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Our Easter holidays guide is live and we're bringing you all the best events and things to do, together in one place.
π°Don't forget to use our FREE Easter holiday planner - Print it out, stick it on your fridge and get planning!
π°Our What's on guide is packed with events happening over the holidays and more being added everyday. With a filter to search for specific days so you know what's happening and when!
π°50 FREE and low cost events and things to do over the holidays- We've compiled a list of events and days out, all FREE or under £5.50!
π°Things to do - If you're looking for days out and local attractions, we have a huge selection in our 'things to do' category with a handy filter for indoor activities for those rainy days, including farms, museums, soft plays, transport, hands-on activities and sports and leisure.
π°Holiday clubs, classes and activities - We know lots of classes and activities stop this week, so you might find our Holiday clubs, classes and activities category useful.
π°Days out and activities for teens and tweens - If you have older children or teens to entertain for the week, we have a great list specifically for that age group.
π°Crazy Golf in Southend and Beyond - A tried and tested article of all the places to play crazy golf this half term.
π°Discounted tickets - Heading to a stockvale attraction this half term? Here's where you can find some discounted tickets if you don't have an annual pass.
π°Pubs with play areas - The weather is looking nice so why not?! π°Cafes with play areas and activities - We have some great cafes and coffee shops that may come in handy to attempt five minutes peace with a hot coffee!
The Easter Quest at Lathcoats
29th March
- 19th April
Lathcoats Farm, Galleywood
Lemon Witch Easter Fun
4th April
- 19th April
Lemon Witch, Leigh-On-Sea
Easter at The Green Barn Farm Shop
5th April
- 19th April
The Green Barn Farm Shop, Benfleet
Easter Festival at Old MacDonald's Farm
5th April
- 21st April
Old MacDonald's Farm, Brentwood
The big egg hunt 2025 at Belchamps
5th April
- 21st April
Belchamps Scout Centre, Hockley
Easter at Barleylands
5th April
- 21st April
Barleylands Farm, Billericay
Giant Easter egg hunt
5th April
- 21st April
RHS Hyde Hall, Chelmsford
Dino Egg Hunt
5th April
- 21st April
Southend Pier, Southend On Sea
Easter Eggstravaganza
5th April
- 17th April
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, Brentwood
Animal Mysteries Trail
(FREE)
5th April
- 21st April
Hadleigh Country Park, Hadleigh
Easter Crafts
5th April
- 21st April
Colchester Zoo, Colchester
Case of the Mystery
5th April
- 21st April
Colchester Zoo, Colchester
Face Painting at the Zoo
5th April
- 21st April
Colchester Zoo, Colchester
Easter Parade
5th April
- 21st April
Colchester Zoo, Colchester
Easter at Pets Corner
(FREE)
5th April
- 21st April
Harlow Pets Corner, Harlow Town Park
Easter Trail
5th April
- 20th April
Cammas Hall Farm, Hatfield Broad Oak
Easter Special – Springtime at the Railway
5th April
- 21st April
Audley End Miniature Railway, Saffron Walden
Langdon Easter Trail (with a prize!)
5th April
- 20th April
Langdon Nature Discovery Park, Basildon
Wings of Spring
5th April
- 21st April
Call of the Wild Zoo, South Woodham Ferrers
Easter at Stubbers
5th April
- 21st April
Stubbers Adventure Centre, Upminster
Spring fest at Destination Lakeside
(FREE)
5th April
- 21st April
Destination Lakeside, Thurrock
My Pet Pals workshops
(FREE)
5th April
- 19th April
Pets at Home, Rochford Road, Southend
Easter Eggstravaganza at Marsh Farm
12th April
- 21st April
Marsh Farm, South Woodham Ferrers
The Lion The Witch & The Wardrobe
15th April
- 19th April
Cliffs Pavillion, Southend on Sea
Easter holiday family activities
(FREE)
15th April
- 17th April
Hadleigh Farm Estate, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh
Spring Space Day
16th April
Southend Central Museum & Planetarium, Southend on Sea
Mama Soirée Presents: Easter Bunny Meet & Greet!
(FREE)
16th April
Franks, Leigh Broadway, 109 - 111 Broadway
Tea party with The Mad Hatter
16th April
Grumpy's Diner, Southend
Mickey Mouse Breakfast
16th April
Meadow Croft Garden Centre, Wickford
Easter dance and craft workshop
16th April
Amanda Restell Academy Of Dance, 7 Glendale Gardens
The Longest Easter Egg Hunt in Essex!
16th April
Epping Ongar Railway, Ongar
Inflatable Family Fun Day - Upminster Park
16th April
Upminster Park, Upminster
Dig it Youth Launch
(FREE)
16th April
Trust Links Shoeburyness, Southend-On-Sea
Paper Shapes at Leigh Library
(FREE)
16th April
Leigh Library, Southend-On-Sea
The Ironworks Family fun day
(FREE)
16th April
Southend Baptist Church, Southend
Easter fun day
(FREE)
16th April
Southend Christian fellowship, 600 southchurch road
Easter Megafest
17th April
Megacentre Rayleigh, Rayleigh
Bouncing Bunnies Family Disco
17th April
Mill Hall, Rayleigh
Easter Just Get Over It
17th April
Wild Forest, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood
Belfairs Self-led egg trail
17th April
- 20th April
Belfairs Nature Discovery Centre, Leigh-On-Sea
Easter Fair
(FREE)
17th April
Christ Church, Pall Mall, Leigh-on-Sea
Easter at The Princess Emporium
17th April
The princess Emporium, Southend-On-Sea
Inflatable Family Fun Day - Chalkwell Park
17th April
Upminster Park, Upminster
Mad Hatters tea party
(FREE)
17th April
The Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend-On-Sea
Inflatable fun day
(FREE)
17th April
Southend Christian fellowship, Southend-on-sea
Easter 2K Obstacle Run
18th April
- 19th April
Wild Forest, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood
Nicky Trix Magic Show @ Meadow Croft
18th April
Meadow Croft Garden Centre, Wickford
Easter fun day
18th April
Beaumont Lounge Bar, Southend
Easter Weekend at Barleylands
18th April
- 21st April
Barleylands Farm, Billericay
The Longest Easter Egg Hunt in Essex!
