm nr Quainton in Buckinghamshire is running their Spring on the Farm event from the 5th – 21st April. There will be appearances by the Easter bunny, a themed trail and lots of spring babies. Then after the weekend it’s all about spring babies and spring planting activities. 

There’s a free Easter trail from the 5th – 21st April at Willen Lake. Aimed at kids under 8 but it’s also a nice walk around the lake so could be OK for older kids as well.  

Howe Wood Park is running free nature activities for kids on various days throughout the Easter holidays (8-10th and 15-17th April). Aimed at 4-11 year olds. Booking not required. Then on the 8th April there’s a crafting session with the outdoor learning team. £1.50 per family. Booking is essential. .   

Bletchley Park in Buckinghamshire has got various Easter events from the 7th – 21st April with an Easter trail with clues to crack along the way. There’s also family activities on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays and family friendly tours. Read my review here.

Every Tuesday during the Easter holidays at the Chiltern Open Air Museum there are Terrific Tuesdays with craft activities and family games on the 8th & 15th April. Easter weekend there’s a medieval festival with archery, warfare demonstration, dancing and combat display! Read my review of COAM here. 

The Easter event at Thrift Activity Farm in Buckinghamshire is running from 5th – 21st April 2025. Normal admission charges apply. There’s going to be two entertainment shows, chance to meet the Easter Bunny and lots of spring animals. Read my review of Thrift here.

During the Easter holidays there are a couple of craft events and a forest school taking place at the Wycombe Museum in Buckinghamshire. Their Easter egg hunt is from the 30th March – 20th April (£3.15 per child. Closed Mondays & Saturdays). And there’s a family day on the 7th April. Craft events require pre-booking. 

Black Park Country Park in Buckinghamshire have got a dinosaur themed Easter trail from the 7th – 11th April. It’s £2 when you pre-book online. Or £3 on the day if the timeslot isn’t sold out. There isn’t a prize though.  

Princes Risborough Town Council have a free Easter Egg window trail from the 7th – 19th April 2025. Collect your map from the library and return it for a prize.   

The Roald Dahl Museum in Great Museum has various Easter activities. There will be story telling sessions, Roald Dahl themed crafts and guided walks. Lots of these are included with admission, some have a small cost plus admission.Don’t forget tickets are valid for 12 months and Blue Peter badge holders go free! 

Milton Keynes Museum are reopening for the Easter holiday after their recent fire. There’s an egg hunt over the Easter weekend and themed crafts and activities during the rest of the holidays (Weds – Sun).

What’s on during the Easter school holidays in Oxfordshire

Here are the details of the National Trust Easter Egg trails in and around Oxfordshire this year. They’re all £3 per person (unless specified). The cost is £3.50 per child, plus admission. There’s an egg prize at the end, including a free-from option. Admission is free for NT members though. Find out more about joining here. 

• Grey’s Court – 5th – 27th April. 10 – 5. 
• Chastleton House – 18th – 20th April. 1-5.
• Basildon Park (technically it’s just over the border in Berkshire but it’s very close!) – 5th – 27th April. 10- 5
• Canon’s Ashby – 5th – 21st April. 10 – 4. 
• Upton House nr Banbury – 5th – 27th April. 10 – 4

Blenheim Palace have their Easter activities from the 5th – 21st April 2024. From the 18th – 21st April there’s the main event with lots going on in the walled garden; circus shows, fairground rides, meet the Easter bunny, bubble shows and more. Some activities included with admission, some have additional charges.

Cogges Manor Farm nr Witney in Oxfordshire have their Easter events running from the 5th – 21st April. There will be a free trail, cooking and crafts (small charge applies). 

Tumblestone Hollow at Stonor Park (reviewed here) has got an Easter trail running from the 5th April – 21st April 2025. Pre-booking is cheaper – £12.50 per child/£11.50 per adult (this is one of the few places that hasn’t put their prices up this year). 

There are various family science sessions at Science Oxford throughout April. They need to be pre-booked though. There’s a session about astrophysics for supervillains, using a micro:bit to talk to moon-buggies and planet power.  

