Easter Events 2022

Welcome to our Midlands based Easter Guide. Perfect for if you are trying to decide what to do this Easter? Take a look through this post to find lots of exciting things to do.

Let us know of any more that we may have missed and please do tag us in your posts on social media, we would LOVE to see you enjoying the events we recommend.

1. Easter at Sandwell Valley

Meet the Easter Bunny himself. Mr E Bunny will be waiting in his rabbit house with his Springtime helpers ready to greet families and children. With a chocolate gift for all children (within the ticket price). Stage entertainers will be there to keep the whole family happy, along with some brilliant Easter craft activities. There is also a fabulous Easter trail to navigate.

In addition, they will have plenty of food and drink available in the tearooms, from Easter cakes to marshmallow topped luxury hot chocolates. Then don’t miss the shop where they have stocked up on some lovely springtime gifts, toys and locally sourced products.

The event runs from Saturday April 9, 2022 to Sunday April 24, 2022.

More details here: https://www.discoversandwell.co.uk/event/68049/

2. Easter Egg Hunts at the National Trust

Join the National Trust for an Easter adventure in nature in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Discover the family-friendly trails with fun activities for you to do along the way. Complete the trail and earn your chocolate reward at the end.

Easter Adventures in Nature from the 9th April 2022.
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family.

Hop, skip and jump into Easter and look out for the ten activity points around the gardens. Use the activity sheet to record your family adventure and get active in the outdoors. Get ready to spot the colours of spring, waddle like a duckling and be eagle-eyed. Take as long as you need, have fun and take it all in! Once you have completed the trail, collect your chocolate egg (or allergen free) reward.

£3 per trail and includes a trail sheet, pencil and chocolate egg at the end. Normal admission costs apply, no booking required.

National Trust Venues taking part in the Midlands are; Wightwick Manor, Moseley Old Hall, Croome, Croft Castle, Hanbury Hall, Berrington Hall, Brockhampton, The Weir Garden, Attingham, Benthall Hall, Dudmaston, Calke Abbey, Hardwick, Kedleston Hall and Clumber Park.

More details on the individual trails here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lists/easter-egg-hunts-in-the-midlands

3. Blakesley Hall Easter Egg Event

From 13th to 17th April and 20th to 24th April 2022 you can join Blakesley Hall on an eggsciting Easter Egg Hunt Trail. Find all the eggs in the garden complete the hunt and claim your prize! On the 14th they have a crafty Easter Egg Craft session too.

£2 per go, Book tickets here: https://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/blakesley/whats-on/easter-egg-hunt-trail

4. Hatton Adventure World

From 9th to 24th April 2022 Hatton World are back with their Spring Spectacular programme is back for Easter. The farm will be packed with baby animals… piglets, lambs, chicks and goat kids in their very own Spring Arrivals Marquee. Wait patiently and you might even witness a birth! With 3 Easter Egg hunts a day, this is a real Easter experience.

There’s lots to see and do: Seek thrills on our outdoor funfair rides and bouncy castles! Get up close to our baby animals, explore our native wildlife on our spring walks. Be entertained with the Magic and Puppet Shows. And don’t forget to make some noise clapping on your favourite sheep in our very own Grand National Sheep Race!

More details here: https://adventure.hattonworld.com/whats-on/spring-spectacular-2/

5. West Midland Safari Park

Easter at West Midland Safari Park runs from 9th – 24th April 2022 and they will be open at the earlier time of 9:30am.
This Easter, meet Bramble, the Park’s resident Easter Bunny, who has built his burrow in the Discovery Trail. Look out for him at intervals during the day, where he will be greeting guests and showing them around his new home. There may even be the chance to snap a selfie with him!

Take part in the Scratchcard Trail. In Bramble’s haste to build his burrow, he accidently misplaced some Easter eggs, which have got muddled up with some of the animal nests! Little eggsplorers need to find the colourful eggs, scratch off the correct colour and hand their trail in, so Bramble can locate the eggs. As a thank you, they will earn a chocolatey prize.

Make sure you stop at the Easter Photo Point for a picture in Bramble’s garden to share on your social media account. Post it to the WMSP Facebook page to be entered into a prize draw to win a Family Annual Pass! How great is that!

More details here: https://www.wmsp.co.uk/wmsp-events/easter/

6. Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Peter Rabbit the Immersive Experience comes to the Botanical Gardens for Easter on April 21st, 22nd and 23rd.

