Things to do in Shropshire Easter holidays 2025
School Easter holidays 2025 are approaching, so it’s time for a list of things to do in Shropshire. Lots of attractions have Easter events taking place this year and others are reopening after a Winter break.
From Easter egg hunts to celebrations of spring, there’s lots to see and do around Shropshire. If you’re on a budget, check out my post about free things to do in Shropshire as well.
This post covers the Shropshire area only. If you are looking for Easter days out in nearby counties, please see below:
Attingham Park (National Trust)
This year’s Easter egg hunt at Atitingham Park has a funfair theme. Follow the trail, taking part in fun activities as you go. Explore your surroundings and discover 10 Easter stations based on the funfair theme. The trail costs £3.50 per child on top of the entry price, and includes bunny ears, a trail sheet and a chocolate egg – vegan and free-from alternatives are available.
Dates: 5th to 27th April 2025
Website: Attingham Park National Trust
Blists Hill Victorian Town Shropshire Easter Holidays 2025
Two trails take place at Blists Hill Victorian Town this Easter. Younger children will be able to hunt around the site for Easter eggs and older ones can follow a trail based on chocolate-themed advertising from Victorian times. Completing either trail will entitle you to a chocolatey prize. In the printers’ shop, visitors can print their own personalised print. Visit during Easter weekend to take part in an egg dancing competition. There’s a prize for every participant.
Trail Dates: 5th to 27th April 2025.
Egg dancing competition dates: 18th to 21st April 2025
Website: Blists Hill Victorian Town.
Review: Plutonium Sox review of a dog friendly day out at Blists Hill Victorian Town.
Boscobel House English Heritage
There’s no specific event listed for Easter at Boscobel House at the time of writing, but it’s worth checking their website nearer to the time as they haven’t yet fully reopened for spring. Boscobel House will be open daily throughout the Easter holidays. Don’t forget to check out the playground and learn about the history of this house where Charles II hid during the Civil War from costumed storytellers. There’s no need to book in advance, but entry tickets are 15% cheaper when you book online.
Dates: Open daily in April 2025.
Website: Boscobel House and the Royal Oak
Hawkstone Park Follies Shropshire Easter Holidays 2025
Dragon eggs have been spotted in the woods this Easter at Hawkstone Park Follies and visitors need to help find them and discover a magic word. Find dragons and trolls as you explore caves, cross bridges and climb towers on your quest. The egg hunt costs an additional £2.50 per child on top of the entry fee and includes the trail, a booklet and a Cadbury mini egg Easter egg when you finish.
Dates: Dates: 19th and 20th April 2025.
Website: Hawkstone Park Follies
Park Hall Farm Countryside Experience
There’s a fairytale theme at Park Hall Farm in Shropshire for Easter holidays 2025. Events include a great Alice in Wonderland egg hunt, a fairytale walk and a bunny run. A standard ticket includes entry to play areas indoors and outdoors, tractor rides, meeting farm animals and a role-play village. Visitors can also explore the planet room, trenches, science area and music room.
Dates: 12th to 27th April 2025.
Website: Park Hall Farm
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre Easter Holidays 2025
Visitors to the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre during Shropshire Easter holidays 2025 can learn to make a new sheet of paper by recycling scrap paper. They can even make a plant pot, newspaper, secret message flower or an envelope. This activity is aimed at 4 to 11 year olds, who must be accompanied by an adult.
Dates: 14th to 18th and 21st to 24th April 2025.
Website: Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre.
