Easter in Preston 2025 - things to do

Eggstraordinary events for the family across the city 

With the Easter fast approaching, there are plenty of seasonal themed activities and events taking place across the city to keep the whole family entertained this holiday. From the egg-cellent Egg Rolling event - Preston's popular annual tradition, going back over 150 years - and an exciting egg hunt (of the dragon variety!) to a cracking range of leisure and entertainment offers and some fantastic Easter themed creative activities, you're sure to find plenty of things to do this spring break.

Easter fun - Animate

Make the most of the holidays with some amazing offers at The Arc Cinema, Hollywood Bowl and Argento Lounge.

From treasure hunts and cinema deals to discounted bowling and mega meal offers, this Easter is great time to visit Animate and enjoy first class entertainment at great prices.

For more information visit Animate - Easter offers at Animate.

Paint Your Own Ceramic Bunnies - Barton Grange

Date/time: Thursday 10 April (10am - 10:45am)
Cost: £3.50 (per child)

Get creative and paint your own Ceramic bunnies Workshop this Easter. Included in the price will be 3 ceramic bunnies that you get to decorate. Children must be aged over 3 and accompanied by an adult at all times. 

For more information and how to book visit Barton Grange - events.

Paint your own Ceramic Egg Planter - Barton Grange

Date/time:  Thursday 17 April (10am - 1pm)
Cost:  £6 (per child)

Join the creative and crafty fun at the Barton Grange Paint your Own Ceramic Egg Plant Pot Workshop this Easter. Included in the price will be 1 ceramic plant pot and you will receive your very own terrarium plant.

For more information and how to book see Paint your own Ceramic Egg Planter.

Wild Spring Adventure - Brockholes

Date/time: Thursday 17 April (1-3pm)
Cost: £9 (accompanying adults and children over 12 enter free)

Prick up those bunny ears and get ready to welcome in the Spring wildlife at Brockholes Nature Reserve. Learn about baby animals on their trail, who's egg is who's, make your own seed bomb and create your own springtime wreath. Join them this Easter to celebrate and encourage new life on this Wild Spring Adventure.

For more information and how to book see Wild Spring Adventure at Brockholes.

Easter Weekend - Ribble Steam Railway

Date/time: Friday 18 April - Monday 21 April (10am - 4:30pm)
Cost: £12.50 (adult), £7.50 (child), £10 (concession)

Easter Weekend Four days of all-day travel tickets steam train fun for the whole family.

Easter weekend offers lots to do for the whole family. As well as the museum, café, playground and of course the magnificent trains, they also have an Egg Hunt, perfect for keeping the little ones occupied.

For more information and how to book see Ribble Steam Railway and Museum - Easter Weekend Specials.

Easter Bunny Breakfast - Dobbies Garden Centre

Date/time: Friday 18 and Saturday 19 April (8:30am)
Cost: Various

The Easter Bunny is back for more egg-stra special fun!

Hop along to Dobbies this Easter for a tasty breakfast for the whole family, before taking part in some activities and games.

During the event, children will also be given a mini Malteser chocolate bunny.

Suitable for children aged 3-10 years old.

For more information and how to book see Easter Bunny Breakfast.

Easter Bunny Afternoon Tea Party

Date/time: Monday 21 April (2:30pm - 3:30pm)
Cost: £8 - £16

Hop along to Dobbies this Easter for a tasty Afternoon Tea for the whole family, before taking part in some activities and games.

Our Easter bunny loves lettuce, so we will teach your little ones how to grow their very own lettuce plants to take home, before playing some egg-celent games including our very own bunny hop relay.

During the event, children will also be given a mini Malteser chocolate bunny!

For more information and how to book see Easter Bunny Afternoon Tea Party.

Easter Fun Day - Samlesbury Hall

Date/time: Sunday 20 April (11am - 4pm)
Cost: £11.25 - £16.75

Hop in to Samlesbury Hall this Easter Sunday for a day of family fun, delicious treats and exciting activities.

