EASTER ACTIVITIES WORCESTER 2026
The Best Easter Activities in Worcester & Worcestershire
From chocolate egg hunts and secret garden trails to wildlife adventures and sunflower planting, here's everything families need to know about Easter in Worcester in 2026.
Easter school holidays: 27 March – 14 April 2026
🐰 Quick Answer: What's on for Easter in Worcester 2026?
There's a brilliant line-up of Easter activities across Worcester and Worcestershire this spring. Highlights include an Easter Bunny Hunt at Worcester Woods Country Park (Easter Sunday, 17 April), museum trails and arts & crafts at The Commandery and Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum (from 27 March), sunflower pot decorating at St Peters Garden Centre's Poppy's Farm, plus the Easter Eggstravaganza at Hartlebury Castle (3–6 April). Most events run throughout the school holidays from late March to mid-April 2026.
Whether you're looking for a free day out in the woods, an action-packed animal adventure, hands-on creative activities, or a relaxed wander through historic grounds, Worcester and Worcestershire are bursting with Easter fun this year. We've rounded up the very best events, read on and start planning!
In Worcester City
🗓 EASTER SUNDAY, 17 APRIL 2026
Easter Bunny Hunt — The Orchard, Worcester Woods Country Park
Head into the woods at Worcester Woods Country Park for a treasure hunt to find the Easter Bunny! The hunt takes place across two sessions — 10:30–12:00 and 13:30–14:30 — on Easter Sunday only. Tickets are just £4 per child, and every little explorer goes home with a chocolate prize. No need to book in advance; just turn up and buy tickets from the café main entrance on the day. Weather dependent.
Throughout the Easter holidays (Monday–Friday, both weeks), the Crafty Lady returns to the café running creative activities from 10am–4pm each day. Perfect for a dose of arts and crafts after a woodland walk!
📍 Location: Worcester Woods Country Park, Wildwood Drive, Worcester, WR5 2LG | 📞 01905 766 492
FREE ENTRY TO PARK | NO BOOKING NEEDED | £4 PER CHILD | AGES 3+
🗓 9–13 APRIL & 13–17 APRIL 2026 (MON–FRI)
Easter Holiday Activities — The Orchard Café, Worcester Woods
The Orchard's packed April programme includes something fun almost every day of the school holidays. Highlights include Easter crafting with Nata Jacks (Mon & Tue, from £2.50), Easter canvas painting with Kitch N Kaboodle (Wed & Thu, from £3.50), free Multisports sessions on the field (Wed, 13:30–14:30), pottery painting (Thu 21 & Fri 22 April, from £3.50), and Crocodile Creations Decopatch fun (Tue 19 & Wed 20 April, from £3 per item). On Easter Sunday itself, the big highlight is the Bunny Hunt in the woods!
The weekend of 9–10 April also features the free 'Atmosphere' 2-Day Festival — a mix of live performances and workshops at Worcester Woods. And on 23–24 April, enjoy a free 'Walk Through History' re-enactment with living history camps, drill displays and military vehicles, 10am–4pm.
📍 Location: Worcester Woods Country Park, WR5 2LG
FREE EVENTS AVAILABLE | PAID CRAFTS FROM £2.50 | ALL AGES
Museums Worcestershire — Spring Trails & Crafts
🗓 27 MARCH – 12 APRIL 2026 (EXCL. MON 30 MARCH)
Easter Family Trail: Find the Giant Eggs! — The Commandery, Worcester
Step inside one of Worcester's most historic buildings this Easter and join the search for giant eggs hidden throughout The Commandery. This free family trail is the perfect way to explore the museum's fascinating history while keeping little ones entertained throughout the school holidays.
Got older children aged 12 and above? Don't miss the Commandery Quest Escape Room — an exciting additional challenge to test their puzzle-solving skills in a truly unique historic setting.
📍 Location: The Commandery, Sidbury, Worcester, WR1 2HU
FREE TRAIL | AGES 5+ | ESCAPE ROOM FOR 12+
🗓 28 MARCH – 12 APRIL 2026 (CLOSED MON & BANK HOLIDAYS)
Secret Gardens — Family Trail & Bags of Fun | Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum
Inspired by the magic of hidden gardens bursting into spring life, Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum is running a beautiful Secret Gardens theme throughout the Easter holidays. Pick up a Family Trail and explore the museum's galleries on a spring-themed adventure. Prefer a take-home activity? Grab a Bags of Fun pack — everything you need for creative family fun at your own pace.
