Hi there! 🐣
The Easter holidays are coming up — and Surrey is absolutely packed with brilliant things to do! I’ve pulled together the very best egg hunts, family days out, free activities and seasonal events happening across the county throughout the break, so you’ve got everything in one place.
From Cadbury egg trails at stunning National Trust estates to enchanting outdoor adventures and free museum trails — there’s something for every age and budget. Popular spots do fill up fast over Easter, so book ahead where you can!
Wishing you a wonderful Easter break! 🌸
Charli x
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🌸 Surrey Events Guide Easter Holidays 2026
🐣 Easter Egg Hunts
🐑 Hop into Spring at Godstone Farm
Date: Saturday 28 March – Sunday 12 April 2026
Ticket Price: From £19.95
Description: One of Surrey's most beloved family farms is going all-out for Easter! Godstone Farm's 'Hop into Spring' event means egg hunts, a chance to meet the Easter Bunny, and all the usual brilliant animal action — bottle-feeding lambs, tractor rides, and hands-on farm fun.
Location: Godstone Farm, Tilburstow Hill Road, Godstone, Surrey RH9 8LX
Book Now: https://tickets.godstonefarm.co.uk/
🐰 Easter Eggstravaganza at Bocketts Farm Park
Date: Saturday 28 March – Sunday 12 April 2026
Ticket Price: See bockettsfarm.co.uk for pricing
Description: Bocketts Farm near Leatherhead puts on one of the county's most popular Easter events, and for good reason. Hunt for eggs, watch live animal shows, bottle-feed the baby lambs, and enjoy everything a brilliant working farm has to offer.
Location: Bocketts Farm Park, Young Street, Fetcham, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 9BS
🏡 Easter Egg Hunt at Hatchlands Park
Date: Saturday 28 March – Sunday 12 April 2026
Ticket Price: Included with National Trust admission; free for NT members
Description: Follow the Easter trail across the gorgeous grounds of Hatchlands Park, a beautiful National Trust estate near Guildford. .
Location: Hatchlands Park, East Clandon, Guildford, Surrey GU4 7RT
🦜 Eggsellent Egg Hunt at Birdworld
Date: Saturday 28 March – Sunday 12 April 2026
Ticket Price: Included with Birdworld admission — see birdworld.co.uk for prices
Description: Add Easter magic to an already brilliant day out at Birdworld, one of the UK's largest bird parks, just a short drive from Farnham. .
Location: Birdworld, Holt Pound, Farnham, Surrey GU10 4LD
🌳 Easter Egg-venture at Go Ape Alice Holt
Date: Saturday 28 March – Sunday 12 April 2026
Ticket Price: See goape.co.uk for pricing
Description: For families with older adventurous kids, this is a brilliant one — combine Go Ape's legendary treetop adventure course with an Easter egg hunt through the beautiful Alice Holt Forest near Farnham.
Location: Go Ape Alice Holt, Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham, Surrey GU10 4LS
🏔️ Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt at Box Hill
Date: Wednesday 25 March – Sunday 12 April 2026, 10am – 4pm
Ticket Price: £3.50 per child (includes trail sheet, bunny ears & chocolate egg); free for NT members
Description: Follow the Easter trail through the stunning natural play area at Box Hill and complete 10 activities along the way — finishing with a well-earned chocolate egg!
Location: Box Hill, Box Hill Road, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 7LB
Book Now: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/box-hill/events/c3465733-47a0-42a2-a850-8280619e1de0
🏛️ Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt at Polesden Lacey
Date: 28 March – 12 April 2026 (check NT website to confirm)
Ticket Price: £3 per child; free for NT members
Description: Follow an interactive Easter trail around the breathtaking grounds of Polesden Lacey, a gorgeous Edwardian country house with sweeping views across the Surrey Hills.
