Easter is on its way, which means it’ll soon be time for us to get hopping down the bunny trail in search of fun and family-friendly events. The New Forest National Park and the adjacent beautiful beaches and coastline is a fantastic destination for an Easter holiday. If you haven’t booked a break away yet, check out New Forest Cottages Easter Breaks to see which cottages, houses, dog-friendly holiday homes and apartments sleeping 2 – 12 are available. You’ll find the area has tons of free things to do and attractions, putting on plenty of Easter-themed events and activities to join in. Here’s our roundup of some of the best.
New Forest Easter Events 2023
Who doesn’t love an Easter egg hunt? Adults can pretend they are helping little ones search for chocolate, but we all know they love the excitement just as much as children do. New Forest Activities Canoe Easter Egg Hunt is a new fun way to find yummy treasure. Head to Beaulieu and paddle along the river in large, stable ‘Canadian style’ canoes before mooring up in the woods to search for chocolate eggs among the trees.
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The Great Big Golden Egg Hunt at Longdown Activity Farm near Lyndhurst is always popular. Search the farm to find a golden egg, but you’ll need to be really good as there are only 19 and they are super well-hidden.
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Spend the day at Mottisfont, a stunning 18th-century house and medieval priory, and join the Easter Adventure Trail taking inspiration this year along the theme of a traditional village fete. Expect games such as egg rolling, bean bag throwing and plenty of arts and crafts.
Kids will love to meet Bobtail Bunny and Betty Bunny at Paultons family theme park, which is also home to Peppa Pig World. Besides all the rides, shows and fun, the park will be decorated for Easter with huge colourful Easter eggs and bunny rabbits.
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Highcliffe Castle will play host to an Easter Woodland Trail looking for clues, solving puzzles and quizzes through the castle grounds. Treasure hunters receive certificates and the chance to make Easter masks to take home.
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Head to Bransgore for the Easter Activity Trail at Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre for 2 hours of outdoor escapades, including climbing, ropes, archery and a choice of self-guided Easter activities.
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Easter at Beaulieu is full of spring celebrations, starting with lots of craft activities and guides dressed in historical costumes to answer questions from inquisitive minds about the history of Beaulieu and the amazing vehicle displays taking place over the Easter holidays. In addition, there will be a larger-than-life Easter bunny bouncing through the gardens and grounds for great photo opportunities, and in the Palace House, you can try on a collection of splendidly decorated Easter bonnets.
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