If you are looking for some fun things to do in Chester with the kids this Easter then check out our comprehensive list below. At the time of writing all times and prices are correct ad spaces are still available but please do check the individual websites for any changes before turning up.
Easter Activities in Chester
Egg Hunt at Chester Zoo
If you head to Chester Zoo this Easter (Friday 4th -Sunday 27th April ) then you can join in with the Free Egg Hunt.
There will be a number of eggs hidden across the zoo, each one beautifully painted with the patterns of amazing East African animals. You can use the trail map and find every egg and name each animal’s pattern to earn a special sweet treat from the gift shop.
Free if you’re a member or free with a day ticket prices start at £36.50 for an adult and £27 for a child.
Easter activities in Cheshire
The following is a list of family friendly fun Easter activities taking place near Chester, in Cheshire.
Easter Boat Gathering – Ellesmere Port
On Friday18th April- 21st April between 10am and 4pm there will be a whole host of activities taking place at the Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port. You will be able to join in with the Easter trail and crafts as well as see all the boats and chat with the volunteers. Entry is free but there will be additional charges for some activities.
National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port South Pier Road Ellesmere Port CH65 4FW
Easter event – Magical Malpas PYO Farm
Between Friday 18th – 21st April your little ones can enjoy some Easter fun at Magical Malpas PYO Farm.
Children £10 Adults £5- booking is essential.
- A visit to our indoor Easter bunny garden role play barn.
- Our mini dinosaur show featuring Dilys the T Rex who is very cheeky! Photos with Dilys.
- Completing a series of eggcelent Easter themed games & activities.
- Full use of our gorgeous Easter themed photo props.
- Meeting the Easter bunny!
- Visiting our Easter bunny grotto where all paying children receive a chocolate treat!
- A mini indoor scarecrow trail featuring some children’s favourite characters.
- Meeting & brushing our sheep, goats donkeys, fluffy bunnies and Guinea pigs.
- Fun on our outdoor playground – weather permitting.
Agden, Malpas, Cheshire, SY13 4RB
Bunny Hop – Knutsford
Head to Knutsford town centre on Saturday 19th April where you will find lots of Easter fun. You can enter the egg trail where you must find 10 hidden eggs each containing a letter that will spell out a word to put on your entry forms. There will be lots to see and do including games, hunts, characters and lots more. The theme this year is Willy Wonka so feel free to go in fancy dress.
Knutsford Town Centre
Easter Egg Hunt – Tatton Park (Gardens)
Between 5-21st April There will be a Mr Men and Little Miss themed Easter Egg Hunt. Look high and low and all around to collect and colour in the eggs. Discover who has the missing Easter egg before enjoying activity stations and traditional garden games!
Free for national trust members or free with a standard day ticket from £6.50.
Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN
Easter activities on the Farm – Tatton Park (Farm)
Between 5th-21st April you can celebrate the joys of spring with Little Miss Giggles, Mr. Bump and farmyard friends this Easter! Springtime on the Farm is a happy, special time. Come along to spot bouncing bunnies, cheeping chicks and leaping lambs – and of course some EGGSTRAORDINARY Easter Eggs!
Free for national trust members or free with a standard day ticket from £10.
Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN
Easter fun in the Mansion – Tatton Park
Between 5th-21st April ( Wednesday -Sundays only) there will be a marvellous Easter adventure with Little Miss Tiny, inside the big Mansion! Help her deliver the perfect easter egg for all of her Mr. Men™ and Little Miss™ friends with a little help from the Easter Bunny.
This fun family trail is ideal for little ones exploring the Mansion’s elegant state rooms and servants quarters.
Free for national trust members or free with a standard day ticket from £10.
Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN
Easter at Jodrell
There are lots of activities taking place at Jodrell Bank this Easter.
CURIOUS KIDS SCIENCE SHOW: MAGIC VS SCIENCE
A mind-bending science show with fantastic live demonstrations! Recommended for ages 6+.
TED’S SPACE ADVENTURE
A planetarium screenings of Ted’s Space Adventure. With interactive activities, sing-along music, and rhyme, this show is a must for preschool children.
9 & 16 April, 11.00. £5 Plus standard ticket price
SPACE CRAFTS
Get cosmically creative with outdoor space crafts.
Included in ticket.
EASTER EGGTRAVAGANZA TRAIL SHEET
Look for life across the planets in the Easter trail sheet through our stunning grounds.
Included in ticket. Pick up trail sheet at ticket booth.
SK11 9DW