Location: Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey RH5 6BD
🌊 Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt at Claremont Landscape Garden
Date: 28 March – 12 April 2026 (check NT website to confirm)
Ticket Price: £3 per child; free for NT members
Description: Head out on a chocolatey quest around Claremont Landscape Garden in Esher — once a retreat for royalty and the country's most powerful figures. Run around the grassy amphitheatre, discover the grotto and serpentine lake, follow the Easter clues, and finish with a chocolatey treat. Spring daffodils, baby goslings, and a hidden garden — this one is genuinely magical.
Location: Claremont Landscape Garden, Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey KT10 9JG
🦔 Easter Eggsplorers at Hobbledown Epsom
Date: Saturday 28 March – Sunday 12 April 2026
Ticket Price: From £12.50 (toddler tickets); see hobbledown.com for full pricing
Description: Hobbledown Epsom's Easter Eggsplorers is a proper full-day-out experience for children aged 2–12. Follow the themed Easter trail through the park while also enjoying adventure playgrounds, animal encounters, indoor and outdoor play areas, and the brilliant Imaginarium indoor sensory space. The Easter trail is included in general admission — no hidden extras. Most families spend 4–5 hours here so it's brilliant value.
Location: Hobbledown Epsom, Hook Road, Epsom, Surrey KT19 8QS
🌿 Bluebell in Lavenderland at Mayfield Lavender
Date: Saturday 21 March – Monday 4 May 2026
Ticket Price: £5.50 per person (includes 50p booking fee); free for under-4s
Description: Follow a magical trail through Mayfield’s Secret Lavender Garden in Epsom, hunting for hidden golden eggs and completing activities along the way. F
rom the team behind the hugely popular Malice in Lavenderland Halloween event, this enchanting spring experience blends storytelling, seasonal characters and outdoor exploration — all at a very family-friendly price. Complete the trail and earn a small chocolate prize. Timed entry, so book your slot in advance as tickets are expected to sell quickly.Location: Mayfield’s Secret Lavender Garden, 139 Reigate Road, Epsom, Surrey KT17 3DW
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👨👩👧 Family Days Out
🐰 Easter at RHS Garden Wisley
Date: Saturday 28 March – Sunday 12 April 2026
Ticket Price: Included with RHS admission; free for RHS members
Description: Who framed the Easter Bunny? Young detectives are needed at RHS Garden Wisley this Easter to help crack the case! Follow the trail through the magnificent gardens — absolutely stunning in spring with tulips and cherry blossom everywhere — and solve the mystery along the way.
Location: RHS Garden Wisley, Wisley Lane, Woking, Surrey GU23 6QB
🐰 Easter at the Lightbox
Date: Saturday 28 March – Sunday 12 April 2026
Ticket Price: Free entry
Description: The Lightbox in Woking is running a packed Easter holidays programme of creative workshops, family trails, and art activities throughout the break. It's completely free to enter and always delivers brilliant, imaginative activities for children of all ages.
Location: The Lightbox, Chobham Road, Woking, Surrey GU21 4AA A fantastic option if you're based in north Surrey and want a relaxed, creative morning out.
🎢 Thorpe Park — Season Opening Weekend!
Date: Opens Friday 27 March 2026, from 10am
Ticket Price: From £32 online; children under 1.2m free with a full-paying adult — book in advance for best prices
Description: Thorpe Park throws open its gates for the 2026 season on 27 March — just in time for the Easter holidays! With over 25 rides and attractions including Stealth, The Swarm, and Colossus, it's the ultimate day out for thrill-seeking families and teens.
Location: Thorpe Park Resort, Staines Road, Chertsey, Surrey KT16 8PN Queues are typically shorter at the very start of the season, so this opening weekend is actually a brilliant time to go. Book online to save on the gate price.
Book Now: https://www.thorpepark.com/
🎨 Free Family Fun
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🐰 Easter Bunny Trail at Guildford Museum
Date: Wednesday 25 March – Saturday 11 April 2026
Ticket Price: Free
Description: A lovely free activity for young children in the heart of Guildford — follow the Easter Bunny Trail around the museum and discover its fascinating collections while hunting for bunnies along the way.
