Packed with things to do during the Easter holidays in Gloucestershire, SoGlos's cracking Easter guide is your one-stop-shop for inspiration for family days out while the kids are off school.
This year, the Easter holidays run from Saturday 23 March to Sunday 7 April 2024 — and we've found plenty to keep little ones busy for the whole two weeks, from Easter egg hunts to family adventures at the county's top attractions.
Easter events in Cheltenham
A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Everyman Theatre
When and where?
Gloucestershire's favourite clown, Tweedy, will be taking to the stage at Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre once again this Easter half term, starring in a show jam-packed with laughter and magic; a brand-new interpretation of Shakespeare's classic comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream.
What's happening?
Combining magic, mishaps and traditional Shakespearean wit with an imaginative musical twist, the Everyman Theatre brings its unique interpretation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream to the stage this March 2024 — kicking off its UK tour just in time for the Easter break.
Set to run from Thursday 21 March to Saturday 30 March 2024, the show features Tweedy the Clown, who is recognised throughout the land — and by King Charles in his first ever New Year Honours List — for his physical comedy and slapstick prowess, along with the Everyman Theatre Company’s talented troupe, promising an evening of pure delight for spectators of all ages.
Whether you’re a Shakespeare afficionado or being introduced to his work for the first time, expect magic, mischief and mayhem, where fairies dance in moonlit glades and lovers’ destinies intertwine.
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Transporting theatregoers to the mystical realm of Athens, the team aims to create an accessible Shakespeare show that will appeal to a present-day audience — so if you’re a great Shakespeare fan you will still get a lot of the classic text, but if younger ones are new to Shakespeare, it will be as simple to understand as possible.
The important bits
Tickets for A Midsummer Night's Dream cost from £15 and can be booked online.
How to book
Visit everymantheatre.org.uk.
Easter adventures at 270 Climbing Park
When and where?
Elevate your Easter at 270 Climbing Park, home to one of Europe's biggest high ropes courses. Located between Cheltenham and Gloucester on Bentham Lane, it's open every day from Saturday 23 March to Sunday 7 April 2024 for the Easter holidays.
What's happening?
Experience what promises to be 'the most exciting and most challenging high ropes course in the country' at 270 Climbing, offering arial adventures for the whole family.
With more than 60 obstacles set across seven routes and five levels that increase in difficulty, you'll need a head for heights to tackle the high-wire activities — with testing tyre walls, rotating balance beams and even a sky-high bike ride to test your nerve!
Starting from four metres on level two, see if you can climb up to level six — a dizzying 18 metres tall, with spectacular views of the Cotswold hills and rolling Gloucestershire countryside.
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For the most daring, the Activity Tower at 270 Climbing offers even more adrenaline-fuelled activities. Step from the 18-metre-high tower in an epic freefall jump or whizz down the zip line, starting at 11 metres up. And for those less confident with extreme heights, there's a leap of faith challenge at the four-metre point.
The important bits
270 Climbing Park is open from 10am to 4pm daily.
Low ropes only sessions last for one hour and cost £12.50 per person; experience the rest of the course for two hours at £27 per person; or opt for the three-hour high ropes and Activity Tower bundle for £36 per person.
Activity Tower add-ons cost £5 for one, £8 for two or £11 for all three, with the option to pick and choose which ones you'd like to do.
Children under 12 must be supervised by one adult. Each adult can supervise a maximum of two under 12-year-olds and must participate on the course alongside them. For those aged 12 to 16, one adult is required to remain on-site for the duration of the session, but does not need to participate on the ropes.
All sessions include a safety briefing and all equipment is included, fitted and checked out by trained staff.
How to book
Visit 270climbing.com to book in advance or simply turn up on the day!
Easter fun at Roxy Lanes
When and where?
Inviting kids of all ages to have a ballin' time this Easter, sip on soft drinks and tuck into tasty food while trying your hand at everything from ice-free curling and bowling to arcade games and batting cages at Roxy Lanes, in the heart of Cheltenham.
