There are many fun things to do across Merseyside and beyond to keep the kids entertained this Easter holiday, from egg hunts and funfairs to dinosaur shows to cuddling lambs.
Whether you’re wanting to find an exciting activity for the whole family to get involved with or somewhere to educate your child, there’s bound to be something on our list that fits the bill. Some activities take place in Liverpool and across Merseyside, with others being further afield for those wanting a full day out.
Most events run throughout the Easter holidays from Monday, April 11, to Friday, April 22. This means there’s plenty of time to pack in a variety of the below events and activities to ensure your little ones have an Easter holiday to remember.
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Liverpool Indoor Funfair
Liverpool Indoor Funfair returns this Easter with a variety of rides and attractions to keep the whole family entertained. Exhibition Centre Liverpool will be transformed with family favourite rides, including the Waltzer, Sizzler Twist, Fun House and Super Bob. There will also be games with prizes and treats up for grabs.
When: April 9 to 20.
Price: Riding Wristband costs £10.99 and Spectator Wristbands £3.50 when bought online. You can buy them here.
Where: Exhibition Centre, King's Dock, Port of Liverpool, Liverpool, L3 4FP.
Speke Hall
The National Trust is hosting multiple Easter egg hunts at its Speke Hall property in Liverpool over the Easter holiday for all of the family to get involved with. Along the way, you can explore Speke Hall’s vast garden and woodland.
When: April 11 to 18.
Price: £3 per child (plus general admission). Price includes a trail map, pencil and a chocolate egg. You don't need to pre-book.
Where: Speke Hall, The Walk, Speke, Liverpool, L24 1XD.
Otterspool Adventure
Families heading to Otterspool Adventure this Easter can enjoy a parade and visit a petting farm with fluffy chicks, bunnies, ducks and lambs. The experience also includes a ticket to the Adventures of Alice Show.
Here, the audience can join Alice, the Mad Hatter and the evil Queen of Hearts on their magical journey through Wonderland. The show features singing, dancing and special surprises.
When: April 9 to 24.
Price: Children £17, adults £8.50. Book tickets here.
Where: Otterspool Adventure, 37 Otterspool Dr, Liverpool, L17 5AL.
Strawberry Field
Strawberry Field in Woolton which was made famous by The Beatles’ iconic song is putting on Easter egg hunts, garden explorer tours, faith celebrations and family fun animation this Easter.
The egg hunt at Strawberry Field involves children and families searching the grounds where John Lennon played as a child. Visitors will be able to pick up a map and magnifying glass to help them explore “the joys of spring” in the Strawberry Field gardens.
When: From April 15.
Price: Tickets from £7.95. Children under 16 go free with a paying adult. Book here.
Where: Beaconsfield Road, Liverpool, L25 6EJ.
St Helens Theatre Royal, Peter Pan
Head to St Helens Theatre Royal for some Easter panto fun with its adaptation of Peter Pan. Join Peter, Wendy, John, Michael, Tinkerbell and friends as they leave St Helens behind and head to Neverland. Here they will enjoy daring adventures battling the evil Captain Hook, and along the way they’ll meet Pirates, Fairies, Lost Boys, Indians, and a tick-tocking crocodile.
When: April 2 to 18.
Price: Tickets start from £13. Book here.
Where: Corporation St, Saint Helens, WA10 1LQ.
Liverpool Trampoline Gymnastics Academy
Throughout Easter, the centre is hosting an Easter camp on weekdays from Monday, April 11 to Friday, April 29. This will cost £15 for half a day or £20 for a full day from 9am to 4pm.
Those attending need to bring along a packed lunch, water and wear comfy sports clothes. Liverpool Trampoline Gymnastics Academy is on Viscount Centre, Gaskill Road, Hunts Cross, L24 9GS. To find out more and to contact the Academy visit the website.
Martin Mere Duck Trail
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is hosting Easter Duck Trails this April. Families will go in search of the bright yellow ducks hidden around the wetlands with the help of a trail card and clues. Along the way, you’ll learn about real life ducks and there will be other activities for families to enjoy.
When: April 2 to 18.
Price: Adults from £14.50, children from £7.77, family from £37.86 (two adults and two children). Book tickets here.
Where: Fish Lane, Burscough, L40 0TA.
Bates Farm
Head to Bates Farm in Warrington to take part in farm tours and meet and cuddle lots of cute animals. There are lambs, sheep, calves and cattle, plus plenty of Easter activities.
When: April 15 to 18.
Price: £15. Book here.
Where: Warrington Road, Risley, Croft, Warrington, WA3 6BN.
Cheshire Oaks
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet is hosting an ‘Alice in VR Wonderland’ experience this Easter. This is an immersive adaptation of the timeless tale by Lewis Carroll where audiences will be invited to enter a specially designed truck for a 20-minute experience. Audience members will be immersed in a 360-degree virtual reality wonderland using a VR headset and 3D sound
When: April 8 to 17.