Location: Guildford Museum, Castle Arch, Quarry Street, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3SX It's a brilliant way to mix a bit of local history with Easter fun, and it won't cost you a penny. Perfect for a weekday morning during the holidays.
📚 Alice in Wonderland Craft & Storytime at Guildford Library
Date: Easter holiday sessions — check with Guildford Library for times
Ticket Price: Free
in a welcoming library setting. Booking may be required, so give the library a ring ahead to secure your spot. Description: Journey down the rabbit hole with Alice in Wonderland-themed crafts and storytime at Guildford Library — what a perfect Easter week theme! A magical free event for younger children, combining stories, crafts, and imagination.
Location: Guildford Library, 77 North Street, Guildford, Surrey GU1 4AL
🌿 Forest School & Outdoor Learning
🌈 Trails and Tales: The Rainbow Fish at Gatton Park
Date: Sessions during week of 23–29 March — check Gatton Park for times
Ticket Price: See gattonpark.com for pricing
Description: A wonderful nature-based storytelling experience for young children at the beautiful Gatton Park estate near Reigate. Follow the enchanting tale of The Rainbow Fish through outdoor woodland spaces, blending literature, nature, and imaginative play in a stunning Surrey Hills setting. A truly special experience for pre-school and early primary age children.
Location: Gatton Park, Rocky Lane, Gatton, Reigate, Surrey RH2 0TW
Book Now: https://www.gattonpark.com/
🌱 Little Seeds Forest School at Gatton Park
Date: Sessions available — check gattonpark.com for times
Ticket Price: See gattonpark.com for pricing
Description: Little Seeds Forest School offers hands-on outdoor learning sessions for young children at the gorgeous Gatton Park estate near Reigate. Children aged 3–5 explore the woodland, build dens, discover wildlife, and connect with nature in a safe, guided environment — a perfect Easter holidays activity that swaps screens for the great outdoors.
Location: Gatton Park, Rocky Lane, Gatton, Reigate, Surrey RH2 0TW
Book Now: https://www.gattonpark.com/
🎭 Theatre & Shows
😂 Cold Comfort Farm — The Nomad Theatre, East Horsley
Date: Wednesday 25 – Saturday 28 March 2026
Ticket Price: Adult £22; under-18 £17.50
Description: Witty, wicked, and wild — this hilarious rural romp is the perfect grown-up night out during the Easter holidays! Guildburys Theatre Company brings Stella Gibbons’ beloved comic classic to life at East Horsley’s intimate Nomad Theatre.
Location: The Nomad Theatre, Ockham Road South, East Horsley, Surrey KT24 6RT
🩰 My First Ballet: Cinderella — New Victoria Theatre, Woking
Date: Saturday 28 – Sunday 29 March 2026 (multiple matinee & evening performances)
Ticket Price: See atgtickets.com for pricing
Description: A magical introduction to ballet for little ones aged 3 and up! English National Ballet School brings a brand new production of Cinderella to Woking, complete with a narrator, a gorgeous Prokofiev score, and stunning dancing. At just 1 hour 20 minutes with an interval, it's perfectly sized for small children
Location: New Victoria Theatre, Woking, Surrey GU21 6GH
🛍️ Markets & Community
🥕 Reigate Farmers' Market
Date: Friday 27 March 2026, 9am – 2pm
Ticket Price: Free entry
Description: Stock up on beautiful local produce at Reigate's brilliant monthly farmers' market — the perfect Friday morning outing to mark the start of the Easter holidays! Browse fresh seasonal veg, artisan bread, local meat and dairy, and so much more from Surrey producers. A lovely community atmosphere and a great way to support local farmers while picking up something special for the long weekend ahead.
Location: Tunnel Road, Reigate, Surrey RH2
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