What's happening?
Roxy brings the playground to the bar, and it wouldn’t be much of a playground without some games to play — with three amazing floors to explore, challenge your friends and family to a day of competitive fun with Roxy Lanes' buzzing atmosphere, wicked games and tasty food.
Keen competitors can try their hand at ice-free curling; shuffleboard; air hockey; duckpin bowling; batting cages; ping pong; karaoke; basketball; and American pool; before taking pictures in the photo booth to commemorate your wins.
The venue wouldn't be complete without its arcade floor — which is completely exclusive to Cheltenham — where visitors can find classic games such as racing simulations and grabber-machines as well as dance-mat challenges and Pac-Man.
If all that wasn't enough, gamers can refuel with classic Margherita or Italian pepperoni pizzas; popular smaller plates such as Roxy fries coated with barbecue seasoning; a Roxy hot dog featuring bratwurst sausage in a brioche roll topped with sauce; or spicy buffalo cauliflower bites, for more adventurous diners.
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Providing an excellent opportunity for families to enjoy quality time together, the venue is offering a fantastic deal of £5 bowling for kids, accompanied by a special kids' menu valid from Friday 29 March to Sunday 14 April — there's even a signature rock and indie playlist to keep the energy flowing.
Please note, this offer is only available during the above dates and will not be continued once
kids return to school.
The important bits
Under-18s can enjoy Roxy Lanes before 5pm on Saturdays and before 7pm on all other days, as long as they're accompanied by a supervising adult.
Pre-booking is recommended, especially during the school holidays.
How to book
Visit roxyleisure.co.uk.
Easter fun and food at The Brewery Quarter
When and where?
The Brewery Quarter in Cheltenham has plenty to keep kids of all ages entertained throughout the Easter holidays, as well as tasty treats to tuck into!
What's happening?
From soft play at The Play Farm for the littlest hatchlings to mind-bending puzzles at Escape Hunt for bigger kids, there's loads to do at The Brewery Quarter in the heart of Cheltenham — with egg-cellent Easter offers at many venues, too.
Get a round of crazy golf for two, plus a pizza to share and a drink each for £35 with Mr Mulligans' Egg-citing Easter offer; get three games for £10 per person at Hollywood Bowl; and adults pay kids' prices at Cineworld across the Easter bank holiday weekend, with a bunch of family-friendly movies on the bill.
There's delicious Easter food on offer, too, with The Botanist and Brewhouse & Kitchen serving up tasty Sunday roasts, ideal for getting the family together for a meal without the washing up!
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As well as all the fun activities, there's Easter treats galore at Creams Cafe. Tuck into a Henry the Chick Waffle — a signature waffle with white chocolate sauce, sprinkles, fresh strawberry and mini eggs, with a chick made of mango sorbet on top; slurp down an Easter Basket Shake with crushed mini eggs, whipped cream, sprinkles and chocolate flakes, plus a meringue nest of mini eggs on top; or go all out with the Smashed Easter Egg Sundae, comprised of layers of chocolate fudge brownie gelato, soft serve ice cream, milk chocolate sauce, shards of milk chocolate Easter egg, half a Cadbury Creme Egg, mini eggs and sprinkles!
The important bits
The Easter holidays are bound to be busy at The Brewery Quarter, so it's advisable to book activities and restaurant tables in advance.
Mr Mulligans' Egg-citing Easter offer is only available when booking online for games after 4pm Monday to Friday during the Easter holidays.
Three games for £10 at Hollywood Bowl is available all day Monday to Thursday and before 4pm on Fridays.
Cineworld Family Tickets apply to one adult and one child, allowing adults to pay kids' prices and get 25 per cent off a Family Special Snack Pack from Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April 2024.
How to book
Visit thebreweryquarter.com.
Easter events in the Cotswolds
Easter fun at the Corinium Museum
When and where?
For those looking to experience something slightly different this Easter, the Corinium Museum will be offering an exciting range of activities from crafty workshops to Roman re-enactments for visitors to take advantage of from Thursday 28 March up until Saturday 6 April 2024 — ideal for entertaining youngsters during the holidays.
