Easter 2026 | Easter activities in Essex
If you are making plans for Easter 2026 and you are looking for some Easter activities in Essex to keep you entertained over the Easter weekend and the holidays, then the team at Burnham Waters is here to help with some local suggestions! Maybe you have been searching for some activities to keep the children/grandchildren busy over the Easter holidays. Well, if so, we have compiled a list of some of the best things to do in Essex this Easter 2026.
Easter Egg Hunt Near Me in Essex
If you are in search of an Easter egg hunt in Essex, here are a few local ideas:
Easter Trail at Cammas Hall Farm
Needham Green, Hatfield Broad Oak, Near Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 7JT
This year, Cammas Hall Farm is offering a Fairy Tale Easter Trail!
Take a stroll through the enchanted and mystical woods and help restore the magic by tracking down the Easter eggs stolen by the Big Bad Wolf.
As you follow the trail, you will encounter numerous, much loved fairy tale characters, discover delightful surprises, and enjoy charming photo opportunities perfect for capturing the magic and making treasured family memories.
It’s a fun-filled day out for the whole family - perfect for getting into the Easter spirit.
Entrance includes:
- A Game Card for each paying child
- A thrilling Egg-venture through the farm and woods
- Fairy tale character encounters
- Access to the outdoor seasonal games area and photo opportunities
- A delicious seasonal treat prize!
The trail takes around 30-40 minutes to complete
In addition you can also enjoy:
- Access to the play area
- Hot drinks, light lunches and snacks from the Tea Barn
- A full pizza and BBQ menu from The Cabin (weather dependant)
- A range of seasonal gifts, toys and local produce in the farm shop
Child tickets are £8.95, adult tickets are £5.
Visit the Cammas Hall Farm website here.
Great Easter Eggstravaganza at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5WP
This Easter, Marsh Farm is opening up its Great Easter Eggstravaganza event. This will include its popular Easter Egg Hunt as well as an opportunity to meet with some fun characters and the live bunnies and chicks on the farm.
What’s included in your ticket price?
- Walkabout Easter Characters
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Upside Down House
- Dinosaur Adventure
- Outdoor Adventure Play
- Mini Adventure Golf
- Feed the Lambs
- Sand Pit Fun
- Tractor Town
- Indoor Soft Play
- Meet & Feed Animals
- Roleplay Village
- Bouncy Pillows
For more information, visit the Marsh Farm website.
Hedingham Castle
Bayley Street, Castle Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3DJ
This year Hedingham Castle is running a special The Falconer's Easter Trail.
This will be running on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd April 2026, 11am - 4pm
Explore the grounds of Hedingham Castle with the brand-new Falconer’s Easter Trail - a family-friendly route inspired by the castle’s historic connection to birds of prey. Then meet real-life birds of prey with Eden Falconry.
Follow the path through the woodland valley walk and around the picturesque gardens as you search for 16 hidden feathers and eggs, each from a different bird of prey. Collect facts along the way - a fun and educational activity for children and adults alike in the Essex countryside. Once the adventure is completed, head to the Castle’s tearoom to collect your chocolate prize!
As well as the trail, meet real-life birds of prey up close as Eden Falconry will be joining the Castle with their beautiful feathered family - you may even be able to match up a few of the birds from your trail adventure! Learn more about these impressive raptors from the knowledgeable and friendly team.
Tickets include:
- Entry to the Hedingham estate
- Falconer’s Easter Trail map and sweet treat prize for all children
- Meet birds of prey up close at the static display - located on the ground floor
- Admission to the UK’s best-preserved Norman Keep with 4 floors to explore
- Dogs on leads welcome in the grounds (not permitted in the Keep)
- Free onsite parking
Adult tickets from £12, Seniors (65+) tickets from £11 and child tickets from £10. Family tickets start at £28.
Find out more on the Hedingham Castle website here.
What to do on Easter Sunday in Essex
Looking for a few ideas beyond an Easter egg hunt? Here are a few ideas for what’ s on offer in Essex in the Easter holidays.
Easter at Go Ape
Go Ape Chelmsford, Hylands Park, Greenbury Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8FS
If you want something to keep the children busy this Easter, then Go Ape is the perfect way to enjoy some fresh air and to work off some of those Easter eggs!
Go Ape Chelmsford is set within Hylands Park and is the perfect day out for an active family. There are three, action-packed high ropes courses, designed for all ages and abilities.
This year, they are also offering a special Egg-venture experience between 28th March and 19th April. It’s all the fun of their brilliant wobbly high ropes crossings and super zips on the Treetop Adventure Plus course combined with hidden letters dotted throughout the trail to solve the Egg-venture puzzle.
Find out more on the Go Ape website here.
Easter Race Day
Chelmsford City Racecourse, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1QP
If a day at the races is more your thing, then be sure to book your tickets at Chelmsford City Racecourse. This year, they are running two Easter themed race days:
Easter Thursday
Thursday 2nd April 2026
A brand-new race day added to the Easter Festival! Expect all the excitement of a traditional Easter race day, alongside an expanded Games Zone for friendly competition, a Kids Zone packed with family fun, and a food village for everyone to enjoy. Dance with the resident DJ, visit adorable animals at the petting zoo, and soak up the lively atmosphere that makes this event more than just racing.
With something for everyone, from families to groups of friends, this is a budget-friendly, fun-filled way to kickstart your Easter celebrations. Tickets are on sale now, kids go FREE. General admission from £15.
Good Friday
Friday 3rd April 2026
This year promises all the thrill of a traditional Easter race day, plus even more to enjoy off the track. Challenge your friends in the expanded Games Zone, let the little ones run wild in the Kids Zone, explore the food village, dance to live DJ sets, and meet adorable animals in the petting zoo.
It’s more than just a day at the races — it’s a fun, social celebration to kick off the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. With a lively atmosphere, endless entertainment, and something for everyone, it’s the perfect way to make memories with family and friends. Best of all, kids go FREE!
Tickets are on sale now. General admission from £20.
Visit the Chelmsford City Racecourse website for more information.
Easter in Burnham-on-Crouch
If you live within our new retirement community at Burnham Waters, or you live locally and you are looking for things do this Easter in Burnham-on-Crouch, we have a few suggestions!
Mangapps Railway Museum
Southminster Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8QG
Mangapps Railway Museum is a privately owned working railway and museum in Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex. It features a 0.75-mile standard passenger carrying line. The Railway has 18 steam and diesel locomotives and over 80 carriages and wagons.
Over the Easter weekend there will be an Easter Egg Hunt and Stream Train Rides.
Prices for the Easter Egg hunt are £12 per child (£5 for under 3s).
For more information, visit the Mangapps Railway Museum website.
Harbour Delights - Easter Family Fun Day
The Quay, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8AT
This popular dessert parlour is running a special event on Sunday 5th April, 12-3pm.
Its Easter Fun Event promises a delightful day filled with a delicious Easter-themed dessert, creative arts and crafts activities, and the magical chance to meet the Easter Bunny in person.
Whether you’re looking to indulge your sweet tooth, keep the little ones entertained, or simply soak up the festive atmosphere, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Don’t miss out on this egg-citing opportunity to make special memories with family and friends.
Price of entry is £10 per child
Find out more about the Harbour Delights Easter Family Fun Day here.
If you are planning to stay home and you want a few ideas to keep yourself and/or the grandchildren busy, our previous Easter blog shares some great ideas. From arranging your own Easter egg hunt to creating a beautiful Easter tree, Easter arts and crafts, baking and more. Read our previous Easter ideas blog posts here.
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