Looking for a local Easter egg hunt for your children? Or an Easter parade, Easter brunch or breakfast or other Easter events in Southern East Anglia (Essex, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire), England? Scroll down this page and you will see all of those in Southern East Anglia (Essex, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire), England, sorted by county. ALWAYS either see their website or call before you go to confirm the info, there are often last minute changes which they do not report to us! If you have missed the Easter egg hunts in your area (or they were canceled), see this page about how to easily have your own backyard or local park Easter egg hunt.
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Updates for May 2023
It looks like SOME egg hunts will be returning in 2022! It's a bit early to know for sure, as many are waiting until the last minute to make announcements. ALWAYS,
ALWAYS confirm directly with the sponsor
(we provide links to their websites, email and phone numbers) to ensure they are still holding the event, as the situation too fluid, and it is impossible to
confirm yet; most of the dates provided are speculative, based on 2019 dates.
When we CONFIRM an event for 2022, the date will be highlighted in pink, like this
passage to make them easy to find as you scroll down the page. Easter Sunday will be 17 April 2022. Most Easter egg hunts
are being held on the Saturday a week before Easter,
or the day before Easter Sunday. ALWAYS click the links to check date and time with the event's own website, as there are often last minute cancellations,
postponements or changes to locations due to weather, COVID or logistical problems, just click on the link to the event's website and (in most cases), you want to click on the "events" link or "calendar" link on their website.
Or use their site search for "Easter". Do let them know you found them here, so
they will update us next year. Since many egg hunts do not publish the
current year's dates until the very last minute, or simply never respond to
email, we may not get their
current information, which is why we have links to their websites, Facebook
pages and calendars. Besides egg hunts, there are also Easter breakfasts and brunches and
Easter parades to watch!
If you need to
add your egg hunt or
update your existing information, click on these links.
Easter Egg Hunt, Parade and Event Listings
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Bedfordshire
Essex
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Audley End Railway
- Meet Easter Bunny
Audley End Road, Audley End, Saffron Walden, CB11 4JB. Phone: 01799 510726. Email: enquiries@aemr.co.uk. Event date and time: several weeks leading up to Easter from 10am to 5pm. Hop on our miniature train this Easter with your family and ride deep into the enchanted Audley End woods to visit our very own Easter bunny in his woodland home. Along the route through the magical woods, you can use our I Spy sheet to spot little bunnies burrowing in the undergrowth, heavily laden nests with an abundance of colourful eggs - perhaps you’ll spot some spring chicks too. The train stops at the Easter bunny’s burrow where children will meet our full-sized rabbit and his furry friends who will give each child a special gift. The Easter Trail where families can wander through pathways to spot springtime animals, nests and eggs - all to be ticked off from the activity booklet. The Easter entertainment continues in the picnic field, where children can let off steam in the adventure play area, and also visit our Easter story telling session on the stage area. (UPDATED: 25 March 2022 JBS) - Barleylands Farm Park Step into Spring - Easter Egg Hunt
Barleylands Road, Billericay, CM11 2UD. Phone: 01268 290229. Email: farmpark@barleylands.co.uk. Event date and time: Last year's date was Multiple dates in 2022, typically several weeks leading up to Easter Monday, see their website. Self-guided egg hunt, meet the Easter Bunny, feed the lambs and baby animals. (UPDATED: 25 March 2022 JBS) -
Bourne Mill Cadbury Easter Bunny Hunt - Easter Egg Hunt
Bourne Road, Colchester, CO2 8RT. Phone: 01206549799. Email: bournemill@nationaltrust.org.uk. Event date and time: Last year's date was Easter weekend 11am - 3.30pm. Trail packs are £3 each (entry to the grounds is free over the Easter weekend)