What’s happening?
Inspired by archaeology from the Roman fort and from tombstones of Roman cavalrymen, Easter explorers have the chance to feel like a real ancient soldier about to venture into the world to do battle during the Roman Cavalry Children's Workshop, when they create their very own shield and sword to take home.
Including colouring, cutting and sticking, stimulate your creativity and get crafty at the family drop-in sessions taking place, and come away with your very own unique piece of art inspired by the museum.
Or let your imagination take flight in the Pom Pom Owl Workshop which invites kids to learn about the Roman goddess of wisdom, Minerva and her sacred owl, making your own night bird to keep — plus, you'll get the chance to see some real Roman artefacts which were found in Cirencester.
There's also plenty of shouting and mayhem to take part in, as families are transported back in time to experience the activities that once took place across the Roman Empire, during Roman re-enactment days running throughout the Easter break.
Re-enactment group, Ermine Street Guard, is taking over the museum's Hare gallery with its exciting Roman Soldier Shows, featuring talks and Roman military brought to life for audiences during its Soldier School.
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Visitors to the Corinium Museum can also listen to talks and lectures; join in tours; and enjoy lots more historical activities suitable for all ages.
The important bits
The Corinium Museum is open from 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday and 2pm to 5pm on Sunday.
The Roman Cavalry Children's Workshop takes place on Thursday 28 March 2024 from 10.30am to 12pm.
The Family Drop-in Session takes place on Friday 29 March 2024 from 11am to 12pm.
Minerva's Pom Pom Owl Workshop takes place on Thursday 4 April 2024 from 10.30am to 12pm.
Roman re-enactment days take place on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 April 2024 from 10am to 4pm.
How to book
Visit coriniummuseum.org.
Cracked It! Easter Egg Hunt and half price admission at Sudeley Castle
When and where?
Kicking off a year of celebrations to mark Lady Ashcombe's 50th anniversary as chatelaine, Sudeley Castle and Gardens reopens this March 2024 — with a brand-new Easter egg hunt taking place during the school holidays, too.
What's happening?
Lady Ashcombe is inviting everyone to celebrate her birthday with her when Sudeley Castle reopens to the public on Tuesday 19 March 2024. There's birthday cake on the menu and a chance to explore a brand-new exhibition documenting Lady Ashcombe's rich history at the estate. This event is the first in a year of celebrations to mark her 50th anniversary as chatelaine of the castle, making her Sudeley's longest-serving steward.
Then from Saturday 23 March 2024, the egg-citing new Cracked It! Easter Egg Hunt will see a dozen beautifully-decorated giant eggs pop up around the castle grounds for families to find. Eight of the eggs have been decorated by professional artists, with four decorated by local schoolchildren, all in a queenly theme to tie in with Sudeley's royal connections.
Each egg contains a special clue to help families find the biggest real egg in the world — the extraordinarily rare elephant bird egg from Madagascar. Intrepid egg hunters must make their way around yew hedges and castle walls; through the Queen's Garden and Magnolia Walk; and even through the Animal Ark to complete the quest and uncover the egg!
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While it's usually customary to give the birthday girl or boy a gift to celebrate their special day, Lady Ashcombe is celebrating by giving visitors a gift instead, halving the price of children's admission to Sudeley Castle throughout the school holidays — so little ones can visit for just £5.
The important bits
Admission to Sudeley Castle costs from £19.80 for adults and £5 for children aged three to 15-years-old with Lady Ashcombe's special Easter discount, which is available from Saturday 23 March until Sunday 7 April 2024.
How to book
Visit sudeleycastle.co.uk.
Easter activities at Westonbirt Arboretum
When and where?
Explore Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury's magical tree garden, this Easter — open every day of the school holidays.
What's happening?
This Easter, families can learn all about the wildlife that calls Westonbirt home, through engaging nature trails and activities.
