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The Easter Bunny has been and gone, but somehow there are still nearly 2 weeks of school holidays to fill! Here are some of the days out near Berkhamsted we have found.

Farms and Animals

You'll find colouring competitions, crafts, a bunny brunch and an egg hunt at the Bucks Goat Centre. Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024
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Willows Activity Farm are hosting a Magical Adventure with a brand new Magic and Mayhem show and the Magicians Academy offers a wand to all who take part. Tue 2nd April 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024

The Easter Wonderland at Mead Open Farm will take you on an enchanted journey with Alice, The Mad Hatter and the White Rabbit. Don't be late! Fri 29th March 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024

From giant ostriches to tiny butterflies, discover all kinds of amazing egg-laying animals this Easter at Whipsnade Zoo in their fun trail. Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024

Get messy with the little ones at Little Farmers at Peterley Manor Farm who are running a pop-up messy play event. Wed 3rd April 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024

The Easter Eggstravaganza at Aldenham Country Park offers bouncy castles, Easter shows and meet and greets with Winnie the Pooh, plus loads more. Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024

Join the Springtime scavenger hunt at Odds Farm Park where you can search high and low for a tasty treat, or enjoy live shows and arts & crafts too! Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024

Meet some of Spring babies this Easter with Lamb Feeding and Spring Animal Encounters at Herrings Green Activity Farm. Fri 29th March 2024 - Mon 15th April 2024

Follow the Easter Trail at Cedars Nature Centre to claim your prize in addition to their action packed animal presentation schedule. Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024

Boogie on down at the Bubble Bop Disco and following the egg-citing Easter trail at as you Spring into Easter at Thrift Farm. Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024

If you've still not had your fill of chocolate, head to the chocolate workshop at Standalone Farm or get close up to some Creepy Critters in a fact-filled show. Chocolate Workshop Mon 1st April 2024 - Fri 5th April 2024. Creepy Critters Mon 8th April 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024.

Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park have shows, family rides and their brand new hilltop adventure play during their Spring Spectacular. Tue 2nd April 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024

National Trust and English Heritage

Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family at the Easter Egg Hunt at Hughenden. Sat 23rd March 2024 - Sun 7th April 2024

Hunt for clues in the castle grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat at the Easter Adventure Quest at Wrest Park. Sat 23rd March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024

With indoor and outdoor Easter trails, and free entry for children there's lots to offer at the Easter Adventures at Waddesdon. Wed 27th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024

Join the trail to spread your wings and learn all about the objects that can be found in the vast Dunstable Downs sky through an exciting mix of games and challenges at Dunstable Downs. Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024

Get your bunny easrs on and explore the beautiful gardens at Cliveden on their Easter Egg Hunt. Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024

From trying your hand at kite making, getting lost in a world of imagination with storytelling or clocking up your activity points on their 5K colour run, there's something for everyone this Easter at Stowe. Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024

Science and Nature

Take part in the new exhibition This Fractured Land inspired art classes, celebrate Eid with paper craft, step back in time to Victorian Bucks plus make your own pet for National Pet Day at Discover Bucks Museum Easter Eggstravaganza. Sat 30th March 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024

Find the 12 eggs hidden around the galleries at the National History Museum at Tring. Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024 - Closed Mondays

Learn about how Spring encourages nature to wake up, spot the colours bursting through and challenge the family on the balance beam at RSPB Rye Meads Spring Trail. Sun 31st March 2024 - Thu 4th April 2024

At the IWM Duxford learn about the art of deception and illusion in the African deserts during the Second World War in their Camouflage Unit Camp or find out what it takes to take secret photos from up high in the sky with their I Spy in the Sky event. Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024. Camouflage Camp Tue 2nd April 2024 - Fri 5th April 2024

Hop to Bletchley Park for egg-stra special fun for all ages where you can crack codes and solve puzzles in their Easter Bunny Hunt. Fri 29th March 2024 - Fri 12th April 2024

Put your engineering and scientific thrills to the test with Space, Race and Fly at the RAF Museum. From a mobile planetarium to have-a-go activities and drone racing, there is so much to excite and thrill. Fri 29th March 2024 - Sun 14th April 2024

Become an archaeologist at Verulamium Museum and carry out the post excavation process! Mon 8th April 2024 - Tue 9th April 2024 10am - 1pm

Theatre

For those rainy days, grab the popcorn and head to the theatre for entertainment for all the family.

The Little Mermaid 3rd April, The Alban Arena

Beauty and the Beast 3rd April Grove Theatre Dunstable

Grooving With Pirates 3rd April Hat Factory Arts Centre

Rude Science 4th April Alban Arena

Science Museum The Live Stage Show 7th April Watford Palace Theatre

LDN Wrestling 7th April The Elgiva 

The Captain Calamity Easter SpEGGtacular 9th April The Elgiva

The Three Bears 10th April Stockwood Discovery Centre 

The Dinosaur Timewarp - A Family Panto 11th April Luton Library Theatre 

Teach Rex LIVE - Velociraptors 12th April Aylesbury Waterside Theatre 

The Three Bears 13th April Old Town Hall Hemel Hempstead

Dogs Don't Do Ballet 13th April Stockwood Discovery Centre