On Thursday 2 April and Thursday 9 April (10:30–11:30am), join the drop-in Get Arty: Secret Gardens workshop for hands-on creative sessions inspired by the theme. A lovely, gentle way to spend a spring morning.
📍 Location: Foregate Street, Worcester, WR1 1DT
FREE TRAIL | BAGS OF FUN AVAILABLE | DROP-IN WORKSHOPS | ALL AGES
🗓 3–6 APRIL (EGG HUNT) & 12–26 APRIL 2026 (TRAIL)
Easter Eggstravaganza — Hartlebury Castle & Worcestershire County Museum
One of Worcestershire's most beloved Easter traditions returns to the stunning grounds of Hartlebury Castle! Over the Easter bank holiday weekend (Friday 3 – Monday 6 April), the Easter Eggstravaganza features pre-booked egg hunt sessions, a guaranteed chocolate prize for every child (dairy-free available), Easter activities, and the chance to meet the Easter Bunny himself.
Hunt sessions run at staggered times across all four days, including a dedicated under-5s session at 10am each morning for a gentler, smaller-group experience. Tickets: Adults £8, Children £10 (includes egg hunt, chocolate prize, trail and activities). Booking required.
From 12–26 April (excluding Mondays and bank holidays), drop in for the spring-themed Bunny Brigade Easter Trail through the Castle and County Museum. Creative drop-in craft sessions are also available on selected weekdays: decorate Easter pots (15–17 April) or make clay nature prints (22–24 April).
📍 Location: Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury, Kidderminster, DY11 7XZ
PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED (EGG HUNT) | UNDER-5S | SESSIONS | DAIRY-FREE OPTION | ACCESSIBLE ROUTE AVAILABLE
Garden Centre Fun — St Peters & Poppy's Farm
🗓 EASTER HALF TERM 2026
Grow Sunshine With Us — Poppy's Farm at St Peters Garden Centre
For something a little different this Easter, head to Poppy's Farm at St Peters Garden Centre for a truly feel-good family experience. Little gardeners can decorate their very own flower pot using bright paints and colourful stencils, then plant sunflower seeds to take home and nurture — a wonderful way to get hands-on with nature and bring a touch of spring sunshine indoors.
Every child also receives an activity sheet packed with games, puzzles and colouring pages, plus a complimentary drink and a piece of fruit to keep energy levels up. A gentle, creative half-term treat that the whole family will love.
St Peters Garden Centre is easily accessible from across Worcester, Malvern, Birmingham, the West Midlands, Herefordshire, Shropshire and Gloucestershire. Please note there are no toilets at Poppy's Farm; facilities are located inside the garden centre.
📍 Location: St Peters Garden Centre, Worcester
SUNFLOWER PLANTING | POT DECORATING | REFRESHMENTS INCLUDED | AGES 3–10
Further Afield — Worcestershire Day Trips
🗓 12–27 APRIL 2026
Easter Extravaganza — West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley
One of the region's biggest Easter celebrations returns to West Midlands Safari Park! Meet Bramble the resident Easter bunny and his new friend Chirpy Chick, catch the lively Bramble Bunny's Hoppy Easter Show, complete the penguin-themed Discovery Trail for a chocolatey reward, and get creative at the Easter Craft Club in Bramble's Burrow. Don't miss the competitions either — win an overnight Safari Lodges stay, a VIP Rhino Feed Experience, or other incredible prizes. The Conservation Team will also be raising funds for the Global Penguin Society, so your visit does good too. Plus of course, the iconic four-mile Safari Drive!
📍 Location: West Midlands Safari Park, Spring Grove, Bewdley, DY12 1LF
BOOKING REQUIRED | ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS | MEET THE EASTER BUNNY | SAFARI DRIVE
🗓 EASTER HOLIDAYS 2026
Stick Man Trail — Wyre Forest
Wyre Forest's popular Stick Man trail is back for Easter! Follow Stick Man on his adventure through the forest as he tries to find his way home to the family tree. Complete stick-based activities, discover fascinating forest facts, and finish by doing a rubbing in your adventure passport and snapping a photo with Stick Man at the family tree. Pick up your activity pack for just £4 from the Ranger's information pod or the outdoor café before you set off.
