Easter in Staffordshire

Spring’s here, so feel free to get out of the house and into a fun-packed trip to Staffordshire this Easter.

Home of an egg-citing array of events and activities, Staffordshire is packed with attractions and things to do for the Bank Holiday Weekend and school holidays. And with adrenaline thrills, national attractions and great days out, Staffordshire is UK's the biggest and best playground!

So come on in and enjoy some fun days out, you deserve it.

10 Things to Do for Easter in Staffordshire

From Easter egg hunts and fun family trails to full-on thrills at our world renowed theme parks, there's so much to see, do, taste and experience in Staffordshire this Easter that you'll need more than a day to enjoy it all.

Alton Towers Resort: Celebrate the reawakening of the theme park's Big 7 rollercoasters with the Festival of Thrills from 4th April - 6th May 2022.

Drayton Manor Park: Enjoy an eggs-ellent Easter family adventure at Thomas Land, the zoo and throughout the park, with Easter trail and live entertainment.

Trentham: the new White Rabbit Easter Trail in Trentham Gardens is open daily from 2nd - 24th  April, along with Wonderland themed fun and Lambing Live!

Play@ Lower Drayton Farm: Active and adventurous families will love the Easter Egg-venture with activities, cute farm animals, scavenger hunt and a special live Easter show! 

Churnet Valley Railway: Join the Mad Hatter's Tea Party onboard a steam train, and enter the world of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland.

Get creative in the Potteries: Decorate your own Easter themed pottery at LoveClay Ceramics Centre or Play with Clay at Middleport Pottery throughout the Easter school holidays.

Tamworth Castle: Forget Easter eggs, it's all about Dragon eggs at Tamworth Castle this Easter! Join in the Dragon Egg Hunt from 12th - 24th April.

Weston Park: Plays host to the popular Easter Motor Show, featuring vintage and classic cars, plus the chance to explore the vast gardens and Capability Brown parkland.

National Memorial Arboretum: take some time to reflect at the UK's national centre for remembrance this Easter. There's something for all ages, from outdoor trails and sensory play areas, to leisurely family strolls.

McArthur Glen Designer Outlet West Midlands: Believe it or not, the Cannock shopping venue has been open for a year! Throughout April they'll be celebrating their 1st anniversary with offers and competitions.

Other things to do for Easter in Staffordshire

Escape to the Peak District National Park, The National Forest and Cannock Chase, or explore miles of waterways, parks, and nature reserves. Full details are in our Countryside section.

Lose yourself in the acres of the Shugborough Estate, and the charming, intimate borders and pathways of The Dorothy Clive Garden, where you can also pick up some unusual plants for your own garden at the Spring Plant Fair.

Treat yourself at one of our award-wining eateries - Denstone Hall Farm Shop & Cafe have a special Easter Afternoon Tea on offer, lunch at Aston Marina followed by an Easter Egg Hunt, a walk in Dimmingsdale with coffee and cake at the Ramblers Retreat or a relaxing spa day with dinner at the Three Horseshoes Country Inn.

And don't miss the St George's Day Extravaganza at Tamworth Castle on April 23rd!

There's more for everyone to enjoy this Easter. Why not treat yourself to some together time in sensational Staffordshire?

More things to do for Easter in Staffordshire

Visit our What's On page for details of all the events in Staffordshire during the Easter holidays.

And there’s plenty of inspiration for great days out in Staffordshire in our Things to Do section.