Family fun, exciting events & exclusive savings this Easter

Looking for the best Easter activities in Norfolk in 2026? From Easter egg trails and spring farm fun to railway adventures, wildlife encounters and seaside days out, this year’s Easter school holidays are packed with ways to make family memories across the county.

Below you’ll find confirmed Easter 2026 events, followed by even more Norfolk days out to help you plan the perfect family break. We have also included a wider mix of attractions and places to visit, so the guide remains useful whether you are planning around specific Easter events or simply looking for ideas during the holidays.

🐇 Confirmed Easter Events in Norfolk 2026

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🦕 ROARR! Dinosaur Adventure

Dippy’s After School Adventure | 27 March 2026
Looking for a fun way to keep the kids entertained after school? Dippy’s After School Adventure returns with two hours of action-packed fun in Norfolk’s largest indoor play area.

Dippy’s Egg-Cellent Easter | 28 March to 13 April 2026
Hop into an egg-stra special Easter adventure at ROARR! with themed fun, dinosaur encounters and plenty to keep energetic explorers entertained over the holidays.

Location: Lenwade | NR9 5JE
Parking: Free on-site

NSTA Tip: Check the NSTA vouchers page for current offers.

🌳 BeWILDerwood Norfolk

The Easter Bunny Adventure | 28 March to 19 April 2026
Choose your team, join the story and help decide how Easter unfolds in the woods. This longer-running Easter event adds even more magic to a family day out at BeWILDerwood.

Location: Hoveton | 30 mins from Norwich | NR12 8JW
Parking: Free | Accessible via train

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🚂 Bure Valley Railway

Easter Eggspress | 28 March to 12 April 2026
All aboard the Easter Eggspress for a fun family day out. Enjoy unlimited travel all day and a free Easter egg for every child who completes the Easter Stamp Trail.

Location: Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham | NR11 6BW

🚂 North Norfolk Railway

The Easter Eggspress | 28 March to 12 April 2026
Hop aboard to help Morgan the Railway Cat find all his eggs, scattered across the stations and lineside. Find them all and enjoy a special edible prize at the end.

Location: Sheringham | NR26 8RA | Holt | NR25 6AJ

🐑 Wroxham Barns

Easter at Adventure Farm | 28 March to 12 April 2026
This Easter, let your adventurers conquer the new Adventure Play, meet newborn lambs, explore the farm, enjoy animal encounters and complete the Spring Trail for a magical family day out.

Location: Wroxham | 25 mins from Norwich | NR12 8QU
Parking: Free | Buses from Norwich available

NSTA Offer: Check the vouchers page for seasonal savings.

🌊 Pleasure Beach, Great Yarmouth

Easter Fireworks | Saturday 4 April 2026 | 8pm
Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach will be hosting a spectacular Easter firework display on Saturday 4 April. The park will be open from 11am to 8pm, with all-day wristbands available and discounted evening wristbands from 5pm.

Easter Egg Hunt & Children’s Entertainment
Pleasure Beach will also be running an Easter egg hunt throughout the Easter holidays, plus children’s entertainment on Wednesday 8 April from 1pm to 4pm.

Location: Great Yarmouth | NR30 3EH
Parking: Nearby car parks

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🌳 Go Ape Thetford

NEW Nets Adventure Launch | From 14 March 2026
Go Ape’s brand-new Nets Adventure launches just in time for the Easter holidays. Enjoy two hours of fun bouncing through giant suspended nets in the treetops, with giant bouncy balls and tunnel slides designed for primary-aged children.

Location: Thetford Forest | IP27 0AF
Parking: Forestry England parking charges apply

NSTA Deal: Check for latest offers.

🚜 Watatunga Wildlife Reserve

Easter Holiday Safari Tours 2026
Watatunga does not have a specific Easter trail, but it will be opening for guided buggy tours during the Easter holidays for the first time in 2026. That makes it a great option for families looking for a quieter, nature-focused day out over Easter.

Location: Near King’s Lynn | PE33 0RG
Parking: Free

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🌸 Holkham

The Easter Garden | 3 to 6 April 2026
Join Holkham for gentle Easter fun in the beautiful Walled Garden, including cuddles with critters, magic shows, detective trails, garden games and, of course, a spot of chocolate.

Location: Wells-next-the-Sea | NR23 1RH

🌿 More Norfolk Easter Days Out

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Even beyond the named Easter events above, Norfolk is packed with great places to visit during the school holidays. If you are planning a longer stay, mixing specific Easter activities with more flexible days out can help you make the most of your time in the county.

