Easter Events in Northamptonshire 2026

Right, let’s talk Easter. Because if you’re anything like me, the school holidays creep up and suddenly you’re stood in the kitchen wondering what on earth you’re going to do with the kids for two whole weeks.

So I’ve done the leg work for you and rounded up the very best Easter events happening across Northamptonshire (and a few slightly further afield for when you fancy a bigger day out). From farm adventures and egg hunts in beautiful woodland, to steam train rides and full-on magical experiences — there is genuinely something for every family this Easter. Some of these will sell out, so get booking sooner rather than later!

Easter Events in Northamptonshire 2026

1. Easter Wonderland – West Lodge Farm Park, Desborough

📅 28th March – 12th April 2026

West Lodge Farm Park is going full Alice in Wonderland this Easter — and honestly it sounds absolutely brilliant. Step into a magical adventure on the farm with the Queen of Hearts Garden, gorgeous themed photo ops and trails around the site. Over the Easter weekend itself (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday), you can also meet the Easter Bunny and receive a sweet treat. Booking available soon so keep an eye on their website.

➡️ Find out more and book at West Lodge Farm Park

2. Easter Arts & Crafts + Easter Hunt – Welford Christmas Tree Farm

📅 21st/22nd March, 25th–29th March, 1st–5th April 2026

Yes, you read that right — Easter activities start even earlier this year at the lovely Welford Christmas Tree Farm! They’re running two brilliant options: a crafting session plus a walk through their Easter-themed woodland hunt (£10 per child, £6 for under 3s), or just the hunt on its own (£4 per child) where little ones follow Easter scenes through the wood and bag a prize for taking part. A lovely, relaxed choice if you want something close to home.

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Also check out: Things To Do In Northamptonshire For Families

3. Easter at Mini Meadows Farm, Welford

📅 28th March – 12th April 2026

🎟️ Children £18.95 | Adults £15.95 | Toddlers £11.95 | Babies under 12 months FREE

Mini Meadows has created a brand new seasonal Easter experience this year and it sounds absolutely gorgeous. Spring is the most magical time at the farm — expect Ryeland lambs, Pygmy goat kids, chicks, ducklings and tiny hooves everywhere! Children can watch lamb feeding talks, join baby goat feeding sessions, try guinea pig handling and enjoy open rabbit pens. There’s also an Easter Bunny meet and greet for photos, an Easter crown crafting activity, and a brand new Easter Egg Scramble through the seasonal village. It’s the kind of day that leaves rosy cheeks, muddy boots and brilliant stories for the journey home. Pre-booking is essential — entry is via timed slots at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm.

➡️ Book your timed slot at Mini Meadows Farm

4. Spring Farming Adventure – Chester House Estate, Irchester

📅 28th March – 12th April 2026 | 10am–4pm

Chester House Estate’s much-loved Spring Farming Adventure is back for 2026! This year features adorable cade lamb feeding (delivered by the expert team from Watermeadow Park, with up to 100 lambs in the dedicated Lamb Barn), classic Easter egg hunts across Giant, Mini and Dog Friendly trails, fun crafting activities in the Craft Barn, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. There are also SEND quiet morning sessions available from 9–10am for families who need a calmer start to the day. Such a thoughtful touch.

➡️ Book tickets for Chester House Estate Spring Farming Adventure

5. Easter at Boughton House, Kettering

📅 28th March – 9th April 2026 | Two sessions: 11am–1pm and 1:30pm–3:30pm

🎟️ Child (18 months–16 years) £12 (includes lunchbox + two accompanying adults FREE) | Under 18 months £6 | Additional adults £8

Boughton House is one of those genuinely special places and Easter there is just lovely. Your ticket includes an Easter trail with a workbook, interactive family games, and a packed kids’ lunchbox. On Easter weekend (3rd–6th April only) there’s archery and axe throwing for the over 9s with Camp Wilderness, plus the chance to meet and see the spring lambs — with an add-on lamb feeding experience available for £30 per child. The setting is stunning and it genuinely doesn’t feel rushed.

➡️ Book Easter at Boughton House

6. Easter Eggstravaganza – Delapré Abbey, Northampton

📅 3rd–6th April 2026 | 10am–4pm (timed entry every 30 mins)

🎟️ £5 per person | Under 1s FREE

If you haven’t been to Delapré Abbey for one of their family events, you are missing out — it’s such a hidden gem right on the doorstep. This Easter they’ve got an egg trail through the enchanting Walled Garden (match patterns to your bingo card and win a chocolate prize — dairy-free options available too!), an interactive House Trail inside the Abbey itself, and an Easter Petting Experience where you can meet and feed their adorable alpacas. Crafts, lawn games, seed planting and more are all included too. The trail runs come rain or shine so wrap the kids up and go for it!

