Easter trails and activities 2024 in Oxfordshire and nearby
The year’s well on its way, and some people are starting to think about Easter trails for 2024. Nowadays so many activities are advance ticket only, so it’s worth planning in case your favourite Easter activities and venues sell out. Here’s some of the Easter trails in Oxfordshire and nearby for Easter 2024, include other Easter themed activities.
We’ve done many of the nearby National Trust Easter trails over the years, but they do get very busy at some of the bigger locations. Look out for those with several activities spread around the venue, and preferably a playground.
It’s nice to see there are plenty of other places offering activities over the Easter holidays. Perfect for younger children.
I’ll add to this post as I find out more information. Do let me know if you hear about any others happening.
Easter activities in Oxfordshire
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock – 5th to 21st April. Hosted in the walled garden, this does get busy, and tickets should get booked ahead of visiting. Include an easter trail and other activities. See what it was like when we visited for Easter.
Waterperry Gardens, near Oxford – Big Easter Bunny Hunt from 29th March to 21st April. Just turn up, no need to book. These are always really nice walks and hunts around the gardens. We had a great time doing the trail a few years ago although we didn’t manage to find everything.
Greys Court National Trust, Henley on Thames – Easter trail and activities 5th to 27th April, £3.5 price includes trail sheet, bunny ears and Easter egg at the end.
Cotswold Farm Park – something Spring themed rather than Easter, lambing and kidding taking place, 5th to 27th April.
Coggs Manor farm, Witney – 5th to 21st April, with craft activities (additional cost), egg hunt, story telling and see the chicks.
Millets Farm – nothing Easter specific based, but spring fun activities and quizes at Farmer Carters from 5th to 21st April.
Oxford Bus Museum – 20th to 21st April, Easter chick hunt to find the Easter bunny. Plus there’s free heritage bus rides.
Stonor Park, near Henley on Thames – 5th to 21st April, there’s an Easter trail and activities at the play area Tumblestone Hollow.
High Lodge Farm Easter Trail, Culham near Abingdon – 29th March to 7th April, try their sheep themed Easter trail and other activities on the farm and woodland.
Fairytale Farm, Chipping Norton – still to confirm dates for 2025. Easter crafts, games, interactive displays, egg hunt and prize draws. You can also book for breakfast with the Easter Bunny.
Other locations nearby with Easter activities for 2024
Berkshire
Basildon Park, near Reading – National Trust Easter egg trail from 5th to 27th April. £3.50 per child.
Buckinghamshire
Waddesdon Manor – 27 March to 7 April (not 2nd) Easter adventure trail with an egg at the end, pre-booking is essential. £3 per trail. Here’s our experience when N was younger.
Stowe Gardens – 29 March to 11 April. Feaster Feastival of Spring. Activities going on like egg painting, colour run, kite making. Read our experience of previous Easter trails at Stowe.
Stowe House – 5th to 21st April. An animal adventure Easter trail which is free plus craft activities. Children under 16 go free in the house with a paying adult.
Warwickshire
Upton House National Trust Easter trail 23 March to 14 April. This is one of the quieter trails compared with other National Trusts we’ve been to.
Northamptonshire
Evenley Wood Gardens – 4th to 21st April Easter egg hunt, tickets to be bought in advance.
Deene Park – Easter Sunday and Monday, do the Easter egg trail and spot the Easter Bunny walking round. Advance tickets advised.
Gloucestershire
Painswick Rococo Gardens – 12th to 27th April, something a little different for their Easter trail, it’s finding dragon eggs. Trails cost £2.50 per child, booking in advance recommended.
Batsford Arboretum, near Moreton on the Marsh – 5th April to 5th May. The trail is looking for the Easter bunnies. Cost for the trail is £3 per child. They recommend pre-booking.
Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe – Tudor Guess Who, educational, crafts and quizzes. 12th to 27th April. Find the giant eggs and work out the clues to track down the final egg. Children’s entry is half price while the trail is on.
Berkeley Castle – No Easter trail this year, but there’s a Civil War at the Castle weekend of displays over Easter.
Birdland, Bourton on the Water – 28th March to 19th April. Easter fun including a quiz trail, activities and egg themed talks.
Over Farm, Over – 12th to 27th April. Lots of Easter fun and activities at their Spring Spectacular. Book ahead for online discounts.
Eastnor Castle – 13th to 27th April. Join the Code Cracking Easter Treasure Hunt to find the clues around the castle. Booking ahead is advised.
Cotswold Country Park and Beach – 18th to 21st April. Easter egg trail which kicks off at the shop, £7 per child.
Easter 2024 events still to be announced
These are other venues and attractions which usually hold Easter events, so keep a watch out for anything happening at these too.
Which are your favourite Easter trail locations? What places have I missed?