2025 Easter Events and Activities in the North East

• Beamish Museum Easter Family Activities. Saturday 12th to Sunday 27th April. Discover how Easter was celebrated in the 1820s, early 1900s, 1940s and 1950s with a range of egg-citing activities. Activities are included in admission – pay once and visit free for a year. www.beamish.org.uk

• Easter Extravaganza at Whitehouse Farm Centre. Friday 18th of April to Monday 21st of April. Head down to Whitehouse Farm this Easter for action-packed family fun. Activities include: Easter egg hunt, Appearances from the Easter Bunny, Magic Shows, Character Meet and greets, Small animal handling, Bottle feeding and Lamb Cuddling, Groom a goat, Bird of Prey meet and greet, Meerkat talk and feed, Critter encounter, Tractor rides. www.whitehousefarmcentre.co.uk

• Ashington Town Council Bunny Hop Easter Egg Hunt. Between Saturday 12th – Friday 25th April visit local shops and collect stickers to receive a free Easter Egg. www.ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk

• Adventure Valley, Durham – Easter Egg-Stravaganza. Saturday 12th – 27th April. Join the ‘Egg-cellent’ Bunny Adventure to earn a chocolate treat and meet the Easter Bunny! Plus, meet adorable baby animals and enjoy Daily Shows in the Showtime Theatre. The event is included in admission price. To book visit www.adventurevalley.co.uk

• Newbiggin RNLI Easter Fayre. Sunday 13th April, 10.30am-3.00pm. Visit their Facebook page here for all the latest information. 

• Easter Egg Hunt at Wallington. Monday 14th – Tuesday 22nd April. 10am to 4pm. £3.50 per trail, includes a trail sheet, bunny ears and chocolate egg. Normal admission charges apply. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

• Stony Pasture Easter Trail. Various sessions 10am, 12pm, 2pm. Monday 14th April. £8 per child. Prior booking essential. Check out @stonypasture on Facebook for more details.

• Easter Bunny at Woodhorn Museum. Friday 18th – Monday 21st April. 11am to 3pm. Find Easter Bunny during your visit and receive a small treat. Kids go free with annual pass admission. www.museumsnorthumberland.org.uk

• Spanish City Easter Funfair. The annual Easter Funfair returns with all your favourite rides + food, drink and more. Friday 18th – Thursday 24th April. www.visitnorthtyneside.com

• Doggy Wagtastic Easter Meet-Up. Friday 18th April. 9.30am-11.30am. Weetslade Country Park. Free event. Treat for your dog! www.nwt.org.uk

• Down At The Farm – Animal Fun Farm. Houghton Le Spring. Easter and springtime fun on the farm! Baby animals, tractor and barrel rides, face painting + café and plenty of play areas makes for an enjoyable day out for all the family. Book your tickets via www.downatthefarm.co.uk.

• Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel – Easter Egg Hunt & Children’s Party. Friday 18th April, 12pm. Get ready for an afternoon of activities and adventure. Explore the beautiful gardens while your little ones search for hidden treasures. Includes a kids party and a visit from Easter Bunny. Derwent Manor Hotel – Luxury Boutique Hotel Derwent Manor

• Blyth Easter Family Fun Day. Saturday 19th April. 11-3pm. Ridley Park. Free to attend. Prizes to be won! More information can be found on the Blyth Town Council website

• Easter Weekend at Aln Valley Railway. Saturday 19th – Monday 21st April. Steam train rides, bunny hunt, miniature railway + more. Family ticket £30. www.alnvalleyrailway.co.uk.

• 5km Prudhoe Easter Egg Run. Saturday 26th April. Tyne Riverside Country Park.

• Northumberland Wildlife Trust. Easter Crafts and Nature Stories. Tuesday 15th April, free. 10.30-12.00pm. Book your tickets here

• Sunderland Training and Education Farm Easter Egg Hunt. Tuesday 15th April 1.15pm-3pm. £2 per adult / £3 per child / under 6 month free. www.sunderlandfarm.co.uk

• The Farmyard Fun Zone at Brocksbushes Farm. From Friday 11th of April. Suitable for 2-10 year olds. Children’s tickets from £10.99 / adult entry £1. Book via their website

• Seaton Delaval Hall. Easter egg hunt for the whole family. Saturday 12th – 27th April 10am-5pm. £3.50 per trail. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

• Newcastle Cathedral – The Easter Liturgy. 19th April 7pm-8.30pm. “Come to the first service of Easter! We’ll begin in the dark, waiting for the light of Jesus’ resurrection. The Paschal Candle will be lit, symbolising Christ as the Light of the World. As the evening progresses, beautiful music from the Cathedral Choir will fill this powerful service of hope. All services are free to attend, with no pre-booking required.” This service will also be live-streamed via our YouTube channel.

• Cragside Easter Trail. Friday 18th-21st April. 10.15am-3.00pm. Find the 10 activities along the Easter trail. Pick up your trail packs from the visitor centre. Cragside

• Easter Bunny at Woodhorn Museum. Friday 18th April to Monday 21st April, 11am-3pm. Find Easter Bunny and get a sweet treat. Book your tickets here.

• The Assembly Rooms Newcastle. Saturday 12th April 3.30pm-6.30pm. 3 hours of magical family fun involving a pantomime, interactive Easter Egg Hunt and crafting with Peter Rabbit and Friends. Tickets start at £18. Goody bag for every child. www.theassemblyroomsnewcastle.com

• Easter Family Fun Day at Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort. Easter themed activities and games. Wednesday 16th April 1pm-3pm. £20 general admission. Book your tickets here

• Northumberland Wildlife Trust. Easter Crafts and Nature Stories. Tuesday 15th April, free. 10.30-12.00pm. Book your tickets here

• Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens Easter Adventure Quest. Saturday 5th of April – Sunday 27th of April. £2 + normal admission charges apply. www.english-heritage.org.uk

• Easter Egg Hunt Gibside. Saturday 12th to Tuesday 22nd April 10am to 3pm. £3.50 per trail. Includes a trail sheet, bunny ears and chocolate egg. Easter egg hunt at Gibside | National Trust

Don’t forget to head to our ‘What’s On’ guide for a full list of events.