Hunt for the arboretum's wildlife superheroes and discover their unique powers by following the new Nature Superheroes trail through the Silk Wood. With fun activities along the way, rate each superhero out of 10 as you locate them and create your very own nature hero on the back of the trail map, too.
Stop by the Great Hall for the chance to take part in a hedgehog nest building challenge, create a spider's web and put your wildlife knowledge to the test with Westonbirt's animal homes quiz — with 'No place like home' Easter activities taking place from Tuesday 2 to Friday 5 April 2024.
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Westonbirt is joining in with The Gruffalo's big 25th birthday celebrations this spring — and visitors can mark the occasion too, searching for missing balloons and other party items along the Gruffalo Party Trail in the Old Arboretum.
The important bits
Westonbirt Arboretum is open daily from 9am to 5pm, with last entry at 4.30pm.
All spring activities are included in the price of admission, which costs from £12 for adults, £4 for children aged five to 18 and is free for children under four-years-old.
'No place like home' activities run from 10.30am to 3.30pm from Tuesday 2 to Friday 5 April 2024.
Pick up your free Nature Superhero trail map from the Welcome Building. Gruffalo Party Trail activity packs are also available for £4 from the Westonbirt shop.
How to book
Tickets can be booked up to seven days in advance via forestryengland.uk/westonbirt. Or just turn up on the day!
Easter events in Gloucester
Easter fun at Ninja Warrior UK Gloucester
When and where?
Looking for a family thrill this Easter? Develop some impressive ninja skills at Ninja Warrior UK Gloucester, suitable for all ages, and take part in exciting challenges throughout the school holidays.
What’s happening?
Offering plenty of obstacles with varying degrees of difficulty, the whole family can get involved in a selection of activities this Easter break, including climbing, balancing, swinging, jumping — and even take on a wickedly warped wall!
With the venue inspired by the hit television show Ninja Warrior UK, children can race their friends and family and see if they could be crowned champion, whilst developing some nifty ninja skills along the way.
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Families can refuel after a session of adrenaline pumping fun at the venue's on-site cafe, choosing from a selection of hot and cold food and drinks.
The important bits
Ninja Warrior UK Gloucester is open every day during the Easter holidays, welcoming ninjas from 9am to 8pm Monday to Saturday and 9am until 6.30pm on Sunday.
Tickets cost from £13 for children aged five and up.
How to book
Tickets must be booked online in advance via ninjawarrioruk.co.uk/gloucester.
Holy Week and Easter at Gloucester Cathedral
When and where?
Celebrate Easter at Gloucester Cathedral, with everything from fun family trails to wreath making workshops taking place from Saturday 23 March to Sunday 7 April 2024.
What's happening?
Join Larry the Lamb on an Easter adventure around Gloucester Cathedral, helping him find his friends while learning all about the Easter story on the Little Lamb Adventure Trail. The free trail is available from Saturday 23 March until Sunday 7 April 2024 — just pick up a trail sheet from the Welcome Desk and head off to explore.
For crafty families, there are free drop-in activity sessions on Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 March; and Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 April 2024 with medieval Easter egg decorating, making a Victorian Easter card, a Tudor feast and plenty more to try.
Or join in with one of Gloucester Cathedral's fascinating guided tours, with daily Highlights and Crypt Tours taking place throughout the Easter holidays, as well as Library Tours taking place on Saturday 6 April 2024 and Tower Tours returning in March, too.
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For grown-ups wanting to get into the Easter spirit, there's two Easter wreath making workshops for those aged 19 and over on Tuesday 19 March 2024, where participants can make their very own wreath from seasonal foliage in the beautiful medieval Chapter House.
Gloucester Cathedral is also hosting a variety of traditional church services throughout the Easter season, including the Palm Sunday Eucharist on Sunday 24; the Chrism Eucharist and Maundy Thursday services on Thursday 28 March; the stations of the cross on Good Friday; culminating in a special Easter Sunday service with traditional readings and hymns celebrating the resurrection on Sunday 31 March 2024.