Millets Farm have Farmer Carter’s puzzling fun as their main Easter event from the  5th – 21st April. Find all the details here.  There’s also various free things to do on-site like an animal walkway and Phoebe’s woods. Plus there’s Millets wildside, Sprouts Playbarn and crazy golf. 

It’s the Big Easter Bunny Hunt at Waterperry Gardens in Oxfordshire from the 29th March – 21st April. £4.50 per child (plus admission fees). Read my full review of the gardens here.

Oxford Natural History Museum, Oxfordshire have got several events taking place during the Easter school holiday. From the 4th to 21st April there’s a free Eggstraordinary Easter Eggventure trail. There’s also Eggceptional Animals sessions on the 7th & 8th April.for the other activities.

Easter school holiday activities in Bedfordshire

Wrest Park in Bedfordshire is running an Easter trail during the school holidays from the 5th – 27th April. £2 per child, plus admission, with a prize at the end. English Heritage members get FREE admission.  

There’s also a Zoonormous Egg Hunt at Whipsnade Zoo from the 5th – 21st April, prize included. Plus there’s crafts. Included with admission. 

Shuttleworth in Bedfordshire has an Easter Bunny fly in and egg hunt on the 30th & 31st March. Tickets are £17.50 per adult, £12.50 per child (including gift from Easter bunny)

Mead Open Farm (reviewed here) is home to the Easter Wonderland from the 5th – 21st April. As well as all the usual stuff on site there’s also a Circus! 

Rushmere country park in Bedfordshire haven’t announced the details of their Easter trail yet. On the 10th April there’s the Xplorer Challenge which is a navigation challenge. Free to attend.  

The Forest of Marston Vale in Bedfordshire has got a couple of events over the Easter holidays. On the 8th April there are Easter crafts (£4), a magic show on the 10th April (£5). From the 14th – 21st April there’s an Easter trail, £3 per person. 

Jordan’s Mill have an Easter adventure trail from 5th – 21st April. £4 per child, including prize. Admission to the site is free.

The Easter egg hunt and activity trail at Dunstable Downs from the 5th – 21st April. £3.50 per child. And this year it’s a knight’s tournament! There’s also a sensory version of the trail

What’s on in the Easter holidays in Hertfordshire

The Easter Eggstravaganza at Willows Activity Farm near St Albans, Hertfordshire is on from the 5th – 21st April 2025. The Easter egg hunt, grotto, biscuit decorating and all of the normal activities and attractions are included with admission. Read my review of Willows here.

Celtic Harmony in Hertford are running Easter family days from the 10th – 18th April 2025, £15 per person. It’s a full day including activities such as a dragon egg hunt, wand making and campfire stories. We did this Easter family fun day a couple of years ago and really enjoyed it. The staff were great. Read all about our experience here. 

Verulamium Museum and St Albans Museum have lots of events over Easter between 5th to 21st April 2025. There’s craft sessions, trails, dressing-up and more. Some are free and some have additional charges. You can read my review of Verulamium Museum here and St Albans Museum and Gallery here. 

The Easter trail at Knebworth House (reviewed here) in Hertfordshire is running from the 18th – 21st April 2025. £3 per child for the trail sheet. The house, gardens and adventure playground will be open throughout the Easter holidays too. Find all the details and book here.

Hatfield House in Hertfordshire is running their Easter explorers event from the 5th – 21st April 2025. There’s egg hunts, sowing seeds, chocolate egg decorating workshops, and wooden bunny workshops. Different activities on different days.  

There are three Easter events at Tring Natural History Museum in Hertfordshire this year. There’s an Easter trail from the 5th – 20th April, £1 per child. There’s also sessions all about feathers where you can look at them through a microscope, free, Tuesday to Thursdays during the holidays. Make a bird feeder from the 8th – 15th, free, drop-in. All the details are on their website!

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It’s nice to see so many Easter events and activities back to normal across Bucks, Beds, Oxon & Herts. One thing I have noticed is that the prices of a lot of these activities have increased since last year! Just like everything else. Before the holidays start have a look at my 9 top tips to save money on family days out to try and keep the costs of the school holidays down.

Don’t forget, as well as all these events there’s loads of other awesome places to visit across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire and Hertfordshire on the blog. Have a look at the searchable map to find your next day out

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