Are you making eggs-citing plans and looking for things to do this Easter? Take a look at our guide to Easter adventures in Shakespeare's England which includes lots of suggestions for days out and places to stay for families, friends and couples in Warwickshire and the surrounding area.
Easter Egg Hunt at Cotswold Distillery
On Easter Saturday, 4th April 2026 at 3pm, Cotswold Distillery are hosting an Easter egg hunt their distillery in Stourton. Wander through their beautiful grounds, follow the clues, and discover a few sweet surprises along the way.
Perfect for families, friends, and anyone who enjoys a touch of seasonal magic (with a dram or cocktail waiting at the end for the grown-ups, of course).
No booking required, just bring your sense of adventure!
Easter Treats at Hoorays!
Hooray's Gelato Kitchen will be launching their Easter gelato flavours for the holidays, with some seasonal classics like hot cross bun, creme egg and mini egg, alongside a couple of new favourites including biscoff egg and the irresistible Easter nest gelato.
On April 10th Hoorays are hosting a family pottery painting session with Popolo Ceramico. Kids (and grown-ups!) can spend some time getting creative, painting their pottery and enjoying a well-earned gelato while they’re here - the link to book a spot is here: https://bookwhen.com/popoloceramico_stratford
There will also be special Easter activity sheets for little ones popping in over the holidays, alongside the kids’ corner. Perfect for keeping them busy while parents enjoy a coffee (while it’s still hot!).
Easter Falconry and Easter Tea Parties at St Mary's Guildhall
Get up close to magnificent birds of prey when an expert falconer returns to St Mary’s Guildhall in Coventry for a special one-day Easter holiday event on 2nd April! Meet owls, kestrels and falcons inside the medieval Great Hall and you can even have the chance to hold a bird for a photo. Tickets are £12.50 pp, click here to book.
During the Easter holidays, St Mary’s Guildhall’s Victorian tradition of hosting Easter tea parties for children will be brought to life in a family-friendly trail revealing fascinating stories and surprising facts about the history of tea. As part of the celebration, ‘Mystic Marion’ will immerse visitors in the ancient art of Tasseography, the reading of tea leaves. Mystic Marion will be available at 11.00am and 2.00pm on 29th March and 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 April.
The Easter activities will also include a range of hands-on craft activities including decorating Easter eggs and designing a teacup and saucer using special templates, and fun games such as ‘tea pong’.
Alongside the crafts and trail, visitors can enjoy interactive digital games and costumes to explore up close, bringing the Guildhall’s fascinating past to life.
For full details on Easter at St Mary's Guildhall click here.
Easter at the Lord Leycester
Head to the Lord Leycester this Easter for a range of family-friendly activities in their beautiful historic gardens. Activities include a free Easter trail through the gardens where you can search for hidden eggs to discover the secret word! You’ll also discover a wonderful display of decorated eggs created by local primary school pupils, Cub Scouts, care home residents, the Brethren, Lord Leycester volunteers and visitors. Children can take part in free medal-making workshops, inspired by the Lord Leycester’s long military heritage and families can also join a special interactive family tour, led by a costumed characters. Step into the past and explore over 800 years of history through storytelling, roleplay and hands-on activities as you journey through the site together.
Even better, Kids go free from Saturday 28th March to Sunday 12th April! (under 12s only, must be accompanied by a paying adult). Book your Easter tickets for the family here.
Have an Eggs-traordinary Easter Adventure at Fairytale Farm
Eggs-perience a day of Easter-themed fun at Fairytale Farm between 28th March and 12th April. Children can tackle a family riddle hunt, compete in a bunny hop sack race and face off in an egg-and-spoon challenge! There are also chances to meet the resident animals during petting sessions and get creative with some Easter craft sessions. For more information visit www.fairytalefarm.co.uk
Discover Stratford in 60 minutes with new walking tour
The award-winning Stratford Town Walk is launching a brand new 1 hour tour on 1st April The tour offers a quick way to discover the town’s Shakespearean heritage, historic streets and riverside views. It will run from Monday to Friday at 2pm. This guided and accessible walk highlights key landmarks in Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon, and includes discounts at local cafés, pubs and attractions. Dogs are welcome too! For more information visit www.stratfordtownwalk.co.uk
Easter trails at Upton House and Gardens
This spring, treat the whole family to an Easter trail at Upton House and Gardens. Little ones can try their hands at knocking down the eggs on the egg shy, scurrying like a mouse when you throw our animal action dice and discover how a bee sees the world with our bee and butterfly game.
Normal admission applies and £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. Find out more here: Easter adventures at Upton House and Gardens | National Trust
Easter visits to Baddesley
Baddesley has plenty to entertain you this Easter! With activities for all the family, make sure you pick up your Easter egg and have your sheet stamped!
