Easter is one of our favourite times of year in Hertfordshire. The beautiful Spring flowers start to show, the evenings get lighter and lots more local events start to pop up again!
We’ve rounded up the very best family-friendly activities happening across the county for Easter 2026. From farm days out and craft workshops to theatre shows, egg hunts, and completely free fun.
Here’s your go-to guide to what’s on, organised in date order to make planning a breeze…
From Saturday 28 March
Aldenham Country Park – Easter Eggstravaganza
28 March – 12 April A fun Easter celebration with newborn animals, friendly farm favourites, character meet‑and‑greets, interactive shows, a bouncy castle, hay bale play, mini tractors, giant puzzles and Easter joke hunts. Optional extras include an egg hunt, small animal petting and lamb bottle feeding.
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Easter Explorers at Hatfield Park
28 March – 12 April A beautiful woodland walk filled with Easter sculptures. Children can hunt for hidden letters along the trail, spell the secret word and claim an Easter treat, with the chance to win a giant chocolate egg. There’s also a biscuit decorating workshop as an optional extra.
Easter Woodland Walk: £9 per adult, £4.50 per child Biscuit Decorating Workshop: £8 per child
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Sunday 29 March
Mini Mind & Motion – Easter Yoga Class at The Mill House, Hertford
A sweet, confidence‑boosting yoga session for ages 3 to 8, featuring Easter‑themed poses, affirmations and games. 9:45–10:30am
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Monday 30 March
Verulamium Museum – Easter Mosaic Workshop, St Albans
Children can design and create their own seasonal mosaic with guidance from Audrey @montetdesigns They’ll choose colours, try real mosaic tools and take home their finished piece.
10:30am–1:05pm £15 per person (Ages 5+, younger children may need adult help)
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Aylett Nurseries – Easter Egg Hunt, St Albans – FREE
Twenty eggs will be hidden around the garden centre each day. If your child finds one, they can swap it for an Easter treat. The Easter Egg Hunt will take place on the following days: Monday 30th March – Friday 3rd April and Monday 6th April – Friday 10th April.
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Edge Outdoor Activities – Easter Holiday Camp, Ware
A brilliant option for energetic children who love the outdoors. Activities include an Easter zip trek, archery challenges, an egg blaster range, an obstacle run, laser battles and an egg hunt adventure.
30th March – 10th April 2026 From 9:30am to 4:00pm Location: Westmill Farm
£60 per person per day £55 per sibling per day
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Tuesday 31 March
Little Voices – Easter Musical Theatre Workshops, BEAM Hertford
Two fun-filled workshop days exploring songs and scenes from popular musicals. Plus an Easter craft activity too! 31st March & 7th April 10am–3pm
Each day will feature different material, so you can come to one or both! A lovely chance to build confidence, have fun and make new friends. £45 for one workshop £75 for both.
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Wednesday 1 April
Silent Disco at Ware Priory – FREE
A fun free event where children can choose their own music channel and dance at their own pace. Headphones provided. Disco times: 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
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Friday 3 April
Easter Animals: Cuddles & Craft at Hali & Lulu, Potters Bar
A hands‑on session featuring real animals from @furryandscaly, followed by an Easter craft activity to take home. £17 per child (1 adult is permitted per child)
2:45pm & 4pm Suitable for ages 3+
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Saturday 4 April
Easter Bunny Breakfast at The Old Guinea – Potters Bar
A magical family breakfast including yummy homemade pancakes, Easter crafts, story time, a meet‑and‑greet with Mr, Rabbit and a chocolate egg hunt.
£25 per child £25 per adult 9:30–11:30am
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Offley Hoo Farm – Easter Family Fun, Hitchin – FREE
Join in the Easter celebrations at Offley Hoo Farm with artisan stalls, food, face painting, an Easter egg trail and optional charm bracelet or bookmark workshops with Gold and Bloom £10 per child.
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Easter Fun Day at Ware Priory – FREE
A free family afternoon with an exciting Easter search and an egg‑decorating competition judged by the Mayor of Ware. 1:30–3:15pm
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Sunday 5 April
Hunton Park Hotel – Easter Afternoon Tea & Egg Hunt, Watford
A beautifully prepared Easter afternoon tea with sweet and savoury treats. Children can enjoy an Easter egg hunt in the grounds from 3pm.
Adults £34.95 Children £17.95 12:30–6pm
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The View – Family Easter Funday, Welwyn Garden City – FREE
A free community event at The View Bar & Kitchen, located at Panshangar Golf Course. Expect face painting, arts and crafts, a bouncy castle and delicious food available to purchase. 12–4pm
Monday 6 April
Scotts Grotto – Eggtastic Monday Event, Ware
Scotts Grotto reopens on 4th April and this hidden gem in Ware is certainly one to add to your Easter holiday plans! Explore this magical underground grotto filled with shell‑decorated chambers and tunnels. A special Easter event takes place on Easter Monday. £2 per person 10am–4pm
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Throughout the Easter Holidays
Appleby Street Farm – Easter on the Farm, Cheshunt
A hands‑on farm experience including live lambing, baby goat watch, chick and bunny handling, guinea pig cuddles, goat feeding, meeting cows, pigs and alpacas, egg collecting and pony grooming.
Monday 30th March to Sunday 12th April – 9am to 1pm – £5 per person, under 2s free
Mini farmer sessions and Easter party available to book
St Albans Museum – Rob Biddulph Exhibition – FREE
St Albans Museum is celebrating the work of bestselling illustrator Rob Biddulph. This free exhibition features original drawings, over 1,300 of his famous lunchbox post‑it notes and interactive creative spaces. 27 March – 20 September
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Tewinbury Farm Hotel – Easter Week Activities, Welwyn
A full week of family fun including Easter trails, bunny hop parties, pottery and candle‑making workshops, forest school sessions and a special Easter Sunday appearance from Peter Rabbit and the Easter Bunny.
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Hatters Farm Tulip Festival – Bishop’s Stortford
Opening early April! Explore three acres of stunning tulips with over 250,000 bulbs, photo installations, Dutch‑inspired street food, a build‑a‑bunch station, a bale kingdom for children and a tulip‑themed gift shop.
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We hope this round‑up makes planning your Easter holidays that little bit easier. There’s so much happening across Hertfordshire this year, and it’s lovely to see so many local businesses putting on thoughtful, family‑friendly events.
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