Easter things to do in Surrey with Kids (2026 Guide)
Easter always seems to sneak up on us. One minute it still feels like the tail end of winter and the next the school holidays have arrived and you suddenly realise you need a plan for keeping everyone entertained for two whole weeks.
Over the years we’ve ended up trying quite a few Easter days out across Surrey. Some have turned into little traditions, like heading to a National Trust property for the Easter egg hunt, while others have been completely last minute when the weather suddenly looks half decent and we all just need to get out of the house for a few hours.
If you are looking for ideas for the Easter holidays, there are actually loads of things to do in Surrey with kids. From Easter egg hunts and farm parks to theme parks, gardens and theatre shows, there is usually far more going on than you might expect.
I’ve rounded up some of the Easter activities we’ve enjoyed over the years, along with a few others that are particularly good if you have younger children.
Please note: events may change after this post has been published, so it’s always worth checking with the venue before you go to confirm opening times, prices and that the event is still running.
Things to do in Surrey during the Easter holidays
The Easter holidays are a really nice time to get out and explore Surrey with the kids, especially once the weather starts to feel a bit more like spring again.
There’s usually quite a lot happening across the county at this time of year. Easter egg hunts, spring trails, farm events, theme parks reopening for the season. Plenty to keep the kids busy.
And if you’re trying to keep costs down over the holidays (which, let’s be honest, most of us are), you might also find some good ideas in my guide to free days out in Surrey with kids.
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When are the Easter school holidays in Surrey?
Most Surrey schools usually break up for the Easter holidays towards the end of March or the start of April, although exact dates can vary slightly depending on the school.
It’s always a busy time for family days out, so lots of attractions run special Easter events during the two week holiday period. Egg hunts, themed trails, craft activities and all sorts of family entertainment pop up across the county.
If you’re planning to visit somewhere popular it’s definitely worth booking ahead if you can. Easter weekend in particular tends to get busy.
Best Easter Egg hunts and trails in Surrey
Easter egg hunts are one of those things kids never seem to get tired of.
We’ve done quite a few across Surrey over the years. Some at National Trust properties, others at farm parks or local attractions, and they’re always a good excuse to get everyone outside for a few hours.
Most of them involve following clues around gardens or parkland before collecting a chocolate egg at the end. Which, let’s be honest, is all the motivation most children need.
National Trust Easter Egg Hunts in Surrey
National Trust Easter trails are always popular during the school holidays.
Each property usually sets up its own themed trail with activity stations around the gardens or parkland. Kids follow the clues along the way and collect a chocolate egg at the end.
They’re also a really nice way to explore some of Surrey’s historic houses and outdoor spaces while keeping the kids entertained. Just keep your fingers crossed for a bit of sunshine.
Some of the National Trust locations running Easter egg hunts across Surrey include:
- Hatchlands Park – East Clandon, Guildford GU4 7RT
- Claremont Landscape Garden -Portsmouth Road, Esher KT10 9JG
- Ham House and Garden- Ham Street, Richmond TW10 7RS
- Dapdune Wharf – Wharf Road, Guildford GU1 4RR
- Box Hill – Box Hill Road, Tadworth KT20 7LB
- Polesden Lacey – Great Bookham, Dorking RH5 6BD
- Morden Hall Park – Morden Hall Road, Morden SM4 5JD
- Hindhead Commons and the Devil’s Punch Bowl – London Road, Hindhead GU26 6AB
- Winkworth Arboretum – Hascombe Road, Godalming GU8 4AD
Hampton Court Palace – Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt
One of the best known Easter trails locally is the Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt at Hampton Court Palace.
Children follow a trail through the gardens looking for hidden golden bunnies and solving clues along the way. At the end they usually receive a Lindt chocolate treat, which is obviously the part most kids care about.
Hampton Court is a brilliant day out anyway, but the Easter trail makes a nice extra activity if you’re already planning to visit.
And if you go, make sure you leave time for the Magic Garden playground. My boys loved this when they were younger, and it’s honestly worth the visit on its own.
Location: Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey KT8 9AU
Painshill Park Easter Adventure Quest
Painshill Park near Cobham is another really lovely place for an Easter trail.