This captivating immersive experience in the heart of Birmingham Botanical Gardens will certainly bring an hour of excitement to creatures of all ages. Their adaptation of the classic Beatrix Potter classic, will have you giggling at Jeremy Fisher, avoiding capture by Farmer McGregor and helping Peter Rabbit save the day.

The experience breaks down those traditional theatre walls transporting audiences into the completely magical, madness of Peter Rabbit. Take an hour-long journey through dance, puppetry, music and comedy. Featuring professional performers, fantastic costumes and beautiful scenery.

Tickets are extremely limited so book now or it’ll be Farmer McGregor to deal with!

More details here: https://www.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk/events/peter-rabbit/

7. Manor Farm Park

More details here: https://www.friendsofmanorfarmpark.org.uk/fomfp/

8. Funtastic Countrytastic

Families looking for things to do with the kids this Easter break should look no further than CountryTastic, a family-friendly one-day event on Thursday 14 April at Three Counties Showground, Malvern.

Tickets can only be bought in advance: www.threecounties.co.uk/ or 0344 338 5400

Jam packed with interactive learning experiences, farmyard friends and oodles of countryside fun, CountryTastic is an unforgettable immersive day out aimed at children aged 5-11 years old taking place on the Thursday before Easter weekend.

Kids and their parents can expect to experience the wonders of the British countryside through a variety of animal, food and science-based interactive features included in the ticket price of £9 per adult, £5 per 5–11-year-old. The event is free for under 3s.

Learning whilst having fun is the aim of the game at CountryTastic with a packed programme of demonstrations in the Ask the Farmer classroom, where the UK’s favourite TV farmer Adam Henson will be returning as ambassador for the show.

Animal lovers will be impressed with the number of farmyard friends on show in the livestock ring, alongside unmissable features like the amazing ‘dancing sheep’ who take centre stage at the heart-warming live comedy Sheep Show, the impressive Pig Agility skills showcased by the BPA Junior Pig Club and their talented hogs and ‘unicorn’ rides with the popular Pampered Ponies.

Young adventurers can get involved in wild activities in the Really Rural zone, such as den making, natural painting and wild detective skills, or have-a-go cricket activities hosted by Worcestershire County Cricket Club.

Aspiring chefs can learn about food and where it comes from by getting involved in interactive workshops and cook-a-longs including making pasties with Ladies in Pigs, Easter bread making workshops with Get Cooking! or learn about cheese with Croome Cuisine.

Arts and crafts will be on offer throughout the event for children to try out their skills and take something home like corn dolly making, make your own hoolahoop with Junk Fish, or clay pottery workshops with Eastnor Pottery.

Jane Edwards, Shows Manager at Three Counties, commented “CountryTastic is a much-loved event by families across the three counties and we can’t wait for its long overdue return. Countrytastic is perfect for children wanting to let off steam and enjoy an educational day out filled with lots of hands-on activities and games.

Families will be able to travel around the show in style in the new horse-drawn dray cart rides and the much-loved tractor and trailer rides will also be making a welcome return for 2022.

There is so much for young visitors to see and do at this fantastic day out over the Easter holidays.”

More details and link to book here: https://www.countrytastic.co.uk/

9. Dudley Canal and Tunnel Trust

Dudley Canal and Tunnel Trust have a number of events over Easter for you to book on to.

Firstly, how about Alice in Easter Wonderland? Tickets are £10.00 each for adults and children, with under 3’s going free. Included in the ticket price is of course a fun themed boat trip, an activity card and a sweet treat.

Keep your eyes peeled for the costumed characters wondering around site too!

Or you could book on for Little Skippers. Where you can roll up those sleeves and prepare to get a little bit messy with hand printed bunnies, Easter egg cards, lollipop characters and even a puppet theatre to play with and help your handmade characters come to life.

If you want to join it is only £3 per Little Skipper (adults and under 1s go for free) then call to book on 0121 557 6265. The craft room will be packed full of Easter activities, and of course the return of the trails, when once completed you will earn your Easter 2022 Little Skippers badge! Once earned, your badge will then give you access to the Little Skippers discounts and offers available on the day.

