Easter Events in Nottinghamshire

Join us as we look forward to Easter in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire on Sunday 17th April 2022! Keep reading for your round-up of eggscellent events and fun finds to keep you and your little ones entertained this holiday.

April is a great time to get out and discover the gardens, beauty spots and nature reserves in your area. One of the greenest cities in the UK, with a massive 74 Green Flag Award Parks and a county full of lush countryside greener than Robin Hood’s hat, there’s no shortage of places to visit in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Take a look at our Great Outdoors section for inspiration or plan a perfect picnic with our guide to independent cafes and delis where you can fill your basket and pretty parks nearby. Why not make a day of it with a walk in Highfields Park before taking to the boating lake? The lake re-opens from Saturday 9^th April with canoes, row boats and KataKanus available to rent.

For a fun Easter day out with little ones, Rufford Abbey have an eggcellent Easter Egg Hunt trail around the country park - the playground is brilliant too! They also have an immersive Peter Rabbit Adventure – an adaptation of the classic Beatrix Potter classic that takes you into the completely magical, madness of Peter Rabbit.

Over at the beautiful Belvoir Castle they have over two weeks of Easter activties to enjoy over the school holidays. Discover outdoor trails, solve nursery rhyme puzzles and meet the bouncy easter bunny. The Engine Yard will also be hosting an Easter Weekend Pop-Up Market on Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 April.

For the little ones who like to get hands-on with some fun things to do, Green’s Windmill has a whole host of fun activities covering various sensory and skill levels. Your little one can try making bread, pizza, biscuits and even cheese straws. The Mill are also hosting an Eggciting Easter Egg Hunt! Please note these activities all require pre-booking and prices range from £4 - £5 per child.

For the explorers, you can of course still see Titus: T. Rex is King at Wollaton Hall until the end of August for a roarsome time, or head over to the National Justice Museum so your Junior Detective can solve the case of the escaped prisoner!

For older kids and something for the whole family, why not try something a little different like Toy Story in Concert or The Masked Singer Live? A fun day out finished with an evening at one of these is the perfect way to celebrate Easter with family in Nottinghamshire.