➡️ Book Easter Eggstravaganza at Delapré Abbey

7. Easter Fun – Rockingham Castle, Corby

📅 Sunday 5th & Monday 6th April 2026 | Last entry 3pm

🎟️ Adults (16+) from £19.25 | Child (4–15) £13 | Child (1–3) £3 | Babies FREE | Family (2 adults + up to 3 children) £52.90

Rockingham Castle is always a brilliant day out — and at Easter it gets even better! Billy the Bunny has been busy planning this year’s garden trail where families have to find farmyard friends and solve clues to claim an Easter prize. There’s also an egg hunt inside the Castle itself, where Billy has hidden eggs in every room for children to find. Plus, Walker’s House Tearoom will be fully stocked with Easter treats. Pre-booking is advised to avoid disappointment.

➡️ Book Easter Fun at Rockingham Castle

8. Easter Adventures – Canons Ashby, Daventry (National Trust)

📅 28th March – 12th April 2026 | 10am–4pm (last entry 3:30pm)

🎟️ Trail £3.50 per child + normal admission | No advance booking needed

If you’re a National Trust member, Canons Ashby is one of those lovely spots you might not visit enough — and this Easter is the perfect excuse to go! The Easter Adventures Trail takes you through the beautiful natural green spaces of the estate, with activities inspired by the feathered friends who call Canons Ashby home. Each child gets a trail map and a special treat at the end. No booking required and free parking on site. Easy win.

➡️ More info: Easter Adventures at Canons Ashby

9. The Magic of Easter – Holdenby House, Northampton

📅 Sunday 5th April (11am–4pm) & Easter Monday 6th April (11am–4pm, House Open 12–3pm)

🎟️ Sunday: Adults £12 | Child (5–16) £6 | Concession £11 | Family (2+2) £30. Monday: Adults £16.50 | Child £7 | Concession £15.50 | Family (2+2) £40. On the gate: £1 extra per ticket. Under 4s FREE.

Holdenby’s Magic of Easter is one of the county’s favourite ways to celebrate the holidays and this year it’s even more special. There’s a roaming magician in the grounds surprising families with clever tricks and plenty of laughs, plus Alice hiding eggs — including a very special Golden Egg hidden every day with an amazing £200 prize inside! The Queen of Hearts, Mad Hatter and friends will be around for face painting, rose painting and classic lawn games. There are also stunning falconry displays from Icarus Falconry & Wildlife Centre, a Mini Easter Market, and the lovely Old Stableyard Tea Room. If you go on Easter Monday, the house itself — once the largest in England — will be open to explore too. Magical.

➡️ Book The Magic of Easter at Holdenby House

10. Spring into Easter – Wicksteed Park, Kettering

📅 28th March – 12th April 2026 | 10:30am–5pm

🎟️ Wristbands from £22 | Family tickets from £56 for a family of 3 | Under 0.9m FREE

Wicksteed Park is a Northants institution and Easter there is always great fun. As well as unlimited access to all the rides and attractions (from Wicky’s Farmyard to the Water Chute and the scenic Railway), there’s a special Springtime themed trail this Easter where you solve clues and spot signs of new life around the park. A brilliant option for a full day out with the whole family, and children under 0.9m ride for free with a paying adult. Plus — 2026 is the 100th anniversary of the Water Chute so there’s extra reason to visit this year!

➡️ Book Spring into Easter at Wicksteed Park

11. Easter at Evenley Wood Garden – Guardians of Spring Trail

📅 28th March – 19th April 2026 | Open daily 10am–4pm

🎟️ £7.50 per person | Every child wins a prize

I love Evenley Wood Garden at any time of year but the Easter trail looks absolutely beautiful this year. Step into the enchanting 60-acre woodland and join the Giant Hares — the Guardians of Spring — on a magical family trail. The Hares have been resting all winter and need your help to wake the garden and begin a new spring. Follow the trail to find bees pollinating the flowers, hopscotch to wake up the woodland floor, wind chimes to call in the spring breeze and lots more charming surprises along the way. Every child wins a prize at the end. The woodland café is open daily for Easter treats, hot drinks and light lunches. A gorgeous, calm option for families.

➡️ Book the Guardians of Spring Trail at Evenley Wood Garden

12. Easter Bunny Express – Rushden Historical Transport Society

📅 Sunday 5th & Monday 6th April 2026 | Train rides from 11am

🎟️ £6 per person | Every child receives an Easter egg

This one is such a lovely little gem for train-mad kids (and let’s be honest, for the grown-ups who love a heritage railway too!). Hop on board the Easter Bunny Express at Rushden Station for a diesel train ride — and every child gets an Easter egg with their ticket. Trains depart at 11am, 11:45am, 12:30pm, 1:15pm, 2pm, 2:45pm and 3:30pm. The Buffet Carriage will be open for sandwiches, cakes and hot drinks, and the bar opens from 12pm. Must be pre-booked — tickets sell out fast!

