The best Easter events in Suffolk (2026 what’s on guide)
As the Easter break approaches, Suffolk comes alive with a variety of exciting events and activities perfect for families and children of all ages, making it the ideal location for a spring holiday.
If you have some time away booked this year or are thinking of arranging a last-minute trip for the Easter holidays, we’ve rounded up the best Suffolk Easter events for 2026.
Easter at Kentwell Hall
Enjoy an exciting egg hunt, try your hand at egg rolling, egg & spoon races, and egg tossing, and challenge yourself with some fun races at Sudbury’s moated Tudor house, Kentwell Hall. This is one of their most popular weekends of the year, where visitors can meet adorable newborn lambs and younger children can take part in the I-Spy trail. This year, special guest The Great Edmundo, a Magic Circle member, is joining us to put on an amazing magic show to entertain all ages.
For those looking to relax, take a stroll through the beautiful gardens and feed the carp from the Moat Bridge, or follow the Kentwell-ness Walk.
Location: Long Melford | Date: 3rd – 6th April 2026
Easter Adventure Quest at Framlingham Castle
Take part in an exciting Easter adventure at Framlingham Castle, which is hosting an Easter Adventure Quest that is perfect for families. Children can follow the Easter trail and hunt for hidden eggs, answering questions along the way in their special booklet in order to earn a delicious chocolate reward. When you’re finished, explore the castle and its beautiful grounds to complete your sunny day out.
Location: Framlingham | Date: 28th March – 19th April 2026
Easter Family Fun at The Red House
A great two days of Easter-themed family activities await at The Red House in Aldeburgh. Enjoy Easter storytelling with interactive sounds, an audio Easter egg hunt around the gardens with a prize at the end, a craft station where children can create their own Easter-themed musical instruments, and plenty more games and activities across the garden. This fun Easter event must be booked in advance by selecting a time slot over on the Britten Pears Arts website.
Location: Aldeburgh | Date: 8th – 9th April 2026
Easter Shopping Day at Snape Maltings
A day the whole family can enjoy, the Easter Shopping Day in the beautiful Snape Maltings settings has something for everyone. Adults can shop for decorations, eggs, chocolate, and more, indulge in some tipple tasting, and browse the amazing local Farmers’ Market. Children can try out various Easter crafts, visit sheep, rabbits, and other critters at the petting farm, and get their faces painted. With so much going on, this makes for a brilliant Easter day out.
Location: Snape | Date: 4th April 2026
Easter Gala Steam Up at The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway
Enjoy a steam-powered Easter celebration at The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway’s Easter Gala Steam Up. Experience the power of several steam locomotives in action: ‘Illingworth’ from 1916, a genuine light railway loco which worked during the 1920s, and a newcomer named ‘May’ from 1915, arriving in March. This Easter weekend will also be the first when visitors can ride Mid-Suffolk Light Railway’s newly acquired ex-GER coach no.14!
The museum, restoration shed, tea room, and real ale bar will all be open over the Easter weekend, and the Easter Bunny will make an appearance. This is a great spring day out at a well-loved Suffolk spot.
Location: Stowmarket | Date: 5th – 6th April 2026
Woody’s Eggcellent Adventure at Pleasurewood Hills
Join lovable mascot Woody Bear on his Easter adventure at Pleasurewood Hills Family Theme Park this April. His Eggcellent Adventure includes a hunt to find answers that make up a mystery word -and keep an eye out for giant bunny ears, as they give clues to the next marker! This fun-filled activity is perfect for little ones and their families, with chances to win fantastic prizes. Between searching for clues, have a go on the thrilling theme park rides!
Location: Lowestoft | Date: 5th – 21st April 2026
Easter at the Play Park at Southwold Maize Maze
Southwold Maize Maze is closed during the winter months, but opens soon, ready for you to join in the Easter fun. Their Easter Bunny Hunt and Golden Egg challenge event will see visitors search for seven hidden Easter Bunny boards and match each one to the corresponding bunny sticker on their game card. Watch out for the trickster maize characters, and collect your Easter treat at the end.
