From remarkable castles to wholesome local farms, the Easter bunny is set to hop all over Gloucestershire in 2025, leaving behind some egg-citing activities for children big and small to enjoy throughout the school holidays.
SoGlos rounds up 17 egg-cellent egg hunts and Easter trails to take part in this spring, with tasty treats aplenty!
The Big Batsford Bunny Hunt at Batsford Arboretum near Moreton-in-Marsh
Help the Easter Bunny find all their escaped bunny friends around the glorious surroundings of Batsford Arboretum in the Big Batsford Bunny Hunt!
The event takes place daily from Saturday 5 April until Monday 5 May 2025 with a prize to be won for spotting all the bunnies hiding throughout the picturesque grounds of the arboretum.
Tudor Easter egg hunt at Sudeley Castle in Winchcombe
This Easter, it's time to step back in time to medieval England as Sudelely Castle and Gardens invites families to learn all about the Tudors — with a special Tudor-themed Easter egg hunt to take part in.
From Saturday 12 April until Sunday 27 April 2025, there's giant Tudor eggs to discover around the castle ground, as well as other cracking activities including egg rolling, egg decorating, quizzes and Tudor dancing!
Cracking Easter Fun at Birdland in Bourton-on-the-Water
Children can experience a whole host of educational and egg-citing Easter events and activities at Birdland from Saturday 5 April until Monday 21 April 2025.
Take on the Easter Challenge Quiz, hunt down the eggs hidden around the park or go back in time through the Jurassic Journey trail to spot dinosaur eggs, too!
Code-Cracking Easter Treasure Hunt at Eastnor Castle
Hop over the border to Eastnor Castle this Easter for its annual treasure hunt, taking place from Sunday 13 until Sunday 17 April 2025.
The Easter bunnies need help from eager egg hunters to crack the codes and find the treasure — explore its glorious grounds, solve each puzzle and track down all the clues to win yourself a chocolatey reward.
Dragon Egg Trail at Painswick Rococo Gardens in Stroud
The dragon's are back! Returning for another year, The Cotswold Dragon Conservation Society is inviting children to become dragonologists for the day this Easter, hunting for mystical dragon eggs hidden with the magical Rococo Garden.
From Saturday 12 April until Sunday 27 April 2025, collect all the eggs that have been laid throughout the maze and the garden's unique follies to receive a chocolate prize at the end of the trail. Trail tickets cost £2.50 per child in addition to standard entry.
Easter egg hunt at Chedworth Roman Villa
Running from Saturday 12 April until Sunday 27 April 2025, Chedworth Roman Villa is welcoming families to enjoy the first signs of spring with its Easter trail.
Strap on those bunny ears and use the Easter trail sheet to follow the journey, where you'll tackle Roman-inspired games and challenges in the main building; taste natural water from the Nymphaeum; dress up as a Roman then race, dance and freestyle around the Roman chariot arena; plus much more all leading up to the all important chocolate Easter egg at the end.
Painswick Playgroup's Easter Egg Hunt
This fun-filled community event returns to raise vital funds for Painswick Playgroup this Easter.
Taking place on Saturday 19 April 2025 from 12pm until 4pm, little ones can enjoy everything from face painting to cake stalls and a whole lot of chocolate, with a large selection of beautifully-designed eggs to find all over the village — plus there's face painting; food stalls; egg and spoon races; princess meet and greets; and more!
Easter trails at Primrose Vale Farm Shop in Cheltenham
Suitable for children of all ages, the Easter trails at Primrose Vale Farm Shop are available throughout the school holidays from Thursday 10 April until Sunday 27 April 2025.
Its Easter Challenge offers over 10 fun activities to complete around the farm, with families able to pick and choose which challenges are most suitable to them. Just remember to wear some sturdy footwear for the journey through the farmyard!
Easter at Cattle Country Farm Park in Berkeley
Another chance to meet the Easter Bunny awaits at Cattle Country Farm Park during the school holidays.
From Saturday 12 April until Sunday 27 April 2025, Cattle Country is hosting an array of Easter excitement, where visitors can decorate their very own Easter crown, find the golden eggs to win daily prizes and meet a whole heap of their newborn spring babies, from bottle-feeding loveable lambs, to petting chicks and piglets.
Easter egg trail at Cotswold Farm Park in Cheltenham
Enjoy spring time celebrations at Cotswold Farm Park with a whole host of Easter activities.
From Saturday 5 April until Sunday 27 April 2025, children can enjoy activities including a spring trail, face painting, sand art, bonnet-making, a build-a-bunny workshop, before tucking into yummy homemade Easter biscuits — all included in the 2025 Ultimate Easter Experience ticket.
Easter trail at Cotswold Country Park and Beach
The Easter bunny loves the beach, too, and is paying a visit to Cotswold Country Park and Beach for its very own Easter Eggstravaganza Trail.
Open from Friday 18 April until Monday 21 April 2025, drop your trail tickets — available from its website — at the park's shop to get all your egg-hunting essentials, including binoculars, and head out to find all the painted eggs dotted around the site. A tasty treat awaits on completion of the trail!
Easter egg hunts at Clearwell Caves
Head underground for some Easter excitement this spring at Clearwell Caves in the Forest of Dean.
From Saturday 12 until Sunday 27 April 2025, families are invited to take part in a unique Easter experience. The native woodland birds have built their nests and hidden their eggs throughout the caves, spot and count them all to be entered into its Grand Easter Prize Draw for a chance to win goodies from the gift shop!
Egg-cellent Easter Trail at Gloucester Cathedral
This free event is ideal for families of all ages, set in the spectacular location of Gloucester Cathedral.
With no pre-booking required, just pick up a trail sheet from the cathedral's Welcome Desk and hop your way through the beautiful building cracking the clues and exploring the historic cathedral. The Egg-cellent Easter Trail runs from Sunday 30 March until Wednesday 30 April 2025 during normal cathedral opening hours. Admission is free but donations are gratefully received.
Easter Treasure Trail at The Wilson in Cheltenham
Easter eggs with a side of art and culture? Yes, please! Hop to The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum in Cheltenham to take part in its Easter Treasure Trail from Saturday 12 until Sunday 27 April 2025.
For £5 per person, families can follow the clue, explore the galleries and discover hidden treasures throughout the museum, all to earn a sweet reward at the end.
Egg hunts at National Trust sites in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds
There's a variety of different egg hunts taking place at National Trust sites across Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds this Easter.
Throughout April, head to Hidcote Manor in Chipping Campden, Newark Park in Wotton-under-Edge, Woodchester Park near Nailsworth, Westbury Court Garden in Westbury-on-Severn, Lodge Park near Cheltenham and Snowshill Manor and Garden for outdoor egg hunts surrounded by glorious greenery.
Easter Trail at Mallards Pike in the Forest of Dean
Continue the outdoor adventure at the stunning Mallards Pike in the Forest of Dean as its cafe hosts its own Easter trail for children to enjoy.
Buy a trail map at the cafe and explore the lake and its surroundings to find all the letters and arrange them into an Easter phrase — once complete, return to the cafe to grab a reward of a hot chocolate, cupcake and Easter egg!
Easter egg hunt and afternoon tea at Hatherley Manor in Gloucester
There's fun to be found for the kids and the grown-ups this Easter at Hatherley Manor, as families can hunt for chocolatey goodies and also enjoy a special springtime afternoon tea, too!
With options for little ones including sausage rolls, a chicken nugget brioche, carrot sticks, a chocolate covered strawberry and Creme Egg brownies, this afternoon tea is a perfect post-hunt treat.
