Things to do in Staffordshire Easter holidays 2024
School Easter holidays are approaching, so it’s time for a list of things to do in Staffordshire. 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 Staffordshire. If you’re on a budget, check out my post about free things to do in Staffordshire as well.
This post covers the Staffordshire area only. If you are looking for Easter days out in nearby counties, please see below:
Alton Towers Staffordshire Easter holidays 2024
There is no specific Easter holidays event at Alton Towers this year. However, visitors to the Staffordshire park during Easter holidays 2024 will enjoy exciting roller coasters reopening for the spring. Brand new for this season is the addition of Bluey at cBeebies Land. Little ones can meet him every day from 23rd March 2024.
Dates: The Easter holiday dates the theme park is are: 19th to 21st, 25th to 27th and 29th March 2024.
Website: Alton towers
Review: Plutonium Sox review of Alton Towers theme park, water park and cBeebies hotel with little ones.
Drayton Manor Park
Unusually, there is no information about an Easter event at Drayton Manor for 2024. However, the park reopens fully on 24th March. It’s clear that there is going to be a new ride called The Wave in Adventure Cove, but there is no confirmation that it will have opened by the Easter holidays.
Dates: The park is open for the Easter holidays from 24th March to 9th April 2024.
Website: Drayton Manor
Review: Plutonium Sox review of a family day out at Drayton Manor.
Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses Staffordshire Easter holidays 2024
This year’s nature activities at Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses are based on a nature theme. Follow a trail around the property and learn about birds and their eggs while you explore. Then, head into the rock dwellings to find out what life was like for the families who lived there. The cost of the trail is £3 in addition to the normal admission price.
Dates: 29th March to 1st April 2024
Website: Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses
Review: Plutonium Sox review of a dog friendly family day out at Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses.
Lower Drayton Farm
The Easter bunnies will be on hand with an Easter egg-venture at Lower Drayton Farm this Easter holidays. Visitors will be given an Easter passport on arrival, guiding them through the activities taking place. These include:
- Visit the dino egg hatchery
- Take a selfie with the Easter Bunny
- Take a ride on the farm’s tractor and trailer
- See a live reptile show
- Go on a scavenger hunt around the indoor and outdoor play areas
- Hunt for the golden egg to be in with the chance of winning a prize
- Meet baby animals
- Take part in Easter crafts
- Make your own Teddytastic bunny (additional cost)
Dates: 23rd March to 7th April 2024
Website: Play at Lower Drayton Farm
National Forest Adventure Farm Staffordshire Easter holidays 2024
It’s time for Easter fun at the farm at the National Forest. A woodland trail leads you to the Easter bunny for a chocolate treat. Visitors can enjoy activities including circus workshops, a magic show and a ride on the Easter Eggspress tractor. Look out for lambing live too, you can bottle feed lambs and if you time it right you might even see one being born. Make sure you leave time for the regular activities like the outdoor adventure playground, barrel stampede ride, soft play and of course, visiting the animals in the paddocks and barns.
Dates: 23rd March to 7th April 2024
Website: National Forest Adventure Farm
Review: Plutonium Sox review of a family day out at the National Forest Adventure Farm
Statfold Narrow Gauge Museum Trust
It’s all aboard the Easter Eggspress at Statfold for the Staffordshire Easter holidays 2024. Ride around the countryside on the railway, explore the museum and enjoy the soft play and outdoor play areas. Look out for the Easter Bunny for selfies, meet and greets and chocolatey treats. This year, there’s an Easter panto taking place too. It’s a chocolatey twist on Jack and the Beanstalk and the show lasts for around 50 minutes. Feeling adventurous? Add a ticket to Toby’s Barn Climb or the Retro Roller Disco to your visit (additional cost).
Dates: 29th March to 1st April 2024
Website: Statfold Country Park
Review: Plutonium Sox review of Statfold Barn Railway
