It’s time to plan your egg-cellent family adventures! Milton Keynes Museum has been shut for much of 2025 so far, following a devastating fire on site, but its doors re-open in time for the Easter celebrations, and the Museum for Milton Keynes is promising more seasonal fun than ever before to mark the occasion! Of […] The post What’s on this Easter across MK and Northampton appeared first on MK Pulse.
It’s time to plan your egg-cellent family adventures!
Milton Keynes Museum has been shut for much of 2025 so far, following a devastating fire on site, but its doors re-open in time for the Easter celebrations, and the Museum for Milton Keynes is promising more seasonal fun than ever before to mark the occasion!
Of course the search for hidden eggs will return, and the Easter Egg Hunt ensures no-one goes home empty handed. Additionally, this year’s hunt will see visitors trying to locate a couple of incredibly rare eggs that will be hiding somewhere in the Museum.
Find those, and you’ll win a large chocolate Easter egg!
The egg search runs daily from Good Friday to Easter Monday (April 18-21), with visitors also being able to enjoy all that the space has to offer; from playing Parlour Games in the farmhouse and peeking into the world of toys over the years, to taking a stroll along the popular Street of Shops with their original facades from stores once active in our local towns. How many will you remember?
You’ll also gain an understanding of farming habits locally, and can see some wonderful examples of transport, including a Sinclair C5, a canal barge, a fab array of wheelie great bicycles and even a fire truck from the turn of the last century, once in use in Newport Pagnell!
If the day’s activities leave you eggs-hausted, the Museum’s Granary Tea Room will have a selection of hot and cold drinks and snacks to stop bellies from rumbling.
“We barely had time to catch a breath having finally opened the Ancient Gallery to such fantastic support when the fire struck and turned our elation to devastation,” said Museum director Bill Griffiths, “These past few weeks have been a very difficult time in so many ways, but we have been cheered by our visitors who are so supportive of all we do here.
“Having their messages of support, and so many of them, has lifted volunteers, the Museum staff and I at a time when we most needed it.
“By way of thanks, we’re going all out to ensure that everyone who visits will have their fill of fun…and chocolate this Easter,” Bill promised, “We hope that many familiar faces, and new ones, will be able to join us.”
> For more information visit miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk
Howe Park Wood Education Centre will be open during the Easter Holidays for family-friendly experiences – drop in any morning (April 8-10 and April 15-17) to discover more about nature in the wood.
Week One will focus on Flowers, Bees and Butterflies, Week Two will peek into the lives of Frogs, Toads and Newts. When organisers ask how you found out about it, you can tell ’em you reddit in the pages of Pulse!
Elsewhere, The Parks Trust will be running an inclusive stroll at Campbell Park (April 10, 10.30am) which will explore the accessible routes and facilities to raise awareness, while also taking in some of the hidden gems in the green space.
Turn to our history pages in this month’s edition where Sammy Jones will walk you through the past, and the beauty of Campbell Park.
The trust is hosting its Easter Eggstravaganza in Whitehouse, at Lady Margery’s Gorse, on April 16, with seasonal themed arts and crafts, face painting, and the opportunity to engage with the Easter Trail and win a yummy prize.
We have it on good authority that the Easter Bunny will be putting in an appearance, as well. Best hop to it, if you want to meet them.
> Get more: theparkstrust.com
At Delapré Abbey, the Easter Weekend (April 18-21) delivers four days of egg funding fun.
Head to the Walled Garden, follow the trail and match the patterns to the bingo card provided.
Full house? Then you’ll be getting a choccie prize – and dairy free options are available.
The games will go ahead no matter what the weather – it’ll take more than April showers to stand in the way of winning sweet treats!
Inside the Abbey an interactive House Trail will keep you occupied, and the resident animals are all up for a meet and greet. Be kind and calm and meet the ponies, pigs, goats, rabbits, chickens and guinea pigs. They would love to see you.
Delapre delivers crafty fun, lawn games, planting seed opportunities and more. Pop along for lots of seasonal fun – you’ll be made most welcome between 10am and 4pm daily.
> Delapreabbey.org
Canons Ashby are going all in for Easter fun this April, with almost three weeks worth of activities to engage with.
Their Easter egg hunt – beginning on April 5 and running 1am to 5pm daily through to Easter Monday (April 21) – includes nature-based yoga, the chance to sniff the Smelly Wellies (we kid you not!) and partake in other fun on the seasonal adventure trail.
> More details: nationaltrust.org.uk
Kelmarsh Hall invites families to head over and engage with their Easter Bunny Trail around the picturesque gardens, and aside from the yummy eggs waiting to be won, one family will bag a season ticket.
The gardens and the Sweet Pea’s Tearoom will be open on Easter Sunday, and on Monday, the hall, gardens and tearoom will be operating.
> Get more: kelmarsh.com
Abington Park Museum is hosting an Easter trail between April 8 & 20, promising a chocolate egg for every child who takes part.
