Spring is my favourite season. Although Easter is a little later than usual this year, there are still plenty of places to enjoy family days out during the 2025 Easter holidays. Read on to discover outdoor Easter trails, breakfast with the Easter Bunny and more.

Free (or £1) meals for children during the Easter Holidays 2025

Easter Egg Hunt at Acorn Bank

Having a National Trust membership means that we have explored beautiful spaces such as Acorn Bank on several occasions. This year for Easter, they have a family-friendly nature-inspired activity trail to explore. From traditional games on the terrace to origami bunnies there are activities for all the family.

Where: Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby, Penrith, CA10 1SP

Date(s): Saturday 5th to Monday 21st April 2025

Time: 10:30am to 4pm

Price: £3.50 each (plus admission)

Includes: Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg

* Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut, and tree nut allergies.

For more information visit the National Trust website, and read all about our visit to the Easter trail at Acorn Bank here.

Easter Egg Hunt at Allan Bank

A beautiful National Trust space, Allan Bank offers a lovely day out in the Lake District. This year for Easter, they have a family-friendly activity trail around the garden following in the footsteps of Wordsworth's children, John, Dora, Thomas, Catherine, and William. From traditional games on the terrace to origami bunnies there are activities for all the family.

Where: Allan Bank, Grasmere, Ambleside, LA22 9QB

Date(s): Sunday 6th to Monday 21st April 2025

Time: 10am to 5pm (Last entry 4:30pm)

Price: £3.50 each (plus admission)

Includes: Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg

Plus, pop inside to decorate a hard boiled egg with Easter themed printing blocks which (once dry) you can have a go at egg rolling in the garden, just like the Georgians did.

* Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut, and tree nut allergies.

For more information visit the National Trust website.

Easter Adventure Quest at Birdoswald

From dressing up like a Roman and learning latin to running through the ruins of the fort, Birdoswald is a firm favourite family day out with our English Heritage membership. This year for Easter, they’ve got a quest for children to crack the clues and enjoy a delicious chocolate reward.

Where: Birdoswald, Gilsland, Brampton, CA8 7DD

Date(s): Saturday 5th to Sunday 27th April 2025

Time: 10am to 5pm

Price: £2 each (plus admission)

Includes: Activity booklet and Nomo Easter treat

For more information visit the English Heritage website.

Easter Bunny Breakfast at Dobbies Carlisle

Afternoon tea or breakfast with Santa may be something we're all familiar with. However, did you know that this year for Easter, Dobbies are offering breakfast with the Easter Bunny?

Where: Dobbies Garden Centre, Haddon Grange, Orton Grange, Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 6LB

Date(s): Friday 18th to Sunday 20th April 2025

Time: 8:30am

Price: from £8.75 per adult and £11.99 per adult

Includes: Mini Malteser chocolate bunny, Bunny Hop Relay and other Easter activities, learn how to grow lettuce, breakfast from a select menu, and a visit from the Easter Bunny

For more information visit the Dobbies website.

Easter Weekend Family Fun at Holker Hall

Join in the biggest Easter egg hunt in Cumbria with over 100 eggs to find in the Holker Hall gardens for the 2025 Easter weekend.

Where: Holker Hall, Holker Estate, Grange-Over-Sands, LA11 7PL

Date(s): Friday 18th to Monday 21st April 2025

Time: 10am - 5pm

Price: £5 each

Includes: Paint your own egg, egg rolling competition, Easter crafts, and a chocolate treat

For more information visit the Holker Hall website.

Alice in Wonderland Easter Activities at Lakeland Maze Farm Park

Of all the things happening in the 2025 Easter holidays, this is the one I am most excited for… after all, Alice in Wonderland is my favourite ever! Their Easter weekend fun is all included in the admissions costs and from the White Rabbit hosting five Easter egg hunts to a Mad Hatter’s tea party there is so much to look forward to on the Easter bank holiday weekend.

Where: Lakeland Maze Farm Park, Raines Hall Farm, Sedgwick, Kendal, LA8 0JH

Date(s): Friday 18th to Monday 21st April 2025

Time: 10am - 6pm

Price: from £9.95

Includes: Prizes for each child, photo opportunities with Alice in Wonderland characters, and Easter-themed craft activities

For more information visit the Lakeland Maze Farm Park website.

She Longs to Be a Meadow Easter Trail at Lowther Castle

Read the story, crack the code, and learn about lawns while you’re at it! Entry to the Easter trail is included with admission to the castle and gardens.