There will also be a golden egg hunt where each day, a single golden egg will be hidden within the play park. With zip lines, climbing towers, and ride-on pedal tractors, this is an ever-popular attraction that will make a great day out this Easter.
Location: Southwold | Date: 28th March – 12th April 2026
Easter Egg Hunt at Somerleyton Hall & Gardens
Somerleyton Hall & Gardens, a stunning venue near Lowestoft, is marking the occasion with their very own Easter trail. Follow the route through their stunning gardens, which are considered some of the finest in East Anglia – worth a visit in their own right, and beautiful to catch as they bloom in the springtime! Children will receive an Easter egg prize at the end of the trail.
Location: Lovingland | Date: 1st April – 6th April 2026
Easter Bunny Sunday Lunch at Seckford Hall Hotel and Spa
For those who like their Easter events to include a delicious meal as well as fun and games, you’ll probably find that you like the look of Seckford Hall Hotel and Spa’s Easter Bunny Sunday Lunch! Gather around the table for a two-course Sunday lunch, filled with delicious Easter bites and plenty of activities to go alongside it. Guests can enjoy Easter crafts and face painting, as well as an egg hunt, a magician, and a visit from the Easter bunny!
Location: Woodbridge | Date: 5th April 2026
Easter at the National Trust in Suffolk
Suffolk has its fair share of beautiful National Trust locations, and each one makes a great day out for spring.
Easter Egg Hunt at Melford Hall
The stately home of Melford Hall is set in picturesque gardens, the perfect location for an Easter day out. Enjoy an Easter trail in a pair of bunny ears, as well as a selection of fun activities situated in the paddocks and additional games in the formal garden. Children completing the trail will receive a delicious chocolate egg (including vegan and Free From options) at the end.
Location: Sudbury | Date: 1st – 6th April 2026
Easter at Dunwich Heath and Beach
At this particularly special part of the Suffolk coast, the National Trust invite you to join Bunny and Chick for an Easter adventure. The nature-themed trail that runs through this beautiful landscape is packed with 10 fun activity stations to stop at and includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears, and a chocolate egg (including vegan and Free From options).
Location: Dunwich | Date: 28th March – 12th April 2026
Easter Egg Hunt at Ickworth Estate
At Ickworth Estate, a country house set in beautiful parkland, visitors can enjoy an Easter egg hunt which follows a trail of nature-inspired activities. No booking is needed; just arrive between 10am and 3:30pm to get a trail sheet, bunny ears and a chocolate egg treat (including vegan and Free From options).
Location: Horringer | Date: 21st March – 12th April 2026
Easter Egg Hunt at Flatford
In the heart of Dedham Vale, the hamlet of Flatford is hosting an egg hunt of its own. Between 28th March and 12th April, take part in their trail, discover nature-inspired activities, and explore the beautiful outdoors. Those who take part will receive bunny ears, a trail sheet, and a chocolate egg (including vegan and Free From options).
Location: East Bergholt | Date: 28th March – 12th April 2026
Easter Egg Hunt at Sutton Hoo
Sutton Hoo, an Anglo-Saxon royal burial site, is the location for another National Trust Easter Egg hunt. Follow the trail and enjoy easter activities, complete with bunny ears, a trail sheet, and a chocolate egg (including vegan and Free From options). You can even add to your visit with an Anglo-Saxon costume demonstration, or hear tales from their storytellers inside the storytelling tree.
Location: Woodbridge | Date: 21st March – 12th April 2026
Spend the Easter holidays in Suffolk
Thinking about booking an Easter getaway to our county? We’ve got countless Easter events in Suffolk to entertain the kids for the spring school holidays. If you are planning a visit or holiday and need some accommodation, be sure to view our holiday homes in Suffolk. With everything from cosy cottages for four to large family homes fit for fifteen, we’re certain we’ve got the perfect place to suit your needs.