There’s no need to book, just drop in during usual opening hours.
northamptonmuseums.com
If you are looking for the perfect natural playground for youngsters to immerse themselves in, Stowe is a simply excellent choice, and it knows how to do things properly – for more than three centuries it has been a popular destination for tourists!
Winding paths, wildlife-filled lakes and statues and monuments making hide and seek a blast all feature.
Currently, and through to April 14, Stowe Gardens is offering you the chance to engage with its A-Z of Amazing Things.
Gather your family and friends and head out around the New Inn and the gorgeous gardens to learn about nature, architecture and history.
The spring bulbs will be peeking out and the snakeshead fritillaries will make for a dazzling sight, too.
There is no choccie egg with this event, but you will fill up on fun facts and floral fabulousness!
nationaltrust.org.uk
There will be more floral delight in sight at Claydon House and gardens, with daffodils, hyacinths, snakeshead fritillaries and lily of the valley peppering the lawn with colour for your arrival.
Claydon, near Buckingham, is offering an Easter trail, a bunny hop race, egg balancing challenge and giant Easter eggs.
The grounds are gorgeous, but the house has plenty to shout about too – with eighteenth-century English interiors and Florence Nightingale’s quarters, which prove popular with all ages.
How many felt bunnies will you find hidden in the house?
Choccie eggs and vegan alternatives are offered for this Easter event, which runs from Good Friday through to Easter Monday.
nationaltrust.org.uk
Animals in Need hosts its Easter/Spring Fayre (April 20) at its Pine Tree Farm premises, to swell coffers and help to feed the many mouths reliant on care at the animal rescue centre.
This is one place where choccy eggs won’t be on the menu for residents, though!
Pop along and take your chances at the tombola, have a bite to eat in the vegan cafe, and splash a little cash with some ethical shopping.
Entry is £2 on the gate, with every penny you spend making a real difference.
Animals-in-need.org
Easter at Stanwick Lakes is a chance to enjoy the great outdoors with pond dipping and den building among the creative activities – perfect for using up the energy taken on by choccy eggs, right?
The pond-dipping sessions (April 8 & 15) offer an opportunity to go beneath the surface at Stanwick to meet the critters who live there.
You’ll be guided by one of the site rangers, and a safety briefing will start every session before you head to the pond dipping platform where a dipping kit will be issued.
One for the children, but the parents will learn and enjoy too!
Rangers will also assist at the den building events (April 10 & 17), introducing you to the tools and materials available, and discussing what will be the best thing to use.
Groups will then be set a challenge to build your own den – and we’re in Blighty; it will need to be waterproof!
If you are looking for something a little more traditional, the Funny Bunnies trail will deliver. Participants will take on a De-EGG-tive trail, finding and learning more about different eggs in nature, and complimentary drop-in Easter-themed paper crafts will feature in the Visitor Centre.
When you’ve finished with all of that, stop off in the café for some Easter treats, obviously!
For more information visit stanwicklakes.org.uk
It’s always nice to give a little, and this Easter, The Henry Allen Trust would love you to back its annual appeal – and it’s so easy to participate!
The Milton Keynes-based charity was founded in memory of Henry Allen who lost his battle with childhood cancer in 2013. The Trust that bears his name was set up by his family to bring happiness to children and their families who are battling childhood cancer.
Team Henry is calling on everyone to donate an Easter Egg, Easter Confectionery, brand new Easter Bunny cuddly toys, Easter games or arts and crafts for their hospital toy packs. And you don’t have to act alone – you can call on your school, workplace, club or shop to get involved too.
It’s that easy. Actually, no – it’s even easier: You can purchase items via their Amazon Wish List.
Make a wish come true: thehenryallentrust.org.uk will give you all the details about the fundraising, and the charity in general, which does exceptional work.
Hop into a world of fun this Easter at Wicksteed Park
Visit Wicksteed Park from April 5th to 21st, 10:30am to 5pm, for two weeks of egg-cellent adventures, thrilling rides, and family fun! Meet Wicky Bear as he strolls around the park and grab a delicious bite to eat from Lighthouse Bites, Carlo’s Courtyard or the Garden Café!
Even more exciting adventures await during May with Wicksteed Park’s a-MAY-zing attractions. Join us during May weekends, bank holidays and from the 24th of May until the 1st of June for May half-term for days full of excitement and family fun!
Enjoy unlimited access to our attractions with wristbands starting from just £22. Great value family wristbands are available starting from £56 for 3 people!
Children under 0.9m can enjoy the fun of Wicksteed Park’s Easter Eggstravaganza or a-MAY-zing fun for FREE with a fully paying accompanying adult.
Wicksteed Park is proud to partner with Nimbus Disability for all access needs and Essential Companion requests. You can use your Nimbus Access card at Wicksteed Park or sign up for the free Wicksteed Access Registration via the park’s access statement online.
Don’t miss out on an unforgettable Easter or May adventure! Book now at wicksteedpark.org
Rides subject to availability and some may need to temporarily close due to maintenance or inclement weather conditions. Regular parking charges apply.
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