The Easter Holidays are nearly here, and Easter is just around the corner, so we wanted to share some fun activities and events in Derby and Derbyshire you and your families can enjoy over half-term.
Easter Egg-stra at Crich Tramway Village: 18th to 21st April
From Friday 18th to Monday 21st April, you can head to Crich Tramway Village to take part in their Easter Trail. Other activities include an Easter Show, and making your own Easter Bonnet chicken hat. Click here to find out more.
Easter Fun at Matlock Farm Park: 5th to 21st April
Head to Matlock Farm Park for some Easter fun from 5th to the 21st April. See the cade lambs and newly hatched chicks. Try the wallaby encounter and sheep and ferret races. Or take part in the Easter Treasure Trail. Click here to find out more.
Spring Spectacular at Gulliver’s Kingdom Matlock
Head to Gulliver’s Kingdom this Easter to enjoy the Spring Spectacular! Join the Easter Bunny and Candy Crew for some Easter activities, and get the chance to meet Dennis and Gnasher! Click here to find out more.
Bonkers Golf, Matlock Egg-stra special Fun on Easter Sunday
Head to Bonkers Golf in Matlock for egg-stra special fun this Easter Sunday. Bonkers Golf will be open every day over the Easter holidays. Click here to find out more.
Easter Holiday Fun at Heights of Abraham: 12th to 22nd April
Head to the Heights of Abraham in Matlock from the 12th to the 22nd of April for storytelling and live music! Click here to book now.
Easter Treasure Hunt at Peak Rail: 16th to 21st April
For just £1 you can enter the Easter Treasure Hunt with Peak Rail this Easter. Pick up your sheet from the Booking Office or Ticket Inspector at Rowsley South to take part. Click here to find out more.
The Snow Sisters at Matlock Farm Park: 21st April 10:30am to 4:30pm
The Snow Sisters are back this Easter Monday at Matlock Farm Park! The event is free to attend with farm park entry. Channel your inner Anna and Elsa and singalong to the show. Click here to find out more.
Rock Climbing and Hill Walking Courses with Peak Lines
This Easter learn to rock climb indoors or outdoors. You can take part in outdoor rock climbing courses in the Peak District, or head to Sheffield if you prefer indoor climbing. Click here to find out more.
Abseiling, caving and mining with Peaks and Paddles
Spend your Easter abseiling, caving and mining with Peaks and Paddles. Click here to find out more.
24hr Family Survival Course with Woodland Ways: 7th to 8th April
Want to find out how you’d fare out in the wild? This Easter you can take part in a 24hr family survival course with Woodland Ways at Rowsley. The course runs from 7th to 8th April. Click here to find out more.
Jesus Christ Superstar at Buxton Opera House: 16th to 27th April
From the 16th to the 27th April, Buxton Opera House are showing Jesus Christ Superstar! Click here to find out more.
Chesterfield 1940s Market: 10th April
Fancy being transported back to the 1940s? From 10am-4pm on the 10th April, head to the Market Place at Chesterfield to shop in style! Enjoy 40s music, entertainment and exhibits. Click here to find out more.
Family activities at White Hall Outdoor Activity Centre
White Hall Outdoor Activity Centre are running various fun-filled courses aimed at children ages 6-18 over Easter. Some activities kids can get stuck into are zip wires, climbing walls, and canoeing. There are also SEND family activity days on offer. Click here to find out more.
Severn Trent Easter Trails at Carsington Water and Tittesworth Reservoir: 5th to 22nd April
Head to Carsington Water or Tittesworth Reservoir this Easter for Easter Trails with Severn Trent. Follow the route to find the eggs, and receive a special prize once you’ve finished the trail.
Carsington: https://www.stwater.co.uk/our-visitor-sites/carsington-water/carsington-events/easter-trail/
Tittesworth: https://www.stwater.co.uk/our-visitor-sites/tittesworth-water/tittesworth-events/easter-trail/
Derby
Easter School Juniors at Derby Theatre: 14th to 17th April
For children in school years 3-6, there’s the opportunity to take part in Derby Theatre’s Easter School! Children can develop their acting abilities, work together as a team, and create a brand new performance which they will showcase at the end of the week. Click here to find out more.
Family Trail Things We Like: 5th to 20th April
Head to Derby Museum and Art Gallery this Easter to explore their exhibition and collections. Click here to find out more.
Derbion Dinos: 4th to 22nd April
Head to the Derbion this Easter to follow the free dinosaur trail!
Fossil Finders Dig at the Derbion
Do you like digging in the dirt? With just a spade and brush? Head to the Derbion this Easter to try out paleontology! Dig, discover and piece together ancient dinosaur fossils. Open from 7th – 22nd April. Click here to find out more.
Spring Market at The Farmhouse, Mackworth: 20th April
Head to The Farmhouse at Mackworth this Easter to enjoy the spring market and take part in an Easter Egg hunt with Peter Rabbit! Click here to find out more.
Easter Market at Bustler: 13th April 10:30am to 3:30 am
Head to a family friendly Easter Market this Easter at Bustler Derby. Click here to find out more.
Easter Egg Hunt at Kedleston Hall: 14th to 21st April
Head to Kedleston Hall this Easter to take part in 10 Easter activities and a short walk. There’s an egg re-lay and bunny hop, spring charades, and a well-deserved chocolate egg at the end. Click here to find out more.
Best wishes,
Claire’s School Solutions x
