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 – 29 March to 1 April 2024. 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 1 to 14 April 2024, 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 23 March to 14 April 2024, £3 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 right up to the 14 April.  

Coggs Manor farm, Witney – 29th March to 14th April, with craft activities (additional cost), egg hunt, story telling and see the chicks. 

Millets Farm – on 25th and 26th March try Easter biscuit decorating (set slots through the day, ticketed). Then Spring fun activities and quizes at Farmer Carters from 1st to 14th April.

Oxford Bus Museum – 31st March and 1st April, Easter chick hunt to find the Easter bunny. Plus there’s free heritage bus rides.

Stonor Park, near Henley on Thames – 29th March to 14th 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 – 29th March to 14th April. 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 23 March to 14 April. £3 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 – 29 March to 14 April. A Lost Treasures of Stowe Easter trail which is free. 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 – 16th to 25th March. Bouncing bunny Easter trail, tickets to be bought in advance.

Deene Park – 31st March and 1st April Easter egg trail and spot the Easter Bunny walking round. Advance tickets advised.

Gloucestershire

Painswick Rococo Gardens – 23rd March to 7th April, something a little different for their Easter trail, it’s finding dragon eggs. Trails cost £2.50 per child.

Batsford Arboretum, near Moreton on the Marsh – 23rd March to 7th April. Trail is looking for the Easter bunnies. Cost for the trail is £3 per child.

Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe – Cracked It! Easter Egg Hunt 23rd March to 7th 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 – Easter egg hunt, 29th March to 1st April. Collect all the Easter bunny names to get your chocolate egg. Cost £1 per child for the hunt.

Birdland, Bourton on the Water – 23rd March to 14th April. Easter fun including a quiz trail, activities and egg themed talks.

Over Farm, Over – 23rd March to 1st April. Lots of Easter fun and activities at their Eggstravaganza. Book ahead for online discounts.

Eastnor Castle – 24th March to 1st April. Meggastars treasure trail, find the clues around the castle. Booking ahead is advised.

Cotswold Farm Park – 23rd March to 14th April. Easter activity hub include build a bunny, sand art, face painting and a trail. Some activities have an extra cost.

Cotswold Country Park and Beach – 29th March to 1st April. Easter egg trail which kicks off at the shop.

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?