The important bits
All of Gloucester Cathedral's services, the Little Lamb Adventure Trail and family activity sessions are free, but donations are gratefully received.
Library and Tower Tours can be booked online in advance; while Crypt and Highlights tours are available to book at the welcome desk on the day of your visit. Crypt Tours cost £4 for adults or £1.50 for children; Highlights Tours cost £6 per adult and £2 per child; Library Tours cost £10 per adult and £5 per child; and Tower Tours cost £10 per adult and £5 per child.
The Easter wreath making workshop costs £15 per adult and includes a hot drink and a sweet treat.
How to book
For more information, see Holy Week and Easter at Gloucester Cathedral, or to book tickets, visit gloucestercathedral.org.uk.
Folk fun at National Waterways Museum Gloucester
When and where?
Take a look at the creative Folk for Folk
exhibition packed full of textiles, paintings, sculpture, digital art and photography at National Waterways Museum Gloucester at Gloucester Docks. It runs from Saturday 23 March to Saturday 27 April 2024.
What's happening?
A new project is bringing together members of Gloucester’s community groups, young people and artists with a team of creatives to develop exciting new art inspired by the National Waterways Museum Gloucester’s canal folk art collection.
In the same way that 19th century canal boat people used folk art to proudly enhance their environment and define their identities, the Folk for Folk project is creating folk art for the 21st century.
The finished works will explore subjects that are important to Gloucestershire’s diverse communities — from housing and living conditions to relationships, personal identity, families and friends.
In
total, more than 50 people are contributing to the project, with the finished
works including textiles, paintings, sculpture, digital art
and photography.
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The
project is set to breathe fresh life into the museum’s canal folk art
collection and is anticipated to act as a
catalyst for empowering young people and creating connections with diverse
communities and organisations in Gloucestershire to create the displays.
The important bits
The
National Waterways Museum Gloucester is currently open from Tuesday to Saturday
from 10am to 4pm. From Wednesday 20 March 2024 the
museum opening days will change to Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
An annual pass to the museum gives unlimited return visits for 12 months and costs £15 for adults; £8 for children aged between five to 16; fours and under go free; £13.50 for concessions; £37 for a family of two adults and two children.
Museum day tickets cost £10 for adults; £6 for children aged between five to 16; fours and under go free; £9 for concessions; £25 for a family of two adults and two children.
How to book
There's no need to book ahead. Just turn up and take a look!
Free Easter breakfast for kids at Coal Kitchen
When and where?
Keeping hungry tummies topped up over the Easter holidays, Coal Kitchen, the only independent restaurant at Gloucester Quays, is serving up cracking free kids' breakfasts from Saturday 23 March to Sunday 14 April 2024.
What's happening?
Every day throughout the Easter holidays, a free kids' breakfast is available with the purchase of each paying adult's meal.
Fuel up ready for those busy Easter egg hunts with a hearty cooked breakfast that includes eggs, halloumi, bacon, sausages, sourdough toast, mushrooms, tomatoes and beans — all polished off with a babyccino or a glass of squash.
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While the kids tuck into their egg-cellent breakfasts, grown-ups can choose from dishes such as brioche buns with sausage, halloumi or field mushrooms; a full English or vegetarian cooked breakfast; or shakshuka, a North African dish that includes stone-baked eggs in a roast pepper, olive, coriander and sun-dried tomato passata.
The important bits
Breakfast is served daily from 10am to 11.45am. Kids can build their own breakfast with up to four items off the menu. One free kids' breakfast with each paying adult.
How to book
To book a table, visit Coal Kitchen's booking site at sevenrooms.com/experiences/coalkitchengloucesterquays.
Easter events in the Forest of Dean
Easter activities at Forestry England sites
When and where?
Forestry England runs several visitor sites in the Forest of Dean, including Beechenhurst, Mallards Pike, Symonds Yat Rock, Wenchford and the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre.
What’s happening?
There's an all-new activity trail at Beechenhurst, celebrating The Gruffalo's 25th birthday with a party-themed quest through the woodland. Search for missing party items to help throw everyone's favourite monster a birthday bash to remember!
