From family Easter egg hunts to fairgrounds and spectacular theatre performances, we have a round up fantastic events to keep the whole family entertained this Easter!
HARPENDEN EASTER FUNFAIR
6 April – 10 April 2023 | Harpenden Common
The Easter Fun Fair returns to Harpenden Common on Thursday 6th April to Monday 10th April 2023 with a variety of rides and fairground stalls. Find out more here.
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
30 March – 14 April 2023 | Willows Activity Farm
Willows Activity Farm will be choc-o-bloc with family fun at their annual Easter Eggstravaganza. Activities include an Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Grotto, Easter Arts & Crafts, and animal meet and greets – there really is something for every-bunny! More information can be found here.
ASHRIDGE VINTAGE FAYRE
1 April – 10 April 2023 | Ashridge House
Roll up! Roll up! The first-ever Ashridge Vintage Fayre is coming to town. Between 1st and 10th April there'll be fun for everyone, with traditional rides set against the backdrop of Ashridge House's beautiful Spring garden. Expect favourites such as the Helter Skelter, Dodgems, the Big Wheel, pop-up stalls and more! Book your tickets here.
DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE
3 April – 5 April 2023 | The Alban Arena
Experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family at The Alban Arena. Join the intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. A special meet and greet will also be taking place after the show. Book now here before tickets become extinct!
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
1 April – 16 April 2023 | Aldenham Country Park
Aldenham Country Park’s Easter Eggstravaganza returns bigger and better than ever before this year. Meet everyone’s favourites Winnie the Pooh and Piglet, as well as the Easter Bunny, and take part in the Easter Bunny Hop Dance and Carrot Hunting Show. Find out more on the website here.
EASTER AT WADDESDON MANOR
29 March – 10 April 2023 | Waddesdon Manor
Join Waddesdon Manor this Easter for a fun-filled adventure sure to surprise and delight! As well as exploring the popular Easter trail, jam-packed with fun games and creative activities, make sure to stop off at the newly-refurbished playground and refuel with delicious food and drink from the various food outlets. And don't forget to collect your chocolate egg at the end! Tickets can be pre-booked here.
EASTER EGG HUNT AT DUNSTABLE DOWNS
3 April – 10 April 2023 | Dunstable Downs
Join The National Trust at Dunstable Downs this Easter for Orange Bowling. This fun, family trail is a take on the 200 year old tradition of Orange Rolling. Compete against the whole family to see who will be the Easter champion! The price of the trail is £3 per child and includes bowling balls to borrow, bunny ears and a chocolate egg at the end. Find out more: www.nationaltrust.org.uk.
CRAFTY CREATIONS AT STOCKWOOD DISCOVERY CENTRE
5 April – 16 April 2023 | Stockwood Discovery Centre
Make your very own boater hat in this fun-filled crafting session taking place over the Easter holidays at Stockwood Discovery Centre. Purchase your Hat kit online, pick it up from reception on the day of your chosen session & then get stuck in! After you construct your hat, you'll be able to decorate your boater hat with a variety of materials. Find out more and sign up here.
HERTFORD ARTS FESTIVAL
8 April – 15 April 2023 | Hertford
The annual Hertford Arts Festival, “HArts Fest”, promotes local art and cultural events, activities and exhibitions within Hertford and the local area. This includes the Courtyard Arts and Hertford Art Society Open Exhibitions, as well as the ‘Children’s Art Trail’, hosted in partnership with local primary schools and Manic Ceramics in the Castle grounds. Find out more here.
EGGSPLORE EGGS TRAIL
1 April – 17 April 2023 | Natural History Museum Tring.
Don your eggs-plorer's hat and search the galleries at Tring’s Natural History Museum high and low for hidden eggs. Tucked behind the specimens and popping out of our cabinets, there's a whole array of eggs for you to find. Put your egg-spotting skills to the test and see if you can spot them all. A perfect day out if those famous April showers descend! Find out more here.
Wishing you all a very Happy Easter from the team here at Ashtons!