Meet the Mad Hatter at the Hatters Tea Party (booking essential) for smashing sandwiches, cake, tea and pop. Follow the Hat Trail to be in with a chance to win free Waffles!

Book on to the Spring Flower Workshop with 'Call Me Flower' - planting spring bulbs in a smashing mug, and you get to take the very special Alex Clark Mug home!

Plus Punch and Judy, free for all the family, and an Easter Bonnet Competition giving you the chance to get creative with loved ones.

For more information and how to book see Easter Fun Day. 

The Big Easter Party with Mr Wolf - The Continental

Date/time: Sunday 20 April 2025 (12noon - 2pm)
Cost: £10 per child (£5 per adult)

A magical Easter celebration at The Continental, packed with games, live performances, and fantastic prizes!

Join The Continental for a magical Easter celebration! Perfect for children aged 3-12 years, this event is packed with games, live performances, circus fun and fantastic prizes!

Don't miss this unforgettable Easter adventure - bring your family and friends for a day filled with laughter, fun, and surprises!

For more information and how to book see The Big Easter Party with Mr Wolf.

The Great Ribby Duck Race - Ribby Hall

Date/time: Sunday 20 April (1:30pm - 2:15pm)
Cost: £6.50 

Ready, Steady, Quack! Get ready to be a Lucky Duck as Ribby Hall welcome you to The Great Ribby Duck Race! Dizzy the Duck is on the lookout for the finest feathered athletes to join her grand event at The Island. You'll have the chance to collect and decorate your duck before dropping it off ahead of the race. With a performance from Dizzy the Duck and an exciting countdown, watch as the ducks compete and race to the finish line.

For more information and how to book visit Ribby Hall - The Great Ribby Duck Race.

Egg Rolling 2025 - Avenham and Miller Parks

Date/time: Monday 21 April (10am - 4pm)
Cost: Free 

Get ready for Preston's annual chocolatey event. Back for 2025, Preston's Egg Rolling is sure to eggcellent day out with the family!

There will be market stalls to browse, artists and performances, plus fun interactive workshops - not to mention the annual Easter Bonnet Competition! 

Of course, the egg rolling itself will take place and Plucky the chicken will be walking around ready to wish everyone a Happy Easter.

Don't miss an array of wacky walkabouts, creative workshops, out-of-this-world performances, and much more!

For more information, including what's on and when, see Egg Rolling 2025.

Dragon Egg Quest - Hoghton Tower

Date/time: Monday 21 April (11am - 3pm, allowing at least 90 minutes to enjoy your adventure )
Cost: £16 per child (£7 per adult)

Spring into action with a fun-filled adventure at Hoghton Tower this Easter Bank Holiday Monday. The Dragon Riders have landed and are looking for new recruits to help them locate the missing dragon eggs which are scattered around Hoghton Tower. Take part in various quests and challenges and tick them off your checklist! Learn about these mystical creatures, meet their enthusiastic characters and become a legendary Dragon Rider!

A perfect event for any young dragon enthusiast and, of course, kids who enjoy story-telling and love to be creative!

Suitable for children aged 5-12. 

Fancy dress is strongly encouraged with warm comfortable layers underneath and flat footwear e.g. trainers or boots.

For more information, including how to book, visit Hoghton Tower - Dragon Egg Easter Quest.

More events this Spring

To find out what else is going on in and around the city see our events calendar.

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Map address for Easter venues

Animate Preston, Tenterfield Street, Preston PR1 2BL.
Brockholes, Preston New Road, Preston PR5 0AG.
Samlesbury Hall, Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston, PR5 0UP
Dobbies Preston, Blackpool Road, Clifton, Preston , PR4 0XL
The Continental, South Meadow Lane, Preston, PR1 8JP
Avenham and Miller Parks, South Meadow Lane, Preston, PR1 8JP
Hoghton Tower, Hoghton, Lancashire, PR5 0SH
Ribble Steam Railway, Chain Caul Road, Preston,Lancashire. PR2 2PD
Barton Grange, Garstang Road, Brock, Preston, PR3 0BT (for sat nav use PR3 0RB)