The Easter holidays make a fantastic time to visit the New Forest. Spring will very much be on its way with the fresh greens of the leaves, the New Forest ponies wandering around with their newly-born foals and some fantastic events. See below some of the exciting events that are due to take place here in the New Forest, including Easter egg hunts, craft activities and much more. Make sure you check back in the future as more events are being put up everyday!
Come back nearer to Easter for fun events!
Easter Events & Activities in the New Forest
Easter in the New Forest brings a variety of family-friendly events set within the area’s beautiful natural surroundings. Visitors can enjoy traditional Easter egg hunts at attractions and heritage sites, along with wildlife trails that guide families through gardens, farms and woodland spaces while discovering more about the animals and habitats of the New Forest. Many venues also host craft activities, animal encounters and outdoor adventures, making it easy to spend the Easter holidays exploring the landscape, spotting wildlife and enjoying seasonal events across the New Forest.
Things to Do with Kids During Easter
There is lots of special events during the Easter holidays, giving families plenty of opportunities to enjoy the season outdoors.
At Beaulieu, visitors can explore the National Motor Museum’s newly transformed entrance and the brand-new Driven: Britain’s Motoring Story gallery, while following a car-themed Top Trumps trail and enjoying extra family activities over the Easter weekend.
Insight Activities offers woodland archery, axe throwing and crossbow experiences set among the spring bluebells.
New Forest Activities is running an archery tournament with Easter-themed challenges and families can also take to the water on a canoe Easter egg hunt along the Beaulieu River, combining riverside exploration with a fun Easter adventure.
Over at Furzey Gardens, children can follow a magical Easter trail through the gardens to help the fairies check their egg baskets and collect a chocolate prize.
Springtime Walks & Wildlife Experiences
Spring is one of the most rewarding times to explore the New Forest on foot. As the landscape comes to life with fresh greenery, birdsong and colourful wildflowers, walking routes across woodland, heathland and coast offer the chance to slow down and soak up the season. Keep an eye out for wildlife along the way - from free-roaming ponies grazing on open heath to deer moving quietly through the trees, along with birds, insects and other signs of new life emerging across the New Forest.
Easter Breaks & Family-Friendly Stays
Spending Easter in the New Forest is a wonderful way for families to enjoy the arrival of spring together. The area offers a wide range of family-friendly accommodation, from lively holiday parks with great facilities for children such as entertainment, outdoor play areas and easy access to nearby walking and cycling routes, to welcoming self-catering cottages that give families the freedom to relax and explore at their own pace. Many places to stay are conveniently located near Easter egg hunts, wildlife trails and seasonal events across the New Forest, making them an ideal base for a memorable family holiday.
