What’s On in April

There’s plenty going on locally in April, particularly with Easter almost upon us and hopefully some lovely spring weather to go with it! 

The list below will give you lots of ideas for days out with the family, but please check if advance booking is required. 

BRICKOSAURS! Evolution, Marwell Zoo
A world-first collection of 55 prehistoric creatures made using more than 2 million toy bricks have taken over the zoo. Step back in time and embark on a prehistoric adventure, coming face-to-face with a huge variety of dinosaurs. Find out more…
Until 4th September 2022

Brickosaurs at Marwell Zoo
Brickosaurs at Marwell Zoo

The Big Butser Egg Roll 
This Easter holidays try the Big Butser Egg Roll trail, find all the signs of spring to lead you to the bottom of Butser Hill. Once there you can give your rubber egg a good throw and see how far it rolllllls! Each pack comes with a trail guide, a pack of pencils, a springtime craft to take home and a rubber egg to decorate. £5 per pack. Find out more…
Until 24th April 2022

Egg-Citing Egg-Venture Trail, River Hamble Country Park
Easter chick has lost his Easter eggs. Follow this self-guided trail to help Easter chick find his friends and see if they have his eggs. There’s a prize at the end if you find them all! Find out more…
9-24 April 2022

Children gathering Easter eggs by Gabe Pierce on Unsplash

Easter Trail, YMCA Fairthorne Manor
Magical guests have settled at Fairthorne Manor for the Spring. Woodland Fairies with homes of shapes and sizes all nestled around wildflowers, sheltered on trees, or scattered around the woodland leaves.
Come discover the magic, find all the fairy doors, and share with your family the change in the seasons. Find out more…
9-24 April 2022

Easter at the Farm, Manor Farm
Celebrate Easter at Manor Farm and meet the new born lambs. Join in the timed activities, take part in the free trail and hunt for the golden egg! Find out more…
9-24 April 2022

Children’s Craft Sessions, Queen Elizabeth Country Park
Wooden 3D Mini Beasts – 11 & 20 April
Woodland Animal Flower Pot – 12 & 21 April
Find out more…

The Watercress Line
The Watercress Line

Fun on the Line in ’39, The Watercress Line
Experience life on the line in 1939 this Easter as the railway comes to life with a host of lively characters. Find out more…
9-10 & 15-22 April 2022

Easter Holiday Activities, Weald & Downland Living Museum
Family activities with a springtime theme throughout the Easter holidays. Find out more…
9-24 April 2022

Easter at Beaulieu
Hop to it and celebrate Easter at Beaulieu as history comes to life, with the chance to experience remarkable vehicles and meet colourful characters out and about in the attraction. Find out more…
9-24 April 2022

Hoppy Easter, Paultons Park
Meet Bobtail Bunny and friends at Paultons this Easter. Say hello to Bobtail Bunny and his forest friends, Betty Bunny, Hennie the Hedgehog and Red the Deer. Find out more…
8-26 April 2022

Weald & Downland Living Museum
Weald & Downland Living Museum

Easter Trail, Itchen Valley Country Park
An interactive trail, full of games and puzzles. How well do you know your baby animals? Complete the trail and claim your prize. Trail pack from the Woodland Café £3 per person. Suitable for ages 3-7 years. Find out more…
9-24 April 2022

Easter Kids’ Club, Port Solent
An array of exciting and free activities to keep the little ones entertained.
On Tues 12 April, grab your dancing shoes and join the fun Children’s parties Disco sessions starting at 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm
On Thurs 21 April, watch Silly Scott’s magic shows at 11am, 12.30pm & 2pm
And get crafty with The Creation Station, 11am – 4pm
12, 14, 19 & 21 April 2022

Easter Silent Disco, Groundlings Theatre Portsmouth
Back due to popular demand, this Easter silent disco is better and bigger than ever before!
Dance the day away with extended sessions and complimentary UV face paints. Parents: watch from the side or join in the fun! Find out more…
Tickets £6.00 for 1 headset, each session lasts 1 hour 15 minutes
To book, contact 02392 737370
Tues 19 & Wed 20 April, 12pm, 1.30pm, 3pm, 4.30pm and 6pm