The seasons are changing and new life is being born. It’s time to celebrate the arrival of spring by planning your New Forest Easter adventures. Whether you are looking for things to do over the Easter weekend or for across the school Easter holidays, there’s plenty to entertain all ages in the New Forest.
Here, we take a look at some of the top Easter events taking place in the New Forest this year - from the active and engaging events through to tasty Easter lunches.
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Active events to get involved with this Easter
Fancy an Easter egg hunt with a difference? New Forest Activities will be running their Canoe Easter Egg Hunt again on selected days in the Easter holidays. Paddle your way along the Beaulieu River, soaking up the stunning views and see if you can spot what the Easter bunny has been up to along the way.
Insight Activities will be in the full Easter spirit this year. Test your aim out with some archery and crossbow shooting at Easter egg targets in their beautiful woodland setting. With friendly competitions to win an Easter egg.
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Plan some family-friendly days out
You will be spoilt with some amazing family days out across the Easter holidays.
Meet Bobtail Bunny and Betty Bunny (as well as Peppa Pig and family!) at Paultons Park over the Easter holidays. Spend a springtime day out on a whole host of rides – from thrill-seeking rollercoasters to attractions suited to younger guests.
Over the Easter weekend, The Longdown Golden Egg Hunt will be returning for four days of eggy fun at Longdown Activity Farm. The Easter Bunny will have visited the farm and hidden 20 golden eggs for you to find every day! Will you be one of the fortunate ones lucky enough to find a golden egg? Added to this, there’ll be plenty of chance to feed and meet some of the farm’s resident animals.
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Follow the Top Trumps car trail at Beaulieu – part of the Easter at Beaulieu activities planned across the school holidays. Plus, a brand-new gallery at the National Motor Museum will be open in time for the Easter holidays. Driven: Britain’s Motoring Story tells the story of how motoring shaped Britain, from fearless early pioneers to the cars, people and moments that transformed everyday life.
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Plan an Easter break to the New Forest
With plenty of fun to be had across the Easter period, why not make a break of it? If you don’t want the Easter fun to stop then look out for some of our places to stay that are offering special Easter-related packages.
Green Hill Farm Holiday Village will be holding a range of eggselent activities including Easter arts and crafts and an Easter egg hunt. Plus, each child staying with them will receive a free Easter egg.
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Meet the resident alpacas or take a dip in the pool at Sandy Balls Holiday Village, plan a coastal escape to Shorefield Country Park or book your own holiday cottage to bring a taste of home to the New Forest.
And if you love to be close to nature then check out some of the New Forest’s campsites – many of which will be open in time for the Easter holidays.
Looking for other things to do this Easter?
Treat yourselves to a tasty Easter lunch – whether on Easter Sunday itself or across the Easter weekend. Browse our pubs and restaurants and look out for those offering Easter themed meals or seasonal produce.
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For a low-cost thing to do this Easter, explore the different walking routes that are available across the New Forest. From coastal jaunts to woodland ambles – you will find a selection of walks suitable for those looking for a quick stroll to those looking for a longer route.
Keep an eye on our what’s on pages as well for more information of other – not necessarily Easter related activities taking place around the Easter weekend.