Celebrate the signs of spring at Bourne Mill with our Easter Trail. Shake like a squirrel or hop like a bunny as you make friends with nature. Pick your activity pack and follow the trail through the grounds, completing nature-inspired activities as you explore. Finish the trail and collect your Rainforest Alliance chocolate egg or an allergen-free alternative at the end. You don't need to book your visit or Easter trail at Bourne Mill in advance. We'll also have family-friendly art and craft activities to get stuck into across the Easter Weekend. (UPDATED: 25 March 2022 JBS) -
Danbury Country Park - Easter Bunny Trail
Woodhill Road, Danbury, Chelmsford, CM3 4AW. Phone: 01245 222350. Email: country.parks@essex.gov.uk. Event date and time: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it should be on Friday, date TBD. The cost in 2018 was £6 per child. - Epping Ongar Railway - Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Bunny, The Bunny
Hop - Children's Disco, Facepainters
Station Approach, Chipping Ongar, Ongar, UK CM5 9BN. Phone: 01277 365200. Email: enquiries@eorailway.co.uk. Event date and time: Last year's date was Good Friday through Easter Monday, see their website. Find all the eggs that the Easter Bunny has hidden all along our line. Running the length of the railway track, from Ongar through to Coopersale, the distance covered is equivalent to 131,579 eggs placed end to end! You'll need to hop on and off our steam and diesel trains to find them all! There is no parking available at our stations, except for blue badge holders. We recommend travelling to us via the Central Line (journey time to Epping is just 30 minutes from Stratford) or parking at Epping Underground station (parking charges payable) or in public car parks in Ongar and using our free connecting heritage bus service. You can find the bus timetable here. Upon arrival, children will receive a sheet with clues, before being asked to find as many numbered eggs as they can, which Bertie has sneakily hidden around the Railway - be sure to keep watch out of the windows during your journey. At the end of your visit, return the sheet to one of our gift shops at either Ongar or North Weald and receive a special Easter treat. (UPDATED: 25 March 2022 JBS) - Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre - Easter Egg Hunt
Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre, Hawkswood Road, Downham, Billericay, Essex CM11 1WT. Phone: 44 1268 711001. Email: hanningfield@essexwt.org.uk. Event date and time: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it should be, see their website, 10am to 4pm. The Easter Bunny has been to Hanningfield Reserve and left some chocolaty treats behind. Can you find them? Make an Easter-themed craft to take away with you and have a go at some pond dipping. £8 per child. No need to book. -
Hylands Park Charity Easter Bunny Hunt - Easter egg hunt, The
Easter bunny will make an appearance
Hylands House, Chelmsford, CM2 8WQ. Email: chelmsfordcircle@hotmail.co.uk. Event date and time: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it should be TBD. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Join us on Easter Sunday to hunt for wooden bunnies and win a chocolatey prize. It's a great Easter day out for the family in a lovely venue. Entry opens at 11am, last entries will be at 1pm and the prize collection closes at 2pm. Advance tickets are available below for £4.00 per child. We will have a limited number of tickets available after 12:30pm on the day at £5.00 per child. Parents go free! Organised every year by the members of Chelmsford Ladies Circle in aid of local charities, this year's Bunny Hunt will raise vital funds for Dementia Adventure. Click here for our Facebook page. Tickets are on sale at www.chelmsfordladiescircle.co.uk and the answers to common frequently asked questions can be found there also. Time slots are available from 11.00am to 12.45pm. On the day entry is only available from 12.30pm and this will be limited and so we do advise booking in advance. Entry closes at 1pm and the prize collection closes at 2pm. (UPDATED: March 12, 2019) -
Marsh Farm Giant Easter Egg Hunt - Easter Egg Hunt