You can also hire bikes at the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre and pedal the nine-mile Colliers Trail; follow the Gruffalo orienteering course at Mallards Pike; or see if you can spot peregrine falcons from the viewpoint at Symonds Yat Rock.
And, in case of Easter sunshine, pack a picnic and find Wenchford's popular paddling spot for a chance to dip your toes in Blackpool Brook.
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As well as the Gruffalo Party Trail, Beechenhurst is packed with family activities for the ultimate forest day out. Swing from the treetops at Go Ape and go searching for all 18 sculptures along the famous Sculpture Trail — and there's even a vintage fairground with all your favourite rides popping up for the Easter holidays!
The important bits
Parking charges apply at Forestry England sites, while members can park for free.
The Gruffalo Party Trail starts near Go Ape at Beechenhurst. Trail activity packs are available to purchase at Beechenhurst Cafe and the ranger hatch for £4 each.
How to book
Booking isn't required but you can find out more about Forestry England's Forest of Dean sites by visiting forestryengland.uk/the-forest-of-dean.
Easter events in Stroud
Easter bunny hunt at Berkeley Castle
When and where?
Just in time for the Easter holidays, Berkeley Castle reopens for the season on Sunday 24 March — with egg-cellent Easter activities planned over the bank holiday weekend, between Friday 29 March and Monday 1 April 2024.
What's happening?
Mrs Rabbit needs some help finding her missing baby bunnies, so you better hop to it — they're hiding all over Berkeley Castle's gardens!
Work together to locate the hidden bunnies, collecting all their names for the chance to win a chocolate egg. All the usual attractions are open too, with stately drawing rooms, eerie dungeons and impressive grounds telling the castle's 900-year history.
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Not only are there chocolatey prizes up for grabs for successful bunny hunters — anyone who completes the treasure hunt will also be entered into a special prize draw to win a family lunch date at Berkeley Castle's brand-new Kitchen Garden cafe!
Set in the castle's picture-perfect walled garden and serving fresh, seasonal grub, you'll have chance to grab a bite at the new restaurant during the Easter holidays, too — it's opening on Sunday 24 March 2024.
The important bits
Berkeley Castle is open from 11am to 5pm, Sunday to Wednesday — as well as throughout the Easter bank holiday weekend.
The Easter Bunny Hunt costs £1 per child in addition to standard admission tickets, which cost £16 for adults, £8 for children aged three to 16 and are free for under three-year-olds.
How to book
For more information about the Easter event, see Hunt for Easter bunnies to win chocolate eggs at Berkeley Castle and to book tickets, visit berkeley-castle.com.
Fun with Bing and Flop at Slimbridge Wetland Centre
When and where?
Soak up the spring weather at Slimbridge Wetland Centre, with over 100 acres of wetland to explore and a roster of fun activities throughout the Easter holidays.
What's happening?
Loveable characters Bing and Flop are encouraging youngsters to become nature explorers over the Easter holidays, with a brand-new activity trail, live storytelling sessions and meet-and-greet opportunities at Slimbridge.
Grab a map and follow Bing's Nature Explorers trail, teaching curious kids all about the wetlands and the animals that live there through fun-filled challenges — with a sticker for everyone who completes it! There's the chance to snap a selfie with Bing and Flop in the cinema, where they'll also be hosting ticketed mini shows every day during the Easter holidays, and hear Bing stories in the North America zone, too.
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As well as Bing-themed adventures, Slimbridge is a hive of activity where there's plenty to see and do. Make a splash at Welly Boot Land, run free in the Riverlife play area and spot all kinds of wetland creatures — from the world's rarest goose, the nene, to its happy pair of otters. And don't forget to visit the gift shop to pick up Bing gifts and toys before you leave!
The important bits
Slimbridge is open from 9.30am every day during Easter, closing at 5pm in March and 5.30pm in April. Last entry is an hour before closing.
All Easter activities are included in the price of admission — from £15.90 adults, £10.45 for children aged four to 17 and free for under fours.
