An Eggcellent Easter in the Cotswolds

Warmer days are almost upon us and we’re counting down the days till the Easter holidays. Experience all the wonders of Springtime that the Cotswolds has to offer – lambing, daffodils and plenty of Easter egg hunts! We’ve rounded up some of our top Easter activities for you to enjoy during your stay – don’t forget to pick up a sweet Easter treat on your way back to your Cotswold bolthole. Once you’ve discovered our things to do Easter weekend, you can view all our Cotswold Easter breaks and property availability.

 Lambing & Kidding at Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park

Until the 14th April, bring your little ones to meet the newborn lambs to celebrate this lambing season and the return of Spring. Not forgetting the goats, who are also due to give birth in the Animal Barn. You can learn all about the new additions to Animal Barn at their daily lambing talks. Tickets to the Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park are available here.

A Cracking Easter at Birdland

You’re in for a cracking day out with the range of Easter activities taking place at Birdland from April 1st to the 23rd! Head down to enjoy Easter trails, quizzes and daily egg-themed talks and shows as well as some egg-stra special new arrivals in their hatchery.

Spring Walks Highgrove Gardens

What’s one of our favourite things that marks the start of warmer days? Daffodils of course! There’s no better place to view carpets of daffodils than at Highgrove Gardens. Soak up the Spring sunshine with a Spring walking tour around the grounds to learn how HRH King Charles has created each garden with an array of seasonal buds.

Spring Walks Highgrove Gardens

Easter Eggstravaganza at Over Farm

If you’re visiting the Cotswolds with small children (2-8 years of age), the Easter Eggstravaganza is the perfect day out! Taking place from April 12th to the 27th, you’ll be able to dance along with the Easter Bunny, take part in Easter egg hunts, enjoy live magic, hula hoop shows and more! You’ll also have plenty of time to play afterwards in their Barnyard play area. Immerse yourself in country life by taking a ride on a tractor and looking at the baby lambs! Tickets are available here.

Egg Hunt at Dyrham Park

Easter Egg Hunt at Dyrham Park

One of the best times to explore the natural world is during Springtime. From the 5th to the 21st of April, choose your nature trail at Dyrham Park and collect your chocolate egg, trail sheet and bunny ears. Whilst on your way round, there’s activities to take part in including games, challenges and face painting.

Cotswold Country Park & Beach

A fun filled day out for all the family, Cotswold Country Park and Beach reopens from 4th April 2025. Take to the water and hire SUPs, kayaks, swan pedalos, electric mini ports or row boats. Or if you prefer your action on land you can try your hand at mini golf or the pedal karts. Tickets are available to book now on their website here >>

We hope that has helped inspire you! Don’t forget to check out our other seasonal articles, including things to do at Christmas in the Cotswolds for more holiday advice.


Easter Accommodation in the Cotswolds

If you’re looking for places to stay in the Cotswolds for easter, then discover some of our fabulous properties below! Or take a look at our full collection of accommodation for Easter holiday’s today.