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What’s On For Kids | Easter Holiday Activities in Cheshire & Greater Manchester

29 March - 14 April

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Find out what’s on for kids, the best Easter holiday activities, Easter trails and places to explore for fun family day out in Cheshire and Greater Manchester. I love the Easter school holidays with the arrival of spring and the chance to get back outdoors for some family fun, a bluebell walk or just the chance to see Spring lambs.

Easter Holiday Events in Cheshire & Greater Manchester 2024

Here’s the bumper Red Kite Days guide to all the best family friendly Easter holiday activities to keep the kids busy, or stay at home and try out these Easter crafts and recipes

If you’re working then check out the Easter holiday clubs in Cheshire.

Outdoor Easter Adventure in Cheshire

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The Crocky Trail is a great fun family day out, packed with challenges and adventures.  The special discount code has been set up through Danglebids and might look a little strange but it’s all totally verified.  10% off tickets exclusing 29th March – 1st April

CLICK HERE TO GET 10% OFF THE CROCKY TRAIL


Meet the Easter Bunny at BeWILDerwood (Bickley Moss, nr Malpas) 28th March – 14th April

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Meet the Easter Bunny at BeWILDerwood and find out what those Pesky Bunnies are up to! Hop over to the Big Hat and craft your very own bunny ears! Bounce along the trail to find where those Pesky Bunnies have hidden their Easter eggs!

Enjoy lots of egg-cellent Easter activities in the woods – fun for all the family!


  • Easter Escapades at Beeston Castle 23rd March – 14th April
  • Easter Fun at Reddish Vale Farm (near Stockport) 28th March – 3rd April
  • Lambing Sessions at Blaze Farm (near Macclesfield) 29th March – 4th April
  • Mini Land Rover Driving Easter Trail at Capesthorne Hall (Macclesfield) 29th March – 1st April

Meet The Dinosaurs at Cockfields Farm (Oldham) 29th March – 1st April

Dinos are on the farm for Easter Weekend at Cockfields Farm for a fantastic day full of activities and dinosaurs roaming free, what better way to start the Easter holidays! Get ready for a prehistoric adventure plus all the fun on the farm.


  • Little Grey Fergie & Friends  Tatton Park Farm (Knutsford) 29th March – 14th April

Easter in Macclesfield 30th March – FREE 

There’s FREE events happening all over town including crafting and entertainment, plus an Easter trail and much more!  You’d be hopping mad to miss it!


Family Theatre, Live Music and Puppets

The Jungle Book at Factory International (Manchester) 27th – 31st March

Join Mowgli, Baloo and friends as Jungle Book comes to life in a wild and wonderful new show this Spring. Recommended for Ages 6+. Tickets from £10.

27 – 31 March at Aviva Studios, home of Factory International.


  • Easter Panto at Stockport Plaza (Stockport) 29th March – 1st April
  • Gandeys Circus at the Trafford Centre (Manchester) 29th March – 14th April
  • There’s a Monster in Your Show at Z Arts (Manchester) 29th – 30th March
  • Comedysportz at The Waterside (Sale) 30th March

The Sooty Show at the Storyhouse (Chester) 2nd April

Celebrating 75 amazing years in show business, Sooty, Sweep and Soo are planning a very special birthday party and you’re all invited to The Storyhouse. However, in true Sooty style nothing goes to plan!


  • The Sound Collector family musical at The Waterside (Sale) 6th April
  • Motionhouse: Starchitects at the Storyhouse (Chester) 7th April
  • There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly at Parr Hall (Warrington) 11th April
  • Grooving with Priates at Z Arts (Manchester) 13th April



Indoor Easter Holiday Kids Events in Cheshire

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The 100 Story Hotel at Z Arts (Manchester)

An interactive world of play and storytelling for 1-8-year-olds and their grown-ups! Check ou my 100 Story Hotel review from our visit.


  • Easter Bunny Mill Trail at Quarry Bank (Wilmslow) 23rd March – 14th April
  • Easter Bunny in the Mansion at Tatton Park (Knutsford) 29th March – 14th April
  • Easter family fun at Castaway Play (Congleton) 29th – 31st March
  • Chick handling & facebpainting at Blakemere Village (Northwich) 29th March
  • Easter family silent disco at Tatton Park (Knutsford) 30th March
  • Meet Shaun the Sheep at Tatton Park (Knutsford) 1st April
  • Grass Creatures & Cress Gardens hands on session at Grosvenor Museum (Chester) 2nd – 4th April FREE
  • Masquerade Masks creative workshop at Lion Salt Works (Marston, Northwich) 2nd April FREE
  • Eggy Creations at  Weaver Hall Museum & Workhouse (Northwich) 3rd April FREE

Manchester Open Family Creative Day at HOME (Manchester) 13th April FREE

Get involved in drop-in creative activities designed for little hands and big imaginations! This is a free drop-in activity, however we recommend you book a free Manchester Open exhibition ticket to guarantee entry.

Easter Egg Hunts & Trails in Cheshire & Greater Manchester

  • Kenyon Hall Easter egg hunt and trail (Warrington) 16th March – 14th April
  • Easter trail at Dunham Massey (near Altrincham) 20th March – 20th April

Broad Oaks Heart Trail at Fletcher Moss Park (Didsbury) 23rd March – 14th April

The popular Broad Oaks Heart trail returns for Easter at Fletcher Moss park.  Great value with a suggested donation of just £1, raising school funds.


  • Easter Bunny Mill Trail at Quarry Bank (Wilmslow) 23rd March – 14th April
  • Spring nature trail at Gordale Garden Centre (Neston) 23rd March – 7th April closed Easter Sunday
  • Easter egg hunt, trail and Easter fun at Lyme Park (near Stockport) 23rd March – 27th April
  • Outdoor Adventure Easter trail at Quarry Bank (Wilmslow) 23rd March – 14th April
  • Shaun the Sheep arts trail at Tatton Park (Knutsford) 29th March – 3rd June
  • Easter trail at Little Moreton Hall (Congleton) 29th March – 14th April
  • Easter trail at Hare Hill (Macclesfield) 29th March – 14th April
  • Easter Scavenger Hunt at The Crocky Trail (Waverton, nr Chester) 29th March – 1st April
  • Easter Bunny trail at Blakemere Village (Northwich) 29th March – 14th April

The Great Knutsford Bunny Hop (Knutsford) 30th March

 The ever popular trail to find the Easter Bunnies around Knutsford town centre, returns with friends from Alice in Wonderland. There is also a wonderful Easter Bonnet Competition and maybe a few well known characters along the way. Updates on Facebook.


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