Easter Events in Nottinghamshire

Whether you are planning a relaxing Easter break or looking for something to keep the kids entertained during the holidays, you will find plenty of things to do in Nottinghamshire this Easter.

Families will love the Eggciting Easter Eggstravaganza at Green's Windmill and Science Centre, which takes place between Friday 17th and Sunday 21st April. Explore the the stunning windmill, which was restored in 1985, as your little ones go in search of chocolate treats. Why not hop along to the National Ice Centre's Easter Egg-stravaganza for two days of family fun, chocolatey treats, and the chance to meet your favourite furry friends? The Centre is teaming up with White Post Farm, who will be setting up an Easter petting zoo - including newborn lambs, cute bunnies, and chirping chicks!

There is more holiday fun at Bolsover Castle with the Easter Adventure Quest, which takes place from Saturday 6th until Sunday 28th April. Join the legendary quest to find dragon eggs. Crack the clues as you and your family follow the trail through the gardens and around the Little Castle. All adventurers who track down the dragon egg will get a certificate and a sticker to prove it. 

Bring the family along to Ye Olde Bell in the pretty village of Barnby Moor near Retford to indulge in their Easter lunch and chocoholics afternoon tea. There's also a special children's Easter short story competition with the best story winning a £100 voucher to be used in the hotel, so don't forget to enter. If, on the other hand, you're looking for things to do for your little ones, then head to Southwell Racecourse on Sunday 21st April and take part in a special family fun day, where there will be a circus, fairground, shetland pony rides and other acitivies, while parents will also be able to enjoy exciting racing on the track.

Easter wouldn’t be Easter without an egg hunt. Thankfully the city and county have many to choose from. Hardwick Hall and Clumber Park are holding the well-loved Cadbury Easter egg hunts. Follow the clues left by the Easter Bunny and take on a challenge to try and win your chocolate prize. Alternatively, Thoresby Park is offering a great value for money £1 Easter egg hunt. Set within its woodland, hop through the trail to find where the Easter eggs have been hidden.

Take the family to Rufford Abbey, where spring is already in the air with a Magical Spring Trail for your little ones. From Saturday 30th March until Sunday 28th April children can enjoy following this fun trail, exploring the grounds and gardens while trying to collect Easter eggs. The trail costs £2 and includes a sweet reward.

Nothing signals the start of Spring like the sight of little lambs and other baby animals. Head to White Post Farm's Easter Festival to meet the newborns and cuddle cute critters, plus much more farm fun. For more exotic animal encounters, there will be various exciting activities to enjoy at the Tropical Butterfly House Mad About Madagascar event.

The School of Artisan Food, based in North Nottinghamshire on the beautiful Welbeck Estate, is running Junior Bakers course to develop senses and creativity exploration. Children aged between 10 and 14 can create treats perfect for pre-Easter dinner which may include pavlova with summer berries, individual cheesecakes, sticky toffee puddings, chocolate mousse pots and vanilla panna cotta. 

If you're looking for something to keep the kids busy this school holiday then check out fantastic activities at Holme Pierrepont Country Park. From Monday 8th till Thursday 18th April there's a host of day activities to choose from including kayaking, canoeing, e-combat laser tag, sky trail, mini golf, raft building, arts and crafts and much, much more. 

Meanwhile, at the Gulliver's Kingdom a jam-packed Easter weekend is likely to keep you all entertained, games and competitions, entertainment on the main stage, an Easter bonnet parade, a big bunny bounce for the kids and much more.

Take a look below for lots more Easter events and special offers. We hope you have a fun and relaxing Easter in Nottinghamshire.