Everything we know about Easter 2026 so far

With cracking egg hunts and fab trails – to say nothing of all that chocolate! –  it’s no wonder we love Easter.

The season’s only a hop, skip and a jump away – so there’s already plenty of things you can book for if you want to get cracking on making plans …

Speke Hall

Thing are going to get eggs-citing at the National Trust’s popular Tudor mansion house with an Easter Trail from March 28 to April 12, along with loads of fun, family-friendly activities celebrating the joys of Easter and springtime.

For the trail, you’ll follow a map across the gardens and grounds and, once you’ve finished, you can hop over to Bunnies’ Burrow (open Wednesday – Sunday, 11am-4pm) to collect a well-earned chocolate treat!

Find out more here.

Otterspool Adventure

Otterspool’s going to be choc-full of music, activities and Easter-themed adventures and entertainment between Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, April 12 – and, you can make an Easter visit even more special with a VIP Farm Keeper Experience where you get to go up close and personal with its animals, including lambs which little ones can help feed and prepare bottles for, and enjoy lots of lovely cuddles.

Find out more here.

Liverpool Indoor Funfair

All the fun of the fair’s back at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool for Easter and, as always, you can look forward to all the best rides and attractions under one roof from the dodgems and the waltzers, to an inflatable slide, bungee trampolines, the funhouse and more. There’s also a café … and look out for quiet sessions too. It’s there from Saturday, March 28 until Sunday, April 12.

Find out more here.

Epstein Theatre – The Wizard of Oz

Follow Dorothy and her trusty dog Toto as a magical tornado whisks them away from Kansas to the vibrant and mysterious Land of Oz in this latest production from Regal Entertainments. 

Expect jaw-dropping scenery, glittering costumes, toe-tapping musical numbers, and belly-laughs galore—all wrapped up in the classic panto magic that Regal is known for. From April 3-9.

Find out more here.

John Lewis at Liverpool ONE

Join a hands-on Easter Floral Arranging workshop and learn how to create a stunning bouquet at John Lewis. Guided by a professional florist, you’ll explore different stem shapes and heights using seasonal flowers freshly sourced from the flower market and after the session, you can proudly take your arrangement home.

Suitable for beginners aged 16+, the one-hour workshop costs £30 and includes all materials, and you get a free glass of fizz. It’s on Thursday, March 26, at 3pm – 4pm & 5.30pm – 6.30pm.

Find out more here.

Lock & Quay – Bootle

Tickets are already on sale for Lock & Quay’s annual Easter Fun Day with its famous Easter Egg hunt, party games, petting zoo and Easter crafts. It’s on Sunday, April 5, from 2pm until 5pm.

Find out more here.

Haydock Park Racecourse

Whether you’re a racing enthusiast or simply looking for a fun-filled day out, there’s something for all ages to enjoy at Haydock Park’s Easter Family Fun Day on Saturday, April 4. 

There’s a full race card from 1.30pm – 5pm as well as tons of activities for the kids including free face-painting and a bouncy castle.

Find out more here.

Theatre Royal St Helens

Hi ho, hi ho, it’s off to pantoland we go, as Theatre Royal presents its traditional Easter panto, this year Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

It’s on from March 26 to April 12 and, although cast details have yet to be announced, you just know it’s going to be a great entertainment eggs-travaganza.

Find out more here.

Wirral Easter Beer Festival

A cracking time is promised at the 21^st Wirral Easter Beer Festival being held at Hulme Hall, between Wednesday, April 1 to Sunday, April 5.

There’ll be more than 200 beers including 80 real ales and 80 craft beers, as well as Continental lagers, ciders and a gin bar and entertainment across all sessions.

Find out more here.

Keep with us at The Guide Liverpool for more Easter fun here.

Have you entered our competition to win a trip from Liverpool to London? Get more info here.

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