More details here: https://dudleycanaltrust.org.uk/little-skippers/

10. Umberslade Estate Easter Walk

From Saturday 9th April to Sunday 24th April you can go on a 3km Estate Walk with an Easter Trail for the children. You will enjoy a Willow Artist “Hare” Sculpture Trail. The walk is not suitable for pushchairs, so a baby carrier is a must for little ones.

More details here: Easter Sculpture Walk

Start Times every half hour from 10am to 3pm.

A percentage of profits will be heading to the Disasters Emergency Committee to help the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis.

11. Lower Clopton Farm Shop

Come and walk the Lower Clopton Farm Trail and see how many Easter eggs you can count?

Pick up a Farm Walk map from the farm shop.

More details here: https://www.lowerclopton.co.uk/

12. Sedgley Adventure Centre Bunnies Adventures

On the 9th and 10th April you can meet and greet Peter, the farms own mascot character.
Make your very own rabbit mask.

Take part in the adventure trail and story to follow the carrots to find the missing bunnies in the woods. The price includes entrance to the farm and play area too.

Limited space to book. Send them a message on Facebook to reserve your place.

More details here: https://www.facebook.com/sedgleyadventurecentre/

13. Statfold Easter Eggspress

Hop aboard the Statfold Easter Eggspress!

From 10am-4pm each day, enjoy some egg-cellent Easter fun with the whole family including:

– Entry to the NEW Toby’s Barn Soft Play
– Unlimited Train Rides on the Award Winning Railway
– The Easter Bunny’s Museum Egg Trail
– Swing Chair Ride
– Access to the World-Renowned Locomotive Collection
– Trackside Egg Hunt

Don’t forget to keep an eye out for Toby who will be making regular appearances!

More details here: https://www.statfold.com/eastereggspress

14. National Forest Adventure Farm

9 – 24 April 2022

Easter fun on the Farm! Follow the woodland trail to meet the Easter Bunny, lamb feeding, Lambing Live and a brand new Easter Live Show!

Special Offer: £1 off advance tickets until 31 March 2022

More details here: https://www.adventurefarm.co.uk/events/

15. Burntwood Alpacas Easter Eggstravaganza

This Easter, come and join Peter Rabbit on the farm for baskets of animal fun!

They will have plenty of great activities for you to get stuck into, including;

Meet & greet Peter Rabbit – with photo opportunities! Easter egg hunts. Animal encounters – meet and cuddle the adorable Easter babies! Egg & spoon races. Easter bonnet parade. Face painting and temporary tattoos. Collect a chicken egg from the coop. And lots more!

More details here: https://www.bradshawbros.co.uk/alpaca-animal-experience-staffordshire/seasonal-events/

16. Bodenham Arboretum

Find Peter’s carrots that lead you to Mr McGregor’s Garden! Visit the newly born lambs and calves on the farm! Then explore over 5 miles of wonderful woodland pathways and don’t forget to say hello to the donkeys!

Booking essential: Adults £6.50, Children 5-16yrs £3.50 (Under 5s & Annual Pass Holders free).

More details here: https://www.bodenhamarboretum.co.uk/events/

17. Magical Easter Adventures Tatton Park

Why not join in the family fun at Tatton Park for Easter weekend? You’ll be spoilt for choice with treasure hunt-style trails in the Gardens, Mansion, Farm and Parkland. Expect to help mythical creatures, meet magical beings and receive chocolate rewards on your adventures with us. Join Tatton Park on a magical adventure…

A Knight’s Quest in the Mansion: Calling all brave knights! Find the dragons on a fun Mansion trail and spot the dragon’s eggs, solves the mystery puzzle and strike a mighty pose in knight’s costume.

12pm – 5pm (last entry 4pm)

Easter Fun in the Gardens: The magical mermaid has lost her treasures! Explore the Garden’s water features in search of her favourite things. Can you spot them all? Enjoy *storytelling in the Tower Garden and join in garden games. *

10am – 6pm (last entry 5pm)

*(times apply on the day). 

Magical Unicorn trail at the Farm: Help Bubbles the unicorn find her rainbow stripes! Hunt for ingredients to make a mystical farmyard potion before working your magic in the enchanted forest. Look out for circus entertainment and new farm arrivals.

11am – 4pm (last entry 3pm)

Terrible Troll trail in the Parkland: Help save Eater in Dairy Wood Way! Grub the terrible troll has stolen the Easter bunny’s eggs – can you spot them all? Explore ancient woodland whilst enjoying forest play.