➡️ Book the Easter Bunny Express at Rushden

13. Easter at the Northampton Lamport Railway

📅 Easter weekend 2026

Another great train option for the little ones! The Northampton Lamport Railway runs special Easter themed services over the holiday weekend. Check their booking page for the latest times and ticket prices.

➡️ Book Easter trains at Northampton Lamport Railway

14. Big Easter Craft Club – Stanwick Lakes, Irchester

📅 Wednesday 1st April & Wednesday 8th April 2026

🎟️ £10 per child | Three session times: 10am, 12pm, 2pm

If you’ve got a little crafter on your hands, this is a brilliant option! Stanwick Lakes is running their Big Easter Craft Club on two dates, with three session times to choose from each day. Children can make hapazome nature prints, decorate their own Easter egg, craft bunny ears headbands, make origami rabbits, create a flower nature book and make their own pet chick — all in one session! Each session runs for 1 hour 45 minutes and your child can make as many crafts as they like within their slot. Adults and under 2s don’t need a ticket. Usual parking charges apply.

➡️ Book the Big Easter Craft Club at Stanwick Lakes

15. The Great Dino Discovery Day – Swansgate Shopping Centre, Wellingborough

📅 Dinosaur Trail: 30th March – 12th April 2026 | Hatchery Event: Thursday 2nd April, 11am–3pm

🎟️ FREE for all visitors!

I had to include this one — because free Easter fun on the high street is always a winner, especially when it involves DINOSAURS! Swansgate Shopping Centre in Wellingborough is transforming into a prehistoric world this Easter. From 30th March right through to 12th April, life-sized dinosaurs will be stationed around the shopping centre for you to discover as you do your Easter shopping. Then on Thursday 2nd April (11am–3pm), the Dinosaur Hatchery comes to life — this is the one to put in the diary. Watch baby dinosaurs hatch right before your eyes, get up close with incredibly realistic baby dinosaur puppets, and learn fascinating facts from the expert handlers. The kids will absolutely love it. And did I mention it’s completely free? Perfect for those days when you just want something fun without spending a fortune.

➡️ Find out more about the Great Dino Discovery Day at Swansgate

16. Easter Holiday Fun – Stowe House, Buckinghamshire

📅 28th March – 19th April 2026 | 10:30am–4:30pm

🎟️ Free with admission | Children (6–16) £3 | Under 5s FREE

Stowe House is just over the county border in Buckinghamshire but it’s absolutely worth the trip — especially as the activities are included with admission which is really reasonable. Children can follow the Animal Adventure Trail through the grand rooms of the house (searching for everything from sneaky snakes in the Egyptian Hall to famous racehorses!) and there’s a self-led craft station where kids can make and take home their own Easter chick. A lovely, relaxed day out with a stunning setting.

➡️ Book Easter Holiday Fun at Stowe House

17. Castle Ashby Gardens Easter Events

📅 Easter holidays 2026

Castle Ashby Gardens is always a gorgeous spot for a spring walk and they usually have seasonal family activities over Easter. Check their website for the latest event details and dates.

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18. Freddo’s Egg-Cellent Easter Show – Cadbury World, Birmingham

📅 Easter holidays 2026

If you fancy a slightly bigger day trip, Cadbury World is always a winner with the kids — especially over Easter! Freddo is headlining the Easter show this year and of course there’s chocolate. So much chocolate. Check their website for specific dates and ticket prices.

➡️ Find out more about Cadbury World’s Easter show

19. Easter at Warwick Castle

📅 Easter holidays 2026

If you’re up for a big family day out, Warwick Castle always delivers at Easter with special seasonal events alongside all the usual castle fun. It’s about 45 minutes from Northampton and always a hit with kids of all ages. Check their website for the latest Easter activity details and book in advance — it gets busy!

➡️ See what’s on at Warwick Castle this Easter

🗓️ Quick Reference: Easter Events in Northants 2026

Honestly, how brilliant are we to live somewhere with so much going on? I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again — Northamptonshire really is a county full of hidden gems and this Easter is no exception. Whether you’re hunting for the most budget-friendly option (hello, FREE dinosaurs at Swansgate!), something that’ll keep the older ones entertained as well as the little ones, or just a lovely low-key walk with something special at the end of it — you’ll find it on this list. My top tip as always: book early! A lot of these will sell out, especially over the Easter weekend itself. I’d love to hear which ones you end up visiting — drop me a message or tag me on Instagram so I can see your photos! Happy Easter, lovely people. 🐣🌸

The events listed in this guide are run by third-party organisers, and all details were correct at the time of publication, based on information from their official websites. However, changes or cancellations can happen at short notice. To avoid any disappointment, we recommend double-checking the event information on the official websites before making plans.