Easter is one of the highlights of the year for many people, not least because it’s a religious holiday. Apart from the cute floppy-eared, cuddly icon, we’ve all come to associate with Easter, this time of the year carries with it the promise of warmer weather and the opportunity to escape our normal daily routine for a few days. With this in mind, we have set ourselves the task of finding the best all-time Easter Egg Hunts, activities, and events in Suffolk. Chocs away!
Easter Adventures at Melford Hall
Make your way along the trail and find nature inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 29 March – 7 April 2024, from 12pm – 4.30pm, with last entry at 3.30pm, so come along and explore the beautiful garden and park of Melford Hall. Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and a dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
SOS Safari Quiz Trail at Suffolk Owl Sanctuary
Youngsters can get a taste of the Easter Holiday festivities over Bank Holiday weekend as they take part in the SOS Safari quiz trail to explore the Sanctuary, with a surprise prize waiting for all who complete the trail before they go home!
Meanwhile, we’re open every day when the whole family will be able to see some of our amazing owls, falcons, kites, vultures and more who participate in our twice-daily flying displays; find out all about our raptor rescue, conservation and wild owl nest box schemes, and of course visit some of our other residents including the inquisitive Meerkat Mob, cheeky ferrets and pair of impressive porcupines, all of whom will be on hand to greet you!
Easter Adventure Quest at Framlingham Castle
Join Framlingham Castle Sat 23 Mar – Sun 14 Apr 2024 for a cracking adventure quest this Easter holiday. Explore the castle to hunt for clues and challenges and discover traditional Easter games like egg rolling and the egg and spoon race. Track down the Easter eggs and you’ll be rewarded with an adventurer’s certificate and a tasty chocolate treat.
The quest costs just £2, which you can pay when you arrive at the site. This is in addition to the normal ticket price. You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays. With eggs, chocolate and family fun, it’s the perfect way to get out and about in history this Easter.
National Trust Ickworth House and Gardens
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 29 March – 14 April 2024, from 9:30am – 3:30pm with last entry at 3pm, so come along and explore the beautiful parkland of Ickworth. Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
Easter at Southwold Maize Maze Play Park
Enjoy a day of outdoor fun and adventure at Southwold Maize Maze Play Park this Easter! From 29 March – 14th April.
Meet Wendy Rabbit from 11am – 2pm on Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday! 🐰 Join our Easter Bunny Hunt and have fun on the play equipment, including three jumping pillows, double zip line, nest swing, climbing towers, slides and two giant sand pits! While you’re there, take a moment to visit Old Hall Southwold for a bite to eat and enjoy their beautiful river walks.
Kentwell Hall Lambing weekends and Easter Trails
The best sight of Spring has to be newborn lambs! Between 4th March- 31st March at Kentwell Hall you can see new-born lambs and young lambs at the lambing yard in the Tudor Stables. As you wander through the ground you will get to see older lambs too, playing out in the paddocks. You might even see a lamb being born! Explore the outdoors and see the signs of spring on the Easter Trail. View the family-friendly, country house gardens, full of spring bulbs, blossoms, and blooms.
(c) Matt Seymour
Easter Markets Easter Market at Snape Maltings
Join Snape Maltings on Saturday 30th March 9.30am – 1pm for their wonderful outdoor Farmers’ Market. Set adjacent to their stunning Concert Hall, it celebrates the finest produce from across Suffolk. You will be able to pick up plenty of treats for a picnic or to enjoy over the Easter weekend.
Steam up at the Mid Suffolk Light Railway
on the 9th and 10th April it is the Easter Steam Up at Mid Suffolk Light Railway. Get ready to jump on board the steam trains for a ride, see all the Middy attractions, including the museum and restoration shed. The rea room and The Kitchener Arms real ale bar will be open too.
As a special addition for visitors, there will be some local craftspeople selling a range of handmade crafts.
Spring Babies Carnival at Easton Farm Park
Head to Easton Farm Park from the 29th March – 14th of April for family fun on the farm in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. Visit the farm and ride a pony, hug a bunny and the newbon lambs, collect eggs on the easter egg hunt, take a tractor & trailer ride and lots more.
Have a day in the Forest
Get the adrenaline pumping on a treetop adventure at the site where Go Ape first began at High Logde in Suffolk. Take a high wire walk through the trees or if you prefer to keep your feet on terra firma, hire a segway which is possibly the most fun you can have on two wheels in the forest. There are plenty of activities here to keep you active all day in the forest, from walking and cycling trails to archery. Pack a picnic or have a relaxing break in the cafe.
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