Take part in wheelbarrow races or try your hand on the hungry bunny toss. Enjoy some sunflower seed planting and Easter origami too. Afterwards, explore the garden and hunt for all the colourful painted eggs hidden along the paths.
Easter Adventures take place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd March and everyday between 28th March - 6th April, from 9.30am – 4pm (last entry 3.30pm).
Prices are £3.50 which includes an Easter Adventure activity sheet, bunny ears and a choice of either a chocolate egg or a vegan and free from chocolate egg (while stocks last). Visit the Baddesley website for details.
Easter Treats at Packwood
Head to Packwood during the holidays for some Easter fun! With activities for all the family, make sure you pick up your Easter egg and have your sheet stamped!
There will be lots of activities to enjoy from egg and spoon races to a welly surprise and hook a duck to easter inspired crafts. You can also head on over to the Welly Walk and hunt for all the colourful painted eggs hidden along the walk
Easter Adventures take place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd March and everyday between 28th March - 6th April, from 9.30am – 4pm (last entry 3.30pm) so spring into action and explore the beautiful grounds of Packwood.
Prices are £3.50 which includes an Easter Adventure activity sheet, bunny ears and a choice of either a chocolate egg or a vegan and free from* chocolate egg (while stocks last). Visit the Packwood website for details.
Explore Shakespeare's Birthplace and Anne Hathaway's Cottage
Pick up a Nature Explorer Backpack at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and run around the meadow with a butterfly net, pick up leaves from the ground in the orchard and study the creepy crawlies in the statue garden. Families can also experience daily live performances in the garden of Shakespeare’s Birthplace during the Easter break. For pricing and more details visit www.shakespeare.org.uk/visit/whats-on/easter-holidays-at-family-homes.
Marvel at Blue Morpho butterflies at Stratford Butterfly Farm
Hundreds of dazzling Blue Morpho butterflies will fill the tropical Flight Area at Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm this Easter. Watch butterflies emerge from chrysalises, see eggs and caterpillars up close, meet stick insects during mini-beast demonstrations, and learn about bees with a visiting beekeeper on 9th April. For more details and pricing, visit www.butterflyfarm.co.uk
Robot painting comes to Compton Verney
Families can get hands-on at Compton Verney this Easter with robot painting. The Kineton RAF STEM team are back (1st & 8th April) with their ‘super sphero’ robots. Direct and instruct the spheros via the tablets provided, to move through paint and create an experimental painting. Younger children can build bird nests and make clay eggs at forest school, while older children can try animation filmmaking. Families can also explore the sculpture park and exhibitions. Children go free. More information at: www.comptonverney.org.uk/news/spring-at-compton-verney/
Dig in to Warwick’s history
Discover Warwick’s history beyond its famous castle; including a free 45-minute tour of the town’s Court House on Easter Saturday, where visitors can learn more about the harsh justice meted-out by the court magistrates in Victorian times. On 28th March, a new exhibition called ‘Warwick Unboxed’ is also opening at Market Hall Museum, highlighting the people who have lived and worked at Warwick Castle in the last 300 years. For more details about Easter activities in the town, head to www.visitwarwick.co.uk
Rev up your Easter egg hunt at the British Motor Museum
On Easter weekend (3rd - 6th April) families can embark on a traditional Easter egg hunt amongst some of Britain’s oldest classic cars at the British Motor Museum! Throughout the Easter holidays children can also follow a Great Big Bunny Hunt around the cars, build and decorate their own “hatched” car craft, and join interactive family tours exploring the technology behind the museum’s collection. For pricing and more details visit www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/whats-on/easter-holiday-activities.
Take your pick from a 15-show extravaganza at Warwick Castle
Enjoy an action packed Easter visit to Warwick Castle where families can watch the UK’s largest bird of prey display, explore the Zog Playland and interactive dragon trail, see Britain’s largest trebuchet in action and step into magical storytelling at the Princess Tower. For full details of Easter holiday events at Warwick Castle visit www.warwick-castle.com.
Stay a little longer with an Easter break in Shakespeare's England
Easter Stays at Mallory Court Hotel
Make the most of the long Easter weekend with a trip to Mallory Court, Unwind in the Spa, explore their spring gardens, and sample lunch in The Warwick restaurant, which is overseen by MasterChef: The Professionals winner Stu Deeley. For details of Easter stays at Mallory Court, click here.
Luxury Glamping for Easter at Meadow Field
Gather your loved ones this spring for an Easter glamping retreat at beautiful Meadow Field. Explore the local culture, discover the countryside, and learn about nature by day, before settling in for a cosy evening around the firepit or log-burning stove. Play games, share stories, or simply relax.
At Meadow Field, every detail of your stay is taken care of, leaving you with nothing to do but arrive and switch off. Learn more and check availability here.
With so many egg-citing activities, Warwickshire is the perfect place to celebrate Easter. Make sure to keep an eye on our What's On pages for a full calendar of events and activities taking place in Shakespeare’s England.