Here are 25 Easter egg hunts and trails taking place in Essex during the 2025 Easter season
- Epping Ongar Railway Easter Egg Hunt: Ride heritage steam and diesel trains while searching for hidden eggs across both stations and along the journey. Clue sheets are provided upon arrival, and children can meet Bertie the Easter Bunny.
- Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park: Participate in an Easter trail and create Easter-themed crafts using natural materials on April 18th, 19th, and 20th.
- The Gibberd Garden Family Fun Day: Explore the gardens and enjoy an egg trail with additional children's activities on Easter Monday, April 21st.
- Natural Foundations Easter Egg Hunt: Engage in an Easter egg hunt and various outdoor activities like pizza decorating and den building on select dates in April.
- The Naze Centre Easter Trail: Complete an Easter trail and receive a chocolate treat on April 18th, 19th, or 20th.
- North Weald & District Miniature Railway: Enjoy a miniature railway ride with Easter-themed activities in the grounds of Harlow Garden Centre.
- Colchester Zoo's St-EGG-osaurus Easter: Embark on an Easter egg hunt trail while learning about dinosaurs from March 29th to April 14th.
- Southend Pier Easter Egg Hunt: Participate in an Easter egg hunt on the pier during the Easter bank holiday weekend. Activity sheets are available at the pier entrance.
- Hopefield Animal Sanctuary Easter Weekend: Meet over 500 rescued animals, enjoy an Easter trail, meet the Easter Bunny, and participate in additional activities on March 30th and 31st.
- Old MacDonald's Farm Easter Festival: Experience an Easter egg hunt, magic shows, baby animal encounters, and circus workshops from April 5th to 21st.
visitessex.com - Cammas Hall Easter Eggs-travaganza: Explore the woods on an Easter trail, find hidden eggs, and solve seasonal clues from April 5th to 21st.
visitessex.com - Prittlewell Priory Wildlife Weekend: Enjoy animal handling, crafting, face painting, and an activity trail on April 12th and 13th.
visitessex.com - Down Hall Easter Afternoon Tea: Indulge in an assortment of sweet and savoury delights with your choice of tea or coffee from April 7th to 21st.
visitessex.com - Markshall Estate Easter Egg Trail: Explore the beautiful conservation landscape while participating in an Easter egg trail.
markshall.org.uk - National Trust Easter Egg Hunts: Various National Trust properties in Essex offer Easter trails with nature-inspired activities and chocolate rewards.
nationaltrust.org.uk - Virtual Easter Egg Hunt by Explore Essex: Get creative with a colouring sheet and share your creations in your window for other families and children to enjoy.
explore-essex.com - Winstanley Park Easter Egg Hunt: Start with sand art crafting, then embark on a woodland adventure trail to collect Easter items for a chocolate surprise.
winstanleyparkevents.co.uk - Easter Eggstravaganza at Audley End Miniature Railway: Join an Easter egg hunt, enjoy a train ride, and meet the Easter Bunny in the enchanted woods.
- Easter Adventure Quest at Hedingham Castle: Take part in a historical Easter egg hunt around the castle grounds with interactive storytelling.
- Easter Trail at RHS Garden Hyde Hall: Follow a garden trail with Easter-themed activities and receive a chocolate treat upon completion.
- Easter Egg Hunt at Barleylands Farm Park: Join an Easter egg hunt, meet farm animals, and enjoy additional activities like crafts and rides.
- Easter Bunny Hunt at Boydells Dairy Farm: Search for the Easter Bunny around the farm and enjoy hands-on experiences with the animals.
- Easter Eggstravaganza at Marsh Farm: Participate in an Easter egg hunt, meet the Easter Bunny, and enjoy funfair rides and shows.
- Easter Trail at Beth Chatto Gardens: Explore the beautiful gardens while following an Easter trail with clues and surprises.
- Easter Egg Hunt at Layer Marney Tower: Join an Easter egg hunt in the historic grounds, enjoy craft activities, and meet farm animals.