Things to do over the Easter Holidays

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Looking for things to do with the family over the Easter holidays? You’re in the right place.

Check out what’s on, from Easter egg hunts to sense-sational science-themed museum trips, creative writing challenges, outdoorsy adventures and more.

There’s loads to do to make the upcoming school holiday special – whatever the weather, and whatever the budget.

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Our top picks

RHS Garden Bridgewater

RHS Garden Bridgewater, Occupation Road (Off Leigh Road), Worsley, Salford, Greater Manchester, M28 2GU - Visit now

Crack the Easter Egg-nigma code, take part in a giant Easter Egg hunt and enjoy a family walking trail inspired by the adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare. All this and more is happening at RHS Bridgewater from 7 – 27 April.

Easter Holidays in Manchester and the North
Image courtesy of RHS/Lee Charlton.

Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You at the Science and Industry Museum

Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You at Science and Industry Museum, Manchester, Until 4 January 2026, from £10.00 - Book now

Get ready for a multi-sensory adventure packed with super-sized science and brilliant biology.

Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You Dr Chris, Dr Xand and Dr Ronx sitting on a hospital bed
Science Museum Group

Creative Writing Challenge at Lowry

Creative Writing Challenge at Lowry, Manchester, Until 16 May 2025, free entry - Visit now

Keep those budding young writers busy over the Easter holidays with Lowry’s creative writing challenge.

Creative writing challenge prize giving, a young boy on stage reading in front of a microphone Creative Writing Challenge at the lowry
Phil Tragen

2025 Banner Exhibition

2025 Banner Exhibition at People’s History Museum (PHM), Manchester, Until 29 December 2025, free entry - Visit now

Enjoy a family-friendly journey through the history of activism at the People’s History Museum’s year-long Banner Exhibition.

A textile banner featuring text: 'Manchester Deaf Triangle Club, Lesbian & Gay Group', and different coloured hands doing sign language. 2025 Banner Exhibition at People's History Museum
Manchester Deaf Triangle Club banner, around 1985. On loan from British Deaf History Society.

Adventures in Wonderland at Z-arts

Adventures in Wonderland at Z-arts, Manchester, 8 2025–11 April 2026, from £12.00 - Book now

Tumble down the rabbit hole and into a world of imagination at Z-arts this Easter. The White Rabbit and all your favourite Wonderland characters await in an interactive play adventure, created in partnership with Macmillan Children’s Books.

Adventures in Wonderland at Z-arts
Image courtesy of Z-arts.

The Koala Who Could at The Lowry

The Koala Who Could at Lowry, Manchester, 8–13 April 2025 - Book now

Rachel Bright and Jim Feld’s bestselling children’s book is taken from page to stage in this new adaptation, featuring top-notch storytelling and catchy songs.

The Koala Who Could at The Lowry
Image by Pamela Raith

Dragon Quest: The Search for the Lost Eggs at Lotherton

Dragon Quest: The Search for the Lost Eggs at Lotherton Hall and Estate, Until 21 April 2025, from £0.00 - Book now

Get ready for an Easter egg adventure of a different kind. Explore the amazing grounds of Lotherton as you track down all the missing dragon eggs. Celebrate your sweet victory by toasting marshmallows at Basecamp.

Dragon Quest: The Search for the Lost Eggs A image of a green dragon flying above colourfully patterned eggs and fire
Image supplied by Leeds Inspired

Good Fridaze Family Social at Freight Island

Good Fridaze Easter Family Social at Freight Island at Freight Island, Manchester, 18 April 2025, from £8.50 - Book now

Enjoy a family knees-up on Good Friday with Our Kids Social. There’ll be music, dancing and a myriad of Easter-themed activity. Grab your Easter bonnet and away you go.

Good Fridaze Family Social at Freight Island

The Big Easter Egg Hunt at Heaton Park

The Big Easter Egg Hunt at Heaton Park at Heaton Park, Manchester, 18–21 April 2025, from £4.00 - Book now

Head to Manchester’s biggest green space to hunt for the Easter Bunny’s hidden eggs – at the end of the trail, seek him out and share the mystery word you’ve picked up along the way to claim your egg-citing reward.

William De Morgan design, blue ceramic featuring a hare and fauna
De Morgan Foundation

40 Things to See, Do and Discover at the Science and Industry Museum

40 Things to See, Do and Discover at Science and Industry Museum, Manchester, Until 30 September 2025, free entry - Visit now

A true gem in Manchester’s cultural crown, the Science and Industry Museum is celebrating its 41st birthday with a host of things to see, do and discover over the Easter school holidays.

40 Things to See, Do and Discover at the Science and Industry Museum
Science and Industry Museum © The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Breakfast in Manchester

Why not enjoy a breakfast out with the family at some of our top-picked breakie and brunch places in Manchester during the holidays?

Federal Cafe Bar

Bees: A Story of Survival at World Museum Liverpool

Bees: A Story of Survival at World Museum Liverpool, Liverpool, Until 5 May 2025, from £0.00 - Book now

Both kids and grown-ups will get a lot out of this educational exhibition in Liverpool, which takes a closer look at the lives of bees and their vital role in human existence.

Bees: A Story of Survival at World Museum Liverpool
© Photo by Pete Carr - Render by Battlecat and Wolfgang Buttress Studios

Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Bretton, Wakefield, Yorkshire, WF4 4LG - Visit now

Brighter days mean more outdoor adventures. Set over 500 acres, you’ll find art trails, scavenger hunts and all manner of family fun happening at this stunning open-air gallery over the hols.

Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Image courtesy Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

Manchester Museum

Manchester Museum, The University Of Manchester, Oxford Rd, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M13 9PL - Visit now

A place of wonder packed full of incredible stories and family-friendly activities, you can’t go wrong with a trip to Manchester Museum.

Manchester Museum Tours at Manchester Museum

Eureka! Science + Discovery Merseyside

Eureka! Science + Discovery Merseyside, Victoria Pl, Seacombe, Wallasey, Merseyside, CH44 6QY - Visit now

Discover how Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics are a part of everyday life at the North’s newest children’s museum, sister of the much-loved Eureka.

Dunham Massey

Dunham Massey, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 4SJ - Visit now

The perfect place to experience the first hints of warmer days. Whatever the weather, Dunham Massey in Altrincham takes our number one spot for a fun outdoorsy day out.

Dunham Massey
Dunham Massey

World Museum Liverpool

World Museum Liverpool, William Brown Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 8EN - Visit now

Family-focused and hands-on, it’s all here at The World Museum with treasures from around the world, the bottom of the ocean and even outer space.

Exterior of World Museum Liverpool, home to Dino Ranger Day

Stately Homes in the North

Explore some of the North’s most stunning buildings and learn about the families that once lived there. Stroll through the picturesque grounds, take in the fresh air and let the kids run free.

Adventure Activities in the North

The North of England is home to the longest high wire bridge in Europe, over 1,000ft above the Honister Pass in Keswick, and one of the UK’s largest outdoor inflatable water assault courses near Sheffield. This part of the world, then, has no shortage of incredible adventure activities.

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