They run an Easter Adventure Quest each year which takes children around the landscape gardens solving clues and spotting different features along the way.
Painshill is a beautiful place to explore anyway, with lakes, follies and winding paths, so the trail ends up feeling a bit more like a little adventure than a simple egg hunt.
One for parents as well. If you are a Bridgerton fan, the lake, five arch bridge and crystal grotto were all filming locations!
Location: Painshill Park, Portsmouth Road Cobham KT11 1JE
Farm Parks and animal attractions for Easter
Farm parks are always a bit of a safe bet during the Easter holidays, especially if you have younger kids.
Spring is a lovely time to visit because there are usually baby animals around and most farms run extra Easter activities.
When my boys were little, we ended up visiting quite a few of these during the holidays. There’s normally a good mix of animals, play areas and little Easter trails, which means you can easily fill a few hours.
Bocketts Farm Easter Eggstravaganza
Bocketts Farm near Leatherhead is always popular during the Easter holidays, particularly with younger children.
Their Easter Eggstravaganza usually runs throughout the school holidays and includes an Easter trail, baby animals and lots of family activities alongside the farm’s usual attractions.
Spring is a great time to visit as well because there are often lambs and chicks around, which younger kids tend to love.
Location: Young Street, Leatherhead KT22 9BS
Chobham Adventure Farm Easter Fun
Chobham Adventure Farm usually runs a full programme of Easter themed activities during the holidays.
This year their Easter event includes pirate shows, a treasure hunt, Easter crafts and the chance to meet the Easter Bunny.
Alongside the Easter activities there are indoor play areas, outdoor adventure playgrounds and farm animals to meet, so it’s easy to spend a few hours here.
Location: Staple Hill, Chobham GU24 8EZ
Hello Spring: The Easter Holidays at Godstone Farm
Godstone Farm is another lovely place to visit during the Easter holidays, particularly if you have younger children.
Alongside the usual animals and play areas they run seasonal Easter activities and you’ll often see lots of spring arrivals including lambs and chicks.
When my boys were younger this was always a safe choice for a day out because there was enough to keep them busy for hours.
Location: Tilburstow Hill Road, Godstone RH9 8LX
Read our review of Godstone Farm here.
Fishers Farm Park – A Hopping Easter Adventure
Fishers Farm Park runs a big Easter event each year called A Hopping Easter Adventure.
Alongside the Easter trail there are indoor and outdoor play areas, seasonal entertainment and plenty of animals to see.
Because there’s a mix of indoor and outdoor activities it can actually be quite a good option if the spring weather is a bit unpredictable.
Location: Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green RH14 0EG
Easter Events and Family Fun Days
Alongside the bigger attractions, there are usually lots of smaller family events taking place across Surrey during the Easter holidays.
These can be a really nice way to spend a few hours locally without committing to a full day out.
Hampton Court Funfair
1-6 April
Who doesn’t love a good funfair over the Easter bank holiday weekend?
The Hampton Court Palace Green Funfair returns each year with a mix of family friendly rides, traditional fairground games and food stalls.
You’ll usually find classic rides like a carousel and Ferris wheel and it has a lovely old fashioned feel to it.
It works quite well if you combine it with a walk along the Thames or a wander around Hampton Court village.
Location: Hampton Court Green, East Molesey KT8 9AU
Easter Family Fun Day at Kempton Park
Kempton Park Racecourse often runs family friendly race days during the Easter holidays.
Alongside the racing there are usually extra activities for families including entertainment, food stalls and things for children to do.
It can be quite a fun way to try something a little different during the holidays.
Location: Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury-on-Thames TW16 5AQ
Miniature Railways and Steam Trains
Miniature railways can make a surprisingly lovely afternoon out.
There’s something about watching the little steam trains chugging along that kids seem to love, and the atmosphere is usually quite relaxed.
Thames Ditton Miniature Steam Railway
The Thames Ditton Miniature Steam Railway is a brilliant little hidden gem.
Children can ride on beautifully detailed miniature steam trains that run along a small track through the grounds. There are usually several different engines running during open days.