📍 Location: Wyre Forest, Callow Hill, Bewdley, DY14 9XQ
OUTDOOR TRAIL | £4 ACTIVITY PACK | ALL AGES
🗓 12–27 APRIL 2026 | EGG HUNT: 18–21 APRIL
Wild Spring — All Things Wild, Honeybourne
Celebrate the wonders of spring at All Things Wild's Wild Spring event! Explore The Thicket outdoor adventure space, try pond dipping, and join interactive trails and craft activities. The highlight is the Easter Egg Hunt (18–21 April) — pick up a trail sheet, follow the clues, and claim a special treat at the end. Say hello to the amazing animals including camels, zebras, capybaras and beavers, and explore the dinosaur discoveries and play areas too. Exclusive offer: get 10% off online bookings with code VW2025ATW.
📍 Location: All Things Wild, Honeybourne, Evesham, WR11 7QZ
10% OFF CODE: VW2025ATW | WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS | POND DIPPING | EGG HUNT
Tips for a Brilliant Easter Day Out in Worcester
- Book ahead where needed — the Hartlebury Castle egg hunt requires pre-booking, and many popular events sell out. Check individual venues' websites early.
- Layer up — April weather in Worcestershire can be unpredictable. Bring a waterproof, especially for outdoor trails and woodland walks.
- Free parking wins — Worcester Woods Country Park offers free parking for visitors, making it ideal for a budget-friendly day out.
- Mix it up — pair a free museum trail in the morning with a paid egg hunt in the afternoon for a full and varied day without breaking the bank.
- Check for additional needs support — Hartlebury Castle offers level-access egg hunt routes and an early under-5s session. Email events@hartleburycastle.com in advance.
- Dogs welcome at Worcester Woods — The Orchard Café is dog-friendly indoors and out, perfect for the four-legged members of the family.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the Easter school holidays in Worcester in 2026?
The Easter school holidays in Worcestershire run from Friday 27 March to Monday 14 April 2026, with Good Friday on 3 April, Easter Sunday on 5 April, and Easter Monday on 6 April. Most Easter events and activities in Worcester are planned across this period.
Are there free Easter activities for families in Worcester?
Yes! Several Easter events in Worcester are free or very low cost. The Easter Family Trail at The Commandery is free, the Secret Gardens Family Trail and Bags of Fun at Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum are free, and Worcester Woods Country Park has free parking and free entry to the park itself (the Easter Bunny Hunt is £4 per child). The Atmosphere 2-Day Festival on 9–10 April and the Walk Through History re-enactment on 23–24 April at Worcester Woods are also free events.
Where is the best Easter egg hunt in Worcester in 2026?
For an Easter egg hunt in Worcester, the Easter Bunny Hunt at Worcester Woods Country Park (Easter Sunday, 17 April, £4 per child) is a brilliant no-booking option. For something more elaborate, the Easter Eggstravaganza at nearby Hartlebury Castle (3–6 April, pre-booking required) offers pre-booked sessions, activities, Easter Bunny meets, and a guaranteed chocolate prize for every child. All Things Wild near Evesham also runs an Easter Egg Hunt from 18–21 April.
What Easter activities are suitable for toddlers and under-5s in Worcestershire?
Toddlers and under-5s are well catered for across Worcestershire's Easter events. Hartlebury Castle offers a dedicated under-5s egg hunt session at 10am each morning of the bank holiday weekend. The Secret Gardens trail and craft workshops at Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum are suitable for younger children. The Poppy's Farm sunflower planting at St Peters Garden Centre is ideal for little hands, and Worcester Woods Country Park has a safe play area and woodland walks perfect for toddlers.
Is there anything to do in Worcester for older children and teenagers at Easter?
Absolutely. The Commandery Quest Escape Room at The Commandery in Worcester is recommended for children aged 12 and above — a fun, challenging way to explore the historic building. West Midlands Safari Park is enjoyable for all ages with its four-mile Safari Drive, shows, and conservation experiences. Wyre Forest's Stick Man trail and All Things Wild's pond dipping activities also appeal to older children looking for something more active and exploratory.
Easter Activities in Worcester & Worcestershire 2026
Always check individual venues directly for the most up-to-date opening times, ticket prices and booking requirements before you visit. Events are subject to change and availability.