Where: Lowther Castle, Penrith, CA10 2HH

Date(s): Saturday 5th to Sunday 27th April 2025

Time: 10am - 4pm

Price: from £10

Includes: Easter prize for all young code-crackers

For more information visit the Lowther Castle Facebook page.

Easter Hunt at The Muddy Duck Café Bar

Find the missing bunnies around Calbeck from our old favourite local spot for waffles and ice cream!

Where: The Muddy Duck Café Bar, The Old Smithy, Midtown, Caldbeck, CA7 8EL

Date(s): Wednesday 9th - Sunday 13th April and Wednesday 16th - Monday 21st April 2025

Time: 9am - 3pm

Price: £3 each

Includes: Map and prizes

Easter Fun at Muncaster

Design an egg shield for your egg to be dropped from the roof, do the egg hunt and more with the Easter activities available during the holidays at Muncaster. Entry to the Easter activities is included with admission to the castle and gardens.

Where: Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, CA18 1RQ

Date(s): Saturday 5th to Sunday 6th, Saturday 12th to Sunday 13th, and Saturday 19th to Monday 21st April 2025

Time: 10:30am - 6pm

Price: from £13

Includes: Protect the Egg, The Big Egg Drop, prize stickers, Easter egg hunt, and the Easter Spring Trail

For more information visit the Muncaster website.

High Speed Easter Egg Hunt at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway

Travel from the main station and spot the Easter letter clues along the track to unscramble the letters and form a word. Once you’ve completed your sheet you can claim your Easter treat!

Where: Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, Station, Main Street, Ravenglass, CA18 1SW

Date(s): Saturday 5th to Monday 21st April 2025

Time: 9am - 5pm

Price: from £11

Includes: Quiz sheet and Easter treat

Bonus: Free Easter activities at the Ravenglass Railway Museum

For more information visit the Visit Lake District website.

Easter Egg Hunt at Sizergh

Explore the grounds at Sizergh to find bird-themed and nature inspired activities to enjoy the Easter weekend together as a family.

Where: Sizergh, Kendal, LA8 8DZ

Date(s): Friday 18th to Monday 21st April 2025

Time: 10am - 4pm

Price: £3.50 each (plus admission)

Includes: Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg

* Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut, and tree nut allergies.

For more information visit the National Trust website.

Easter Activities at Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery

Whether you fancy making a floral basket or dropping in for family crafts, Tullie has a range of activities available throughout the 2025 Easter holidays.

Where: Tullie House, Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TP

Date(s): Monday 7th to Sunday 20th April 2025

Time: Various

Price: Childre go free with adult admission

For more information visit the Tullie website.

Easter Eggstravaganza at Walby Farm Park

Walby Farm Park has some much to offer (which you'll see in my post on Walby Farm Park from last summer!) From soft play and indoor wooden Milecastle play area, to the animal barn and outdoor activities. This year for Easter they have new trails and competitions for you to enjoy as a familt during the Easter holidays.

Where: Walby Farm Park, Walby, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, CA6 4QL

Date(s): Monday 7th to Sunday 20th April 2025

Time: 10am - 5pm

Price: from £9.45

Includes: Easter Egg Trail, Golden Egg competition, Professor Chocky Wocky interactive shows, and lambing live

For more information visit the Walby Farm Park website.

Easter Egg Hunt at the World of Beatrix Potter

Find the eggs hidden around this attraction to win! The mini trail is included with admission to the World of Beatrix Potter.

Where: World of Beatrix Potter, Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, LA23 3BX

Date(s): Friday 18th April 2025

Time: 10am - 5:30pm

Price: from £7.50

Includes: Activity sheet and sticker or chocolate treat

For more information visit the Hop Skip Jump website.

Easter Egg Hunt at Wray Castle

Wray Castle is currently closed for refurbishment, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy Easter on the grounds. Explore the Easter trail through the woods, parkland, and lake shore and discover nature-inspired activities along the way.

Where: Wray Castle, Low Wray, Ambleside, LA22 0JA

Date(s): Saturday 5th to Sunday 27th April 2025

Time: 10am to 3:30pm

Price: £3.50 each (plus admission)

Includes: Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg

* Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut, and tree nut allergies.

For more information visit the National Trust website.

So, whether you want to enjoy hopping along a nature themed trail or want to meet the Easter Bunny himself, there are plenty of choices here. I hope this gives you a little insight into what's available in the Lake District and Cumbria during the 2025 Easter holidays.

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