It’s quite relaxed as well. You can even take a picnic and watch the trains while the kids go round again for another ride.
Location: Thames Ditton Miniature Steam Railway, Giggs Hill Green, Thames Ditton, KT7 0BT
Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway Easter Egg Hunt
The Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway is another lovely miniature railway.
During the Easter holidays they often run a special Easter egg hunt alongside the train rides, which makes it a fun day out for younger children.
Location: Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway, Hanworth Road, Hampton TW12 3HB
Wildlife and Nature days out
If the weather looks even slightly decent during the Easter holidays we usually try to plan at least one day somewhere outdoors.
After a few busier days out it’s actually quite nice to slow things down a bit.
Places like nature reserves, parks and wildlife centres are perfect for this. Kids can run around, climb on logs, spot ducks or birds, while you just enjoy a wander without feeling like you’re rushing around.
Birdworld
Birdworld near Farnham is a lovely place to visit in spring.
Alongside the aviaries and bird displays there are usually seasonal Easter activities taking place around the park. Penguin feeding is always a highlight for children and there’s also a small farm area and playground.
When my boys were younger they loved wandering through the different aviaries trying to spot the more colourful birds. It’s also quite a relaxed place compared to some of the bigger attractions.
Location: Holt Pound Lane, Farnham GU10 4LD
London Wetland Centre Easter Holiday Activities
The London Wetland Centre in Barnes is a really nice option if your children enjoy wildlife and nature.
During the Easter holidays they usually run a programme of family activities alongside the walking trails and wildlife spotting. You might find nature challenges, seasonal trails or craft activities depending on the year.
The reserve itself is surprisingly peaceful considering how close it is to London. There are boardwalk paths, bird hides and lots of water where you can usually spot ducks, geese and other wildlife.
It’s quite a nice slower paced day out if you want something a bit calmer.
Location: Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes SW13 9WT
Theme Parks open during the Easter holidays
The Easter holidays are when the theme park season really starts getting going again, which is always good news in our house.
Both of my boys are complete thrillseekers and love rollercoasters, so we’ve spent a lot of time at the theme parks around Surrey and nearby over the years.
Luckily there are several great theme parks within easy reach of Surrey.
Wild Easter Fun at Chessington World of Adventures
Chessington is always a popular family day out and the park usually runs special Easter activities alongside the rides and zoo.
You’ve got the theme park rides, the zoo animals and SEA LIFE aquarium all in one place which makes it quite easy to spend a full day there.
When my boys were younger they loved the mix of rollercoasters and animals. It was quite nice being able to break up the rides with a wander through the zoo.
Location: Leatherhead Road, Chessington KT9 2NE
LEGOLAND Windsor Easter Activities
LEGOLAND Windsor is always a hit if you have children who love LEGO.
During the Easter holidays the park is usually fully open again after winter and running seasonal activities alongside the usual rides and attractions.
There are more than 50 rides, shows and LEGO experiences across the park, plus Miniland where famous landmarks are recreated in LEGO which is always impressive.
When my boys were younger they could easily spend ages just looking at the LEGO models.
Location: Winkfield Road, Windsor SL4 4AY
Thorpe Park Spring Season
Thorpe Park tends to appeal more to older kids and teenagers as it’s home to some of the biggest rollercoasters in the UK.
Stealth, The Swarm and Saw – The Ride are all there, so if you have thrillseekers in the family this one usually goes down well.
Spring can actually be a good time to visit as well as the park is often a little quieter than during the peak summer holidays.
It is definitely one for older children and teenagers.
Location: Staines Road, Chertsey KT16 8PN
Ideas for older kids
If you have older kids or teens who are a bit harder to impress, I shared a few ideas for days out that tend to go down well in this Instagram reel.
Watch the reel here:
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Gardens and outdoor attractions to visit at Easter
Spring is probably one of the nicest times of year to visit gardens in Surrey.
Everything starts waking up again after winter and suddenly you’ve got blossom, flowers and fresh greenery appearing everywhere.
Quite a few gardens also run family trails or activities during the Easter holidays which makes them surprisingly good days out with kids.