Mini shows start at 11am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm daily between Saturday 23 March and Sunday 14 April 2024. These are ticketed, so remember to head to the admissions desk and book in on the day.
How to book
Book online via wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge, or turn up on the day.
Easter activities at Cattle Country Farm Park
When and where?
Meet the newest members of the herd at Cattle Country Farm Park in Berkeley, with Easter activities taking place from Saturday 23 March to Sunday 7 April 2024.
What's happening?
With so many baby animals being born this spring, visitors can get up close to Cattle Country's new arrivals in the Animal Barn — saying hello to lively lambs, tiny chicks and the farm's newest residents, the giant rabbits!
There's even the chance to bottle feed the lambs, with a limited number of tickets for children to help the team feed the adorable babies.
Plus, meet the Easter Bunny (they'll be handing out sweet treats around the farm park!) or get your face painted to look like them, have a go at decorating an Easter crown and enjoy everything the family attraction has to offer — from bouncing on the jumping pillows, burning off energy in the Cowshed play barn and making castles in the sand barn, to hopping on a tractor and trailer ride or rowing around the boating lake.
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Keep your eyes peeled when visiting Cattle Country during the Easter holidays. There are golden eggs hidden around the farm park, containing some special prizes!
The important bits
Cattle Country Farm Park is open every day during the Easter holidays from 10am to 4pm.
Tickets are cheapest when booked online, costing £14 for children aged four to 17, £11.50 for toddlers aged one to three and £10 for adults. Babies under one can come along for free.
Lamb bottle feeding must be booked online in advance. This activity takes place twice a day at 10.30am and 2.30pm for around 15 to 30 minutes and costs £2.50 for a group of up to three children.
Most attractions are included in the price of admission, with small additional costs for the tractor and trailer ride, Easter crafting and bags of animal feed.
How to book
For more information and to book tickets, visit cattlecountry.co.uk/easter.
Easter events in Tewkesbury
Easter holiday shows at The Roses Theatre
When and where?
Tewkesbury's The Roses Theatre has a packed programme for families over the Easter holidays, from its famous Easter pantomime to the latest kid's movies, all taking place from Saturday 23 to Saturday 30 March 2024.
What's happening?
Ponder some of the biggest questions humans have ever asked when astronomer Will Gates brings Watch This Space to The Roses Theatre this Easter. The show takes audiences on a spectacular journey from our small corner of the Milky Way to some of the most distant objects in the known universe, with breath taking visuals, inspiring storytelling and live demonstrations that are sure to capture little imaginations.
Then Robin Hood and his Merry Men ride on to The Roses stage for its famous Easter pantomime. With a star-studded cast including Britain's Got Talent winners George Sampson and Ashleigh and Sully; BGT finalists Jamie and Chuck; and all-singing, all-dancing sensation Louie Spence, it promises to be an unmissable show that's packed full of laughs.
The Roses Theatre is also showing family-friendly films in its cinema, with screenings of Migration and The Jungle Bunch World Tour both taking place during the Easter holidays — with ticket prices starting from as little as £5.
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Book a table to grab a tasty bite to eat before the show, offering everything from charcuterie boards to share to crowd-pleasing pizzas — with The Roses' Kitchen open from two hours before shows start.
The important bits
Watch This Space is on Saturday 23 March 2024 at 7pm; then Robin Hood is on stage from Tuesday 26 to Thursday 28 March 2024 with shows at 3pm and 7pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, then 11am and 3pm on Thursday.
Tickets for both shows start from £19.50 for adults and £17.50 for children, with family discounts available.
Migration is on at The Roses Cinema on Saturday 23 at 10am and Wednesday 27 March 2024 at 11am; and The Jungle Bunch Tour is on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 March 2024 at 11am — with cinema tickets costing from £5.
How to book
Visit rosestheatre.org.
Easter events beyond the border
mEGGastars Easter Treasure Hunt at Eastnor Castle
When and where?