Wildlife, Nature & Outdoor Attractions

• Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, Filby
• Pensthorpe Natural Park, near Fakenham
• Amazona Zoo, Cromer
• Fairhaven Woodland & Water Garden, South Walsham
• Broads Tours, Wroxham
• The Waterside of the Broads, Rollesby
• Hoveton Hall Estate, Hoveton
• The Bug Parc

More Norfolk Easter Activities

• Norwich Puppet Theatre, Norwich city centre
• Hippodrome Circus, Great Yarmouth
• Merrivale Model Village, Great Yarmouth
• Hirsty’s Family Fun Park
• Redwings Caldecott
• Great Yarmouth Racecourse, subject to seasonal fixtures
• Langham Glass, history of glass blowing

Indoor Attractions for Rainy Days

• Time & Tide Museum, Great Yarmouth
• Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery
• Museum of the Broads, Stalham
• Elizabethan House Museum, Great Yarmouth
• Lynn Museum, King’s Lynn
• Shoe Box Experience
• Wroxham Miniature Worlds
• City of Norwich Aviation Museum
• Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell
• Strangers’ Hall

Coastal Escapes

Wells-next-the-Sea, Cromer, Holkham, Sheringham and Gorleston-on-Sea all make brilliant Easter holiday options, whether you want fresh sea air, beach walks, fish and chips or a classic seaside afternoon.

Historic & Heritage Days Out

• Blickling Estate
• Felbrigg Hall
• Oxburgh Hall
• Castle Acre Priory
• Ancient House Museum, Thetford
• Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse
• Tolhouse Gaol

Steam, Transport & Hands-On Family Favourites

• Bressingham Steam & Gardens
• North Norfolk Railway
• Bure Valley Railway
• Thursford Steam Museum
• Langham Glass
• Bircham Windmill

North Norfolk Highlights

• The Bug Parc
• SEA LIFE Hunstanton
• Cromer Museum
• Redwings Aylsham

☔ Indoor Easter Activities in Norfolk

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If the weather turns, Norfolk still has plenty of family-friendly options to keep the Easter fun going. Museums, heritage sites and indoor attractions are ideal for mixing up your holiday plans.

• Time & Tide Museum, Great Yarmouth | NR30 2QH | 35 mins from Norwich
• Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery | NR1 3JU | City centre
• Museum of the Broads, Stalham | NR12 9DA | 35 mins from Norwich
• Elizabethan House Museum, Great Yarmouth | NR30 2QH | 35 mins from Norwich
• Lynn Museum, King’s Lynn | PE30 1NL | 1 hr 15 mins from Norwich

🏖️ Easter on the Norfolk Coast

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For many families, Easter in Norfolk is not complete without time by the sea. Coastal towns and villages offer the perfect mix of beach walks, cafés, amusements and scenic views.

• Wells-next-the-Sea | NR23 1DR | 1 hr from Norwich
• Cromer | NR27 9HE | 45 mins from Norwich
• Holkham | NR23 1AB | 1 hr from Norwich
• Sheringham | NR26 8BJ | 50 mins from Norwich
• Gorleston-on-Sea | NR31 6DN | 35 mins from Norwich

🚶 Country Walks & Nature Trails

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If you fancy a slower-paced Easter day out, Norfolk has no shortage of scenic walking spots, wildlife-rich reserves and springtime landscapes.

• The Norfolk Broads, including Wroxham, Stalham and Acle
• Foxley Wood | NR20 4QR | 40 mins from Norwich
• NWT sites including Cley Marshes and Hickling Broad
• RSPB Strumpshaw Fen | NR13 4HS | 20 mins from Norwich

🏰 Historic Easter Escapes

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Historic houses, estates and heritage sites can make a lovely change of pace during the holidays, especially if you want to balance high-energy attractions with something quieter.

• Blickling Estate | NR11 6NF | 40 mins from Norwich
• Felbrigg Hall | NR11 8PR | 45 mins from Norwich
• Oxburgh Hall | PE33 9PS | 1 hr 10 mins from Norwich
• Castle Acre Priory | PE32 2XD | 1 hr from Norwich

📅 Plan Your Easter 2026

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• Book ahead, popular attractions and Easter events can sell out during the school holidays
• Check opening times, as some attractions operate seasonal hours in early spring
• Visit the NSTA Offers Page to see current savings and promotions
• Be weather ready, with layers, waterproofs and wellies if needed

🌟 Make Easter 2026 One to Remember

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From dinosaur adventures and capybara trails to steam railways, spring farm fun and seaside fireworks, Norfolk offers something for every kind of Easter day out. Whether you are planning around specific events or simply looking for ideas to fill the holidays, there are plenty of ways to make Easter 2026 one to remember.

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Last updated: March 2026

For up-to-date visitor info, opening times and discounts, check attraction websites. Don’t forget to sign up for the latest NSTA vouchers – exclusive discounts on Norfolk & Suffolk attractions.