18th April
- 21st April
Epping Ongar Railway, Ongar
Easter Fun Weekend at Hopefield
18th April
- 21st April
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, Brentwood
Jurassic Pier
18th April
- 20th April
Southend Pier, Southend On Sea
The Longest Easter Egg Hunt in Essex!
18th April
- 21st April
Epping Ongar Railway, Ongar
Bun-tastic tea on the bus
18th April
Wildflowers tea on the bus, Wickford
Good Friday @ Holy Trinity
(FREE)
18th April
Holy Trinity, Southchurch, Southchurch
Easter at The Princess Emporium
18th April
The princess Emporium, Southend-On-Sea
Easter party
19th April
Revelation Art, Sutton Road, Rochford
Eggtastic Easter event
19th April
Creations, Pooles Lane, Hullbridge
Family Easter Disco
(FREE)
19th April
Park Inn By Radisson Palace, Church Road
ForestTots: Ducks & Daffodils Easter Party
19th April
Do It Like A Mother, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA
Muddy Church Easter Celebration Party
(FREE)
19th April
Hadleigh Farm Estate, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh
Easter fun day
(FREE)
19th April
Leigh Community centre, Leigh on sea
Kids Easter egg hunt
19th April
The Bread and Cheese Pub, South Benfleet
St Mary's Easter Craft Workshop and Easter Egg Hunt
(FREE)
19th April
St Mary the Virgin, Church Hall North Shoebury, North Shoebury Road
Easter fun day
(FREE)
19th April
The Royals Shopping Centre, Southend
Kids Easter Afternoon
(FREE)
19th April
Legra Tap & Kitchen, Leigh-On-Sea
Maldon Food & Drink Festival
20th April
- 21st April
Maldon Promenade Park, Maldon
Hockley Community Centre Easter fun
20th April
Hockley Community Centre, Hockley
Heroes and villians
(FREE)
20th April
Festival Leisure Park, Basildon
The Waeccar Easter egg hunt
(FREE)
20th April
The Waeccar, Great Wakering
Easter Eggstravaganza
(FREE)
20th April
Southchurch Hall Gardens, Southend-On-Sea
Easter 2K Obstacle Run
21st April
Wild Forest, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood
Bun-tastic tea on the bus
21st April
Wildflowers tea on the bus, Wickford
Lemon Witch Easter Fun
4th April
- 19th April
Lemon Witch, Leigh-On-Sea
Dino Egg Hunt
5th April
- 21st April
Southend Pier, Southend On Sea
The Lion The Witch & The Wardrobe
15th April
- 19th April
Cliffs Pavillion, Southend on Sea
Spring Space Day
16th April
Southend Central Museum & Planetarium, Southend on Sea
Tea party with The Mad Hatter
16th April
Grumpy's Diner, Southend
Dig it Youth Launch
(FREE)
16th April
Trust Links Shoeburyness, Southend-On-Sea
Paper Shapes at Leigh Library
(FREE)
16th April
Leigh Library, Southend-On-Sea
The Ironworks Family fun day
(FREE)
16th April
Southend Baptist Church, Southend
Belfairs Self-led egg trail
17th April
- 20th April
Belfairs Nature Discovery Centre, Leigh-On-Sea
Easter at The Princess Emporium
17th April
The princess Emporium, Southend-On-Sea
Mad Hatters tea party
(FREE)
17th April
The Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend-On-Sea
Inflatable fun day
(FREE)
17th April
Southend Christian fellowship, Southend-on-sea
Easter fun day
18th April
Beaumont Lounge Bar, Southend
Jurassic Pier
18th April
- 20th April
Southend Pier, Southend On Sea
Good Friday @ Holy Trinity
(FREE)
18th April
Holy Trinity, Southchurch, Southchurch
Easter at The Princess Emporium
18th April
The princess Emporium, Southend-On-Sea
ForestTots: Ducks & Daffodils Easter Party
19th April
Do It Like A Mother, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA
Easter fun day
(FREE)
19th April
Leigh Community centre, Leigh on sea
Easter fun day
(FREE)
19th April
The Royals Shopping Centre, Southend
Kids Easter Afternoon
(FREE)
19th April
Legra Tap & Kitchen, Leigh-On-Sea
Easter Eggstravaganza
(FREE)
20th April
Southchurch Hall Gardens, Southend-On-Sea
Westcliff Hardcourt Tennis Club *FREE* Open Day
(FREE)
27th April
Westcliff Hardcourt Tennis Club, Westcliff-on-Sea
The Science of Space
(FREE)
4th May
- 25th May
Beecroft Art Gallery, Southend-on-Sea
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