Bunny hop over the border to Eastnor Castle near Ledbury for its annual Easter treasure hunt, taking place from Sunday 24 March to Thursday 4 April 2024.
What's happening?
Eastnor's popular Easter treasure hunt is back for 2024 — and this year, there's an 'Eastnor mEGGAstars' theme to celebrate the historic attraction's 200th anniversary year.
It’s a fantastic way to get little bunnies hopping
around the impressive castle and its gorgeous gardens, hunting for clues to bag themselves a tasty prize — with a chocolatey reward for everyone who takes part.
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As well as wandering through the castle and soaking up its fascinating 200-year history, Eastnor offers a bumper family day out, with rope swings suspended from trees, an adventure playground, junior obstacle course and a challenging Knight’s Maze to discover, too. It's also one of the only historic houses in the country that welcomes dogs inside as well as out!
The important bits
Eastnor Castle is open from 10.30am to 5.30pm for the mEGGastars Easter Treasure Hunt.
Tickets to Eastnor Castle cost £14 for adults and £8 for children aged three to 15, while children aged two and under can enter for free and don’t need a ticket. Tickets must be booked online in advance.
How to book
For more information, see Historic castle hosts special Easter treasure hunt to celebrate its 200th anniversary and to book tickets, visit eastnorcastle.com/meggastars-easter-treasure-hunt.
Celebrate Easter at The Roman Baths
When and where?
Stride gallantly over to Bath this Easter to experience an exciting array of unique activities and experiences at The Roman Baths, throughout March right up until the end of the Easter holidays.
What's happening?
Families of all ages can step back in time this Easter, as guides help you to discover Roman life.
Younger children can come face to face with characters of The Roman Baths with fun activity trails, while the older ones can immerse themselves into the history of the Baths with the free audio guide designed with children in mind, read by children's author, Michael Rosen.
Choosing between two trails — one aimed at pre-schoolers and one for primary school aged children — there is plenty to keep youngsters entertained, while offering the opportunity to learn about how the Romans lived, what they made and what they built.
Plus, you can experience The Roman Baths from a new perspective this Easter, offering visitors a rare chance to see the Great Bath illuminated by torchlight during the site's late night openings from Friday 29 March until Monday 1 April 2024.
During evening sessions, ticketholders can explore the museum and its collection of artefacts at a more relaxed pace and sip on drinks under the stars with a glass of fizz from the pop-up prosecco bar.
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Roman characters — based on real people who lived and worked at Aquae Sulis 2000 years ago — will be dotted around the Baths answering questions and telling tales.
You could meet a Roman soldier and armourer; Sulinus and Brucetus, the stonemasons; or the priest, Gaius Calpernius Receptus as he wanders the halls with travelling merchant, Peregrinus.
Their stories have been reconstructed from evidence found at The Roman Baths and with their expertise and incredible ability to stay in character there's no such thing as a silly question — unless you really want to put them to the test...
There's also a brand-new children's activity book available to purchase from the gift shop for £5.
The book features everything you need to know about the history of The Roman Baths in an easily digestible way for children aged seven to 11-years-old. Filled to the brim with stickers, interactive games and activities, it offers the opportunity for the kids to continue their interest in what they've learned, at home.
The important bits
The Roman Baths after hours events will take place from Friday 29 March until Monday 1 April 2024, opening until 8pm with the last entry at 7pm.
The bar will be open from 12pm until 7.30pm, serving Prosecco, Champagne, a range of soft drinks and hot chocolate.
March 2024 entry times are from 9am until 6pm, with last entries at 5pm.
Easter Bank Holiday weekend opening times are from 9am until 8pm, with last entries at 7pm.
Tickets cost from £14.00 per child aged six to 18-years-old; and from £21.50 per adult over the age of 18.
Children under the age of six can enter for free.
There are also three types of family tickets available to make further savings, starting from £40 for a family of one adult and two to four children; from £50 for a family of two adults and one child; and from £55 for a family of two adults and two to four children.
How to book
Visit romanbaths.co.uk.