Easter at RHS Garden Wisley
When the boys were younger we actually had a year round membership to RHS Garden Wisley and it was one of our favourite places to visit during the school holidays.
It’s a lovely place for a wander anyway, but spring is particularly nice when the gardens start coming back to life after winter.
During the Easter holidays the RHS usually runs family activities and seasonal trails around the gardens. Wisley also has a brilliant playground which was always a highlight for my boys.
Location: Wisley Lane, Woking GU23 6QB
Kew Gardens – Octonauts Easter Adventure
Kew Gardens is another beautiful place to visit in spring when everything starts blooming again.
During the Easter holidays families can take part in the Octonauts Adventure trail, where children follow the characters around the gardens while learning about plants and the natural world.
Alongside the trail there’s loads to explore including the glasshouses, the treetop walkway and the Children’s Garden which is brilliant for burning off energy.
Location: Richmond TW9 3AE
Theatre shows in Surrey during the Easter Holidays (2026)
A theatre trip can also be a really nice option during the Easter holidays, especially if the weather decides not to cooperate.
We are regulars at both the New Wimbledon Theatre and the Rose Theatre in Kingston and try to catch shows there throughout the year. They usually have a good mix of touring musicals, plays and family shows.
Quite a few theatres across Surrey and nearby schedule productions during the Easter holidays as well.
New Victoria Theatre, Woking
Shows around Easter include
The Spy Who Came In From The Cold
31 March to 4 April
A stage adaptation of John le Carré’s famous Cold War spy thriller following British intelligence officer Alec Leamas as he is sent on a dangerous undercover mission.
Waitress the Musical
20 to 25 April
The popular musical about a small town waitress who dreams of a better life, featuring songs by Sara Bareilles.
Location: The Peacocks Centre, Woking GU21 6GQ
New Wimbledon Theatre
Shows around Easter include
Dear Evan Hansen
31 March to 4 April
The award winning musical about a socially anxious teenager whose life changes after a misunderstanding spirals out of control.
Location: The Broadway, Wimbledon SW19 1QG
Rose Theatre Kingston
Shows around Easter include
Pride and Prejudice (Sort Of)
1 to 5 April
A lively and very funny retelling of Jane Austen’s classic story with music and a modern twist.
Location: 24–26 High Street, Kingston KT1 1HL
Richmond Theatre
Shows around Easter include
The Rocky Horror Show
30 March to 4 April
The cult musical packed with outrageous characters, audience participation and classic songs including Time Warp.
Location The Green, Richmond TW9 1QJ
Camberley Theatre
Shows around Easter include
The Dinosaur That Pooped
4 April
A family comedy show based on the popular children’s books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter.
Location: Knoll Road, Camberley GU15 3SY
Horton Arts Centre, Epsom
Shows around Easter include
The Wizard of Oz
2 to 5 April
A family stage production of the classic story following Dorothy, Toto and friends on their journey through Oz.
Location: Haven Way, Epsom KT19 8NP
Cranleigh Arts Centre
Shows around Easter include
The Amazing Bubble Man
9 April
A fun interactive show where giant bubbles and bubble sculptures entertain children and adults alike.
Location: 1 High Street, Cranleigh GU6 8AS
Dorking Halls
Shows around Easter include
Milkshake Live
12 April
A lively stage show featuring characters from the popular Milkshake! children’s TV programmes.
Location: Reigate Road, Dorking RH4 1SG
Map of Easter days out in Surrey
If you’re trying to plan a few outings during the Easter holidays it can be quite helpful to see where everything is located.
Some of the places in this guide are quite close together, while others are spread across Surrey and the surrounding area.
The map below shows the main attractions mentioned in this guide so you can easily see what’s nearby when planning your Easter days out.
Tips for planning Easter Days out
Easter can be a busy time for attractions so a little bit of planning definitely helps.
Booking tickets in advance, arriving earlier in the day and packing snacks for the journey home have all saved us a bit of stress over the years.
Spring weather can also be a bit unpredictable, so having a backup indoor plan is never a bad idea.
And if you’re planning more outings later in the year you might also like my guide to summer days out in Surrey with kids.
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