Price: Free, but need to book here.
Where: Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, Cheshire Oaks Way, Kinsey Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 9JJ.
Epstein Theatre, Jack And The Beanstalk
If you want a fun show to enjoy with all the family, Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre is putting on a Jack And The Beanstalk panto this Easter. The tale tells the rags to riches story of a boy who sells the family’s cow for a handful of beans. It takes a magical turn when the beans spout into a beanstalk that reaches up to a mystical land high in the sky.
Audiences will join Jack on his journey up the beanstalk as he discovers geese with golden eggs, a magic harp, and a close encounter with a very hungry giant.
When: April 13 to 24.
Price: Tickets from £14. Book here.
Where: Hanover house, 85 Hanover St, Liverpool, L1 3DZ.
Chester Zoo Storytelling Extravaganza
Chester Zoo is hosting more than 100 activities over Easter during its “pop-up storytelling” extravaganza. The storytelling performances incorporate song, dance, puppetry and art, and there will be a different act each day.
When: April 2 to May 3.
Price: Free (with zoo admission ticket). Buy zoo tickets here.
Where: Chester Zoo, Chester, CH2 1EU.
Maritime Museum
Join the Maritime Museum for a variety of activities centred around the Titanic over Easter. This includes story time with Polar the Titanic bear, Tall Tales of a Titanic Survivor and Titanic – Fashions and Fortunes.
When: Numerous dates from April 12 to April 17.
Price: Free.
Where : Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AQ.
Museum of Liverpool
There are plenty of activities taking place at the Museum of Liverpool over Easter. There’s a footy demonstration with Mr Silky Skills, a drama workshop inspired by displays in the Wondrous Place gallery, Transport Craft at the Museum workshop, Up Close with Archaeology and Up Close with Toys.
When: Numerous dates from April 12 to April 24.
Price: Free.
Where: Pier Head, Mann Island, Liverpool, L3 1DG.
International Slavery Museum
Children visiting the International Slavery Museum over Easter can find out about the African talking drum along with other African musical instruments in Baba’s Musical Surprise.
When: April 12.
Price: Free.
Where: Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AQ.
Lady Lever Art Gallery, Walker Art Gallery and Sudley House
For children who love arts and crafts, Lady Lever Art Gallery, Walker Art Gallery and Sudley House are putting on Craft and Create workshops. These will help inspire kids for their next art project.
When: April 12 to April 22
Price: Free.
Where: Lady Lever is on Lower Road, Port Sunlight, Bebington, Wirral, CH62 5EQ. The Walker is on William Brown St, Liverpool, L3 8EL. Sudley House is in Mossley Hill Road, Liverpool, L18 8BX.
World Museum
Over the Easter holidays, World Museum is putting on a number of activities to fascinate and educate children. First up is the Great Egg Case Hunt, an alternative Easter egg hunt exploring the eggs you find washed up on the beach. There’s also World Microscope Week where kids will look at creatures, minerals, rocks and plants up close, plusKitchen Sink Science: Climate Change where children can carry out experiments.
When: April 12 to April 22.
Price: Free.
Where: William Brown St, Liverpool, L3 8EN.
East Lancashire Railway
Visit East Lancashire Railway ’s Wizards' Academy and Dino Adventure this Easter holiday. The Wizards’ Academy is an interactive day out for all aspiring witches and wizards and includes wand waving, broomstick skills and defeating evil forces. You will also board the Wizard Express for a two-hour round trip through Irwell Valley.
The Dino Adventure is a time travelling steam journey through the Irwell Valley transporting dino fans back to the Jurassic Period. Dinosaur lovers will be able to get up close with prehistoric creatures during the train ride and there will be a variety of activities.
When: Numerous dates and times between April 7 and 15.
Price: £18 adults, £13.50 children. Book here.
Where: East Lancs Railway, 23A Bolton St, Bury, BL9 0EY.
Imagine That!
Liverpool’s science and discovery centre Imagine That! is hosting a heap of fun this Easter. There will be Easter bingo and egg hunts, plus all of the usual activities, including playing in gooey slime in the Slime Factory.
When: Throughout the Easter holidays.
Price: £14.95 for children, £12.95 for under threes (babies go free) and £7.95 for adults. You must book in advance here.
Where: Wavertree Technology Park, 26-32 Faraday Street, Liverpool, L13 1EH.
Greenwood Family Park
If you fancy a day out in North Wales, Greenwood Family Park is hosting an egg hunt in its Forest Adventure Park, a “ThrillFunning” show of magic and mystery, and “WhizzSplashing-MindBlowing-BuzzFuzzling” rides and experiences, from rollercoasting to splashing and crafting.
When: April 9 to 24.
Price: From £16.50 for adults and £16 for children. Book here.
Where: Bush Road, Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN.
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