Tewkesbury Borough has a variety of family activities this Easter, with events running from Saturday, 28 March through Sunday, 12 April 2026. From royal egg hunts and vintage steam travel to hands-on art workshops and the magic of theatre, the borough is full of opportunities for families to enjoy together.
Historic quests and outdoor trails
From Saturday, 28 March until Sunday, 12 April, Sudeley Castle is encouraging visitors to join in with Hunt the Queen’s Hare. Follow a trail of giant golden eggs to find the hidden hare and earn a sweet reward. Over Easter weekend, Queen Elizabeth I and her court will host a special live show full of Tudor mischief.
On Friday, 3 April, Cleeve Common has a circular one-mile spring trail offering families the chance to solve clues across the common to win a chocolate prize.
On Saturday, 28 March, Agnes the Tudor Housewife will be leading living history tours at The Merchants House, which is part of the John Moore Museum, transporting visitors back to the year 1580 and divulging the secrets of medieval life.
Steam, bricks, and engineering
For those who love locomotives and modelling, the borough’s transport heritage takes centre stage at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway. From Friday, 3 April to Monday, 6 April, the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway hosts a special Bricks weekend. The event features massive brick-built displays at Winchcombe and interactive building zones at Toddington Station, and even better – kids get to see the displays for free.
For a truly nostalgic experience, the railway is holding its annual Vintage Weekend on Saturday, 11 April and Sunday, 12 April, celebrating the golden age of transport with vintage cars, motorbikes, and heritage buses alongside steam services.
At the Jet Age Museum near Churchdown, on Saturday, 28 March and Sunday, 29 March, the Air, Land and Water Model Group will showcase a display of highly crafted radio-controlled models.
Creative workshops and stage sensations
Creativity comes alive across the borough with workshops for all ages and abilities – a chance to learn new skills or simply enjoy the wonder of live theatre.
The Roses Theatre hosts the special Mother Goose Easter Pantomime on Thursday, 2 April and Friday, 3 April. For older children and adults, a K-Pop Party takes place on Wednesday, 8 April, followed by a free Stop Motion Animation workshop for teens on Saturday, 11 April.
Nature in Art in Twigworth is pulling out all the stops and putting on a different activity every day. The program of workshops runs from Tuesday, 31 March to Friday, 10 April, and features activities such as yoga and friendship bracelets, tie-dye bunting, and Scandinavian flower doodles.
The Old Baptist Chapel part of the John Moore Musuem in Tewkesbury will host rabbit hand-puppet and Easter wreath-making sessions on Wednesday, 1 April and Wednesday, 8 April. Additionally. The Spotty Dog Place in Tewkesbury will offer glass-fusing and clay-bunny workshops throughout the holidays.
Councillor Richard Stanley, Leader and Lead Member for Economic Development said: “This Easter, we are delighted to see so many fantastic businesses in our borough provide a vibrant array of activities. Easter is a wonderful opportunity for families and communities to come together and enjoy those memory-making moments. Whether you explore the places where history happened, enjoy the outdoors or try something new – I’d encourage everyone to take part in the great events that are on offer across Tewkesbury Borough.”
To discover more events and further details at visittewkesbury.co.uk.
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