10am – 7pm (last entry 6pm)

Enjoy 10% off Parkland, Gardens, Farm and Mansion visit when you book 3 days or more in advance.

More details here: https://www.tattonpark.org.uk/events_at_tatton_park/event-listings/2022/april/easter-adventures-2022.aspx

18. Bonkers Bunny Bonanza at the Heights of Abraham

Join the Heights of Abraham for Easter weekend family fun and help the Easter Bunny find his friends! Follow the trail and spot the bonkers bunnies hiding across the estate. Some of the bunnies will be holding letters to make a magic word. Work out the magic word and then find the Easter Bunny who will be hopping around the summit, whisper it in his ear and receive a tasty treat!

More details here: https://www.heightsofabraham.com/whats-on

19. Big Bounce Events Aldridge and Walsall

Imagine an arena filled with Inflatable assault courses, Wipeout Sweeper games, Huge Slides and Much More.  The Big Bounce brings fun & fitness together challenging friends on games such as Human Wrecking Ball & Hungry Hippos.

More details here: https://www.bigbounceevents.co.uk/

20. Afternoon Tea at Canalside Farm

Join Canalside Farm for a fun-filled afternoon with Peter Rabbit & Mr McGregor! Hear stories of their adventures on the Farm & enjoy Afternoon Tea together. Each child will also receive a gift from Peter Rabbit himself!

More details here: https://www.canalsidefarm.co.uk/events/afternoon-tea-with-peter-rabbit

21. Middleton Hall Easter Trail

Join Middleton Hall for their Easter trail around Middleton Hall & Gardens. Hunt for giant Easter eggs to reveal clues and discover the secret password to win your chocolate prize!

The trail is aimed at children up to the age 12 (smaller children may need a hand from their adults to solve the clues) but older visitors can take part too!

All children will receive a trail card to guide them through the activity and a prize at the end of their visit, such as a crème egg or chocolate bunny!

More details here: https://www.middleton-hall.co.uk/events/easter-trail/

22. Dragon Egg Hunt

From 12th Apr 2022 to 24th Apr 2022 Tamworth Castle will be hosting a Dragon Egg Hunt and providing Dragon Charming activities.

Visitors will be invited to learn about the craft of ‘dragon charming’ and the ‘care of dragons’. Techniques will include how to track and identify a dragon from its footprints and dragon healthcare.

In addition, visitors will be invited to spot dragon eggs as they explore the castle, and receive a small prize.

More details here: https://www.tamworthcastle.co.uk/dragon-egg-hunt

23. Touchwood Shopping Centre Easter Fun

Peter Rabbit™ is coming to Touchwood Solihull this Easter break.

Peter will be making personal appearances on Saturday 9th April 2022 at intervals from 11am until 2.40pm. Come along and meet him and maybe even grab a selfie.

11am – 11.40am
12pm – 12.40pm
1pm – 1.40pm
2pm – 2.40pm

They also have limited places for a Quiet Meet n’ Greet for children that struggle with crowds, just send an email to guestservices@touchwoodsolihull.co.uk for details.

And for those who like a maze. From Saturday 9th April until Sunday 24th April, an enchanted Easter maze will be located in Theatre Square. Children and adults alike can work their way around the beautifully decorated topiary paths, with lots of great photo opportunities along the way (make sure to tag us @smallhousebigtrips in your pics so we can see).

Keep an eye out for hidden surprises and hunt down the hidden letters to spell out an Easter anagram when you complete the maze – there will be lollipops for every completed anagram!

Head-on into the main centre for more animal fun and follow the moo-tastic trail to find Dotty and Daisy. Touchwood’s very own cows have moo-ved into the centre, and those lucky enough to locate them will be rewarded with a unique photo opportunity!

With lots of other exciting activities happening throughout the school holidays, including face-painting and balloon modelling, Touchwood is sure to entertain this Easter.

More details here: https://touchwoodsolihull.co.uk/whats-new/hop-on-down-to-touchwood-for-an-easter-extravaganza

24. Easter Crafts and Stories

25. Essington Farm Breakfast Easter Trail

More details here: On the Facebook account

26. Easter at Sycamore Adventure

Register to play here.

Come back and keep checking as we continue to add more and more events to our guide.