Marsh Farm, Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5WP. Phone: 01245 321552. Email: info@marshfarm.co.uk. Event date and time: Last year's date was Multiple dates in 2022, typically several weeks leading up to Easter Monday, see their website. This is one of the biggest Easter egg hunts in the county. Come to Marsh Farm for our Great Easter Grotto for a full day of super Easter Family Fun! Visit our Great Easter Grotto this Easter and enjoy acres of ‘egg’tastic themed fun & shows including Meeting the Easter Bunny, our fantastic Easter Egg Hunt, explore the beautiful Easter Garden AND adorable bunnies & chicks! Plus a treat for every child. This is all included with the rest of the family fun at Marsh Farm - indoor play, outdoor play, crazy golf and bouncy pillows. Enjoy a full day of the greatest family fun including: Great Easter Grotto, Meet the Easter Bunny, Easter Egg Hunt, Bunnies & Chicks, Easter Crafts, Amazing shows, Gem hunting, Crazy golf, Adventure play, All the rest of your Marsh Farm favourites! This event is FREE for members. *Under 2’s admission is free or £2.00 upgrade to do the egg hunt (UPDATED: 25 March 2022 JBS) -
Naze Centre Essex Wildlife Trust - Easter egg hunt
The Naze Centre, The Naze Centre, Old Hall Lane,, Walton-on-the-Naze, CO14 8LE. Phone: 01255 679379. Email: naze@essexwt.org.uk. Event date and time: UPDATE for 2023: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, Their website is still showing old dates. Hunt for the giant Easter eggs on the Naze, find them all and win a chocolate Easter egg prize to take home, there is a selection of delicious treats to choose from.This event is a drop-in activity and doesn't require booking. For more information please call the Naze centre. -
Old MacDonald’s Farm Easter Festival -
festival
Old MacDonald’s Farm, Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 5AY. Phone: 44 1277 375177. Email: info@omdfarm.co.uk. Event date and time: Last year's date was Multiple dates in 2022, see their website. look for "Late Easter Festival under events". Easter egg hunt, rabbit-themed maze, special guests, face painting and the chance to meet baby bunnies, chicks and ducks. -
Poplar Nurseries - Easter Biscuit Workshop and possibly an
Easter Trail
PoPoplar Nurseries Ltd, Coggeshall Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, CO6 1HR. Phone: 01206 210374. Email: Enquiries@Poplarnurseries.Co.Uk.. Event date and time: Monday (Date TBD). Easter Biscuit Workshop fee per child, booking essential Decorate a couple of biscuits with lots of scrummy toppings. -
Romford Shopping Hall
- Easter Egg Hunt
43 Market Place, Romford, Essex, RM1 3AB. Phone: 01708 740492. Email: info@romfordshoppinghall.com. Event date and time: Last year's date was Thursday, April 7, 2022 from from 10 am to 4 pm. Help save Easter - find his lost eggs and fluffy friends! The Easter Bunny has lost his chocolate eggs, baby bunny treats and chick friends in Romford Shopping Hall. You can help to save Easter by finding them all! You will have a map to follow around the shops this will lead to to the hidden eggs and baby bunnies. Upon completion you will be rewarded with a fluffy soft chick toy, medal and Easter will be saved! Phew - what you waiting for Easter Needs You!! (ADDED: March 16, 2022, JBS)
Hertfordshire
- Celtic Harmony Easter Days Out - Easter egg
hunt, Easter egg hunt, Adult Easter egg hunt, Easter trail, Online preregistration is required, Easter Festival, Childrens crafts, Children's
music and storytelling, There is a fee for this event, Other activities, restrooms, concession stand (drinks, snacks and/or food)
Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon, UK SG13 8NY. Phone: 01438718543. Event date and time: Last year's date was 6-18 April 2022, from from 10am to 4pm. Click here for online registration Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Easter Days Out Celtic Harmony Camp, Outdoor Prehistory Settlement Enjoy a fun family adventure this Easter, in the safe and stimulating outdoor setting of Celtic Harmony Camp, with thatched roundhouses located in a beautiful native woodland. Relax with good food, fun activities, exciting friction fire lighting demos and storytelling. Explore the woodland on a dragon quest, craft your own clay egg and Celtic dream catcher or practice your aim on the Mammoth. There is no picnicking and we accept guide dogs only as Celtic Harmony Camp, Bourne Wood is a Conservation area. Hot food and drinks are available from the cafe. £12.50/person. Under 4s come free. First entry slot is at 10am and we close at 4pm. Limited spaces, pre book for your magical day out this Easter at . (ADDED: March 22, 2022)
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